February is Black History Month and we are spotlighting individuals who are making a big difference in their community. Today, we meet Carlos Evers, a Coast athletic trainer with ties to Mississippi Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by Gulfport High School and spoke with Mr. Evers. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: black…
Joining us in studio is Mary Terwilliger from the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District. She stops by to tell us about the annual Arbor Day Tree Distribution. The distribution takes place Friday, February 14th at the Lyman Community Center beginning at 7 a.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Arbor Day Tree Distribution
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every other Wednesday, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us about this week’s WXXV Pet of the Week: Winnie! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week, Winnie
Parades in Ocean Springs kick off this weekend and it’s going to be loads of fun! But what comes with that is loads of preparation beforehand. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter speaks with Krewe Unique about what goes into preparing for a Mardi Gras parade and what to expect this weekend. The Krewe Unique Mardi Gras parade is set for Saturday,…
“Very disappointed in there decision. The facts and law certainly favor me to be a candidate for Ward 5 and we’re going to continue to push that fight.”That’s how Gulfport resident Derek Bullock describes the Election Commission’s decision to deny his appeal to run for the Ward 5 City Council seat. “I find it really strange the committee ruled in…
Possible chance to see severe storms Wednesday afternoon and night. Smaller rain showers continue over night for some of the area. Wednesday will be another warm mid to low 70s day as we get ready for storms in the evening. As of right now we are in a slight risk chance for severe thunderstorms (level 2/5) as there will be…
Lady Admirals cheerleader Brooklyn Harmon signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Coast Alabama community college on Tuesday. After signing her national letter of intent, Harmon mentioned that this is a school that she has wanted to attend since her sophomore year of high school. Coastal Alabama community college recently placed 2nd and 4th in the nation at…
The lady Irish of St. Patrick high school continued their dominance over south Mississippi high school soccer as they advance to another state championship this weekend. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school soccer, South state soccer, St. Patrick girls soccer, State championship soccer
Huge news out of the New Orleans Saints organization as the team announced Kellen Moore has been hired as the new head coach. The news that was expected but could not be announced until after Super Bowl 59, Kellen Moore will be the Saints 19th coach in franchise history. Moore is coming off a Super Bowl victory as the Philadelphia…
The Picklr in Biloxi is using AI now to help judge a new pickleball competition. The inaugural Wingfield Competition features specific awards for different categories, like best services, returns, drop shots, and to crown the king of the court. Any teen from the ages of 13 to 18 can take part in the event as well, just be aware a…
The Biloxi Boat Show is expected to begin this Friday. The show runs through the weekend to Sunday, doors open at 10 each morning with the end of day at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday has an end time of 5 instead. Adult tickets are $15 at the door or $12 if bought online. Come out to see…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System is part of a national network offering services to active military members and veterans. Behavioral Health System CEO Dean Doty tells WXXV the Patriot Support Program partners with the VA and other organizations to provide the services. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport Behavioral Health System, healthcare, military, veterans
A new meal service for senior citizens in Harrison County is rolling out this week. The Trio Food Program officially launched at the Woolmarket and Saucier senior centers Monday. A warm lunch will be served at these centers moving forward, along with fun activities for those that come in and grab a meal. This Trio Program is specifically designed to…
Wiggins Police are warning about a story going around on social media. According to the department, a story is going around that young girls are knocking on doors late at night. The post claims that when the home owner tells them they are calling the police, the girls run back to a car filled with men. The Wiggins Police want…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Caleb O’Keefe with Disability Connection is in studio today. He stopped by to tell us about the Walk, Run, Roll event. The 37th annual Arbor Day 5K Run/Walk/Roll takes place February 22nd at the Biloxi Town Green. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9 a.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Arbor Day…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Warm and the chance for rain with stronger storms possible. Tuesday could deal will some early patchy fog but no dense fog this go around. More in the afternoon is where we can see spotty showers for some areas and temperatures in the low 70s. Wednesday already posing a severe threat to south Mississippi with areas in the marginal and…
Super Bowl 59 may officially be in the books but it has left its mark on coastal businesses, with some stores and restaurants seeing a big boost in business leading up to kickoff. One of those stores being Gulf Coast Cards and Sports which spoke to WXXV a few weeks ago on how they were getting ready for a big…
Grant Chighizola has moved into a new role at WXXV News 25. He has been promoted from Managing Editor to News Content Manager! Grant moves out of his role as the 9 and 10 PM anchor, but will still make appearances on air when able. Be sure to congratulate him on this big achievement! Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
Today during the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board approved the filming on Harrison County property for HGTV’s reality show Beachfront Bargain Hunt which will take place from February 19th to 21st on Pass Chrisitan beaches. Also, filming is a coming-of-age feature film titled Jesus Land adopted by the New York Times bestselling memoir by Julia Scheeres. The…
The parking garage of the Harrison County Courthouse has been closed for several weeks. The concrete has shifted due to missed maintenance and temperature changes. At this time there is no statement of whether the quality of the concrete was inspected before construction to ensure it could withstand temperature changes and other conditions. The board has approved to move forward…
Two St. Martin High teachers received a grant for a project that focuses on advanced manufacturing. Hannah Wegner and Richard Humphreys both received the Ingalls Future Shipbuilder STEM grant. Their project has 9th through 12th grade art and career tech students create a small item, designing and building packing to use for those items created. The Ingalls grant will be…