Long Beach citizens donate cereal for school children

Long Beach citizens responded to a request to donate cereal so that children would have breakfast before school. Organizer Michael McGill said that when he began the drive, he knew there would be donations but everyone went above and beyond. That resulted in more than 200 bags of cereal. Thanks to the donations to the Long Beach Food Bank, about…

The WXXV News 25 Staff share their favorite Christmas stories

For Christmas, the WXXV News 25 staff shares their favorite holiday memories. Sam Parker – Meteorologist Austin Hill – Production Assistant Everett “EJ” Ganier Jr. – WXXV News 25 Reporter Ansley Brent – WXXV News 25 Sports Reporter Grant Chighizola – WXXV News 25 Managing Editor/Evening Anchor Ethan Krauss – WXXV News 25 Morning Anchor Elizabeth Keen – WXXV News…

Santa Claus visits the WXXV News 25 studio!

Santa Claus is coming to town, making a quick stop in Gulfport! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. sat down with the Big Man of Christmas ahead of Christmas Day. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Big Man of Christmas, christmas day, Gulfport, santa claus

Goula Grinch arrested by Pascagoula Police

The Goula Grinch tried to ruin Christmas but was stopped! Officers in Pascagoula received reports of the Goula Grinch harassing citizens, the criminal allegedly taking presents right out of their hands! The Goula Grinch was spotted and taken into custody. Now he did try to escape, but officers put a stop to that. A huge thanks goes out to Sergeant…

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi telling you about Christmas Brunch

Back Bay Mission is hosting a Christmas Brunch on Christmas Day from 11:30AM to 1PM at their Micah Day Center. This event is open to everyone, including both sheltered and unsheltered individuals, providing a warm meal and fellowship during the holiday season. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Back Bay Mission to inform you of this upcoming…

MDOT has updates on road construction projects in South Mississippi

WXXV’s Lucas Warren has updates on road construction projects in South Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation provided timelines on the projects affecting South Mississippi motorists. Also, construction work has been paused from Christmas Eve until January 2. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: construction, MDOT, road projects, travel, updates

Caring and Sharing Group to hold free Christmas Day dinner in Stone County

Caring and Sharing Group is organizing a free Christmas Day meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stone County Fairgrounds. Dick O’Neal and Jane Brewer were in studio to tell us more about how it got started.   Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Local News, News, Stone County Tags: Caring and Sharing Group, christmas, Dick O’Neal, Dinner, Jane Brewer

12/24 Ryan’s “Warm Christmas” Tuesday Morning Forecast

The last few days have been chilly-to-cool, but we're heading towards quite a warm Christmas tomorrow.

It may have still been cold yesterday, but a warm Christmas Eve today will give way to an a warm Christmas tomorrow thanks to an approaching front. It doesn’t look like it will ever fully pass through though, stalling and breaking up overhead over the next few days. That’ll lead to building clouds throughout today, which will still trend on…

12/23 – Sam Parker’s “Warm Week” Monday Night Forecast

A week of warm weather with the Chance of showers on Christmas day. Monday had mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 60s on Christmas Eve Eve. Tomorrow mostly the same but seeing highs in the mis to upper 60s. Christmas Eve night will be more cloudy but nothing to interfere with Santa’s trip down here. There will be a…

Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale discusses vote for pay raise, road project

The City of Biloxi voting for a potential pay increase for elected officials. Plus a road project has some residents upset about the project. Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale joins WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott in studio for the latest details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale, City of Biloxi, Councilman Paul Tisdale, Elected, paul tisdale, pay increase,…

Local 10-year-old writes book showcasing coast through a Martian’s eyes

This holiday season, grab a copy of Gulfport’s very own Kennedy Elliott’s book. That book is called “Kennedy and Marie the Martian’s Mississippi Adventures.” Explore Gulfport and the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the eyes of a local 10-year-old author. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 10-year-old author, author, gulf coast, Gulfport, Kennedy and…

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport gives holiday travel tips

