09/09 Ryan's "fall Ish Start" Monday Morning Forecast
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09/09 Ryan’s “Fall-ish Start” Monday Morning Forecast

"Fall-ish" weather moved in to start the week, but will be forced out of the area starting today.
Ryan Mahan,

Sunday ended up as forecast with “fall-ish” drier air and cooler mornings moved in, and while we’re starting the week off that way it won’t stick around. We’re already seeing the significantly drier air in place over the state inching northward as tropical moisture creeps in. Right now that’s only showing up as upper level cloud cover as the sun…

Stone Vs. Poplarville
Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports

Poplarville escapes with a win, 13-7

WXXV Staff,

The Poplarville Hornets welcomed the Stone Tomcats for their Week 2 matchup. Poplarville wins a defensive battle versus Stone High, by a score of 13-7. The Tomcats will have a bye next week before they hit the road to take on St. Martin on September 20th. The Poplarville Hornets will host Newton County for their Week 3 matchup next week….

Pascagoula Vs. East Central
Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports

Pascagoula wins, 27-14, against East Central

WXXV Staff,

The Pascagoula Panthers welcomed the East Central Hornets for their Week 2 matchup. Pascagoula pulls away late against East Central and wins, 27-14. The Hornets will host Lawrence County next week while the Panthers hit the road to take on Gautier for Week 3. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: east central high school, Friday Night Showcase, high…

St Stanislaus Vs Bay High School
Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports

St. Stanislaus blanks Bay High, 27-0

WXXV Staff,

St. Stanislaus welcomed Bay High to town as the Rock-A-Chaws were in search for their first win of the year. The Rock-A-Chaws blank the Bay High Tigers, 27-0. The Tigers will host the Long Beach Bearcats in their Week 3 game while the Rock-A-Chaws welcome the Moss Point Tigers next week. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bay…

Friendship Oak On Gulf Park Campus Project To Make Visitors Safer
Local News, News

Friendship Oak Tree renovation project

WXXV Staff,

Safety improvements are in the works for the historic Friendship Oak tree on the Southern Miss Gulf Park Campus. The famous oak tree has stood for more than 500 years. In 2021, the campus was approved for a sidewalk grant by MDOT to allow visitors to easily walk around the live oak. Crews say the project is set to be…

Terror On The Coast Returning Friday The 13th
Local News, News

Terror on the Coast returns for 10th season

Everett Ganier Jr.,

Terror of the Coast is only a week away and the haunted house is a major milestone this year. When the doors open next Friday the 13th in Gulfport, Terror on the Coast will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In fact, WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. got a sneak peek inside the warehouse today. Terror on the Coast’s owners say…

Seabee Base Hosted Retirement Ceremony For Longtime Sailor
Local News, News

Longtime sailor recognized after 20 years of service

WXXV Staff,

A longtime sailor is recognized for his service at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. Chief Boatwain’s Mate Andrew Wood is retiring after 20 years of service to the Navy. NCBC Gulfport’s commanding officer Captain Ana Franco presented Wood with the Navy Commendation Medal. Congratulations Boatswain’s Mate Wood, and thank you for your service. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Andrew Wood,…

Interactive Day For Local Students As They Connect With Professionals
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Interactive day for local students as they connect with professionals

Everett Ganier Jr.,

Pascagoula-Gautier students learned about jobs on America’s waterways on the Coast and beyond. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has this report from Pascagoula. Students had the chance to connect with maritime professionals at the ‘We Work the Waterways’ program at Singing River Island in Pascagoula. Featuring interactive engagement and hands-on activities, this event highlighted the varied maritime career pathways…

9/6 Sam Parker's "double Down" Friday Noon Forecast
Weather Headlines

9/6 – Sam Parker’s “Double Down” Friday Noon Forecast

WXXV,

Thunderstorm chances seem to stay on the gulf as we still expect rain and drizzle for coastal MS. The actual surface low or invest 90L is still well back to the west and about 150 miles south of Houston. as a cold front approaches tomorrow that should push away the showers into the gulf.  Then on Sunday an upper level…

Roll 2 The Polls
Community Headlines

Drivers needed for Roll 2 the Polls initiative

WXXV Staff,

One Mississippi organization is looking for volunteers to drive anyone in need to the polls this election. Mississippi Move is accepting candidates now through November 2nd. The requirements for applications are: Valid driver’s license Minimum age of 22 Safe driving record Smartphone with GPS Pledge to not wear partisan merch If you are under 22, you may still apply but…

I 10 Near Exit 69 Facing Temporary Road Closure
Local News, News

Exit 69 in Moss Point undergoing temporary closure September 8th

WXXV Staff,

MDOT announced a temporary road closure on Sunday, September 8th. The closure would affect both directions of I-10 at Exit 69. Those closures are running from 6 AM to 10 AM. Both directions will be closed as work crews place power lines across I-10 at this location. Traffic will be stopped at 15-minute intervals during this time. Categories: Local News,…

Student Athlete Of The Week Evan Noel, St. Stanislaus
Local Sports, Sports, Student Athlete of the Week

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week St. Stanislaus 5 Star Kicker Evan Noel

Ansley Brent,

Our first Student Athlete of the Week for the 2024-2025 year is St. Stanislaus football five-star Kicker Evan Noel. “Since I was nine, my dad has always been telling me to go kick a football because he’s been seeing videos, so we actually went to that field right over there.” Evan Noel is currently a senior kicker at St. Stanislaus…

Tech Byte Back To School Tech
Techbyte

Tech Byte – Back-to-School Tech

Deidre Pyron,

Winnie Wright with Verizon is back with all the details on special new back-to-school tech including flip phones, tablets, smart watches and more. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions. Categories: Techbyte Tags: back to school, flip phone, patrick moates, smart watch, tablets, TECH, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology, winnie wright

New Additions At This Year's Cruisin The Coast
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New additions at this year’s Cruisin the Coast

WXXV,

In just one month, the streets of South Mississippi will be lined with every classic car you could imagine as Cruisin’ the Coast makes its way back to town. Even though this event is nothing new, we wanted to highlight some changes happening this year and it starts at Keesler Federal Park. The Grand Slam Jam will feature both blues…

Lynne Logan Bridge Tournament
Community Headlines

Lynne Logan Bridge Tournament

WXXV Staff,

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Bridge Association will host the Lynn Logan Fall Sectional Bridge Tournament. Here to tell us more about it is Club President Gary Meece. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Lynne Logan Bridge Tournament

Indoor Yard Sale
Local News, News

Gulf Coast Association of Pride set to host yard sale

Elizabeth Keen,

The Long Beach Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall is overflowing with clothes, shoes, toys, household goods and so much more. It’s all part of the Gulf Coast Association of Pride’s Indoor Yard Sale, which takes place on Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm and was made possible largely through community contributions. “We have collected over the…

9/5 Trey Tonnessen's "coastal Flooding" Thursday Evening 5:00 Pm Forecast
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9/5 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Coastal Flooding” Thursday Evening 5:00 PM Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
WXXV,

Saturday, a cold front will push southward but will stall near or over the coastal waters. Depending on where exactly the boundary stalls, showers and storms should mostly be confined to the coastal waters. Thanks to the drier continental air being pushed by the front, dew points will get into the 60s. So in particular, low temperatures will be below…