12/16 Ryan’s “Humid December” Monday Morning Forecast

We're starting off this mid-December week on the warm and humid side, but cooler, drier days will return just in time for the holidays.

It’s not going to feel much like “December” this week, thanks to a pattern leading to warmer, more humid weather for most of the week. That lead to a low near 62 this morning, and at least a little fog out there across South Mississippi. I expect we’ll see more in the mornings ahead, particularly Wednesday, though seeing dense fog…

Ole Miss men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard excited about weekend matchup with USM at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum

College basketball is making its way to the coast this Saturday as the 19th ranked Ole Miss rebels and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will be making their way to the Coast Coliseum for the second consecutive year. College basketball fans on the coast are getting an early Christmas present as the Rebels of Ole Miss and the Golden Eagles…

The 4A high school football state champion Poplarville Hornets honored as Grand Marshall during annual Christmas parade

Last weekend the Poplarville Hornets high school football team made school history by winning their first-ever 4A state championship. On Friday, they were celebrated by their community during Poplarville’s annual Christmas parade. Just six short days ago the Poplarville Hornets made school history by winning their first-ever football state championship with a one point victory over Louisville. While catchup up…

Local elementary school opens time capsule from the 90s

Quarles Elementary in Long Beach took a glimpse in the past. Students opened a time capsule from 1999! Letters from students, VHS tapes, and a newspaper were among the items brought up. Plans are being made to display these items at the school. Plans are in place to bury another time capsule in January which is expected to be open…

Gulf Coast Marathon takes over this weekend

It’s almost race weekend! The Gulf Coast Marathon is running from December 14th to the 15th. A few events are set for Saturday including the Gulf Coast Kids Marathon and the Grand Slam Beer Mile. For Sunday, the marathon and half-marathon are set for 7 that morning. WXXV News 25 will have a reporter for both days of the fun….

Mega Millions Jackpot rises to over $670 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to over $670 million, and lottery tickets aren’t limited to gas stations. A few select casinos along the coast also sell tickets, including the St. Palace Casino Resort in Gulfport. According to staff in their gift shop, buying tickets from casinos might even be a better option in some cases.     Categories: Local…

Do you remember the “Big Hair” male rock band era? WXXV’s Ethan Krauss and Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans dive into the look

Music streaming platforms recently released their yearly recaps for users such as Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay. As many are looking back on their top songs of the year, WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss sat down with Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans to tell us about Rock n Roll’s glamorous era. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, News Tags: entertainment, music, rock…

Fire safety during the holiday season

Two house fires occurred in Biloxi this week. One was started by batteries left in Christmas decorations and the other began from old batteries left in storage. Biloxi Assistant Fire Chief Wes Smalls was able to talk about the importance of fire safety and also gives some tips to help prevent any more fire hazards during the holiday season. “We…

Gautier High and Middle School bands holding Holiday Concert

The Gautier High and Middle School bands are offering a chance for everyone to get in the holiday spirit. The annual Holiday Concert is set to take place Friday, December 13th starting at 6:30 at the Pascagoula Performing Arts Center. It costs $5 to get in with kids 12 and under getting in free. All money raised goes towards the…

Shuckers Holiday Fest at Keesler Federal Park

The Biloxi Shuckers are inviting all to get into the festive spirit tonight! The Shuckers Holiday Fest is taking place at Keesler Federal Park starting at 6. Tickets for the event cost $6 and offer holiday cheer, festive activities, and even a movie! The movie this year is ‘The Grinch’ from 2018 and starts at 6:30. There are even a…

Christmas Light Concert at the Mary C.

Nataliya Molsbee and Grayson Smallwood stopped by the WXXV studio today before their big performance at the Mary C. The Christmas Light Concert takes place at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs on Saturday, December 14th at 6 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Christmas Light Concert, Mary C. O’Keefe

City of Waveland celebrating with Christmas on Coleman event

The City of Waveland is getting into the Christmas spirit tonight! Christmas on Coleman is set to start at 5 and run until 8 this evening. Food trucks will be on site the whole time with caroling and a visit from Santa Claus. The parade is set to roll at 6. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Christmas on Coleman, waveland

Poplarville Christmas Parade featuring state champion Hornets

Poplarville’s annual Christmas Parade is happening tonight! Lots and lots of floats line the streets beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Ramey’s Service Road and north end of the parking lot. The 4A State championship Poplarville Hornets are also set to be a part of the parade, which rolls at 5. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey will be out there…

Funeral arrangements for Biloxi teacher Kirsten Balius

We have funeral arrangements for one Biloxi teacher who passed away last weekend. Kristen Balius passed away on December 7th. She was a teacher at Biloxi Upper Elementary and is described as being dedicated to her students and passionate about her job. A mass service for Balius will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Saturday, December 14th. A visitation…

WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier is at the Swetman Family Red Kettle Challenge

As the countdown to Christmas continues, the Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast is thrilled to announce that several high-profile individuals are contributing to its Red Kettle campaign over the next two weeks. These special bell-ringing events aim to inspire the community to come together and support families and individuals in need this holiday season. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr….

Ingalls Shipbuilding gives back to local organizations

Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a holiday giving event to benefit three community organizations. The event also included plenty of holiday festivities with remarks from Ingalls Shipbuilding. The donated gifts were presented to each of the organizations and will support families in need this holiday season. Shipbuilders were able to provide clothes, toys, and essential items to those in need within the…