KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, Keesler Air Force Base hosted the Special Olympics. Despite weather concerns pushing the opening ceremony from Friday night to Saturday morning the event was a major success. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Keesler Air Force Base, Special Olympics Opening Ceremony
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Joining us in studio are Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne. They’re here to tell us about the Pirate Day in the Bay. Pirate Day in the Bay takes place May 16 and May 17 in Downtown Bay St. Louis. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pirate Day in the Bay
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Major Jerry Friday joins us in studio. He is here to tell us about National Salvation Army Week, which begins today. For more information about the Salvation Army, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Salvation Army Week, Salvation army
The celebrations continued over in Picayune as one local team made history! Two coast teams in George County and St. Martin played in the first ever girls flag football State Championship game. Yellowjackets lead already 12-0 and St. Martin sealed the deal with recently offered Quarterback Jalyn Ngyuen handing the ball off to Brianne Sanders and that girl is gone!…
Vancleave High School hosting East Central for game two of the Class 5A South State series. Both the Lady Bulldogs and Lady Hornets with stellar pitching performances. The hits were rare and scattered all throughout the game, and it would remain scoreless for seven innings. East Central struck first in the 8th with one run and Vancleave matched it in…
The softball diamond was the place to be on Saturday as Hancok hosts George County for game two of the South State Championship. The Lady Rebels up one after 3-2 win on Thursday. Much like game one, this was a pitchers duel. Hancock ace Teegan Dewitt and George County Junior Addison Davis were going toe to toe on the mound,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base unveiled the poster and more information about Thunder over the Sound. Keesler says the parking lots open at 10 a.m. on November 1 and 2. The air shows at the runway and STEM expo will open 30 minutes later. The exact time for the Thunderbirds performance will be provided closer to the air…
The celebrations continue over in Gulfport as Christian Collegiate Ccademy sends one of their own to the next level! Bulldog basketball player Gabe Collier signed his letter of intent with Southeastern Baptist College! Collier started every game for CCA, averaging 14.1 points and five rebounds per game. Congratulations Gabe on joining the Charger basketball program!! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
It was a day of celebration at Harrison Central high school as the Red Rebel baseball team announced a new era. Harrison Central high school is proud to announce the hiring of Jeffrey Kovacevich as their new Head Baseball coach. The Mississippi Gulf Coast native has over 15 years of experience at several different levels and he strives to build…
Cooler temperatures for the cool moms this weekend and maybe a shower or two. Mostly rainy Friday as we had a few flood advisories for today. Overnight the rain chances will slowly decrease along with the rain chances being on the lower side this weekend. Mostly cloudy most of the weekend with generally cool temps but afternoon showers and maybe…
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- For the sixth year in a row, Cruisin’ the Coast has been voted as the best car event in the nation. The honor comes from USA Today. The public was invited to vote in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards over the last month. A total of 20 car events were nominated. Cruisin’ the Coast started…
Greene County, Miss. (WXXV)- In rural Greene County, parents searching for child care are running out of options. With just one daycare in the entire country, families are left waiting, worrying or commuting long distances. Bettie’s cares for 60 children — and that’s all it can take. It’s the only licensed daycare in all of Greene County, where more than…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – This Mother’s Day Weekend, the Beau Rivage blends entrepreneurship with motherhood for its “Jewelry Trunk Show” event. One vendor, Susan, owner of Aubrey Adele Jewelry, shared how motherhood influences her business journey. The event runs through Saturday, May 10th. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: beau rivage, Jewelry Trunk Show, Mother’s Day, Mother’s…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Movers for Moms campaign put on by Two Men and a Truck has come to an end. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence received their donations. Items sent to the center include hair care products, laundry detergent, towels, and sheets. The Women’s Resource Center also receiving items for baby care. Both giving out a thanks…
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- One youth resident has set sail on a journey expected to take a year. Nelson Walker is setting sail for a solo circumnavigation of the globe. Walker set sail earlier this week. Family, friends, and Singing River Yacht Club members sending him off. His choice of vessel is a sailboat called the Persimmon. His route involves a…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United has filed a lawsuit in Harrison County to challenge the legality of a move by state lawmakers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to privately lease historic public oyster reefs in the Mississippi Sound. Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Executive Director Ryan Bradley is in the WXXV studios to tell us about the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The weather on the Coast causing a few changes to plans this evening. The Special Olympics of Mississippi’s opening ceremony has been postponed. Originally, the opening ceremonies were scheduled for Friday evening. The new time is Saturday at 8 a.m. Tomorrow’s events are expected to go on as scheduled as well. Make sure to head out to…
Fletcher Jernigan with Hotworx joins us to discuss deals currently tunning here on the Coast. He’s also talking about certificates being offered on our WXXV Gulf Coast Big Deal Program. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: hotworx
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi continued their Preservation in May series on Thursday. This is a month-long celebration organized to highlight the city’s history and preservation efforts. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren attended the event and has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: biloxi, landmarks, Preservation in May
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Joining us in studio now is Nataliya Molsbee. She’s here to tell us all about an upcoming concert put on by herself and her talented students. The Spring Blessings Concert is sponsored by Cat Island Coffeehouse and takes place Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Center in Ocean Springs. Tickets are $20….
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) -Coin collectors will be gathering at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center where rare American history will be on display. Money talks and its history is being shared, collected and made at the 63rd annual Mississippi Numismatic Association’s Coin, Currency & Card show. Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a hobbyist or just coin-curious, there’s something for everyone…
The Gulf Coast softball showdowns continue as East Central hosts Vancleave for game one of the 5A South State Championship. The Lady Hornets busted out of the gate quickly with three runs in the third, one in the second, followed by six in the 5th. That would be all East Central needed after five complete innings! The Lady Hornets win…