The Transportation Security Administration predicts that approximately 40 million people will fly between December 19th and January 9th. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport saw an increase in travelers this past weekend and anticipates continued high traffic as people journey to visit family and friends for Christmas and the New Year. GPT advises holiday travelers to leave any Christmas gifts unwrapped when traveling through…

Meggan Monday: Feed the Needy

This week’s Meggan Monday takes us back to the beginning of a holiday tradition in South Mississippi: Feed the Needy. WXXV News 25’s Meggan Gray gives us the details. Categories: Local News, Meggan Monday, News Tags: Feed the Needy, holiday, Meggan Gray, meggan monday, south mississippi

Bay St. Louis rings in 2025 by dropping an oyster

Bay St. Louis is ringing in the New Year, but with an oyster drop! An oyster will be set up above 200 North Beach Restaurant, coming down when the clock strikes midnight. Entertainment starts at 7 PM with Chee-Weez performing. Then when the oyster drops, a firework display lights up the night! Just a traffic note too, South Beach Boulevard…

Ocean Springs ringing in 2025 with a drop!

We might still be two days away from Christmas, but cities across the coast are already preparing to ring in 2025! The Drop on Government takes place on New Year’s Eve, that’s on Government Street in Ocean Springs! The fun starts at 8 PM, with 1 Accord & Red and the Revelers kicking off the entertainment. The drop will feature…

Good Bros. Seafood hosting free Christmas dinner

Good Brothers Seafood from Moss Point is giving back to the community this holiday season. A free Christmas dinner is being hosted on Christmas Day. Edward Good and Dr. Yvonne Capehart of HealERnation joins WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen in studio for the details. Categories: Local News, News

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Brick & Spoon in Biloxi for Breakfast With Santa

Brick & Spoon Biloxi hosted it’s annual “Breakfast With Santa” event this morning from 9AM to 1PM. Guests could enjoy a delicious brunch and take free pictures with Santa Claus! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Brick & Spoon in Biloxi telling you all about it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: ; Breakfast with Santa, biloxi, brick…

New Music Monday for December 23rd

Katy Perry is one of the few music artist delivering songs as the year wraps up. Here’s WXXV entertainment reporter Brent Evans with the latest New Music Monday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Brent Evans, Katy Perry, new music monday, songs

US Naval ship comes to Gulfport

WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to tour a US Naval ship! The USNS Pathfinder, a U.S. Navy oceanographic survey ship, serves as the lead vessel in its class. Its primary mission is to conduct extensive acoustical, biological, physical, and geophysical surveys of the world’s oceans.  This critical data supports a range of applications, with a key focus…

12/23 Ryan’s “Seasonally Cold” Monday Morning Forecast

Starting off the week of Christmas still seasonally cold, even a little cooler than it should be, but much warmer weather moves in soon!

This is going to be a weird week for Christmas thanks to some seasonally cold weather this morning and later today, but much warmer weather slowly moves in. Not going to see too much evidence of that today as highs climb into the low 60s, right where we should be for this time of year with a high of 63….

12/20 – Sam Parker’s “Chilly Weekend” Friday Night Forecast

Chilly few days ahead then warm and mild temperatures as we get closer to Christmas. We saw plenty of sun shine and pleasant afternoon steps in the mid 60s today. A cold front came across and made it through a little after 6pm. This cold front will cause freezing temperatures across the northern half of our area. Near freezing along…

A preview of the 2025 Mississippi Legislation Session

The 2025 Mississippi Legislation Session is set to begin on January 7th. Representative Jeffrey Hulum III joins Dave Elliott in studio for a preview of things to come. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2025 Mississippi Legislation Session, Jeffrey Hulum III, Mississippi Legislation, Mississippi Legislation Session, Representative Jeffrey Hulum, Representative Jeffrey Hulum III

Blue Winter Wonderland Bash

Over in Biloxi the Boys & Girls Club east unit celebrating the holiday season with an event sponsored by Harrah’s. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the event and even got to meet the big man. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, boys & girls club, christmas, Harrah’s