Congressman Mike Ezell is joining a bipartisan group to reintroduce the Save our Shrimpers Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funds being made available to international financial institutes to finance activities relating to shrimp, farming, and more. The Save our Shrimpers Act of 2025 aims to limit foreign shrimp operations through IFI and would also trigger investigations within the U.S….
Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about this week’s episode of Living Local! Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information on Living Local with Susie Davis, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local, Susie Davis
The Joppa Shriners are hosting a dance this Saturday and a Steak Night is on the calendar as well. Bobby Roberts is in studio with more. The Steak Night takes place Friday, March 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. It is open to the public. $20 gets a 12-14 oz ribeye steak cooked to order, baked potato, salad, bread, and a…
Work begins on the new emergency operations center in Jackson County. The facility is going to be located next to the north entrance of the Sunplex Industrial Complex off Highway 57. Not only will it house the county’s emergency management employees, it will also be the new administrative home of Jackson County Fire Protection. County leaders say this new facility…
Every other Wednesday here on WXXV, we feature pets up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Karson. Categories: Pet of the Week
Danielle Emery with the Salvation Army Kroc Center gives details on this year’s “Taste of South Mississippi” fund-raising event coming up on March 29, 2025. Find out how to get your tickets and how your money is being used locally. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: Danielle Emery, events, expert talk, food, Kroc center, michelle eubank, Salvation army, Taste of South Mississippi
This month on Allen Beverages’ “Local Eats” we discover that traditional New York bagels can be found right here in Ocean Springs at Lil Market Deli & Bagelry. Check out their entire menu and drop in for breakfast or lunch any day of the week! Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, bagelry, bagels, deli, lil market, local eats, Ocean Springs
The Sanctuary is more than just an entertainment venue – it’s also the hippest new bed & breakfast in Biloxi! Check out this week’s episode of Living Local with Susie Davis as she takes us on a tour of the themed rooms available for rent at The Saints at the Sanctuary B&B. Categories: Living Local Tags: b&b, bed and breakfast,…
Over in Jackson County, the indefinite closure of Hanshaw Bridge has created some major traffic issues for Ocean Springs Middle School parents. Over the weekend, the school district sent out a flyer preparing parents for longer drop off and pick up times. This was caused by the immediate closure of Hanshaw Bridge located at Davis Bayou. Ocean Springs School District…
The City of Biloxi turning green, all in the name of the big upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade. At the Biloxi City Council meeting Tuesday, the Hibernia Irish Society presented its 2025 Grand Marshal, Collen, and St. Patrick to Mayor FoFo Gilich ahead of their St. Patrick’s Day Parade which will roll down the streets of downtown Biloxi this weekend….
Meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid Wednesday featured forecaster, Knox! Knox is apparently quite the baseball player, so he gets out to enjoy our South Mississippi weather quite a bit and had some tips for how to enjoy a few different weather days. He’d spend a sunny day outside with friends, but would spend a cloudy or rainy day inside…
The Mississippi State baseball was back on the coast for the 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic. The Bulldogs took on Old Dominion and walked away with a x-x win over the Monarchs. Up next for MSU is another matchup at Keesler Federal Park as the Bulldogs will face Nicholls on Wednesday, March 12. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: 2025…
Barring any weather, a youth skate clinic is taking place in Biloxi Saturday. The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is putting on the free event starting at 1 at the Biloxi DIY Skatepark on Hopkins Boulevard. Volunteers will be on site to answer questions and offer help. It is geared towards kids 15 and younger, but all skill levels are welcome…
The annual Wings over Wiggins Showcase returns this weekend! Planes take over the Dean Griffin Memorial Airport from 9 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15th. Admission is free. All you have to bring is your chair, camera, and sunscreen. On tap are RC aircraft, static displays, the civil air patrol, and much more. Food will also be served, with…
A few more days of warm sunshine then we see thunderstorms Saturday. Another nice day with clear skies and drier air but, we will slowly feel more humid conditions going into Wednesday and Thursday. We will still see sunny skies Wednesday but, more clouds going into Thursday too. Small rain chance Thursday morning but decreased those chances from yesterday. Friday…
Mississippi State University and Jackson County broke ground on Monday on their Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center. This collaborative effort will create new jobs and set a new industry standard on the Gulf Coast. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Jackson County, Mississippi State University, Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center
The Mississippi Aquarium is releasing 20 rehabilitated sea turtles Wednesday afternoon! The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles will be released off Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall at 4 p.m. All those turtles being released are named after Taylor Swift lyrics. Staff from the aquarium will be on scene to answer any questions about turtles. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
So many of you remember Marine Life Oceanarium in Gulfport. For many years, it was the attraction on the Coast for locals and tourists alike. Marine Life was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Cliff Vick, whose father was one of the original owners, will do a presentation at the Gulfport Historical Society at the train depot in Gulfport Thursday…
Mississippi Power giving back to the Harrison County School District in a big way! A check for $38,000 was presented Monday night as part of the company’s energy efficiency rebate program. The rebate comes as the Harrison Central High’s baseball and softball fields switched to LED lighting. The school district is the first district to receive the rebate for sports…
The former Sun Herald building is soon to be demolished. Located on Debuys Road, the Sun Herald was published at the location for 50 years. Coastal businessman Rick Camarena bought the building and will demolish it. At the time, no word on what Camarena has planned for the property. The building has been vacant since the Sun Herald office moved…
The Special Olympics Mississippi Area 12 Track and Field Games took place in Moss Point on Tuesday. The athletes competed at Dantzler Stadium throughout the day. Athletes aren’t the only ones who headed out as students from the high school came out to support all who competed. Two of those students share it was their first time attending the games….
The 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic starts at 6 p.m. at Keesler Federal Park. Sports Director Jevan McCoskey has a preview of Mississippi State versus Old Dominion. Tune into WXXV News 25 Sports tonight at 9 and 10 p.m. for highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Hancock Whitney Classic, mississippi state, sports
The Long Beach Gateway Project, launched in 2018, was proposed to enhance the city’s appearance along Highway 90. Now, it’s finally a reality. The project features new signage and upgraded landscaping, designed to create a stronger connection between downtown and the scenic beachfront. This plan was already in progress before Hurricane Zeta devastated their harbor. The funding comes from federal…
Memorial Health System is looking for volunteers right now. Cathy Elledge and Sue Hatem are here to tell us about the importance of helping out and the criteria to apply. As a volunteer at Memorial Hospital, you could play a vital role in providing patient families with information, support and compassion. Volunteers are responsible for Staffing waiting rooms Delivering flowers…