Cooler weather makes it back for the time being as severe weather returns Saturday night. The cool air will drop temperatures down into the low to mid 40s for most of the area. Winds will remain moderate of around 10-15 mph. we could see wind chill values overnight and in the morning in upper 30s. for Friday we will continue…
The Gulf Coast Running Club is hosting an event this Saturday. The Valentine’s 8K and one mile run takes place at Fort Maurepas in Ocean Springs starting at 8 on Saturday morning. The one mile starts at 8 while the 8K starts at 8:30. There are awards for all divisions as well with a special award for anyone who competes…
Over at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, Red Radio after Dark is offering a Valentine’s Day special for adults. A vaudeville experience is promised with live music and burlesque. Tickets are still available, beginning at $20. The event kicks off at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 14th. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ground…
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis invites all to come out for a night of music! Ben and Emily Roberts are a husband-and-wife duo who form the group Carolina Story, combining love stories for music. Tickets are $125 a couple or $65 if you go alone. Buying a ticket includes the dinner, show, and a reserved seat. The show…
Time for an update on Mississippi’s medical marijuana industry. We just passed the two-year anniversary of the state’s first medical cannabis sale. WXXV talked to the CEO of River Remedy and Board Member of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association William Chism about where the program is today in terms of growers, dispensaries, and patients. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. This month’s outstanding educator is Michelle Gill, a fifth-grade math teacher at Saucier Elementary School who also drives a bus. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen caught up with Ms. Gill as she received this honor. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: education, Michelle…
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics kicked off at the Harrison County Fairgrounds on Thursday. Each year, equestrians from across the country come to the Coast to compete in a range of individual competitive events. The show is open to the public for free Wednesday through Sunday each week. The best time to come is Sunday afternoons at 2 to see…
With the ever-changing temperatures in South Mississippi, many customers are seeing a spike in their electric bills. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter spoke with Mississippi Power about tips to manage energy consumption at home. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: electric bill, mississippi power, temperatures
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, if you don’t have a date you do now! The Humane Society is offering a Doggy Date Out. Spend Valentine’s Day with a shelter pup by taking them out for a fun-filled day. Who knows, you might just leave with a new friend. Even if you don’t, you’ll head out with a special goodie bag. Categories:…
The special election for Ward 5 in Gulfport is coming up fast. Election day is next Tuesday, February 18th, but voters in the ward have a chance to vote absentee right now. The candidates on the ballot are BJ Sellers, Don Harden, and Holly Gibbs. Only registered voters in Ward 5 are eligible to participate. If you plan on voting…
Robin Killeen and Jill Compton from Women of Wisdom Care Closet join us in studio. They are here to talk about a new organization called ‘Transformation Tuesday.’ For more information about Women of Wisdom, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Care Closet, Transformation Tuesday, women of wisdom, Women of Wisdom Care Closet
Melissa Miller is in studio to tell us about the upcoming Biloxi Boat Show. The Biloxi Boat Show kicks off Friday at 10 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m. The show continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Adult admission is $15 at the door. Children 15…
Officers in four officer-involved shootings — including one in Perkinston — have been cleared of any wrongdoing, the Attorney General’s office announced Thursday. The AG’s office said the use of force was justified in incidents that happened in three 2023 incidents and the March 10, 2024 incident in Perkinston involving the Stone County Sheriff’s Office. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation handled…
“We had to have something different. Our own niche to compete along the gulf coast and in Jackson County.” – Gautier Mayor Casey VaughanThe typically quiet coastal city of Gautier has recently been changing because of The Sound Amphitheater. “Since we lost the mall there was a lot of lost business here in the community. Since the amphitheater came here…
The Bay high boys are in search for a three-peat when they take the pitch on Saturday at Ridgeland high school at 2:00 P.M. The Tigers, led by senior Aiden Boudro, have set themselves up to three-peat for the first time in school history. “That’s what we want, you know, we have been shooting for three,” Boudro said. “I said…
This weekend e have six high school soccer teams competing for state championships in Jackson. For some this is a chance to their first state title in school history. For two teams this weekend is a chance to win back-to-back-to-back state titles. The St. Patrick lady Irish soccer team has gotten used to winning and winning at the highest level….
Stone High School is making great progress on the construction of its new campus and athletic facility. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter visited the construction site to get student reactions and met with Superintendent Boyd West. A brand-new athletic facility is on the way—something Stone High didn’t have before. This dedicated space will make sports games more accessible and help establish…
Just like a Swiss army knife, Kailey Taylor is a multi-tooled student athlete at Pass Christian high school. The Junior can cover every inch of the soccer field and her versatility is a huge advantage. “Over the years I’ve learned different positions just being an athlete,” said Taylor. “I think it’s helped me with my knowledge on the field, knowing…
Possible chance for severe weather later today with some portions in the enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible on Wednesday for a good portion of the area. Northern portions of the area fall in to the enhanced risk chance and southern portions in the slight risk chance. All in all we have to…
Wild Acres has a new resident! Meet Nebula, she is a cougar currently living behind the scenes but will slowly transition to the cougar compound over the next several months. Her name does come from the Marvel character due to her very dark eyes. If you do visit, you may see Nebula or Finn depending on the day. Wild Acres…
Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about tomorrow’s episode of Living Local. Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Susie takes you inside our unique local businesses to find out what sets them apart and let you know how…
Happening later this week is the Gulf Coast Winter Classics. This event features the no entry fee grand prize, derbies as well as hunter and pony breeding classes. It begins on February 13th and runs through March 23rd at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast Winter Classics
A special exhibit is being held in Bay St. Louis. The third annual Black Art Exhibit focuses on impacts black art has on Coast culture and life. Those wanting to attend need to head to the Arts Center on Blaize Avenue on Wednesday, February 12th. The opening reception takes place at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 8. The exhibit is…