Pet of the Week: Dopey is looking for a forever home
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings Dopey for Pet of the Week. Tags: Jackson County Shelter Animal, pet of the week
8th annual Dolly Should in Bay St. Louis
Alicein Wonderland Schwabacher and Kerry Maloney are in studio to tell us about the Dolly Should event coming up this weekend in Bay St. Louis. The 8th annual Dolly Should takes place January 11th starting at 10 a.m. at the Mockingbird Café. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bay St. Louis, Dolly Should
Update on Hancock County Food Pantry
It’s been nearly nine months since the Hancock County Food Pantry expanded its days from two to five days a week. A lot has changed since then. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has an update in Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hancock county food pantry
First day of Legislative Session in Mississippi
The Legislative Session in Mississippi has officially kicked off. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott is in Jackson and gives us more on what is in store this session. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: legislative session, politics
$21 million earmarked for passenger rail on the Coast
Senator Wicker’s office announcing $21 million has been set aside by the Federal Railroad Administration to help offset operating costs ahead of Amtrak’s return to the Coast. As for when service will return to South Mississippi, transportation leaders still say it’s on track to be early this year. Categories: Local News, News Tags: funds, passenger rail
USDA funds earmarked for Gulf shrimp
Federal funding has been earmarked to benefit South Mississippi’s seafood industry. According to Senator Roger Wicker’s office, $25 million of USDA Section 32 money will go towards fresh Gulf shrimp’s inclusion in nutrition assistance programs and charitable meal distributions. $30 million is also earmarked for farm raised catfish here in the Magnolia state. The total Section 32 appropriation for the…
New games this month for Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery speaks to WXXV about the new games this month. Categories: Local News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Amy St. Pe’ joins WXXV News 25 following swearing-in ceremony
On Monday, Amy St. Pe’ was sworn in as judge for the Court of Appeals District 5. St. Pe’ joins WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Amy St. Pe’, court of appeals, court of appeals district 5, District 5, St. Pe’
Families in South Mississippi struggle with diaper prices
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI RECOGNIZES HOW EXPENSIVE DIAPERS CAN BE FOR NEW FAMILIES AND MANY ARE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. TO HELP SUPPORT THIS, THEY HOLD A DIAPER DRIVE EVERY JANUARY IN HONOR OF DR MLK TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN HANCOCK, HARRISON, PEARL RIVER AND STONE COUNTY. THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR A PACK OF DISPOSABLE DIAPERS IN 2019…
Gulfport investigating shooting in Orange Grove
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 11000 block of Highway 49 on Monday evening. Officers responded to the location about 5:51 p.m. in regard to a report of a shooting. They found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was airlifted to an out-of-state hospital, where he was listed as critical. An investigation showed…
01/07 Ryan’s “Freezing” Tuesday Morning Forecast
Expect cold conditions this morning as freezing air has moved in, dropping lows into the 20s on the Coast!
Arctic air is in place and temperatures are below freezing this morning in South Mississippi. In fact, morning lows will remain upwards of several degrees below freezing for most of the week, finally warming above that 32° mark Friday ahead of another front. Even then we’ll still be just barely above that line, so you won’t be putting away your…
WXXV Play of the Day: D’Iberville anglers Cooper Rouse and Ryker Reed!
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to two members of the D’Iberville Bass Fishing Team! Anglers Cooper Rouse and Ryker Reed won on the Ross Barnett Reservoir where they weighed in 5/5 fish for 12.96lb. They also brought home first place for their biggest fish weighing 3.35 pounds. Congratulations to Cooper, Ryker, and the rest of the D’Iberville Warriors Bass…
The road to State may be tough, but the Biloxi Lady Indians have their eyes on the prize!
We’ve officially reached 2025, and while a lot of people use the new year to try something different or change something about themselves, the Lady Indian basketball team hopes to stay their true, tough selves. Learn more about the motto of the only undefeated team left on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “It’s tough,” said Head Coach Devin Hill. “You don’t…
1/6 – Sam Parker’s “Frigid Few Days” Monday Night Forecast
A cold week ahead with increasing rain chances and heavy rain on Friday. Strong artic air will be settling into the local area late tonight into Tuesday morning. Most of southeast LA and southern MS will see freezing or hard freeze conditions. The probability of hard freeze conditions are high for areas along and north of I-10. Make sure to…
Gerald McGee launches run for Mayor of Moss Point
Moss Point resident Gerald McGee has submitted qualifying papers to run for Mayor of Moss Point in this year’s municipal elections. McGee stopped by the studio to talk with WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola about his platform and plans if elected to the office. Categories: Featured, Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: Gerald McGee, moss point, Moss Point mayor, Municipal…
President Biden visits New Orleans in the aftermath of New Year’s Day attack
On Monday afternoon President Biden and the First Lady touched down on the tarmac at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. The President traveled to the the city in the wake of the New Year’s Day terror attack, which left 14 dead and several more injured after a truck drove through Bourbon Street. President Biden and the First…
Ronnie Henderson announces plan to run for Mayor of Gulfport
Former Pro Basketball player and small business owner Ronnie Henderson has announced his intentions to run for mayor of Gulfport. On his campaign website, Henderson cites economic development, public safety improvements, and city beautification efforts as pillars of his platform. The deadline to qualify for municipal elections in Mississippi is 5 p.m. on January 31st. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Actor Gerald McGee submitted qualification papers to run for Moss Point Mayor
We’re learning more about candidates announcing their intentions to run in the upcoming local elections here in South Mississippi. Over the past few days, actor Gerald McGee submitted his qualification papers to run for Moss Point mayor. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola will speak to McGee in tonight’s 9 p.m. newscast on WXXV FOX. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gerald…
Amy St. Pe’ sworn in as MS Court of Appeals Judge
A big swearing in happening took place earlier today in Jackson involving a jurist from the Coast. Amy St. Pe’ took the oath of office as the new judge for district five on the Mississippi State Court of Appeals. St. Pe’ defeated Jennifer Schloegel in a late November runoff for the open seat. Prior to her election to the appeals…
Update on MDOT projects around the Coast
Anna Ehrgott with MDOT speaks with WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott and gives an update on MDOT’s projects across the Gulf Coast. Categories: Local News, News Tags: MDOT, project, road work
President Biden visits New Orleans after terrorist attack
President Joe Biden visited New Orleans Monday in the aftermath of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is there are President Biden arrives in the city. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Joe Biden, new orleans
Deputies still searching for suspect in triple shooting in Greene County
Deputies are still looking for a suspect who shot and killed three people during a robbery early on New Year’s Day in State Line, Mississippi. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance photos from inside the convenience store that show the man they’re looking for. Deputies believe he was waiting for the clerk to open the store. Chief Deputy Brad…
Staying warm during the cold weather
Kaila Moran with Mississippi Power joins us in studio to discuss the upcoming cold weather and how you can stay warm. She talks about a program customers can opt into if they need any help paying their electric bill throughout the year. Categories: Local News, News Tags: cold weather, mississippi power
One year since passing of Deputy Malone in the line of duty
Saturday marked one year since George County Deputy Jeremy Malone died in the line of duty. He was killed on January 4th, 2024 during a traffic stop. Deputy Malone’s funeral took place on January 2th of last year in Agricola. Law enforcement agencies from as far as New York came to support his family and fellow officers. Categories: Featured, Local…