Brynne Baxley is a native of Athens, Georgia, and a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism in 2025. Her passion for storytelling and weather has led her to the Mississippi…
Chloe Carter is a native of Gluckstadt, Mississippi where she lived for twenty years and proudly served as the first ever and 2024 Miss City of Gluckstadt after it became a city three years ago. She graduated from Mississippi State…
Dave Elliott has made a significant impact on Mississippi journalism over more than 40 years in the industry. The Minnesota native moved to Mississippi in 1980 to work at WZZQ FM radio and became the host of PM Magazine at…
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Asia Ellis is a Dillard University graduate with a degree in Mass Communication with a concentration in Multimedia. With a huge love for sports, she's been a cheerleader all her life. With a passion for…
Megan was born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at the University of Mississippi in 2022 (Hotty Toddy!) While in College, she worked for the student-led newspaper The Daily Mississippian as…
Everett "EJ" Ganier Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and after Hurricane Katrina he grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a graduate of Hancock High School and a Alumni of Belhaven University with a Bachelor's degree…
Elizabeth Keen is a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi State University in May 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in broadcast and digital journalism. During her time in Starkville, Elizabeth enjoyed writing for Mississippi State Athletic Communications…
Spencer Reid Pullen is an MMJ at WXXV News 25, where he brings compelling stories to life with passion and precision. A graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Arizona State University, Spencer's journalism journey has…
Ansley Brent was born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Communication Studies and Journalism. Ansley enjoys telling all stories, but sports are her favorite to cover. When she is…
Ryan is a born and bred southerner. He was born in Tennessee, raised in Arkansas, graduated high school in Mississippi, and earned his bachelor’s degree at USA in Mobile, Alabama. He found his passion for weather after walking the MS…
Sam Lucey is the evening meteorologist for WXXV 25 News at 5, 6, 9, and 10 p.m. A Minnesota native, she moved to Mobile in 2014 to study meteorology at the University of South Alabama, driven by a lifelong passion…
Brynne Baxley is a native of Athens, Georgia, and a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism in 2025. Her passion for storytelling and weather has led her to the Mississippi…
Clay Duncan was born in Texas, raised in Pascagoula, graduating with a Masters in Communications from University of Miami. After over 16 years of work in Music & Film out in Los Angeles, he's returned to the coast to be near…
Kailee, a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, holds both an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Diploma in Simulation and Game Design from MGCCC. During her time at MGCCC, while there she was the president of the MGCCC E-Sports…
Brian Winters was born and raised in Ocean Springs, graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in French. He went to college with Grant Chighizola. When not at work, Brian can…
Casey is the Production Supervisor at WXXV and a Louisiana native. She graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor’s degree in Film. Some of her credits include being an audience production assistant for the CBS show “The…
Hi, I'm Antonio Barnes, and I am one of the Newscast Directors at WXXV. I like everything that is cool and can appreciate everything that is not cool, but I love food. Born and raised on the Gulf Coast of…
Chandee was born and raised in Biloxi, MS, but is currently a Long Beach resident. She attended MGCCC to get her Associate of Arts degree in theatre, and after her internship with the Disney College Program, she returned to USM…
Sherida, a Gulfport native, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our team. She holds an Associates degree in Radio Technology from MGCCC, a Bachelor's degree in Music, Television, and Film from the Art Institute of Atlanta, and another…
Austin Hill is a Long Beach, Mississippi resident and graduate of Long Beach High School. Austin attends the University of Southern Mississippi at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach where he is a Film student. He aspires to be…
Dominic Mercier was born and raised on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. After graduating from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2023, he found a job and a love for television production at the Biloxi Shuckers. Now Dominic works as…
Teala, a Gulfport native, boasts a rich professional history at WXXV, dedicating a total of 7 years to the company. Beginning as a Production Assistant, she spent 4 years honing her skills before seamlessly transitioning into the role of Director…
Kyle studied at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he learned how to produce audio and video. He used these skills to produce two albums of music. He's also self published two different books, one being a collection of short…
