Pascagoula police officer catches chicken

Why did the chicken cross the road? Because Officer Waits was chasing him! Pascagoula Police Department shared this on their Facebook Page: “After a brief foot pursuit Officer Waits was able to take this guy into custody.” According to Pascagoula Police, the chicken was charged with eluding a police officer and clucking without a license, two very serious crimes. Pascagoula…

The Bridal Experience

‘A Plan to Remember’ Wedding Planner Susie Davis is in studio to talk about the upcoming Bridal Experience this Sunday. The Bridal Experience takes place Sunday, August 18th at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: The Bridal Experience

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Lizana Elementary School in Gulfport for Harrison County’s K-9 Rae

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has another K-9 ready to protect schools along the coast. These K-9’s are typically trained in areas such as narcotics, search and rescue, tracking, and suspect arrests. K-9 Rae is excited to be in school! So, keep an eye out for her and all of the amazing school resource officers keeping schools safe! WXXV News…

Tour De Coast brings first e-bike share to the Gulf Coast

If you’re looking for a new way to cruise along the Coast, you’re in luck! Tour De Coast is one of the new businesses in downtown Ocean Springs. The E-Bike share company is the first of its kind in South Mississippi. Ocean Springs residents and lifelong friends Beth Edmiston and Katie Seymour decided to get this idea off the ground…

City of Gautier and Army Corps of Engineers sign agreement for public works upgrades

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is teaming up with the City of Gautier to help the city upgrade some of its public works infrastructure. Under the terms of an agreement between the corps and the city, the corps will help with the design and construction phases for upgrades to the city’s water, sewer, and drainage systems. Seventy-five…

Voters approve new taxes in Lucedale

The votes are in for the special election in Lucedale on Tuesday. Voters deciding whether to approve two taxes to bolster the city’s Parks and Rec Department. According to results posted to the city’s Facebook page, voters approved a one percent tax on prepared food and drinks in the city, as well as a three percent tax on hotel stays…

Gulfport Police and Fire take ‘ALERRT’ training

Members of the Gulfport Police and Fire Departments are working together to perfect their response to active shooter situations by taking part in a new training program called ‘Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training.’ Through the ALERRT training, first responders learn how to work together to render aid as quickly as possible. In an active shooter situation, it’s all hands-on…

08/14 Ryan’s “Hottest Day” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Highs peak today, cool for rest of the week!

Today has been forecast to be the hottest day of the week for the last several days, as the temperature and humidity inch up to their highest levels. That’s not to say it’ll be drastically different than the last few days, but the combination of another sunny start, “miserable” humidity (especially on the coast), and upper-level high pressure. Expect heat…

Essential Fundraising for Anniston Elementary PTA

Anniston Elementary in Gulfport hosted a spaghetti supper Tuesday night to raise some much needed funding for their PTA. Funds from these events are crucial for Anniston students as well as schools all across Southern Mississippi. Anniston Principal, Crystal Ward, stressed the importance of the PTA for many initiatives within the school. “Fundraising really helps us to channel more funds….

25 Teams in 25 Days: Gautier Gators

We are officially ten days away from that high school football whistle blowing for week zero’s jamboree matchups. One team eager to hit the gridiron are those Gautier Gators, who are determined to get over that South State hump and end the season carrying that golden ball “Family. It’s all it’s ever been is family,” said Head Football Coach Marc…

8/13 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Win The Day” Tuesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Ridging is expected to shift a bit eastward tomorrow. That would lead one to believe that coverage of storms should be less than today, with only isolated storms expected. Also, that should lead to high temperatures creeping up a bit from today, which should put much of the area in the upper 90s. The main factor in temperature changes will…

25 teams in 25 days: St. Patrick Fighting Irish

“A good season would mean a lot,” senior Ayden Le said. “Not only to me but to this team and this school also.” The St. Patrick Fighting Irish finished last season 2-7 and are looking to change the minds of everyone with this upcoming season. While year-to-year change can be difficult for any team in South Mississippi, things may be…

Are You Smarter than a Club Kid?

Boys and Girls Club Senior Director of Resource Development Wayne Buchanan and Club Kid Amira are in studio with Ansley to talk about the upcoming ‘Are You Smarter than a Club Kid’ event! The event takes place Thursday, August 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MGCCC iMPAC located at 409 DeBuys Road in Gulfport. WXXV News 25’s…

Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Spotlighting Frances McGill

WXXV News 25 continues its segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Francis McGill. She has been involved with helping others throughout her life and now is doing so by running. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen sat down with Francis to talk about all of the amazing things…

Community Feature: Grit + Grind Coffee in Pass Christian

Our morning reporter Everett Ganier Jr. has been busy lately highlighting up and coming businesses across South Mississippi. Monday morning, he stopped by Grit + Grind Coffee in Pass Christian, located off Bradley Road. The store has humble beginnings, starting off as a mobile coffee shop a little more than a year ago.  Now, the business is franchising out and…

Ocean Springs residents discuss potential development

Downtown Ocean Springs is known as one of the most scenic areas of the Mississippi Coast and many residents want to keep it that way. Now developers are looking to capitalize on an influx of younger residents by building newer and housing that is more affordable than some other options in the city. Most of this development is happening by…

Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort celebrates Elvis Week

Elvis Week is in full swing at the Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort in Ocean Springs. The week kicked off on Monday night with Elvis Bingo. Attendees listened to the King’s music, wore their favorite Elvis attire, and enjoyed food and beverages. Bruce Roberts, the host of Elvis Week, described the scene around him and the importance of the event….

8/12 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Ernesto Exit” Monday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

An upper ridge axis links from New Mexico to northern Louisiana this afternoon; with northern stream shortwaves over New York and Illinois. At the surface, a frontal boundary was pretty close to Interstate 10. On Tuesday, ridging tries to build over the area a bit, but forecast soundings also show moisture levels increasing a bit, closer to 2 inches. This…

Kai’s Give Back Gala helping the Women’s Resource Center

Susan Jones with the Women’s Resource Center and Kai Davis are in studio to tell us more about Kai’s Give Back Gala benefitting the Women’s Resource Center. Kai’s Give Back Gala takes place Saturday, August 17th at the Biloxi Visitors Center. An item or donation for is required for entry. Those donations must be for a 0–24-month-old and must be…