Gautier defeats Wayne County, 31-8

The Gators of Gautier welcomed Wayne County for week 8. The Gators defense came up in a big way tonight as they would go on to defeat Wayne County, 31 to 8. Gautier improves to 6-1 on the year and will hit the road to take on the East Central Hornets next week. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

Pascagoula picks up another win in week 8, defeating Long Beach 50-21

The Bearcats of Long Beach traveled to take on the Pascagoula Panthers. Pascagoula picks up the win over the Bearcats 50-21. Pascagoula hits the road to take on Hancock while Long Beach travels to Picayune next week. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, long beach high school, pascagoula high school

Picayune and the Maroon Tide defeat West Harrison and the Hurricanes in a shootout, winning 69-50

The Hurricanes of West Harrison welcomed the Picayune Maroon Tide. Picayune and the Maroon Tide would go on to defeat the West Harrison Hurricanes 69-50. West Harrison will host George County while Picayune welcomes the Bearcats of Long Beach for their next matchups. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, Picayune high school,…

Ocean Springs remains undefeated in district play after defeating Harrison Central 48-3.

The Ocean Springs Greyhounds hosted the Red Rebels of Harrison Central in Week Eight of High School Football. Both teams entering Greyhound Stadium 1-0 in regional play. The Blue and White we doing everything right tonight as Ocean Springs defeats Harrison Central with a final score of 48-3. Ocean Springs travels to face Biloxi while Harrison Central hits the road…

Gulfport Admirals moves to 5-2 as they defeat D’Iberville and the Warriors 38-19

The D’Iberville Warriors hit the road to take on the Gulfport Admirals. Gulfport would go on to win 38-19. The Warriors play host to Harrison Central while Gulfport welcomes St. Martin for their next matchups. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: D’iberville High School, Friday Night Showcase, Gulfport High School, high school football

10/18 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Scheme” Friday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

The deep layer ridge that has dominated the region will continue to do so through the weekend. This will result in continued low humidity, mainly clear skies, and persistent east-northeast winds. Temperatures will gradually warm through the weekend as the heart of a trough axis shifts to the east of the region. This will allow temperatures to climb back to…

Louisiana man wins big at IP Casino

A Louisiana man just won big at one South Mississippi casino! Kenneth brought home nearly $320k on October 13th at the IP Casino. Kenneth says he placed a $1 wager while playing Pai Gow Poker, winning with a seven-card straight flush. Categories: Local News, News Tags: casino, ip casino, louisiana, Pai Gow Poker

Mississippi Power’s Renew our Rivers program wraps up

Mississippi Power is wrapping up another year of renewing South Mississippi rivers. Employees spent part of the week cleaning up the Wolf and Jourdan Rivers in Hancock County as well as the Pascagoula River near Moss Point. Environmental Affairs Director Michael Harvey tells us this program is a way for Mississippi Power employees to help the environment and be good…

Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational takes place this weekend

Mississippi’s collegiate golf teams along with programs from across the country and even our WXXV sports team members hit the links today to prove their status as the country’s premier programs. The premiere collegiate invitational tournament features the nation’s top golf programs at Mississippi’s top course. Whether you are a cowbell ringing Mississippi State Bulldog, an LSU Tiger, or a…

Harrison County Brush Fire confirmed as arson

New details this evening as fire crews continue to wrap up containment on that brush fire in northern Harrison County. Forest Service and Harrison County fire officials confirmed to us that the fire started as a result of arson. There’s no word yet about any suspects, or if anyone is in custody at this hour. 90 percent of the fire…

Boots and Bowties Gala

Joining us in studio are Brenda Long and Judith Brannan with Pink Heart Funds to talk about their Boots and Bowties Gala. For more information on the gala, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boots and Bowties Gala, Pink Hearts Fund

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Hancock High Tri-Sport Athlete Cambria Necaise

This week’s Student Athlete of the Week is Cambria Necaise, a tri-sport athlete for the Hancock High Lady Hawks, excelling in all three sports and she’s no stranger to the big stages either. She’s also competing for a state championship this week. “Seasons never end and I’ve never had a break. Every holiday, Christmas break, Thanksgiving break, I’m always here…

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport hosting fall festival

The Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting their fall festival on October 19th. Head over to the church from 2 PM to 4 PM, fun also happening at Bayou View Park. Kids will be able to touch a piece of heavy equipment coming from the Seabees, Gulfport fire and police departments. Food is provided by the Gulfport High School’s culinary program,…

38th Annual Fall Muster taking place at Beauvoir

The 38th Fall Muster at Beauvoir started on October 18th, but is taking place all weekend. Visitors to the home will experience historical clothing and living, also watching a battle. The sounds and smell of a Civil War battlefield filling the air. Something to keep in mind, one lucky participant will be able to shoot a cannon and start the…

Carter’s Champions hosting Pink Dress Run on October 19th

Carter’s Champions’ co-founders John Carter and Jourden Derouen come to the WXXV News 25 studio ahead of the Pink Dress Run. The Pink Dress Run takes place in downtown Gulfport and kicks off on October 19th. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Carter’s Champions, Gulfport, John Carter, Jourden Derouen, Pink Dress Run

WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. speaks MS Gulf Resort Classic Foundation President

The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, and the University of Southern Mississippi will once again host the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational starting today through October 21st. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at Fallen Oak Golf Course taking you to the action. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational

A.L.E.R.R.T. Training with Lucas Warren and Gulfport PD

The Gulfport Police Department invited WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren to participate in a special training session that will make sure they’re prepared for any situation. Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Trainings better known as A.L.E.R.R.T. is a training course on operations and tactics for handling active attack situations. To see the training tune into the video above. Categories: Featured,…

WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. speaks to Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Tournament Director

The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, and the University of Southern Mississippi will once again host the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational starting today through October 21st. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at Fallen Oak Golf Course taking you to the action. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational, Fallen Oaks Golf Club, golf, sports

10/18 – Sam Parker’s “Chilly and Smokey” Friday Morning Forecast

Cool, crisp, and dry conditions continue across south Mississippi this morning. Only slight change from the prior forecast at least early this morning would be adding some patchy smoke over portions of Harrison County. This smoke is getting trapped under the inversion, but should quickly mix out as the sunrises and surface heating takes place. Otherwise, today will be slightly…

10/17 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Smoke” Thursday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

After starting our day in the 40s, we`ve made it all the way up into the low 70s. An exceptionally deep layer of dry air is entrenched on the backside of the strong long wave trough exiting the eastern CONUS spanning down the entire Mississippi River Basin and into the southeastern CONUS. With PWATs at daily record minimums and high…