Mom to Mom – Watermelon Pudding Cups

Mandy shares a cute summer recipe for Watermelon pudding cups. If you’ve got a party that’s happening or your kids just love a fun festive treat, this is super fun, cute, and it’s yummy too. What you’re going to need to make these watermelon pudding cups is some watermelon Jell-o, coconut or white chocolate flavored instant pudding mix, mini chocolate…

Mississippi Sound Coalition holding public information meeting

The Mississippi Sound Coalition is set to hold a public information meeting in Pascagoula. The agenda includes the impacts of Bonnet Carre Spillway on South Mississippi. Jackson County residents can learn more about the MSSC and their efforts. It all begins at 4 p.m. at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Sound Coalition

Driver in the wrong lane on Twin Spans

It was a scary situation on the Twin Spans in Louisiana earlier this morning. According to the radio station WWL in Louisiana, a driver was stopped around 9:30 this morning after driving in the wrong direction. Responding officers were able to stop the driver before a serious crash happened. No report was given on why the driver was going in…

Lynn Meadow’s Boogie Nights Fundraiser

Stephanie Norris and Cindy DeFrances with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are in studio to talk about their big fundraiser this weekend. The Boogie Nights fundraiser takes place Saturday, August 24th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Wings Performing Arts Center at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Tickets are $75 for a single and $125 for couples. Categories: Community Headlines…

08/20 Ryan’s “Finally Cooler” Tuesday Morning Forecast

We're heading deeper into summer, but it's finally cooling outside!

That’s right, we may be heading deeper into summer, but for the next few days it’s finally cooler and even a little drier! Let’s go ahead and temper those expectations now though, it is not going to be “cool” by any stretch of the imagination, in fact, it’ll still be above our 91-degree normal for this time of year at…

8/19 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Post DNC” Monday Night 11:45 PM Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

On Tuesday, a front will continue to reside just west of our area. An abundance of dry air again should keep our region dry outside of the marine zones. With surface dewpoints crashing during the hottest part of the day, no heat headlines will be required. Otherwise, the only concern may be for a limited or conditional fire weather threat…

Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar and Restaurant announces permanent closure

One Biloxi restaurant closed its doors suddenly on Monday morning. Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar and Restaurant posted a message on Facebook this afternoon announcing it’s permanent closure. One part of the announcement stated, “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce we are closing our doors today (8/19) after five amazing years.” No clarification was provided as to why Lucy’s…

AT&T labor strikes take place across south Mississippi

  The Communication Workers of America, also known as the CWA, began their strike this week to protest AT&T Southeast, who they accuse of taking part in unfair labor practices during negotiations for a new union contract. The strikes involve over 17,000 employees across nine southern states in the southeast region, including here in south Mississippi. Local protests have already…

25 teams in 25 days: Hancock Hawks

“For all the haters, they can keep hating,” senior Tyran Ramsey said. “We are going to prove them wrong every year.” The Hawks are looking to build off an impressive 2023 campaign, but will have to do so with what might look like a brand new offense. Despite changes coming to that side of the ball, head coach Neil Lollar…

Beau Rivage donates to South Mississippi schools

WXXV News 25 wants to give a shoutout to Beau Rivage for a recent donation they made to South Mississippi schools. Four schools and the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence were the recipients of school supplies as part of the Beau’s “Focused On What Matters” initiative. Beau Rivage employees made the donation last week. Resort leaders say they decided to…

Ocean Springs training facility specializes in youth performance training

One Ocean Springs training facility is specializing in athletic performance training for youth! Gulf Coast Performance Training and Nutrition is located on Bienville Boulevard. The facility is giving children the chance to begin their sports performance as well as improve their performance. Adults can also take part in the fun with morning classes. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast…

City of Wiggins is losing a restaurant

Wiggins is losing one restaurant soon. Fat Daddy’s Fine Dining announced on Facebook it will be closing its Wiggins locations. The restaurant does say it will continue to do smoked meats and steak caterings. Fat Daddy’s asks all patrons to follow them for updates. The business ended its announcements thanking community members for their support and love. Categories: Local News,…

Cheer Zone Athletics expands to Wiggins

The City of Wiggins has a new gym in town. Cheer Zone Athletics will be offering cheer and gym classes to locals. This now marks the 5th Cheer Zone Athletics location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cheer Zone Athletics acquired the building from a former cheerleading team back in June. When the previous owners reached out to Shiela Perry, owner…

Gulf Coast Kringle Club holds workshop for Santa’s helpers

It may be August, but that doesn’t mean Santa Claus isn’t already hard at work. Santa D said, “We all love each other. We all trying to do the same thing, trying to help kids, love kids, and love on them. That’s what we do. We come down to try to figure out a way to make it easier for…

Rededication and memorial service marks 55th anniversary of Hurricane Camille

Saturday, August 17th marked the 55th anniversary of Hurricane Camille. August 17th, 1969 would alter the lives of many on the Gulf Coast as category 5 Hurricane Camille rocked the Mississippi Coast taking 172 lives in its path. Maritime Seafood Industry Museum Executive Director Robin David said, “Honoring our deceased is number one, those that perished in Hurricane Camille 55…

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Gulf Coast Premier Training in Ocean Springs

Gulf Coast Premier Performance Training and Nutrition is a fitness and training facility in Ocean Springs. It specializes in athletic performance training, with a strong focus on speed, agility, and strength development tailored to individual sports. The facility offers various programs, including personalized training sessions, youth performance classes, and sports-specific training for baseball, football, and soccer. WXXV News 25’s Everett…

Baby Box being unveiled at Memorial Hospital

The Magnolia State is unveiling its fourth Baby Box this afternoon. Memorial Health Services in Gulfport is unveiling the box at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. This box will be the 259th in the United States. Attendees will learn how a Baby Box works and how it can benefit the community. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Baby Box, Memorial Hospital

Meggan Monday: Pass Christian Butterfly Waystation

The Pass Christian Library is attracting more than just avid readers to its location. They also planted a garden to encourage butterflies to stop, rest, and revive during their annual migration. Erin Dupree with the Pass Christian Garden Club said, “This is such a fantastic way to get kids outside, to see the butterflies, to see the caterpillars, to see…

Greyhounds cheering on inclusion with the Ocean Spring Sparkle cheerleaders!

The Ocean Springs faithful showed up and showed out for their community pep rally on Thursday night as fans packed out Hugh Pepper field cheering on several different teams and the Blue-Grey Pride Band. Out of all the squads, there was one specifically eager to shine bright for the start of the 2024 season. Introducing you to the one and…

08/19 Ryan’s “Slightly Drier” Monday Morning Forecast

Slightly drier air will make things feel much better for the days ahead!

Today is already slightly drier, but the humidity will fall even more in the days ahead as a weak front pushes drier air into South MS. For today, it won’t be all that noticeable thanks to the expected high temperatures, temperatures climbing into the upper 90s today ahead of that weak front. Daytime cloud cover and that drier air will…