BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Early Tuesday morning, the Coast’s business community gathered in Biloxi to hear from local lawmakers and get a first-hand look at what’s ahead in the 2025 legislative session. The event was hosted by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. The briefing gave attendees an overview of the key issues lawmakers plans to tackle next session. Their priorities…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Biloxi is preparing their downtown area for a Pink Friday. Kay Miller and Rachel Kelley join us ahead of this weekend’s fun. Pink Friday takes place November 21. Participating businesses will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Biloxi Main Street, Downtown Biloxi, Pink Friday
We’re joined in studio by North Bay Civitan President Keith Wilson ahead of this weekend’s Gobble Wobble Food Drive and Bridge Run. He’s here with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gobble Wobble Food Drive and Bridge Run, North Bay Civitan Club
Holley Muraco is the CEO of Something Wild Beaver Rescue out Kiln. She joins us in studio to talk about the rescue and expansions they have going on. Categories: Local News Tags: Something Wild Beaver Rescue
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The services for Landon Perry, the MGCCC soccer player killed in an accident Sunday, have been announced. That service will be held at Venture Church’s Wiggins campus Saturday, November 22. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. with the official service starting at noon. Perry was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter on Perkinston-Silver Run…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ms. Audrey and her staff are giving thanks this holiday season. They will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway Thursday, November 20. The times for that are from 4 to 6 p.m., all you have to do is drive up and pick up a meal. No registration is required. Categories: Local News Tags: meal giveaway, Ms….
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LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach hosted a community food drive last week. The fire department dropped off all items collected yesterday. City officials saying countless families are able to have access to meals and other essentials. All items have been delivered to the city’s food pantry where they will be distributed to families in need. Categories:…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County residents are already coming together to support Landon Perry’s teammates, classmates, and family. The Stone County Fire Department’s new dalmatian Ruby and her handler spent part of the day on MGCCC’s Perkinston campus comforting those mourning Perry’s loss and delivering breakfast to the team as well. Perry, an 18-year-old freshman from D’Iberville, was killed in…
We’ve been on the edge of some foggy weather for the last few days, but earlier today visibility became an issue as Dense Fog formed over South MS. Our very light southerly winds kept foggy conditions from developing in most coastal areas, but inland counties and cities were a little calmer, cooler, and thus saw thicker development. I expect foggy…
Fog will be a daily theme through midweek, with patchy to dense fog developing late each night and lingering into the morning hours. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with fog after 2 a.m., followed by a mostly cloudy Tuesday that turns sunny by afternoon with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Dense fog returns late Tuesday night and early…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs are off to a hot start on the basketball court. The Bulldogs took down Lamar Christian 77-63 on Monday night to improve to 4-1 on the season. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: CCA Bulldogs, Christian Collegiate Academy, Christian Collegiate…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Christian Collegiate Academy girls basketball fought hard, but came up short against Lamar Christian on Monday night. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the game by a score of 46-13. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Christian Collegiate Academy, Christian Collegiate Academy athletics, Christian Collegiate Academy girls…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School recently won a grant for their Shark News program. Shark News does a daily morning broadcast for the whole school, including morning announcements, sports highlights, and weather. Thanks to a grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the program now has studio lights, furniture, microphones, and a green screen. WXXV’s…
The Mega Millions jackpot was claimed this weekend by a lucky winner in Georgia, marking a record-breaking payout and fueling an anticipation for the next drawing. The winning ticket was sold at a Publix in Newnan, Georgia. The store will receive a $50,000 bonus from the Georgia Lottery and the jackpot winner can choose between $980 million in annual payments…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Some businesses in Biloxi could be getting makeovers soon thanks to a Community Facade Grant with the Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation. Businesses and property owners along the Pass Road and Division Street corridors might be eligible for the Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation’s new Community Facade Grant Program, which could give them up to…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County’s new tax assessor/collector begins his new role Monday, after years of appeals and winning a recent special election. Sandy Kane Smith was sworn in Friday after the results from a recent special election in two Picayune precincts were combined with the 2023 results in the county’s other precincts. The razor thin margin…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — Southern Miss saw its five game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, as the Golden Eagles fell to Texas State by a score of 41-14. The Bobcats struck first with a field goal and continued to benefit from USM’s lackluster offensive play and turnovers. Texas State took a 27-0 lead into the locker room…
It’s time for the return of the Out Da Box Fashion Show, showcasing unique coastal styles. Here to tell us more is organizer and fashion designer Rose Payton. The Out Da Box Fashion Show takes place Saturday, November 22 at 4 p.m. at the St. Martin High School gym. Categories: Local News Tags: Out Da Box Fashion Show
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Stone County School District is sharing an update on the new high school. This is drone footage courtesy of a local business. Roof joists are being assembled on the gym and the mechanical and electrical work has started. Electrical work has also begun on the football field. Electrical, painting, and ceiling work is in progress for…
Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is accepting donations this month. Businesses in the area are collecting ahead of the holiday. Dhiana Skremetti and Taylor New join us with the details. Categories: Local News Tags: back bay mission, thanksgiving
The Wiggins Fire Department welcomes a new team member! Fire Chief Steven Purvis brings Ruby and introduces her to everyone. Categories: Local News Tags: Ruby, Wiggins Fire Department
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Raiders semi-pro football team is getting closer to their inaugural season. The Raiders hosted a mini camp at Camp Wilkes over the weekend and followed it up with an open scrimmage on Sunday to give community members a chance to see what the team has been working on. The team’s athletes come from…
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