Residents react to Vancleave flooding

Severe storms moved across the area bringing heavy rain to portions of the area over the weekend, including in Vancleave. Flood waters caused damage in the area warranting water rescues for other residents according to Michael Ryan. “It was pretty bad. Happened so fast too. Had to get rescue from around the corner here. My heart goes out to them,…

Aftermath of the flooding at Sugar Sands Campground in Vancleave

Days after the severe flooding which forced residents to evacuate at Sugar Sands Campground in Vancleave, water levels have finally reduced allowing those impacted to return to their RV’s. On Saturday the campgrounds were engulfed by floods brought on from Fridays night’s storms, forcing residents to leave their RV’s as well as the rest of their belongings behind. Relief efforts…

Discovery Intersession Camp at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center had one of their winter break day camps this morning. The camp is an excellent way to keep children engaged during school breaks while providing them with opportunities to learn and have fun. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. The discovery intersession camp offers engaging activities for children ages four to 10. The camp…

Man dies after driving off fishing pier in Biloxi

A Florida man died Sunday night after driving off the fishing pier off Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 67-year-old Paul Costello of Milton, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders pulled the vehicle he was driving out of the Back Bay shortly after 1 a.m. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter went to the pier…

Sonic Boom of the South performed at 44th annual Bandfest

The people of California heard a sonic boom yesterday as Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South performed during the 44th annual Bandfest ahead of the Rose Parade. The Sonic Boom takes center stage in their first ever Rose Parade performance on January 1st. Be sure to watch on WXXV NBC starting at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day….

Blue-Grey Pride practices ahead of New Year’s Day Parade

The Blue-Grey Pride takes a pause from their fun to practice! This is video from their practice ahead of the London New Year’s Day Parade. The Pride is sure to represent the Gulf Coast well on the international stage. The broadcast can be watched on any PBS station, that being 6 AM our time. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Blue…

Ocean Spring High’s Blue-Grey Pride Band visits Windsor Castle

The Blue Grey Pride has officially made it across the pond! These are pictures of the Pride visiting Windsor Castle. The castle is home of the Royal family with burials ranging back to King Edward IV from the 1400s. The band is set to perform during the London New Year’s Day Parade. A reminder that the live broadcast takes place…

Vancleave resident speaks on dangerous flooding from storms

Storms over the weekend brought on flooding in various parts of South Mississippi, including Vancleave. On Saturday part of Barge Landing Rd was submerged underwater as Bluff Creek overflowed from Friday night’s weather. That flooding left some residents unable to access their homes along the river. WXXV talked to Darryl Jackson, a local resident who spoke on how just how…

Local teenagers use their own boats to help Vancleave flood victims

On Saturday the Sugar Sands Campground in Gulfport was engulfed in water from Friday night’s storms. Flooding forced residents to leave their RV’s as well as all of their belonging behind. That’s when three local teenagers decided to step in and help. Avery, only 18 years old, along with Landon and Gaige, both fifteen years old, decided to use their…

12/27 – Sam Parker’s “Enhanced Severe Weather” Friday Night Forecast

Foggy tonight Gearing up for the Chance of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes tomorrow. 3 different tornado warnings across south MS earlier today. A dense fog advisory has been issued overnight for Jackson ,Harrison ,Hancock, and Pearl River counties. Drive Carefully throughout the early morning hours. Saturday is another weather aware day having a Higher chance for strong winds, hail,…

What would you do if you won $1 billion?

The Mega Millions jackpot has been raised to $1.15 billion. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter went to downtown Ocean Springs to talk to shoppers and see what they would do if they won $1 billion. If the jackpot is not hit Friday night, the prize will grow even larger for the final drawing of the year on Dec. 31. No…

Mississippi featured for the first time in Rose Parade

Mississippi is being represented in the Rose Parade for the first time! The design of the float features the Magnolia State’s history of music, with B. B. King and Elvis Presley being featured prominently. The Rose Parade takes place in California on New Year’s Day. You can watch the ceremony starting at 10 AM here on WXXV NBC. Categories: Local…

Ocean Springs’ Blue-Grey Pride heads to London

The Ocean Springs Blue-Grey Pride Band is officially on the way to London. The band will be performing at the London New Year’s Parade. The band left to cross the pond from New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong International Airport earlier today. To actually watch the parade, you can tune in to any PBS station. That parade will be happening in real…

The King’s Parade rolls through Moss Point on January 4th

Moss Point is preparing for their 2nd annual King’s Parade in the New Year. That parade is planned to roll through the streets on Saturday, January 4th, ending with City Hall being lit up in Mardi Gras colors. Moss Point Main Street’s executive director Sue Wright joins WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. for the details. Categories: Local News, News…

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Gulfport informing you about Christmas Tree drop-offs

Mississippi Power, in collaboration with Harrison County, is offering a Christmas Tree Recycling program from December 26, 2024 to January 12, 2025. Residents can drop off their live Christmas Trees at several designated locations across Harrison County. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live in Gulfport giving you the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Christmas Tree recycling program,…