Morning Business Report: February 3rd, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Meggan Monday: Girls Empowerment Group Fearlessly Me!
Last year, WXXV brought you the story of a Blessings Box put up outside Woolmarket Elementary that was a service project of a girls empowerment group at the school. You can click here to read that story! Today, we want to tell you more about Fearlessly Me and the young ladies who are a part of the organization. Categories: Meggan…
Super Bowl 59: WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is in New Orleans with a preview of today’s festivities
Super Bowl Week is officially here and just down the interstate in New Orleans, the festivities are in full force. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen joins us from the Big Easy with a preview of what fans can expect today. WXXV FOX is the place to watch the Chiefs and Eagles square off in Super Bowl 59. Coverage begins at…
02/03 Ryan’s “Spring-Like” Monday Morning Forecast
We're right back to the spring-like conditions we ended last week with after a slightly cooler weekend.
Ol’ Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, ushering in “six more weeks of winter,” but this week at least will be far more spring-like. It’s still on the chilly-to-cool side today, but this was the coolest morning of the week as the humidity steadily rises. While we may not see widespread dense fog like we did today each morning, I…
2/2 Sam Parker’s “Consistent Warmth” Sunday Night Forecast
Even though Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog calls for 6 more weeks of Winter, It looks like Spring in South Mississippi. After a warm mild weekend we go into this week with even warmer temperatures. Tonight will likely be the last “cooler” feeling night through the next week or so as we get into a warming trend. Clear skies across the…
Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs arrive to New Orleans International Airport one week away from Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl week is officially here. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have made their way to the Big Easy as both teams landed at New Orleans International Airport on Sunday. Super Bowl 59 may not be until next Sunday, February 9th, but a week before the game both teams landed at New Orleans International Airport. The Chiefs are…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Pascagoula’s Kelan Rich!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone love the rim more than this Week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He’s an All-Star, member of the 1,000 point club, and can drain a three from anywhere on the court, but what’s more important to him is continuing a family legacy. Get to know Pascagoula basketball’s very own, Kelan Rich! “It…
Teachers in South Mississippi share their inspirations in the classroom
The Leo W. Seal innovative teacher grants are given for teachers’ commitment to educational excellence and teaching projects designed to enrich student education with hands-on learning opportunities. The award is up to $2,000. Categories: Local News, News
1/31 – Sam Parker’s “March Weather” Friday Night Forecast
Cold front passes giving chilly lows although mildly warm highs this weekend with warmer weather next week. This weekend will be rather quiet with no rain chances in sight. Overnight lows tonight will drop into the 40s while highs through the weekend will reach the 60s to lower 70s. Mostly sunny skies are expected. Winds will be very light for…
Gulfport High Culinary Team wins big at competition
The Gulfport High Culinary Team took home a big win in a state competition. Chef Windham and the team Coastal Chefs won the Mississippi Department of Education’s Junior Chef Child Nutrition Competition. The competition is used to inspire culinary arts students to use their skills to create lunch options that meet the dietary requirements for the state’s public schools. Categories:…
St. James Catholic School celebrates Catholic Schools Week with special Mass
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, St. James Catholic School hosted a special Mass celebration today. All parents and grandparents were invited. St. James Catholic School organized special events all week and wrapped up Catholic Schools Week with the celebration. Bishop Louis Kihneman spoke and led the special Mass. Bishop Kihneman guides the Catholic community in South Mississippi. This was…
Beachview Drive widening begins soon in Jackson County
Phase one of a local road widening project in Jackson County begins next week. Jackson County Supervisor Randy Bosarge said on Facebook that its phase one for the Beachview Drive widening in the Gulf Park Estates area. In addition to widening the road, contractors will add sidewalks to Beachview Drive and make drainage improvements. The main detour route includes Marina…
‘Let’s Talk-Period’ health initiative
Dr. Maria Moma, OBGYN is in studio to discuss a very important women’s healthcare and research initiative take place tomorrow in Gulfport. The Education, Economics, Environmental, Climate and Health Organization (EEECHO) is kicking off Black History Month with a unique ‘Let’s Talk-PERIOD’ Healthcare and Research Initiative for Women and Girls’ on February 1, 2025 in the Crystal Ballroom at the…
Bubbles and Bonbons Galentine’s Event
Brenda Blount with Ohr-O’Keefe Museum is in studio to tell us about an upcoming Galentine’s Day event. The Bubbles and Bonbons event takes place Friday, February 7th from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Bring your best buddies for an evening of dancing, celebrating, and sampling some of the best restaurants on the Coast. For more information, click here. Categories: Local…
Morning Business Report: January 31st, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Morning Business Report: January 30th, 2025
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
“The Opera House” Documentary at Orange Grove Library
Richard Kalnins with the Orange Grove Library joins us in studio. He is here to tell us about the documentary “The Opera House.” The Orange Grove Public Library is celebrating Leontyne Price’s 98th birthday with a showing of ‘The Opera House.’ The event begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th at the library. Categories: Community Headlines
71st annual Camellia Show
Jason Deans with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Camellia Society is in studio to tell us about the upcoming 71st annual Camellia Show. The show takes place Saturday, February 1st at the Lyman Community Center. Entry registration is from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Public viewing takes place from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The plant sale begins at 9:30 a.m….
Exclusive first look inside the Buc-ee’s in Harrison County
The highly anticipated Harrison County Buc-cee’s location is getting closer to opening day with the outside of the store looking more and more like the Buc-cee’s we recognize. The gas pumps are built and decorated with Buc-cee’s branding while the finishing touches are being made to the pavement around the store. Unfortunately, the iconic bronze Buc-cee statue has not been…
1/30 – Sam Parker’s “Rain Overnight” Thursday Night Forecast
Rain and dense fog on the coast just in one night. Today has been very humid across the area as we continue to see southerly air and moisture make its way in. Overnight we have a Dense Fog Advisory for the Mississippi Sound until 7 AM. Also, rain showers move in early tomorrow morning although these will be quickly in…
Boys from Pascagoula High School face off in the Mr. Goula Pageant
Seventeen junior and senior boys hitting the stage on Thursday, all of them believing they had what it took to be the next Mr. Goula. A pageant title which carries some weight in the halls of Pascagoula High School. “Mr. Goula is the highlight of the year for majority of the seniors. This is where the boys get to represent….
Candidate Conversations: Shannon Grace Pfeiffer
Shannon Grace Pfeiffer stopped by the WXXV studio to talk to Grant Chighizola about her candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen. Categories: Featured, Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: 2025 Municipal Elections, Jackson County, Ocean Springs, ocean springs board of aldermen, Shannon Grace Pfeiffer
Ole Miss Rebels players continue to shine as day three of Senior Bowl practice wraps up with all focus shifting to Saturday’s game
Day three of practices at the Reese’s Senior Bowl has wrapped up at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL. Some players shined and others struggled throughout the week of practices, but everything can change on Saturday. Ole Miss has been a standout program in Mobile with former players that accepted their invite. All of which are looking forward to the…
PCA Rodeo Finals come to the Coast Coliseum
The 2025 PCA Rodeo Finals is here and runs through February 2nd at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum where top cowboys and cowgirls compete for $250,000 in cash prizes. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was in the Biloxi to gear you up for what’s ahead. Whether you enjoy the thrills and spills or impressive displays of agility, the PCA Rodeo…