The body of a shrimper who disappeared on Sunday has been recovered. Richard Kopszywa’s body was found by a paddleboarder earlier this morning near Deer Island. Kopszywa was inducted into the Maritime Industry and Seafood Museum’s Hall of Fame as a captain. He also operated the oldest known Biloxi Lugger, that ship also being inducted into the Hall of Fame….
This holiday season expects to see a record number of travelers for 2024. Executive Director Clay Williams joins us in studio to discuss travel on the coast ahead of the holidays. Categories: Local News, News Tags: airport, Clay Williams, thanksgiving, travel
The body of a shrimper who disappeared on Sunday has been recovered. Richard Kopszywa of Biloxi was found by a paddleboarder earlier this morning near Deer Island. The coroner confirmed the identity, noting that there were no signs of obvious trauma. An investigation into the cause of death is ongoing. Kopszywa was inducted into the Maritime Industry and Seafood Museum’s…
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Edward and Tina Good of Good Brothers Seafood wants to give back to the community in a big way this Thanksgiving. A Thanksgiving dinner is being put on for the Moss Point Community. The dinner happens at 10 AM and is located at 3831 Main Street. Edward and Tina Good came to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss the…
The Biloxi Civic Center hosting seniors earlier today as they show off their talents! The inaugural Seniors Got Talent was hosted from 9 AM to 1 PM. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was live at the talent show and gives us more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Biloxi Civic Center, Seniors Got Talent, talent, talent show
Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio with Bissel for Pet of the Week! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: cat, dog, jackson county animal shelter, Meridee Mallette, pet, pet of the week, potw
Small business owners Lauren Broussard of Broussard’s Barber Shop and Rachel Kelley from Cornerstone Boutique talk about the importance of Small Business Saturday, which always follows Black Friday. The day is intended to focus on shopping small businesses during the holiday shopping season. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss talked to the business owners about what it means to them. Categories: Business, Community…
Jeremy and Jennifer Hepler, the owners of Sherral’s Diner in Carriere, joined WXXV in studio to talk about being asked to have their restaurant featured on America’s Best Restaurants. The YouTube Channel show is a product of the Food Network. WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen spoke with the Heplers about the upcoming filming. Categories: Business, Featured, Local News, News
The first front out of the two we’ll see this week is through South Mississippi, with only a couple showers and a cloudy day ahead to show for it. Showers were few and far between this morning, with only two happening here at the station north of Orange Grove and even then they only lasted a few seconds. We’re all…
A Cold front to move through Tuesday morning bringing a quick shower and a cooler Tuesday with highs in the low 70s. we will warm back to the mid to high 70s and partly cloudy conditions for the next few days. On thanksgiving is where we see the next rain chance as a strong cold front expected to roll through…
On Tuesday polls across South Mississippi will open for the runoff election to decide the next judge for the Court of Appeals District Five. Both Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel were the top two finishers in a competitive three way contest on November 5th, with St. Pe’ earning 35 percent of the vote followed by Schloegel with 33 percent….
Mississippi Aquarium coming to the WXXV News 25 studio to talk about an upcoming Christmas event. CEO Kurt Allen also discusses previous events from 2024 as well. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott sat down with Kurt Allen. Categories: Local News, News
Mississippi State Extension services provided a free Fun With Foods class that started Monday and ends Tuesday. Students had to be present for both days to register. Fun With Foods is an educational camp designed to teach children about healthy eating. It also teaches the youth how their food is grown and raised on the farm, plus how they can…
The search for a 75-year-old man who went missing off the coast of Biloxi continues as the Coast Guard and Law Enforcement keeps looking. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Biloxi where the missing man’s was found with more details. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Coast Guard, law enforcement, missing man, search
Harrison Central is proud to have two of their softball players further their careers on the diamond! Gabby Smith celebrated her signing day today and Brooke Shannon signed earlier this week on tuesday. Smith made this official with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Shannon signed with William Carey University. The two pitchers told WXXV what this incredible moment means…
Three members of the Lady Crescent soccer team will continue playing the game they love with the people they love as they all make things official with Pearl River Community College. New members of the Wildcat family include Emily Reinke, Julia Hoffman, and Margaret Compretta. The final member of the signing class is Our Lady Academy setter Ava Davis! Ava…
A bus carrying students from Pascagoula High School’s band program collided with a southbound vehicle, causing the bus to crash into the New York Pizza building. The driver and four students sustained minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital. Although customers were seated in the booth in the area of impact, no one inside the building was injured….
Parker Branton with Verizon shows off the new Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. Take photos, phone calls, live videos and more with the latest in sunglass technology. Brought to you by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: byte, patrick moates, ray-ban, smart glasses, sunglasses, TECH, techbyte, technology, verizon
Patrick welcomes guest James Bell, Head of Corporate Communications for Kia North America to talk about the Kia Weekender electric vehicle. Tags: adventure van, kia weekender, rogers, sema tech, solutions, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology
Hurley Huddle in Moss Point is being featured on America’s Best Restaurants. The filming for their episode starts December 4th and honors their involvement in the community. Owner Nicole Hopkins and manager Treva Montgomery join WXXV News 25 in studio to share their excitement. Categories: Local News, News Tags: America’s Best Restaurants, Hurley Huddle, moss point, Nicole Hopkins, Treva Montgomery
The Asgard Motorcycle Club is hosting their 40th Annual Toy Run on December 1st. The toy run starts at The Broke Spoke in Kiln at 10 AM that morning, ending at the Knights of Columbus on Water Street in Biloxi. Asgard MC Vice President Ray Bale joins WXXV News 25 in studio for what’s expected. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Mural #58 has been unveiled in the downtown area of Hattiesburg on November 19th. The mural is called “Glass Ceiling” and honors the late Evelyn Gandy. Gandy is the first woman elected to statewide office in Mississippi. If you want to see the mural, you can find it on the side of Sugar Daddy’s Bakery. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Another start of the week means more music news to share with the community! Here’s entertainment reporter Brent Evans with the tunes. Categories: Local News, News