State Auditor Shad White stops by WXXV
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White stopped by the WXXV News station Friday. White sits down with Dave Elliott with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Auditor, Shad White
Getting to know Judge-elect Amy St. Pe’
Amy St. Pe’ won the Court of Appeals District 5 runoff election on November 26th. She faced off against Jennifer Schloegel in a runoff election. St. Pe’ will serve the District 5, Place 2 position on the Appeals Court for Mississippi. The 10-member court serves 8-year, staggered terms. St. Pe’ succeeds former District Attorney Joel Smith, who did not seek…
Gautier Gators heading to Hattiesburg for first ever state championship appearance
Gautier High School is heading to Hattiesburg to face off against West Point in the 5A state championship game! WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey spoke to Gautier’s head coach ahead of their departure. Categories: Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Gautier Gators, high school football, sports
Seawolves GM Joe Pace in studio to bring update on season
Mississippi Seawolves General Manager Joe Pace stopped by the WXXV studio to give an update on the season. For more information on the Seawolves or to purchase game tickets, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: joe pace, Mississippi Seawolves
‘Living Local’ to debut December 12th on WXXV
WXXV News 25’s Susie Davis joins us for a preview of her new show ‘Living Local’ The show airs on December 12th. To learn more about Susie and ‘Living Local’, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local
Holiday festivities in Ocean Springs
Cynthia Sutton with Ocean Springs Main Street is in studio. She is hear to tell us about the holiday events the City of Discovery is hosting this weekend. On Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 10 a.m. the shops, restaurants, and galleries come alive with holiday cheer offering specials on clothing, jewelry, holiday décor, and more for…
65 applicants administered Oath of Citizenship in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach hosted a naturalization ceremony Friday morning at the Long Beach High Performing Arts Center. 65 applicants were administered the Oath of Citizenship. The location was selected as a unique way for students and the community to appreciate the ceremony. Twenty-four countries were represented in the ceremony. A huge congratulations to these new citizens of the…
Biloxi Lighthouse dressed up for Christmas
The Lighthouse outside the Biloxi Visitors Center is dressed up for Christmas! During the holiday season, the Biloxi Lighthouse is lit up in green and red. Those in attendance at the event Thursday were able to meet Santa and hear the Nativity BVM performers. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi lighthouse, biloxi visitors center
Ocean Springs Tree Lighting rescheduled
The tree lighting in Ocean Springs originally scheduled for Thursday has been rescheduled to Sunday. The tree lighting, pictures with Santa, and performances by local artists are all moving to Sunday, December 8th starting at 4 p.m. The rain and freezing temperatures prompted organizers to reschedule the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, Ocean Springs,…
4th annual Harrison County Development Commission Holiday Block Party
The Harrison County Development Commission invited industry partners and friends out to their headquarters on Thursday. Despite the rain, guests came out to celebrate the community and those businesses who help Harrison County. Guests were treated to catered food and more at the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 4th annual Harrison County Development Commission, Holiday Block Party
WXXV travels to the Governor’s Mansion for annual Governor’s Christmas Reception
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held a Christmas party Thursday night at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel made the trip upstate to show all the sights and sounds from the event. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Governor Tate Reeves, Governor’s Christmas Reception
Upcoming events at 100 Men Hall
Rachel Dangermond is in studio to tell us about upcoming events at the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. For a full list of events and for more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 100 Men Hall
Breakfast with Santa at Kroc Center
Joining us in studio is Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery to talk about Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast with Santa takes place Saturday, December 7th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Kroc Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: ; Breakfast with Santa, Kroc center
12/5 – Sam Parker’s “Cold Snap” Thursday Night Forecast
Freezing Friday morning temperatures expected. this will be a light freeze or cold snap tomorrow. A Cold Weather Advisory for wind chills is in effect for south Mississippi this evening from midnight to 8 am Friday. No frozen precipitation/icy conditions is expected with this cold snap. Due to a recent cold frontal passage, winds are elevated so the wind chill…
Buy A Tree Change A Life
We all love the Christmas Festivities but the Holiday season is truly about giving back and one Biloxi church is doing just that. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
William Carey University illuminating the tradition campus
Jenifer Freridge and Grace Smith with William Carey are in studio to talk about a WCU tradition and a way to give back. For more information about events at William Carey, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, Stone County Tags: wcu tradition, William Carey University
MGCCC’s Festival of Lights coming up Friday
Dr. Kady Pietz and Mac the mascot were at WXXV to tell viewers about the annual Festival of Lights coming up at 4 p.m. on Friday. The annual event includes the lighting of the Christmas tree, music and fireworks. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Dr. Kady Pietz, festival of lights, MAC, MGCCC, Mississippi, perkinston
Gulfport Civic League Tour of Homes coming up Sunday
Civic League of Gulfport President Camille Williams joined Elizabeth Keen in studio to tell viewers about the annual Tour of Homes coming up at 2 p.m. Sunday in Gulfport. There also is a silent auction online. Proceeds benefit children and adults with special needs. Click here to purchase tickets for the event! Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
12/4 – Sam Parker’s “Rain Coat and Warm Coat Needed” Wednesday Night Forecast
Light rain happening Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday. There could be areas with heavier rainfall for certain areas Thursday morning. Expected rain fall for south MS is around 0.5″. Have the rain coat and umbrella ready. A cold front moves through after the rain so Thursday evening will get chilly around the low 50s upper 40s. Going into Friday…
The rise of new pickleball courts and facilities in Biloxi
The Wool Market Community Complex has had its courts opened since May, and since then has been providing a space for local residents to take part in one of the fastest growing sports in the country, pickleball. It’s now one of three public courts in Biloxi which have popped up to serve the growing demand for the sport, allowing veterans…
Gulfport Kiwanis Club holds annual Pancake Day Fundraiser
Gulfport Kiwanis Club held its 68th annual Pancake Day fundraiser today. All proceeds from the sales go directly to fund the youth and community activities. At the fundraiser, they offered drive-thru, carry out, and dine-in orders are all available. Some of the projects include college scholarship money, ‘Backpacks for Kids,’ helping feed kids at home on weekends where there is…
Elizabeth Keen visits students with Panther News Network at Pascagoula High
Our very own Morning Anchor Elizabeth Keen went from the anchor desk to the classroom today! She made her way to Pascagoula High School where Ms. Sheets and the Panther News Network invited Elizabeth to talk to the class. It’s always a pleasure to see young journalists pursue their dreams and learn about the field they’re going in! A big…
Early National Signing Day on the Coast
Our South Mississippi high schools with a flurry of activity today as student athletes and their families gathered to make a big decision on their athletic and academic futures. Today is Early National Signing Day across the country. From Picayune to George County to St. Martin and everywhere in between, big names made their college picks, including football stars like…
The Butch Oustalet Foundation holds community conversations on homelessness
Community leaders in Gulfport came together today for another meeting on the issue of homelessness in South Mississippi. Speakers at the Butch Oustalet Legacy Partners Breakfast talked about ways they can help homeless communities in 2025, specifically through working with local governments to work together on the issue and how coordination can be strengthened between governments and organizations. The Butch…