Rotary Club addresses State of Jackson County

The Rotary Club of Pascagoula met to discuss issues affecting the area, including safety concerns about Highway 609. Highway 609 is prone to car accidents in Jackson County, which public leaders want to be addressed.  With safety updates to local highways, they are also pushing for retail updates to Jackson County.  A new Bass Pro Shop is coming in the…

Joppa Shriners holding two events

The Joppa Shriners are planning two events for the Coast to take part in. Joppa Steak Night is this Friday January 31, 6:00pm-8:00pm. This event is open to the public at 13280 Shriners Blvd. $20 gets a 12-14oz Ribeye Steak cooked to order, Baked Potato, Salad, Bread and a Drink. Biloxi, MS. The Jeepin’ for Kids event takes place in…

Blue and Gold Blessings Ball

St. Martin High School PTO President Kacie Hiers and Event Coordinator Melissa England are in studio to discuss the Blue and Gold Blessings Ball. The Blue and Gold Blessings Ball takes place February 15th from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Stables located at 12075 Seaman Road, Vancleave, MS. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Blue and…

WXXV Community Job Fair at Lyman Community Center

Happening right down the road at the Lyman Community Center is the WXXV Job Fair. It’s been a big hit and it’s far from over. You can head over to the Lyman Community Center until 2 p.m. today to visit with multiple organizations across the Coast searching for new employees. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more. Categories: Local News,…

01/29 Ryan’s “Warming Trend” Wednesday Morning Forecast

It was still on the chilly side this morning, but we're kicking off a warming trend today for the rest of the week.

A weak cold front on Monday brought some slightly cooler weather for yesterday and this morning, but we’re kicking off a quick warming trend later today! That’ll get highs out of the near-normal low 60s of yesterday, and very close to 70 later today. I expect inland areas to hit that mark today, while the coast slowly builds up to…

Unfiltered Takes Ahead of Super Bowl 59

With Super Bowl 59 around the corner I’m sure we all have opinion on the big game so WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren went out to speak with residents and experts to get their unfiltered takes ahead of the Super Bowl. Categories: Featured, Local News, News

Former Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart continues to impress as the first Reese’s Senior Bowl practice wrapped up on Tuesday

The Reese’s Senior Bowl festivities are officially underway. A week full of opportunities for some of the best players in the country who are looking to make a push towards the NFL Draft in April. Former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart is a player make some, if not the most, buzz with his talent. “With Jaxson Dart my phone probably…

William Carey University president talks expansion, impact on state

William Carey University had some good news and good numbers to share Tuesday when it presented the findings of a 10-year economic impact analysis. The university announced an economic impact of $135 million annually for the Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses combined. Those numbers likely will increase with WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett’s announcement that the university has bought 107 acres…

Teacher of the Month: Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Rachel Broussard

Each month WXXV and the Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one teacher of the month along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This month’s Huntington Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month is Second Grade Teacher Rachel Broussard of Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary. Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Teacher of the Month Tags: 2nd Grade Teacher, Rachel Broussard, Sacred Heart Catholic…

PCA Rodeo Finals coming to Coast Coliseum

Kadee Campbell Cook with the Professional Cowboys Association is in studio to talk about the PCA Rodeo Finals happening at the Coast Coliseum. The PCA Rodeo Finals take place January 30th through February 2nd at the Coast Coliseum. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: PCA Rodeo Finals

Stone County Community Fund hosting their inaugural Mardi Gras Ball

The Stone County Community Fund is hosting their inaugural Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 1st. The ball is happening at 6:30 that evening, with standing room tickets costing $125. This is planned to be a major fundraiser, with tickets being available for purchase HERE. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation will also be opening their inaugural SCCF grant cycle. Dr….

MGCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala

Dr. Suzi Brown is the vice president of Institutional Advancement at MGCCC. She is in studio to tell us about the upcoming Foundation Scholarship Gala happening in March and it has a very exciting keynote speaker. The MGCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala takes place Saturday, March 15th at 6 p.m. at the Beau Rivage. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…

New Proposed Legislation Could Impact Residents of District 119

District 119 Representative Jeffery Hulum III recently unveiled a list of bills that he will be proposing at this years state legislative session. Among those proposed are two bills that could seriously impact the lives of those within District 119. To put it simply the bills would decrease the current sales tax on groceries which is 7% and increase the…

1/27 – Sam Parker’s “Warm up” Monday Night Forecast

Warm 60s this week with our next chance of rain on Friday.  Patchy morning fog each morning Tuesday through Thursday careful on your morning commutes. Mild to warm daytime highs in the mid to upper 60s each day. Cool mornings, but nice and mild to warm highs this week. Continuing to see cloud cover for the week. Rain and storm…

Former George County Rebel football star McKinnley Jackson honored with jersey retirement and key to the city of Lucedale, MS

Former George County high school football star McKinnley Jackson was back in Lucedale, MS on Monday as his Rebel Jersey was officially retired and he received a key to the city. Jackson was a standout student-athlete for the Rebels and graduated in 2020. After graduation, Jackson took his talents to Texas A&M where he was named to the SEC All-Freshman…