Jumping over to Pass Christian as four Pirates made their decision on where they will continue their athletic careers. Parents, family and friends packed the football weight rom facility to see their student-athletes sign. Lathan Lewis and Trey Roche both spoke on what being Pirates the last four years has meant to them. “It was great,” Roche said. “Me and…
Over to Picayune and the Maroon Tide as two student-athletes signed to continue their football careers at the next level with Pearl River Community College. Both Triston Cooper and Canaan Uzel spoke about what this day means to them and why they chose to take their talents to The River. “Really just the environment and when I went up there…them…
Heading over to Gulfport high school now as the football team saw eight student-athletes sign. This Gulfport Admiral class accomplished so much during their time on the gridiron and we are excited to see where their talents take them at the next level. WXXV sports had the chance to speak with two of those football standouts after signing their national…
The Ocean Springs Greyhounds had 25 student-athletes sign to continue their athletic careers at the next level. From golf and tennis to basketball, baseball, softball and football – the Greyhounds had so many signees that they had to have two events. WXXV caught up with those student-athletes are who taking the leap from high school sports to college athletes. “Ever…
The fun in New Orleans continues for Super Bowl 59 as the Super Bowl Experience began on Wednesday. Also Known as the NFL’s football theme park, the Super Bowl Experience features many games, photo opportunities with rings and the Lombardi trophy, exclusive merchandise and even star player autographs. Tickets are $20 Wednesday and Thursdays and bump up to $40 Friday…
There is no question that south Mississippi has a large history of top football talent at both the high school and collegiate level. On Sunday, February 9, former Southern Miss Golden Eagles will take the field at Caesar’s Superdome to represent south Mississippi on the biggest stage the sport has to offer. Three former Southern Miss Golden Eagles and one…
The Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs is a non-profit organization that makes sure stray cats are fed, spayed, and medicated. One of the organizations founders Linda Cox started the coalition back in 2014 after she realized stray cats didn’t have the help they needed. It takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to keep the coalition going but…
Warm days and fog nights of course is what i keep saying over the past few days. Already this evening seeing some areas in low visibility and that will continue overnight. Thursday will be another warm and cloudy day. A slight chance some areas could see some quick sprinkles du to all the moisture continuing to move in. This weekend…
Some new feathered friends have arrived at the Mississippi Aquarium. The little guys names are B1 and B2, and they’re the newest additions to the African Penguin colony which partially calls the aquarium home. Born just weeks ago during the winter storm in South Mississippi, they’re already building up quite the fan base. When it comes to the parents of…
The Super Bowl is one of the most wagered-on sporting events globally, with bets expected to surpass $20 billion. While most bettors place their wagers on mobile devices, Mississippians are currently restricted to casino sportsbooks, but that could soon change. The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize statewide mobile sports betting with strong support from its…
Freshman and sophomores at Long Beach High spent part of their day learning about technical career paths they can explore after high school. Today’s CTE showcase sent students on a tour of the new Long Beach CTE Facility and demonstrations of programs offered for the 2025-26 school year. Those programs include automotive, construction, engineering, and welding career tracks. The school…
February is Black History Month and in honor of it, we are doing interviews spotlighting those who are making a difference in their community. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. highlights Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering. Ms. Audrey Duncan has been a staple in the community and has fed the Gulf Coast for over 25 years. Her reputation and…
The Mississippi Public Service Commission on Tuesday denied a request for a rate hike by Great River Utility. Commissioners said they are not getting the answers they need to justify another rate increase when some customers have already seen bills that have gone up 400 percent since Great River acquired 26 water and wastewater systems in the state in 2021….
This week’s Weather Kid, or rather, Weather Teen is Alexis! She’s a little older and (thankfully for my knees and the camera crew) taller than most of the other Weather Kids. Alexis is interested in public speaking and wants to become an Actress. In regards to weather, she likes warm, sunny weather so she can go kayaking in the local…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is sounding the alarm about a rise in investment scams lately. Secretary Watson says his office has received an uptick in reports of scams lately. The three types of scams to watch out for are crypto currency scams, gift card scams, and affinity fraud scams which is where the scammers build relationships over time…
Cecilia Dobbs Walton with the City of Biloxi is in studio to talk about the Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade. The Children’s Walking Parade takes place on Saturday, February 8th at 10 a.m. It’s open to children ages 12 and younger. They will be parading from under I-110 on Howard Avenue, along Howard Avenue to Lameuse Street and they…
A new non-stop flight service begins this week at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Starting Thursday, Breeze Airways will offer that service from Gulfport to Orlando on Thursdays and Sundays. It’s the latest flight offering at the airport for the low-cost carrier, which also has offered flights to Tampa and Las Vegas from Gulfport as well. Those flights begin Thursday, February 6th….
Continuing our Super Bowl coverage we are highlighting a player that used to be a star on the Mississippi Coast and in Hattiesburg. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with his Great Uncle ahead of the big game. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Spring like conditions remain for the week and into the weekend. With these warm temps in the afternoon giving the chance for over night fog again. If not fog then low level will be present which is why some areas have dense fog advisories and some don’t by NWS. When the sun comes up the clouds will be there and…
Around the corner on almost every major street in New Orleans, are barricades and law enforcement as agencies are working around the clock to make sure the city is secure ahead of the Super Bowl. Rusty Payne, a spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, describes what his agency is doing to keep both the stadium as well as the…
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have proven they are the best two teams in the NFL. There’s no argument to be made as they are the final two teams competing for the Lombardi trophy. This year, the Magnolia state is all over both rosters – starting at the very top. A.J. Brown, Darius Slay, and Chris Jones have…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services they provide. During their discussions, they brought up the topic of operations for their in-patient services for military members. Veteran mental health is a sensitive issue that impacts the military community, and with that comes…
Cam Jordan is a 14-year NFL veteran who has spent his entire career with the New Orleans Saints. On Tuesday, the Saints star defensive tackle held an event through the Cam Jordan Foundation, where he announced new scholarship opportunities for deserving youth in the NOLA area. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: cam jordan, Cam Jordan Foundation, new orleans,…