43rd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival

The Biloxi Seafood Festival is happening tomorrow all day. Festival goers have the chance to meet members of the WXXV News 25 team. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel gives us a preview. The Biloxi Seafood Festival takes place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. For more information click here. Categories: Local News, News…

Preview of Ocean Springs taking on Northwest Rankin

Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is live in Ocean Springs to talk about the Greyhounds’ matchup against Northwest Rankin during Friday Night Football. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Friday night football, Greyhounds, Hounds, Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs Greyhounds

Paws under the Oaks at Centennial Plaza

Carl Grotton with the Gulf Coast Kennel Club and his girl Lacey are in studio to tell us about this weekend’s Paws under the Oaks. Paws under the Oaks takes place Saturday, September 14th at 11 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Paws under the Oaks

9/13 – Sam Parker’s “Fabulous Friday” Noon Forecast

Forecast will remain fairly quiet today and through the weekend but there is still a small chance we could see a shower or two this weekend. Northwest flow and will bring in the drier air later but as we move into the weekend the energy will begin to stretch out. First piece of it will work southeast into MS and…

Our Lady Academy hosting 5K Run for Mercy on September 21st

Our Lady Academy is hosting a 5K Run for Mercy and 1 mile fun run on September 21st. The race begins at 8 AM and is in memory of English teacher Mary Benvenutti and Coach Harry Hull. Proceeds benefit a scholarship in their name. The start and finish line being the Washington Street Pavilion in Bay St. Louis. Don’t want…

2024 Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle

Run Paddle Battle Race Coordinators Kristi Ducote and Jimmy Krebs join us in studio to talk about the Run Paddle Battle taking place in October. The 2024 Run Paddle Battle takes place October 19th in Pascagoula. Start time is at 8 a.m. Race begins at Little River Marina in Moss Point and ends at LaPointe-Krebs House. For more information, click…

WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. receives his Master’s Degree

We want to highlight one of WXXV News 25’s very own! Everett Ganier Jr. received his Master’s Degree. EJ shared the big news with everyone on his reporter page, but we want to spread that news. EJ now has a Master’s Degree in sports administration. A huge congrats to our morning live shot reporter! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Everett…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: OLA Volleyball’s Ava Davis

This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is Our Lady Academy volleyball’s senior setter Ava Davis. The sport of volleyball is known for its high energy, hard hits, and explosive plays, but a lot of those elements wouldn’t happen if it weren’t for one position: the setter. It’s the setter’s responsibility to communicate, get the second ball, and place…

Paws under the Oaks at Centennial Plaza

Carl Grotton with the Gulf Coast Kennel Club and his girl Lacey are in studio to tell us about this weekend’s Paws under the Oaks. Paws under the Oaks takes place Saturday, September 14th at 11 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Kennel Club, Paws under the Oaks

Hancock County Fair takes place this weekend

Joining us in studio is Jessie Peterson to tell us about the Hancock County Fair. The fair runs at the Hancock County Fairgrounds from September 12th through the 14th. Horse racing starts at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: hancock county fair

Biloxi Fire crews respond to the house fire

Biloxi Fire crews spent part of Thursday afternoon battling a garage fire at a home in the Woolmarket area. The home is located at the corner of Victory Lane and Country Lane. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown at this hour. A couple of trucks in the garage at the time of the blaze…

Biloxi Seafood Festival this Saturday

An iconic festival returns to the Biloxi Town Green this weekend and joining us in studio is Lawanda Jones with Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. The Biloxi Seafood Festival takes place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Seafood Festival

Inside the abandoned former Six Flags New Orleans

The former Six Flags New Orleans, previously known as Jazzland, has been abandoned since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region 19 years ago. Although overgrown and heavily populated by alligators, wild hogs and vultures, many of the park’s structures have remained intact since Katrina. Over the last two decades, the site has been used to film parts of many movies —…

9/12 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Post Francine” Thursday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

An upper low evolves over the southeast early next week and moves very slowly through Friday. At the surface, a weak front is draped over the northern Gulf early in the week and dissipates by the end of the week. Southwesterly flow will continue over the coastal waters tonight and Friday, but will be subsiding. A Small Craft Advisory expired…

Tunnel to Towers receiving special license plate

A special license plate honoring the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is now available in Mississippi. State Representative Kevin Felsher of Biloxi introduced the legislation. Justin and Bridget Lopez from Tunnel to Towers Biloxi delivered a prototype of the plate to the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson. The plate will be officially unveiled September 14th during the Run and Stair Climb at…

Hurricane Francine impacts on the Pass Christian Harbor

The Pass Christian Harbor seeing affects of Hurricane Francine as well. There was a capsized boat in the harbor. Ahead of the storm, a voluntary evacuation was ordered. Crews are currently working to clear debris from the area and bring the harbor back to pre-storm conditions. WXXV News 25 talked to Pass Christian Fire Rescue Chief and Manager Dia’mond Woodman…

Areas seeing rising waters in Pass Christian

Another area on the Coast seeing rising waters is Pass Christian. Rosehart Avenue in Pass Christian is just one of many roads affected by flooding in the area from Hurricane Francine. With Hurricane Francine weakening, it’s still important to proceed with caution on roads. Pass Christian has more than 50 roads closed or impacted by the storm. Categories: Local News,…

Flood risk by bodies of water after Francine

One of the bigger lingering concerns following Francine’s landfall is flooding, especially near bodies of water. At Howard Creek off Cedar Lake Road, you can see water levels are still rising. Scattered all along Cedar Lake Road are patches of water and fully drenched sidebars. Cedar Lake Road runs through Howards Creek and Tchoutacabouffa River. Roads like this that run…

Terror on the Coast returns on Friday the 13th

Kevin Mitchell and Lawrence Barattini are in studio to talk about Terror on the Coast! Terror on the Coast opens their tenth season on the Coast on Friday, September 13th.  Terror on the Coast is located at 3420 Giles Road, Gulfport MS. Tickets begin at $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Terror…

Assessing the damage from Francine in Ocean Springs

Aftermath of Hurricane Francine in Jackson County

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana Wednesday afternoon, bringing many impacts to South Mississippi. The Fort Bayou Pier at Percy Miller Park was one place that suffered damage from the high tides in the bayou. Ocean Springs Ward 1 Alderman Jennifer Burgess said, “Makes you really respect the power of water, because it didn’t expect this. So, this finger Pier…