Qualifying has begun for municipal elections in South Mississippi. Former State Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes officially qualified to run for mayor of Gulfport at City Hall on Thursday afternoon. Incumbent mayor Billy Hewes is retiring after three terms in the role. Williams-Barnes spoke to WXXV on the biggest issues she plans on tackling if elected, specifically, homelessness and gun violence are…
Near average temperatures until Saturday then comes the arctic blast. We are 2 for 2 on good weather here in south Mississippi for 2025. Overnight we will see some cloud cover start to come back into tomorrow morning. Will soon be pushed out as a cold front moves through but doesn’t last long and the clods will build back in…
On Thursday evening, District 119 Representative Jeffrey Hulum III, held a pre-legislative session town hall at the family enrichment center in Gulfport. Hulum talked with constituents about several topics concerning Gulfport and the rest of the state that will be discussed at the upcoming legislative session in Jackson, including Medicaid expansion, teacher pay increases, and the fentanyl crisis. Nacole James,…
St. Martin Public Library partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages. Participating in the event was a valuable opportunity to contribute to the community by donating blood. For more information on the Red Cross or to find other blood drives, click…
A fire broke out at Hampton House apartment complex in Long Beach. Residents say it started on a balcony of one of the units and quickly spread. The fire impacted all units in the building. William, the resident of the apartment where the fire began, shared that he, his wife, their son, two dogs, and two cats were inside when…
The Sugar Bowl was delayed Wednesday after the terror attack in New Orleans. The game kicked off at 3 this afternoon. WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey spoke with fans on the last 24 hours and the game itself. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: sports, sugar bowl
Ahead of the start of the 119th Congress, Congressman Mike Ezell spoke with WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: 119th Congress, congress, mike ezell, Speaker of the House, vote
New Orleans Saints Defensive End Cam Jordan donated to the Greater New Orleans Foundation. Jordan announced on social media that he is donating $25,000 to the New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund as a way to support victims of the attack. He ends by asking all who can to consider donating in any way possible. For more information about the fund…
The country is still shocked in the wake of the New Years attack in New Orleans. As authorities work to identify victims and notify their families, some local agencies and civilians are rallying to establish resources to help those impacted. If you’re looking to donate, the city of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Foundation has set up a…
Every other week at WXXV, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Ballerina. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Susie explores a unique downtown Biloxi gathering place, Boho Social House. Categories: Living Local Tags: bar, biloxi, boho social house, Living Local, rental space, restaurant, Susie Davis
Patrick welcomes guest Brian Armstrong to explain sports betting apps and terminology. What are the risks versus the rewards? Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: brian armstrong, gambling, patrick moates, rogers technology solutions, sports betting apps, Tech Byte
Need to rent or buy formal wear for Mardi Gras or prom season? There’s a local store that has everything you need! Susie explores all the items Bridal & Formal Boutique and House of Tux in Gulfport has to offer. Categories: Living Local Tags: boutique, bridal, dress, formal, Living Local, mardi gras, prom, Susie Davis, tux
Susie meets with Lori Gloyd, Principal and Owner of Sage Christian Academy to talk about the school’s Education Plan, activities, fundraisers and more. Categories: Living Local Tags: education, Living Local, lori gloyd, private school, sage christian academy, saucier, Susie Davis
The legislative session for Mississippi and the United States is set to start soon. Representative Jeffrey Hulum III is hosting a pre-session town hall on the coast. The session is being hosted at the Family Enrichment Center in Gulfport, that’s on Old Pass Road. The town hall is set to start at 5:45 this evening. You can head out to…
Patrick has the details on PhaseOne digital cameras, the next gadget every photographer will need in 2025. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions.
After a delay, the Sugar Bowl is set to kick off at 3 this afternoon. Notre Dame faces off against Georgia in the Super Dome. WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Jevan McCoskey has more. Categories: Local News, Local Sports, News, Sports Tags: sports, sugar bowl
Living Local Host Susie Davis joins us in studio to discuss how local businesses can get involved in ‘Living Local.’ For more information on Living Local, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local
WXXV New’s 25 Marco Bitonel has the latest from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where on Wednesday morning a terror attack claimed the lives of at least fifteen people with several other injured. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Cooler weather as we begin the new year temperatures finally going back to around our averages. Thursday will have a cooler morning but then we will warm up back to the low 60s. there is a slight chance for a small rain shower or drizzle Thursday evening but not seeing long lasting rain showers. Friday brings another cold front to…
By now we have all heard of the terrifying scenes from New Orleans early this morning with the terror attacks that too the lives of at least 15 and injured dozens more. Because of the senseless attack on the first morning of 2025, the Sugar Bowl between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs has been postponed to…
A terrorist attack took place on Bourbon Street in New Orleans around 3 am that left 15 people dead and 35 injured. Believe it or not, Jordyn Lassiter witnessed this incident as she was celebrating New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. A large white truck sped past a police vehicle, onto the sidewalk, and down Bourbon Street at an extremely high…
The 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl has officially been rescheduled for 3:00 CST on Thursday, January 2. This decision comes following the terror attacks in downtown New Orleans on January 1 at 3:15 in the morning that killed 15 and left dozens more injured. Categories: Featured, Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: college football, Georgia, Notre Dame, sugar bowl
The death toll for the deadly New Years attack in New Orleans on Bourbon Street has now risen to fifteen. Among those killed was possibly eighteen year old Nikyra Dedeaux of Gulfport. According to media reports and her mother’s Facebook page, Nikyra Dedeaux was among those killed in New Orleans in the attack early on Wednesday morning. She was a…