The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is hosting their homecoming and prom closet cleanout. A community drop off day is being held on Saturday, January 11th from 9 to noon. Those interested need to head to Stephens Mechanical Engineering in Biloxi to give gently used dresses, shoes, and accessories. On Saturday, February 1st is the Prom Closet. That will take…
The Joppa Shriners in Biloxi is hosting a steak dinner tonight! The time for the dinner runs from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Steak, salad, potato, and dessert are on the menu with a non-alcoholic drink to go with it. Ticket sales stop at 7:15 or sooner if everything is sold out. The price for the dinner is $20. Categories: Local…
The funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux is taking place in Gulfport. Dedeaux was killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. The funeral is taking place at the Lyman Community Center, beginning at 11. She was a recent graduate of Harrison Central High School. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Nikyra Dedeaux
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)By JACK BROOK Updated 10:41 AM CST, January 10, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year’s Day in New Orleans shot at police from inside his truck before officers fatally shot him, police bodycam footage released Friday shows. The footage presented to news outlets by…
Susie Davis is back in the studio to talk to Ethan about the latest episode of her new show “Living Local with Susie Davis” (1/9/25) and how local businesses can get featured. Categories: Living Local Tags: interview, Living Local, Susie Davis
Francisco Gonzalez with the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is in studio to tell us about the Paper Airplane Contest. The contest takes place January 25th. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, paper airplane contest
To honor National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter shadowed Gulfport PD to experience a police officer’s daily life. She got paired with the narcotics team as they monitor drug and gun activity in Gulfport. It didn’t take long before they were in pursuit—a duo suspected of being involved in a drug deal. The narcotics department is a…
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Chill Sloth Ice Cream open last year and their real life sloth mascot Sammy has quickly become a South Mississippi star. Well Sammy recently turned 5 years old and WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Wiggins to celebrate. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Heavier rain to come Friday morning bringing gust winds. Our storm system morning through tonight into Friday with cold rain. Temperatures will be around the 40s over night with off and on drizzles for some areas as the heavier rain will be to the north. We will see our share of rain Friday as the bulk of the system moves…
Pearl River Community College welcomed Delgado Community College to town on Thursday. It was a dominant performance from PRCC as they defeated Delgado 108-45. Freshman Krystian Lewis scored a team-high 28 points, including a 22-point first half. Up next for the Wildcats is a road matchup with Coahoma Community College on Monday, Jan. 13th. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
The phrase “ball is life” couldn’t be more accurate to describe this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He’s the Gatorade Player of the Year and a two time All-American and a back-to-back title holder, but where did it all start? Find out by getting to know Bay High School’s Aiden Boudro! “My old man!” Boudro said. “He made…
Two Hornets officially put pen to paper to further their academic and athletic careers on Thursday. Outfielder Matthew Combs let the ink dry with Colin Community College, and shortstop Jaxon Cripps will take his talents to Holmes Community College. “Oh it means everything,” Cripps said. “All the work from T-ball and going to all these hitting lessons and fielding practices…
Devastating scenes continue to unfold in the Los Angles Metro Area as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola has an exclusive interview with the California State Fire Marshal on what led to these fires and how you can help the victims who have lost nearly everything to these flames. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
Well, the Gulfport favorite ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event has made a return, serving up everything from fresh seafood to southern comfort food. The ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event takes place on the second Thursday of each month at the Gulfport Premium Outlets. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has the latest on what they were cooking up….
WXXV continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi Legislature and bills that affect the Coast. The Legislature is expected to take up a bill that reinforces the Secretary of State’s authority to manage Tideland Leases for new casino development while giving cities more power to control public harbors and marinas. This is happening after some recent casino site approvals…
Biloxi Police say a driver was killed when a semi-truck was involved in a crash and rolled over on Interstate 10 near Woolmarket. The Harrison County Coroner’s Office says 36-year-old Kendrick May of Mobile died of blunt force trauma. Authorities say he was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, which happened around 11:40. The wreck apparently…
Susie Davis of Living Local joins us to tell us about three local businesses she’s highlighted. Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Susie takes you inside our unique local businesses to find out what sets them apart and let you…
It’s almost that time of the year again where South Mississippians head down to the mountains of Honduras for a yearly mission trip. In conjunction with the Virginia-based non-profit PCWE, a group will head to the Central American country in mid-February to help those in remote villages get access to clean water and education. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss had…
In this new calendar year, the Moss Point School District is helping families and students by donating computers to families that struggle with internet connectivity, with help from AT&T. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke to district leaders to get the full details on this program and impact it will have on these young learners. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Saturday was the official kickoff of one our favorite seasons! Girl Scouts are selling their famous cookies again. Here to give us all the details is Baylee Bible with the Girl Scouts. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Girl Scout cookies, girl scouts
The American Red Cross has announced a critical emergency blood shortage, with the number of donors at its lowest point in 20 years—a staggering 40% decline. This shortage has led to a deficit of nearly 7,000 units of blood, jeopardizing emergency transfusions and patients in dire need. To address this crisis, Red Cross has partnered with the NFL to enter…
This morning will be the coldest we’ve seen so far this year/season, bringing a freeze warning to the coastal counties, but honestly it’s just a degree or so cooler than yesterday was. A few cities are actually a degree or so warmer than this time yesterday though, still enough to have every South MS city below freezing for a couple…
Freeze warnings Thursday morning then to rain showers Thursday into Friday. Thursday morning lows will be the coldest morning of the cold arctic blast. Lows will be down in the upper 20s for the coastal cities and northern cities more inland lows will be in the mid 20s. Now the Freezing 4 p’s is check on elderly People, bring in…