Meggan Monday: Children’s author Natalie Guess

This week, we are excited to introduce you to Natalie Guess, an author in Hancock County who just completed her first children’s book called ‘The Biggest, the Oldest, the Strongest…All Eat Plants.” Her loveable characters take children on a fantastic adventure, discovering all the plants they can eat to help them grow up big and strong. Those ‘plant powered pals’…

Allen Beverages “Local Eats” – Tom’s Extreme Pizzeria, Ocean Springs

Allen Beverages highlights unique local restaurants across South Mississippi. This month Jesus Ramirez and Tom Bennet take us for a look inside what makes Tom’s Extreme Pizzeria in Ocean Springs such a unique local favorite. Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, jesus ramirez, local eats, Ocean Springs, Pepsi, pizza, starry, tom bennett, tom’s, tom’s extreme pizzeria

6/17 – The Chief’s “Tropical Rain/T-Storms” Monday Morning Forecast

An area of high-pressure is currently centered over the Carolinas this morning, with a weakness along the southern plains. This is combining with the Central American flow to pump deep moisture northward across the local area. An area of low pressure is expected to develop over the Bay of Campeche over the next couple. The impulse that produced showers and storms…

6/16 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Heavy Rain & Storms” Sunday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

A bit of a break in showers and storms this evening outside of a few isolated showers across mainly the local waters. A few showers will remain possible overnight as deep tropical moisture continues to surge northward from the western Caribbean. Nocturnal convection will be possible over the waters and this is where the highest rain chances will reside through…

St. Stanislaus Coach Andrew Garman named Mississippi Association of Coaches Tennis Coach of the Year

We have some incredible news for the Rock-A-Chaw family as one of their own received a huge honor in their Head Tennis Coach, Andrew Garman. Garman was recently selected as this year’s top tennis coach by the Mississippi Association of Coaches.  One coach was selected from 22 different high school sports throughout the Magnolia state, and while there are many…

Ocean Springs baseball alum Garrett Crochet’s 116 strikeouts this season is tied for the Major League Baseball lead

There is currently a tie for the most strikeouts this season for Major League Baseball, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast may recognize this arm for the White Sox. Ocean Springs alum Garrett Crochet was wheeling and dealing Thursday night against the Marineers. The former left-handed Greyhound pitcher took the mound in Seattle and was lights out for seven innings. In…

West Harrison teenager Kinsley McBride earned the right to compete in the National Junior High Rodeo Finals in Des Moines, Iowa

It’s hard for some people to master a skill they’re been working on their entire lives, but for West Harrison rising 8th grader Kinsley McBride, she excels in several rodeo events all at once, and it all started with a fascination with horses when she was a little girl. “I’ve always talked about horses so my grandma took me to…

Honoring The Life Of MJ Daniels

Balloon Release Honoring Former George County Football Player

WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey was live Friday evening at the balloon release ceremony to honor the life of former George County Football player, MJ Daniels. Categories: Local News, News

South Mississippi IHOP manager fired over back pay

Manager speaks out over controversy

D’IBERVILLE — “We shut down the store, so they fired me,” Tyrell Clyburn, the former manager of the D’Iberville IHOP, told us that he lost his job because of back wages. “We’ve been working three to four weeks straight with no pay.” Clyburn was fired on Friday morning when he was told to hand in his keys just ahead of Father’s…

Happy Father’s Day from WXXV

Father’s Day is a day to celebrate those father figures in your life. It’s important that we celebrate them, not just today, but every day! On behalf of everyone here at WXXV, Happy Father’s Day to all of those dads out there. Make sure to celebrate with your loved ones! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Father’s Day

Teams competing in the 16th annual Splashin’ the Coast at the Biloxi Natatorium

This weekend, teams are coming together at the Biloxi Natatorium for a swim competition. The Natatorium is hosting their 16th annual Splashin’ the Coast all weekend. Teams are coming from the southeastern United States, coming from as far as Arkansas and Texas. Over 300 swimmers are taking part in the competition as well. Biloxi Parks and Rec Assistant Director Jamie…

Abuse prevention advocates discuss looking for signs of child abuse

Knowing how and when to spot child abuse is something that abuse prevention advocates continue to spread awareness about, especially in South Mississippi. This is not the first story of the year to come out of Harrison County that involves an infant fatality. Just in April, we covered another case of felony child abuse. Some of the feedback that we…

WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. stops by the 16th annual Splashin’ the Coast at the Biloxi Natatorium

The Biloxi Natatorium is hosting the 16th annual Splashin’ the Coast. It is one of the largest meets in the state. This event brings in teams from across the Southeast region, including teams from Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida. WXXV New 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the Biloxi Natatorium to take you inside this event. Categories: Community…

Chill Sloth Ice Cream and Smoothies opening in Wiggins

We are joined by Jake Fletcher and Cody Breland from Wild Acres to discuss a new dessert place opening with an amazing centerpiece. Chill Sloth Ice Cream and Smoothies will be coming to Wiggins soon. Chill Sloth specializes in premium ice cream and smoothie treats. For more information, visit their Facebook page by clicking here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Chill…

6/14 – Sam’s Parker’s “Toasty Into The Weekend” Friday Forecast

High pressure becomes centered over the region and the activity will remain suppressed today and tomorrow. Very dry air aloft associated with subsiding air will effectively cap off any rain chances over most of the forecast area. Temperatures will also be warmer than average with reaching into the mid to upper 90s. Fortunately, with the drier air mixing down to…

Inaugural Juneteenth Gala being held in Moss Point

CROSS Inc. Executive Director Donna Joseph is in studio to talk about the upcoming inaugural Juneteenth Gala in Moss Point. The Juneteenth Gala takes place at Pelican Landing Convention Center in Moss Point. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 5:30. The Juneteenth Gala serves as the organization’s scholarship fundraiser, with the theme, “Promote the Vote.” Along…

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC. present check for Moss Point tornado recovery

In Moss Point, members of one sorority presented a check to help with ongoing tornado restoration efforts. The ladies from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Moss Point chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., handed over the check to the recovery agency, CROSS, in a ceremony Thursday afternoon. Sorority members have been raising funds for this disaster relief effort ever…

Citizens of Moss Point voice their opinions on city development at City Hall meeting.

The Community Development Department met with the citizens of Moss Point to discuss what should be developed in the city during the 2024-25 fiscal year.

The meeting was held at city hall on Thursday evening and allowed residents to voice their opinions on how the more than $100,000 invested into community development should be used. “Rather than making decisions on how that money should be spent best to aid the citizens of Moss Point, we like to get a lot of public input. So, this…

6/13 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Steak & Potatoes” Thursday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Our only real impacts through at least Saturday would be the threat of thunderstorms, and that would be mainly over the open waters during diurnally favored hours. Convective threat likely to increase from Sunday onward, again especially over the open waters. If low pressure does develop over the Bay of Campeche early next week, an increased pressure gradient would bring…

6/12 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Reality Check” Thursday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

The old frontal boundary continues to linger near the southeast Louisiana coastline, where convection has bubbled up in the last hour or so. The Central American Gyre aids in the development of low pressure near or over the Bay of Campeche early next week, which would keep low level flow southeasterly and the deepest moisture offshore. It certainly won`t be…