Did county plans work for the snowy weather?

The snow storm is now behind us here in South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. spoke with county officials about the storm plans and what they learned for next time. We spoke with Chad Brownlow with Jackson County Emergency Services and Valerie De Matties with Harrison County about their thoughts going forward. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…

Mayor Billy Hewes discusses tree ordinance in Gulfport

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes is in studio to talk about the new tree ordinance to protect the urban canopy in the city. The new ordinance establishes rules for tree removal, closes loopholes in existing regulations, and promotes responsible development. The ordinance was tabled at the January 23rd council meeting. They will revote at a later date.   Categories: Local News,…

Buc-ee’s in Harrison County hiring for multiple positions

Are you looking for a job on the Coast? Positions are opening up for the new Buc-ee’s location in Harrison County. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss gives us a breakdown on available positions. For more information or to apply for a job at Buc-ee’s, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bucees, employees, job

Morning Business Report: January 21st, 2025

Natural Gas demand may hit a record today amid extreme cold across much of the country and it’s a holiday shortened, but busy trading week ahead. Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Daddy Daughter Dance happening at Lynn Meadows Discovery

The 4th annual Daddy Daughter Valentine Dance takes place on Saturday. This dance welcomes dads, grandpas, uncles, and all caregivers and features tasty refreshments, crafts, pictures, and so much more. Admission is $40 per couple, $10 for each additional child and members can save 10 percent. It all takes place at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center from 3 to 4:30…

Annual Gumbo Fest returns to Gulfport

The Gulfport Gumbo Festival is scheduled for Saturday, January 25th. The event features a huge gumbo cook off, art vendors, live entertainment, and much more for all to enjoy. Tasting tickets are $20 and it runs from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Gumbo Fest

‘Sound the Alarm’ home fire safety event

Happening Saturday in Biloxi, the American Red Cross is offering free smoke alarm installations. This ‘Sound the Alarm’ Home Fire Safety event is also seeking volunteers with training provided. For those of you needing a smoke alarm installation, you can register by clicking here. Those looking to volunteer, you can sign up by clicking here. These installations are set to…

‘A Way Out’ movie premiere at Biloxi Premiere Lux Cinema

A local film premiered at the Biloxi Premiere Lux Thursday night. The movie is titled ‘A Way Out.’ The theme of the film focuses on raising awareness about domestic violence and was filmed in Biloxi. Last night’s premiere featured a screening, photos with the cast and crew, snacks and much more. Director Creighton Hobbs and main stars Alexis Baca and…

1/23 – Sam Parker’s “Slick Spots” Thursday Night Forecast

Frigid mornings but snow melting afternoons to continue for the next few days. A warmer day getting into the 50s but overnight dropping back down into the 20s. Watching a hard freeze but Friday will bring warm temps back into the 50s melting more snow before getting into the weekend. Saturday night we will finally get away from temperatures below…

Pascagoula and Moss Point Residents Under Boil Water Advisory

As the snow melts away a new problem arises for many in Jackson County. A boil water advisory has been put into affect in Pascagoula and Moss Point but there are more problems for one Escatawpa neighborhood. According to Pascagoula City Manager Justin Larsen the issues were brought on by the cold weather. While public works and utility authority members…

Businesses reopen after snow storm

Businesses are starting to reopen after the winter weather conditions. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. With the snow starting to melt away in South Mississippi, we were able to talk to a manager at Froogles about getting those doors back open again. Froogles Manager Barbara Gessing said, “So far, we’ve had a great response to opening back…

Living Local with Susie Davis – Body Circuit

Creating a Health Plan

Susie sits down with Brian Leddy of Body Circuit in Ocean Springs to talk about the state-of-the-art technology they use to help create health and fitness plans for customers. Categories: Living Local Tags: body circuit, brian leddy, excercise, health, Living Local, Susie Davis

American Red Cross in need of blood donations

With the winter weather out of the way, businesses and organizations are reopening along the Coast that includes groups needing supplies as they were impacted. Denise Smith with the American Red Cross joins us to discuss upcoming drives. Categories: Local News, News Tags: american red cross

01/23 Ryan’s “Melting” Thursday Morning Forecast

Still frosty for the next few mornings, but our warming trend will have things melting nicely today.

Thanks to ample sun and a few hours above freezing yesterday, things started melting across the area, but at least a few snowy areas remain. We’ll see much more melting this afternoon as the temperature climbs out of the 30s and into the 40s, meaning only the most stubborn, shady areas will keep any lingering snow/ice. I encountered very little…

Road Conditions Leaves Residents Snowed In

Going into Wednesday night road conditions are still hazardous for many especially around neighborhoods. With those roads threatening to freeze overnight WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with residents who are snowed in their homes. Categories: Local News, News

1/22 – Sam Parker’s “Black Ice” Wednesday Night Forecast

South Mississippi to see pipe freezing temperatures and melted snow likely to refreeze. continuing to see cold starts to the area with a Wednesday morning low of 7 degrees which is a new record. Warmed up into the upper 30s to start the snow melting process although not much evaporation leaving most road wet and likely to refreeze with many…