5/23 – Sam Parker’s “Back to Warm and Humid” Friday Night Forecast
The warm weekend ahead with each day with low pop up chances although higher rain chances next week. Saturday and Sunday will be…
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5/22 – Sam Parker’s “New Season” Thursday Night Forecast
NOAA revealed their hurricane predictions for the 2025 season while we see more warmer temperatures and possible pop ups. Mostly clear this afternoon with very warm…
Marco Bitonel is LIVE as coast mayors rock the crowd at One Coast Jam
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Things are rocking and rolling over at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport, that's where One Coast Jam has made its way back to town. Mayors…
New hotel and food hall bringing history to life in Downtown Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A major development in Downtown Ocean Springs has officially opened its doors. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more on what this will…
5/20 – Sam Parker’s “Consistent Warmth” Tuesday Night Forecast
We continue the hot and humid temperatures for this week as the cool front weakens upon arrival. We will remain warm for the remainder of the…
Fifth escaped inmate out of New Orleans captured; originally incarcerated for second degree murder
On Tuesday, 19 year old Corey Boyd was taken into custody in New Orleans. Boyd was one of ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16. Boyd was originally incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center…
Fourth escaped inmate out of New Orleans captured; 6 still on the loose
On Monday Louisiana State Police announced they had captured 21-year old Gary C. Price, one of the ten inmates who had escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16.…
5/19 – Sam Parker’s “A Cool Front” Monday Night Forecast
Warm and muggy stick around and now the cool front wont last long. We continue to have hot and muggy afternoons and were anticipating the…
George County Lady Rebels win MHSAA 6A Softball State Championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the MHSAA 6A Softball State Championship games took place in Hattiesburg. The George County Lady Rebels were looking to claim their second…
Biloxi Fire Museum hosts their annual fish fry
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Museum held their annual fish fry fundraiser Friday afternoon. Those looking for a delicious lunch while supporting the museum paid $12 for their choice…
He’s walked over 8,000 miles for mental health awareness and his latest stop was on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
731 days and over 8,000 miles, that’s how far Kyndal Ray Edwards or better known as, A Walking Testimony, has been walking across the United States. Equipped with a cart that spells…
Women’s Resource Center hosts annual Biscuits for Babies
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)-The Women's Resource Center held their annual Biscuits for Babies Fundraiser. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren has more on how this event allocates crucial funds…
Gulfport hosts mayoral candidate forum ahead of June election
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- We're now just weeks away from the June 3rd general election for municipal races in South Mississippi. That includes the hotly-contested race for Gulfport mayor. Ahead…
Taste of Ocean Springs Food and Wine Festival
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) - Downtown Ocean Springs was transformed into a culinary haven as the city hosted their annual Food and Wine Festival. The festival featured a…
5/15 – Sam Parker’s “Staying Hot” Thursday Night Forecast
A hotter day for south Mississippi and we have more days just like it ahead. Today highs we in the mid to upper 80s and lower…
Gulfport unveils a Rainbow Memorial Bridge
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport held an unveiling event for their Rainbow Memorial Bridge on Wednesday. This will serve as a memorial for all pets who left a…
5/14 – Sam Parker’s “Heat Dome Set Up” Wednesday Evening Forecast
Heat Dome setting up next week in the Gulf bringing temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and low 90s. Our conditions will be…
IMMS releases four sea turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released four sea turtles this afternoon. The release took place on Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall. Officials spoke to…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at the unveiling of the Rainbow Memorial Bridge in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is hosting a dedication ceremony for all lost pets. A Rainbow Memorial Bridge will be…
Construction begins on Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is starting construction on their gateway project that looks to make some major changes in the area. WXXV News 25’s…
5/13 – Sam Parker’s “Warmer and Warmer” Tuesday Night Forecast
Warmer temperatures and more humid weather coming in the next few days. We saw warmer temperatures earlier this afternoon in the low 80s. Tuesday will…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has an update on the Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Work on the much-anticipated Long Beach Gateway Project kicked off today. It’s all aimed at revitalizing the city’s…
How agencies are battling the flow of illegal weapons and drugs along the I-10 corridor in South Mississippi
It’s one of the busiest interstates in the country, and it runs right through the heart of South Mississippi. I-10, it's a vital corridor that connects Mississippi to Louisiana and…
Mississippi Matrix Volleyball hosts signing day
Over the weekend, Mississippi Matrix Volleyball hosted a signing day for their athletes. Several Matrix players put pen to paper to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.…
5/12 – Sam Parker’s “Turning Up the Heat” Monday Night Forecast
