Morning Business Report: October 23rd, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Morning Business Report: October 22nd, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Morning Business Report: October 21st, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars fundraiser benefitting Mississippi Aquarium
The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Fundraiser kicks off this evening, raising essential funds for the Mississippi Aquarium. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest on what South Mississippi can expect from a full night of festivities. The Sea of Stars fundraiser kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Aquarium. This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Glow for It.’…
10/23 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Grilling” Wednesday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
The forecast for the rest of the month of October in 3 words, warm and dry. That`s pretty much it. The main driver of those conditions are broad upper level ridge that is/will remain spread across the southern states of the United States and relatively shallow northern stream troughs tracking east this week. Therefore, expect to see lows and highs…
Former Ocean Springs high school football star Bray Hubbard set to make first career start at Alabama
Two time Mr. Football and former four-star ocean springs high school football star Bray Hubbard has made a name for himself within the Alabama football program and fan base. Sources tell News 25 that Hubbard will be getting his first career start for the crimson tide this Saturday against Missouri. In Alabama’s loss to Tennessee, Hubbard played 51 snaps, including…
New Orleans Saints and star running back Alvin Kamara agree on 2-year extension through the 2026 season
On Tuesday it was announced that Alvin Kamara and the Saints have agreed to a two year, 24.5 Million dollar extension that will last through the 20-26 season. Kamara is the organizations all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 60, total touchdowns with 84, and all purpose yards with 11,396. He also ranks second in team history in rushing yards and…
Taste of the Future benefiting the Boys and Girls Club
Samantha Martin and Wanda Hilliard joining us in studio now to talk about an upcoming event benefitting the Boys and Girls Club. The eighth annual Taste of the Future takes place November 1st. The fun begins at 6 p.m. and runs all the way to 10 p.m. at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. This event benefits the Boys and…
WXXV stops by Mert’s Satsumas in Gulfport
The Orange Grove community in Gulfport is aptly named because it once boasted multiple orange farms. One farm in the area still carrying on the tradition. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. headed to Mert’s Satsumas earlier today. The farm is family owned and operated by Glenn and Valeria Merritt. Mert’s Satsuma’s invites families to pick their own fruit and…
Livestock at the Jackson County Fair
The Jackson County Fair is in full swing, but one of the biggest events is still on the horizon. At the Jackson County Fair, there’s plenty to keep you busy. From the fair food offerings to all the bright lights and rides, you shouldn’t have any trouble keeping yourself entertained. But one of the stars of the Jackson County Fair…
Hobie Sailboat Championships at Ocean Springs Yacht Club
Did you know the Ocean Springs Yacht Club is hosting a hobie sailboat national championship, featuring racers from all over? WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more… Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: boating, hobie sailboat championship, Ocean Springs Yacht Club
10/23 – Sam Parker’s “Get Outside” Wednesday Midday Forecast
Dry conditions at least through the the next few days. Temperatures will be a bit warmer today in the mid 80s. This is where these temps will stagnate. Basically, the lows slowly increase each night and the highs each day will be relatively similar. Tropics are quiet with no activity for the next 7 days. Categories: Weather Headlines Tags: Dry…
10th annual Halloween Spectacular
Director of Senior Services Jamie Smith is in studio to talk about the upcoming Red Barnett Senior Center Halloween Spectacular. The 10th annual Halloween Spectacular takes place Thursday, October 24th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center. This year’s theme is ‘Lost in Wonderland.’ For more information, call Jamie at 228-392-9988. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 10th…
Ocean Springs officer honored by Keesler Federal Credit Union
The Ocean Springs Police had a member honored by Keesler Federal Credit Union. Officer Trey Smith was selected as a First Responder of the Year. Officer Smith serves in the Ocean Springs Police Department’s traffic division. He also serves as the department’s chaplain. Officer Smith was nominated for the award due to him working community events, also serving as community…
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday, October 26th
The first day for in-person absentee voting begins this weekend. Circuit Clerk Offices will be open from 8 until noon on October 26th. The last day to vote absentee this way is Saturday, November 2nd. As a reminder for mail-in ballots, those ballots must be postmarked by November 5th and received by a circuit clerk office by November 13th to…
October Teacher of the Month: West Harrison Middle School teacher Yolunda Brownlee
WXXV and Huntington Learning Center are teaming up once again to honor the Teacher of the Month for October. Yolunda Brownlee is a seventh-grade science teacher at West Harrison Middle School. Brownlee was nominated by parent Brooke Pollard, who cited her love of teaching and her care for her students as reasons why she was nominated. Here is what Brownlee…
Pet of the Week: Shorty is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Shorty. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
WXXV’s Everett Ganier Jr. is live at Mert’s Satsumas
Mert’s Satsumas is a family-owned citrus farm operated by Glenn and Valeri Merritt. It began with a dream in 1999 and has blossomed into a thriving five-acre grove featuring over 600 citrus trees. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at Mert’s Satsuma Farm in Gulfport for the delicious citrus fruit. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mert’s Satsumas
‘A Way Out’ filming in South Mississippi
One up and coming independent movie is being filmed right here in South Mississippi. Cast and crew of ‘A Way Out’ have been filming recently at a Biloxi house. The cast includes actress Alexis Baca, who has previously starred in movies such as ‘The Uncivil War,’ ‘Capo the Rise to Power,’ ‘Bad Boys,’ and much more. WXXV made it out…
10/23 WXXV’s ‘Weather Kid’ Wednesday
John Salem of St. Vincent de Paul School in Long Beach is WXXV’s Oct. 23 Weather Kid! If you’d like your child to be our next WXXV Weather Kid, just head to the Weather Kid tab on our website at www.wxxv25.com/weatherkid and fill out the sign-up form. Each week we’ll chose a new local kid to join us in-studio on…
10/23 Ryan’s “Back to Normal” Wednesday Morning Forecast
Mornings have been on the cooler side recently, but we're finally getting back to normal today as things warm up.
Recent mornings have been a bit too cool if you ask me, I’m notoriously not a fan of cold weather, but thanks to steady warming we’re back to normal today. “Normal” for this time of year is around 57 degrees, which is exactly where we fell in Gulfport this morning before things started to warm up. A few of our…
Biloxi Public Schools to roll out new fleet of electric school buses
Biloxi Public Schools recently announced a new initiative which would introduce the largest fleet of electric school buses in Mississippi. Funded through an 11 million dollar grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s, Clean Bus Program, Biloxi Public Schools will acquire 29 electronic vehicles, or EV school buses, along with the installation of charging infrastructure which is expected to be…
10/22 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Living Room” Tuesday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
The weather pattern that we are currently in remains stagnant through the forecast period. We are under the influence of high pressure and a generally barotropic pattern. This gives us fairly typical fall weather with clear skies leading to high diurnal temperature swings, light winds, and no rain. Once we reach the mid to upper 80s Wed, we will see…
Biloxi barbershop could potentially be city’s newest landmark
Tyrone’s Barber and Beauty Shop has been providing hair services in Biloxi for several decades, and could now potentially be Biloxi’s latest city landmark. On Tuesday’s Biloxi City Council meeting, a first reading was held which presented the motion to mark Tyrone’s Barber and Beauty Shop as a city landmark. An official vote on the matter will be held at…