Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer stops by WXXV
Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer Izzy Karns visits WXXV to talk about her reign and organization. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Izzy Karns, Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer
25 teams in 25 day: Picayune Maroon Tide
Picayune and the Maroon Tide are coming into the 2024 season after graduating one of, if not the most, talented senior class in the state. Power five level players moving on to the next level. But if you ask head coach Cody Stogner, this year’s group is looking to make a name for themselves. “The group the graduated was pretty…
Inclusivity playground set to open soon in Gautier
A unique inclusivity playground is set to open soon in Gautier, but this type of playground is far from your typical structure of slides, rock walls and swings. “An inclusion playground is a playground for all children — no matter what you might have, a disability or anything — to play with other children,” said Casey Vaughan, Mayor of Gautier….
7/29 – Sam Parker’s “Why So Hot” Monday Evening Forecast
Quiet for tonight same deal on Tuesday with again another day of highs in the mid to lower 90`s. Going ahead with another heat advisory in affect until Tuesday at 7:00 pm, this time slightly larger in our area mainly happening tomorrow at 11AM thru 7PM. Otherwise, the state in the upper atmosphere looks to be unchanged tomorrow underneath the…
MHP cruiser places sixth in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced their position in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest! MHP finished in sixth place. This means the department’s Mustang cruiser will be featured in the calendar for the month of May. We will keep you updated on when that calendar is released to the public. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mississippi highway patrol
Grand jury clears Hancock County deputy in 2022 shooting, family continues civil case
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the grand jury found that there was “no criminal conduct on behalf of the officer involved.” The deputy has been identified in court documents as Michael Chase Blackwell. Six months after the…
7/29 – Sam Parker’s “Why So Hot” Monday Evening Forecast
Quiet tonight other than some potential isolated showers across marine areas. Same deal on Tuesday with again another day of highs in the mid 90`s. Going ahead with another heat advisory on Tuesday, this time slightly larger mainly affecting us 11AM thru 7PM. Otherwise, the conditions in the upper atmosphere looks to be unchanged tomorrow underneath the same dominant ridge…
Hands-on animal experiences at Wild Acres in McHenry
It’s fun to see a wild animal, but what if you could safely touch one? One animal sanctuary in McHenry gives you that chance. Wild Acres gives visitors a close-up experience with capybaras, kangaroos, and porcupines. Wild Acres Owner Cody Breland shares that the facility not only gives a unique experience, but also provides care for the animals. “We allow…
Urban forest now open in Long Beach
Coast residents now have access to an urban forest in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach held a press conference for a new urban forest now open to the public. Located off Marcie Drive, the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain announced this morning a $1.9 million purchase for the 32 acres of undeveloped beach front property. The…
Gulf Coast Italian American Society celebrates in Biloxi
Local Italian Americans and the community gathered for a day celebrating Italian culture in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society held a family game day at Lighthouse Park. Guests enjoyed delicious food, games, music, and a silent auction while learning more about Italian culture in South Mississippi. Here’s what the president and vice president of the society have…
Faith Christian Academy ‘Elevates You Bazaar’
Caprice McKelvey and Christian Squires with Faith Christian Academy are in studio to talk about their upcoming FCA Elevates You Bazaar. The bazaar takes place Friday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Faith Christian Academy, ‘Elevates You Bazaar’
7/29 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Big Sweat” Monday Noon Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Today through tonight: Dangerously hot and humid conditions can be expected for the entire forecast area as we begin the work week. Anticyclonic flow with westerly low level trajectories will support temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Convective rainfall will continue to be greatest in eastern MS on the periphery of the stronger…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience in McHenry
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience, offers a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of exotic animals. The facility hosts a range of events and specialized experiences that cater to both families and adults, making it a popular destination for animal enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy various experiences, such as the ‘Sloth Experience’ and ‘Babies of the Wild’ to name a…
Meggan Monday: National Eucharistic Congress Recap
You may remember in June there was a very special pilgrimage here in South Mississippi, the Biloxi Diocese hosted a Eucharistic Pilgrimage and that was something that was happening all over the United States. There were four pilgrimages that converged in Indianapolis last week for the National Eucharistic Congress, the first time that has happened in 83 years. This week,…
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Stephanie McClure
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Stephanie McClure. She is a wife and mother of two, a church volunteer, a veteran advocate, a nurse, and an event planner at the Biloxi VA. McClure said her motivation to serve in her community…
7/29 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Feeling 100” Monday Morning Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Lower precipitation numbers today and the next several days, will begin to dry the area out. They will also bring the heat back. More normal chances of rain for any particular area with the highest of these coming in around 20% – 30% for coastal locations and even some 40%s for coastal Mississippi today. The temperatures will respond as they…
Gulfport Church Celebrates 150 Years of Worship
Handsboro Baptist Church
On Sunday, Handsboro Baptist Church celebrated 150 years of worship in Gulfport. The special day was one of spiritual awakening for its members and a historical milestone as the oldest continuous Baptist church on the Coast. The church was founded in 1874. Mayor Billy Hewes declared July 28th as Handsboro Baptist Church Day for its work in the community. The…
Historical marker unveiled for Soria City Community in Gulfport
“We had such a great foundation here in Soria City. It was a strong sense of community and love here in the community. The people here, were instrumental in all our lives,” said Ogal Howard, former resident of Soria City. Soria City in Downtown Gulfport is a historical community for the many African-Americans that lived there. It housed a self-sufficient…
Downstage Productions Theatre presents “Gilligan’s Island”
Stepping into Downstage Productions Theatre in Gulfport, it’s easy to see that the small production group has had plenty of success by the show posters lining its back wall. The theatre’s latest show? “Gilligan’s Island,” a classic musical about shipwrecked voyagers. It’s eight-man cast and director has worked hard over the last few months to help recreate a beloved story,…
7/28 – Sam Parker’s “Hot and Tropical Update” Sunday Night Forecast
Looking into this upcoming week we see temperatures above average in fact, Stone and George counties will have heat advisory until tomorrow evening. However, the little bit of storms we do have out there is keeping this from being a widespread problem. This will change going into the workweek. In fact, NWS considered a heat advisories for Monday but for…
25 teams in 25 days: Pass Christian Pirates
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV) – Our third stop of this seasons 25 teams in 25 days takes us to a school looking to continue the momentum built last year, as they were able to make it to the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history. We head to Harrison county this week as we visit…
7/26 – Sam Parker’s “Better Weekend” Friday Night Forecast
We have had active southwesterly flow aloft and today it was an entertaining and loud afternoon. Numerous showers and thunderstorms have developed and several locations have gotten a few rounds of lighting. Although, it would appear most of the heaviest rainfall has been over more rural areas that can take a bit more heavier rainfall than the urbanized city. Lightning…
Nursing students complete Memorial’s summer externship
Memorial Health System held a graduation ceremony Friday morning for nurses in its externship program. 12 nursing students from Mississippi receiving recognition for completing the program. The program allows nursing students to work alongside a veteran nurse in an assigned area, gaining on the job training in the process. “Student nursing is our future and so I have always embraced…
City of Gulfport adopts changes to its voting precincts
The Gulfport City Council voted Friday to approve new precincts for future city elections ahead of a looming deadline. The city faced a July 31st deadline to get these changes approved. Under this new plan, Ward Five has two new voting locations, Ward Two is down to two voting locations, Ward Four keeps its two precincts, Wards 1 and 3…