MLK Battle of the Bands, Parade postponed in Biloxi

One Coast parade expected to roll tomorrow is postponed due to forecasted rain. The MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands was scheduled for March 8th is now postponed. No new date has been set. Now, the parade was originally set for January but was forced to reschedule after the winter weather conditions. WXXV News 25 will provide updates as…

Creating an office like DOGE in Mississippi

We’ve all heard of DOGE or Department of Government Efficiency run by Elon Musk who was appointed by President Trump to track down waste, fraud, and abuse. What about Moge? It’s an effort to identify wasteful spending in Mississippi. State Auditor Shad White is on WXXV to tell us more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Shad White

Pops Concert and Silent Auction in Long Beach

Long Beach High School choir students will be making a trip to London on Sunday. They will be performing on March 25th as a featured choir and as part of the International High School Choir Festival. When the choir returns from London, a Pops Concert and Silent Auction will be held on March 27th and 28th at 7 p.m. at…

Fire crews continue to battle woods fire in Jackson County

New details on that woods fire that popped up in southeast Jackson County Thursday afternoon. Mississippi Forestry Commission and Sandhill Crane Wildfire Refuge fire teams continue to monitor the fire area. Local fire departments in the area and state agencies are also stepping in to help fight the fire. Helicopters are flying over the area to make a more accurate…

Taste of South Mississippi Fundraiser

It’s almost that time of year where the best cuisine of South Mississippi is featured at an event that raises money for an important mission. Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery and Star Ruby Owner Brandi Barlow are here to tell us more about Taste of South Mississippi. For more information, click here.  Tags: Salvation army, Taste of South Mississippi

Long Beach High School Choir performing in London

The Long Beach High School Choir is making an appearance across the pond! They also have a concert later this month for you to hear the tunes they’ll be singing in London. Members of the choir, Charlie Lynch and Luke Skrmetta, join us in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: london, Long Beach High School Choir

WXXV joins Bayou View Elementary School for job fair

A few familiar faces from WXXV visiting the students at Bayou View Elementary School today. Anchor Elizabeth Keen and Living Local Host Susie Davis went out to talk to kids about what it is like to work in the television business. Elizabeth and Susie talked about what goes in to putting a newscast together and how to form community relationships….

Mississippi Aquarium recycling old Mardi Gras beads

I’m sure we all caught too many beads to count at the Mardi Gras parades this year, but now that the season is over, what do you do with all those beads? The Mississippi Aquarium has you covered with their Mardi Gras Bead Recycling Program. This program partners with organizations across the Coast and has prevented tens of thousands of…

03/07 Ryan’s “Getting Cloudy” Friday Morning Forecast

We may have started on the sunny and chilly side, but it's getting cloudy and warmer as we head into the weekend.

Expect things to warm up a bit despite it getting cloudy out there, all leading into a rainy, potentially stormy start to the weekend. It doesn’t look like anything to worry about, but there is at least a level one (out of five) risk of severe weather. That basically means little-to-none is expected, but a developing thunderstorm could overachieve under…

Honoring the life of beloved local athlete and coach, Eddie Ladner.

Before closing out sports, we want to take time to honor the life of a beloved local athlete and coach, Eddie Ladner. Ladner graduated from Hancock North Central and played basketball at Mississippi college. After playing himself, Ladner coached at Harrison Central high school where he led their boys basketball team to a State Championship. He was later inducted into…

North Bay Civitan hosting ‘My Abilities Jobs Fair’

North Bay Civitan is hosting a special job fair for those with special needs this weekend. The ‘My Abilities Jobs Fair’ happens March 8th at the D’Iberville Community Center, starting at 10 a.m. and runs to 1 p.m. Recent graduates and adults with special needs will receive information about future education and employment. Those in attendance will also get their…

Ocean Springs sets date for State of the City Address

The date for this year’s State of the City Address in Ocean Springs has been set. Mayor Kenny Holloway will address residents on March 25th at 6 p.m., just a few days before primary election day. The venue is the Mary C. O’Keefe Center. Mayor Holloway will highlight city projects from 2024, also showcasing upcoming investments for 2025. Categories: Local…

Candidate forum for Diamondhead elections

In Diamondhead, a candidate forum is being hosted on March 24th. All Diamondhead candidates are invited to attend and residents are invited to attend and to submit questions. Those can be submitted until March 17th at hcrwomensclub@gmail.com. The forum starts at 5:30 at Diamondhead City Hall. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Diamondhead, elections

Two local students representing the state in Washington, D.C.

Two Coast students were selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. Shayleen Moeini and Jackson Pearce, both of Gulfport, are representing the Magnolia State. The youth senate program’s Washington Week started on March 1st and runs to Saturday, March 8th. Both are attending meetings and briefings with President Trump, senators, and other officials. Each delegate also received a $10,000…