Wiggins Community Facing Increase in Scams

The city of Wiggins has seen an uptick in electronic scams. According to an alert issued on Facebook by the Wiggins Police Department, citizens have recently felt the impacts of finance scams, romance scams, credit card scams and internet fraud. Victims have reportedly been targeted by scammers through phone calls, emails and even messages sent over social media sites. Scammers…

6/19 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Many Hats” Wednesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

As we kick the weekend off the ridge will continue to slowly retrograde across the Lower MS and become centered over the 4 corners by early next work week. Over the weekend this should keep rainfall potential on the low side with the best chance for any afternoon storms south of the 10/12 corridor likely associated with the seabreeze. Not…

6/19 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Humid Coast” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Current radar shows scattered showers across the area. These showers are moving relatively quickly at around 25kts towards the west due to strong onshore flow north of Tropical Storm Alberto. Will continue to see easterly moisture advection combined with daytime heating to promote shallow convection through the rest of this afternoon. Although showers will be brief, rainfall rates will be…

Coastal flooding along roads in Hancock County as a result of tropical storm

The first tropical storm of the season has caused coastal flooding in Hancock County.

Areas of Coastal Mississippi have been under minor flooding since Monday afternoon, especially in Hancock County. The overall wind flow, which has been predominantly out of the East, has been pushing a lot of water up against the almost perpendicular coastline of Hancock County. This wind flow is due to the rotation caused by the first tropical storm of the…

Looking Back: Moss Point citizens looking for answers on rebuild

Looking back one year later at how Moss Point residents banded together to pick up the pieces. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey went out to Moss Point in July 2023, a month after the tornados tore through Moss Point, to get this story. Tragedy struck Moss Point a month ago when an EF-2 tornado swept through the area. Now, officials…

WXXV’s Grant Chighizola is LIVE with Pastor Kevin Henry on the anniversary of Moss Point tornado

We begin this evening with team coverage of the anniversary of that devastating tornado that ripped through Downtown Moss Point exactly one year ago. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Moss Point this evening on what has been a day of reflection for many River City residents. Categories: Local News, News Tags: moss point, moss point tornado, tornado

D’Iberville Lady Warriors discuss the benefits of soccer scrimmages in the summer

We’ve talked about high school football teams putting in the work during these hot summer mornings, but they are not the only “fútbol” program preparing for the upcoming season. Soccer teams all across the coast are also keeping the pitch warm. High school soccer teams may not officially begin their season until October, but the work starts months before the…

City wide proclamation for Juneteenth in Gulfport

The City of Gulfport and Mayor Billy Hewes issued a city-wide proclamation for Juneteenth. The ceremony took place in the Gulfport City Council Chambers. Mayor Hewes applauded African-American achievements in the city while also honoring the day. Residents from the city as well as elected officials took part in the ceremony. Miss Black Gulf Coast Natassia Ayodele reciting poetry during…

Pet of the Week: Sooner is looking for a forever home!

Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us in studio to discuss this week’s pet is CeCe Collins to tell us about this week’s Pet of the Week, Sooner. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week, Sooner

WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE in Moss Point for tornado anniversary

Today is a day to reflect on a tragic event that occurred just one year ago. The EF-2 tornado touched down and destroyed parts of Downtown Moss Point. This tornado was part of a severe weather system that affected the Southeastern United States, causing widespread damage and several fatalities across the country. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at…

6/19 – The Chief’s “Atmosphere Drying Out” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Strong high pressure is centered over Pennsylvania extending southwestward to Mississippi and Alabama. Potential Tropical Cyclone One (PTC 1) continues over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico and the Bay of Campeche. An upper weakness extends from northwest Ontario to the Pacific Northwest. The pressure gradient between the Bermuda high and the system in the southwest Gulf continues to produce breezy…

6/18 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Humid Rain” Tuesday Night Forecast

Another lower end impact from PTC One will be elevated winds. These winds may be in excess of 20 mph in coastal areas because of the strong nearly zonal pressure gradient, so coastal flooding will continue to be a minor concern. The current coastal flood advisory was expanded to include areas around the tidal lakes based on current obs which…

6/18 – Sam Parker’s “Bad Hair Day” Tuesday Evening Forecast

High pressure to the NE appears to strengthen a bit and move back over the next few days. This suppresses the circulation to the southwest enough to force Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 into Mexico. It also serves to dry our airmass somewhat, especially north of the Interstate 10/12 corridor. In those areas, we may not see much in the way…

Marking one year since Moss Point tornado

Wednesday marks one year since tornadoes touched down in Moss Point and destroyed parts of downtown. WXXV News 25 covered the aftermath and the city working together on recovery efforts. News 25’s Grant Chighizola will be on the scene in Moss Point for coverage and to see how the city has come back since that time. Make sure to tune…

Groundbreaking for Merchants and Marine Bank in Moss Point one year after the tornado

Earlier Tuesday in Moss Point, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Merchants and Marine Bank. The original bank was destroyed in last year’s tornado. The building stood for months after the tornado before being demolished in January of this year. The community was invited out to this afternoon’s ceremony, as city leaders and bank officials planted their shovels in…

Widows Walk group meets monthly at local restaurant in Hurley

Following up this evening on a story we first brought you a few weeks ago, a support group for widows in South Mississippi met this afternoon for this month’s Widows Walk event. All Widows Walk events are held at Sassy’s Restaurant in Hurley. The theme of this lunch was ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’ Widows Walk started meeting just about a year…

Dale Brown Summer Basketball Camp

Basketball legend Dale Brown joins us in studio to talk about an upcoming basketball camp in South Mississippi. The Dale Brown Summer Basketball Camp takes place at the Taconi Gym in Ocean Springs from June 21st to 23rd. For more information call 404-747-9364. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Dale Brown Summer Basketball Camp