Mother Nature is turning up the thermostat later this week a we get in the upper 80s. A warm below average day for Monday…
Celebrating the Pascagoula River at Free Flowin Fest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula held their annual Free Flowin Fest at Beach Park over the weekend. This free music festival is sponsored by the City of Pascagoula, Main…
Swearing-in ceremony for Friends of Court Volunteers
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- At the Harrison County Court House, the chancery court held a swearing-in ceremony for Friends of Court volunteers. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren attended the…
5/9 – Sam Parker’s “Cooler Weekend” Friday Night Forecast
Cooler temperatures for the cool moms this weekend and maybe a shower or two. Mostly rainy Friday as we had a few flood advisories for today.…
Preservation in May series highlights historical landmarks in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi continued their Preservation in May series on Thursday. This is a month-long celebration organized to highlight the city’s history and…
5/8 – Sam Parker’s “Another Rainy Day Ahead” Thursday Night Forecast
A nice dry Thursday but comes a rainy Friday. Mostly clear skies earlier today but overnight more cloud cover will move back and lows…
Local reactions to Pope Leo XIV’s election
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippi Catholics are responding to the election of Pope Leo XIV. It’s a historic Papal Election as the former Cardinal Robert Prevost is the first American-born…
Harrison County EMA hosts hurricane preparedness meeting
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane season is coming up fast. The season starts June 1 and runs through November. Ahead of the hurricane season, the Harrison County Emergency Management…
Graduation Ceremony for Project SEARCH at Ocean Springs Hospital
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a celebration at the cafe in the Ocean Springs hospital as the newest class of graduates from Singing River Health System's…
5/7 – Sam Parker’s “Not Done Yet” Wednesday Night Forecast
A good round of rain showers today and we are looking ahead to a few more in the coming days. Over 2" of rain recorded…
Lynn Parkhill Memorial Scholarship Fund
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There was a special reception Tuesday evening in Gulfport to celebrate a new scholarship for high school students, but also to remember the life of a man who…
5/6 – Sam Parker’s “Flood Threat” Tuesday Night Forecast
Potential for flooding across south Mississippi overnight and Wednesday having several rounds of heavy rainfall. A few showers passed tonight but into Wednesday morning will have…
5/5 – Sam Parker’s “Buckets of Rain” Monday Night Forecast
Heavy rain threat Tuesday evening through Thursday across all of south Mississippi. Monday was beautiful with slightly below seasonal average. Now the main threat Tuesday…
Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narrative Exhibit at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi held a reception for their new Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narratives…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is LIVE at First Friday in Biloxi
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- We've made it to the weekend, but we've also made it to the beginning of a new month. The First Friday Block Party is kicking…
Gulfport School District hosting art show for all students
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Students of all ages will have the opportunity to see their art work displayed at an official gallery in Gulfport. The Gulfport School District Art Show…
Sixth annual Officer McKeithen Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department honored a fallen officer by partnering with the American Red Cross. The sixth annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood…
5/1 – Sam Parker’s “Stretch of Rain” Thursday Night Forecast
Friday and Saturday look to still be on the rainy side so have the rain gear ready. We saw some storms earlier this morning and…
Interview with National Hurricane Center Talks 2025 Season
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, forecasters are cautioning that while early predictions suggest a potentially active season, it’s still too early to know exactly what to…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is live at Taste, Rattle, and Roll
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for a bite to eat, there’s no better place to be than at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport as…
Local Vietnam veterans meet on 50th anniversary of war’s end
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On April 30th, 1975, the North Vietnamese captured the capital city of Saigon, bringing an end to the Vietnam War and decades of…
4/29 – Sam Parker’s “Warm Breezes & Storm Teases” Tuesday Night Forecast
Another warm few days but still on the lookout for thunderstorms later this week. Wednesday to bring warm gulf coast weather all around…
4/28 – Sam Parker’s “Warm New Week” Monday Night Forecast
After a Warm weekend we continue to see above seasonal temperatures this week with rain chances in a few days. Warm and humid weather today…
4/25 – Sam Parker’s “More Small Showers” Friday Evening Forecast
Saw a little rain this afternoon and we can se the chance aging tomorrow for more small pop ups. A few showers cooling places down but…
4/24 – Sam Parker’s “Mostly Dry and Hot” Thursday Night Forecast
Warming up over the next couple of days with small rain chances. We saw very little rain showers today across south MS mainly stayed…
Crawfish Music Festival kicks off at the Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s that time of the year as the Crawfish Music Festival makes its return to the Coast, bringing top entertainment, rides and games, and…
