JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted a special grant presentation ceremony with rotary club representatives from Jackson and George counties. The presentation marks the kickoff of MGCCC’s month of giving in November. The event celebrated a $2,620 donation made possible through the collaboration of five local rotary clubs, Rotary International, and MGCCC Foundation Board Vice Chair David…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School hosted the 26th annual Veterans Breakfast, a longstanding tradition honoring the men and women who have served our country. Hundreds of veterans and their guests gathered for a southern breakfast at Gautier High School. About 400 veterans attended the event, which brought the community together to show appreciation for those who have served. This…
It was Election Day in many states across the country Tuesday. Here in Mississippi, there were a variety of elections, the most important pertaining to the state legislature. Special elections for eight state Senate districts and two House districts were on the ballot after court-ordered redistricting to allow for more majority-minority districts. Democrats picked up two Senate seats and one…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association’s parade set for Saturday, November 8 in Pass Christian has been canceled. This is a result of the government shutdown. However, the funds originally designated for the parade are now going to provide Thanksgiving dinners for veterans and active-duty families through a new initiative called ‘Blessings for the Brave.’ The Gulf…
With SNAP benefits ending for his Gulf Coast neighbors, local TikTok chef and influencer Matthew Bounds began looking for little free pantries near his home to donate food items do. He soon discovered there were none….so he bought some cabinets and has installed the first in front of Downstage Theatre in Northwood Village on Hwy 49 in Orange Grove. The…
Governor Tate Reeves announced a plan Tuesday that focused on rural healthcare. The state submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program Plan to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The program is a $50 billion federal initiative. Mississippi’s plan is broken into six initiatives and it is designed to benefit people across the state. According to the Governor’s Office, the…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Celebration this weekend. Courtney Cuevas with the city joins us with more. The parade takes place Sunday, November 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 in Downtown Long Beach. For more information, call 228-297-9298. Categories: Local News Tags: Long Beach, Veteran’s Day Parade
Today is another sunny day with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70s. We will drop into the low 60s this evening, and those overnight temperatures will sit in the mid 50s. Overall, temperatures will continue to warm up as we head into the weekend, and isolated showers are possible for Friday. Categories: Weather Headlines
There’s a special raffle happening this week as part of the Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show. Amber Wood with Seashore Mission joins us with the details. To purchase a raffle ticket, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Seashore Mission
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The initial numbers are in after a special election in two Picayune precincts for the 2023 Pearl River County Tax Collector Race. This race has faced recounts and legal challenges for two years after just a two-vote margin between candidates Jo Lynn Houston and Sandy Kane Smith in the original election. According to unofficial returns…
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Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us about this week’s News 25 Pet of the Week, Cersei! Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined by Dr. Forrest Collins of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Recently, baby bamboo sharks were born at the facility. Dr. Collins is here to tell us more about the species. Categories: Local News
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — West Harrison dominated Forrest County AHS to open up girls basketball season at the Pass Christian Invitational Tip-Off Tournament, winning by a score of 59-16. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Mississippi high school basketball, West Harrison athletics, West Harrison girls basketball, west harrison…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County safety agencies and generous donors are working together to host Feed the Needy. This is a program that delivers Thanksgiving Day meals to homes of those who might otherwise not have a Thanksgiving meal that day. To donate or help make this a happy holiday season for others, you can contact the D’Iberville Police Department….
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — Pascagoula knocked off Forrest County AHS by a score of 58-53 in the Pass Christian Invitational Tip-Off Tournament to start the season on the right foot. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Mississippi high school basketball, Pascagoula athletics, Pascagoula boys basketball, pascagoula high school
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Bay High School girls soccer coach Colby Adams has had a big year. First, he helped lead the Lady Tigers to their first-ever state championship. Now, he’s been selected as the Girls Soccer Coach of the Year by the MHSAA and NFHS. Adams isn’t just leading the girls on the field, he’s also making…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River Community College is setting students up for success with their new utility lineman technology building. The official ribbon cutting ceremony brought joy to all the students and representatives from local power companies. The new building provides two classrooms and a spacious area where students can safely practice new skills using simulators. This ribbon cutting marks…
The next few days will bring plenty of sunshine and comfortable, but warmer weather. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 70s through Saturday, with clear to partly cloudy skies and light southerly winds making for a pleasant stretch overall. A few isolated showers could develop Friday into early Saturday, but most areas will stay dry. If we do…
Amtrak passenger service has returned with the Mardi Gras Service between New Orleans and Mobile with four stops along the Coast. People are very excited about the tourism possibilities with this route. One of those people is Kay Cox with Kay’s Travel in Ocean Springs. She joins us to talk about it. Categories: Featured, Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Tickets for the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival are on sale now! Get ready to walk through millions of twinkling lights, sip hot cocoa, ride the train, and make unforgettable holiday memories. The show opens November 28. You can get your tickets here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Adventurer’s Tavern on Pass Road will soon offer a place for gamers to gather, meet new friends, and grab a late night bite. Over the last year and a half, retired firefighter, Chad Leitenberger, his fiancé, April, and daughter, Shanice, along with a group of their friends, have worked tirelessly to create a space for gamers,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In observance of National Hospice Month in November, Singing River Hospice of Light hosted a remembrance ceremony at Singing River Gulfport Hospital to honor loved ones lost over the past year. Hospice of Light invited families, friends, and community members to participate in a special remembrance ceremony by planting live trees. All were welcome to honor their…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School is hosting their 26th annual Veterans Breakfast Wednesday. The breakfast takes place at the high school gym at 8 a.m. while a program follows at 8:45. The special guest is Bill Robinson, a Vietnam War veteran known as the longest-held enlisted Prisoner of War in American history. All area veterans and their guests are…