A casino could be coming to Long Beach in the next five years. The Long Beach Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a lease agreement with Long Beach Harbor Resorts, LLC for city property in the harbor where Parrish’s restaurant is located. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter spoke to many Long Beach residents off-camera who expressed concerns about crime and alcohol issues…
Mickey and Minnie Mouse made their way to the Gulf Coast for a magical time! Disney on Ice has taken over the Coast Coliseum throughout the weekend. The theme this year brings families to the ocean. Moana sets sail with friends from that epic story. Colleen Clancy portrays Princess Belle in the performance. She talks to us about the magic…
The St. Martin Yellow Jacket boys basketball team welcomed the Vancleave Bulldogs to town earlier this afternoon for a special kind of game. This was not your average high school basketball game. The game tipped off at 1:30, during school hours, to allow students to attend the game. St. Martin students packed the gym to see the Yellow Jackets take…
From imports to federal action involving the shrimping industry, it’s been a busy year for South Mississippi shrimpers. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott sat down with the leader of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United to dive deeper into these issues and much more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: shrimp season, shrimpers
It’s another Friday of playoff football action here in South Mississippi. WXXV Sports team is spread out around the Coast right now getting ready for the second round of win-or-go home games. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is at Picayune High School now to preview tonight’s heavyweight matchup between the Maroon Tide and the George County Rebels. Categories: Local Sports,…
This week’s Student Athlete has grown up on the links and it shows to say the least! Her resume speaks for itself and her best is yet to come as she’s currently closing out her sophomore season. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Ocean Springs’ Mackenzie Smith. Heading for the links at just four years old, Ocean Springs…
We are joined by Dhiana Skrmetti and Corey Christy to promote the ‘Burgers for Biloxi’ event. You can come out to Fly Llama Brewing in Biloxi and enjoy a free burger while supporting the Back Bay Mission. The event begins at 2 p.m. and goes from 5 p.m. The burgers are one per person and while supplies last. All proceeds…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Suzanne Stafford is in studio to tell us about the Treasures Market. The Treasures Market takes place at the D’Iberville Civic Center on January 11th and the 12th. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines
Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol is back to answer questions about Medicare Open Enrollment, happening NOW. Find out how not to fall victim to Medicare fraud. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: danielle guillory, enrollment, expert talk, fraud prevention, michelle eubank, Senior Medicare Patrol
Dieting Expert, Dr. Stanford Owen with ShotsN’Shakes, is here to talk about setting yourself up with the right tools for a successful weight loss journey. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: diet tools, dieting, Dr. Stanford Owen, michelle eubank, shakes, shots, weight loss
After a devastating hurricane season, John Russell O’Neal with Oak Trust Insurance dispels some common myths about flood insurance. Do you need it? Categories: Expert Talk Tags: expert talk, Flood, insurance, john russell o’neal, michelle eubank, oak trust insurance
It’s time to celebrate the magic of courage, love, and adventure with Disney on Ice presents Into the Magic! Hosts Mickey and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an expedition across raging seas and snow-covered mountains. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: disney…
Dr. Stanford Owen with ShotsN’Shakes is here to talk about meal planning and diet strategy. What foods should you remove completely, and which should you consider adding to your pantry? Categories: Expert Talk Tags: diet, diet strategy, health, michelle eubank, shakes, shots, shotsn’shakes, stanford owen, weight loss
It was another chilly, but not quite frosty morning across South Mississippi today, even though it did warm up a degree or so. We haven’t seen many consistently average-or-below days since fall began, so it’s good to see us get a string of a few of those. That means we’re not quite done yet, so get ready for at least…
Out of the seven teams we have remaining in the playoffs, Picayune and George County is the only matchup between two coast schools. Just a few weeks ago the two teams squared off in the regular season where the Maroon Tide found the win column, defeating the Rebels 27-20. With college level talent on both teams, this matchup is sure…
Today felt like a true fall day in south MS and much of the same for tomorrow. A chilly morning with lows down in the lower 40s for coast cities and upper 30s inland. a weak cold front is coming from the north and will pass around 12am this evening. mainly brings wind speeds back up for the morning (8-12…
On Thursday night, the Beau Rivage was home to the 15th Annual John R. Blossman YMCA Humanitarian Award and Banquet, which every year honors an individual who has made a positive impact along the coast. This years winner was Karen Sock, which for many came as no surprise. “She’s the kind of person that sees a need and rather than…
WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter reached out to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to find out what steps drivers can take to report issues like potholes. If you spot a pothole on I-10 between County Farm Road and Diamondhead, you can report it at 228-832-0272 or notify your local police department to ensure the issue is addressed quickly. For drivers…
We have a lot of reasons to be thankful here at WXXV News 25 and we all gathered at the studio today to get in the holiday spirit. Today’s Thanksgiving Luncheon is an annual tradition at WXXV. It is a chance for members of all the different departments of our station to come together and break bread before the holiday…
Biloxi School District is planning to build a new upper elementary school. The school district has two locations they are considering. The first would be on the same property were the current upper elementary school is located on the old Michel Junior High School on Father Ryan Avenue. The second property is on Popp’s Ferry Road just west of First…
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted this month’s Gulf Coast Business Council meeting. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson was the main speaker. Wilkinson is also the chairman of the board for the Gulf Coast Business Council. She will be ending her two-year term as chairman. Kari Wilkinson has overseen the U.S. Navy’s Assault and Surface Ship programs and the division’s 11,000 shipbuilders. Wilkinson…
Brittany Cuevas and Diana White with Senior Methodist Services are in studio to tell us about Author Missy Buchanan’s appearance on the Coast. Missy is a well-known author and speaker that talks a lot about faithful aging and other topics that often affect older adults. She has penned 11 books, including co-authoring Lucimarian Roberts’ book, My Story My Song (Robin…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report