Heavier rain to come Friday morning bringing gust winds. Our storm system morning through tonight into Friday with cold rain. Temperatures will be around the 40s over night with off and on drizzles for some areas as the heavier rain will be to the north. We will see our share of rain Friday as the bulk of the system moves…
Pearl River Community College welcomed Delgado Community College to town on Thursday. It was a dominant performance from PRCC as they defeated Delgado 108-45. Freshman Krystian Lewis scored a team-high 28 points, including a 22-point first half. Up next for the Wildcats is a road matchup with Coahoma Community College on Monday, Jan. 13th. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
The phrase “ball is life” couldn’t be more accurate to describe this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He’s the Gatorade Player of the Year and a two time All-American and a back-to-back title holder, but where did it all start? Find out by getting to know Bay High School’s Aiden Boudro! “My old man!” Boudro said. “He made…
Two Hornets officially put pen to paper to further their academic and athletic careers on Thursday. Outfielder Matthew Combs let the ink dry with Colin Community College, and shortstop Jaxon Cripps will take his talents to Holmes Community College. “Oh it means everything,” Cripps said. “All the work from T-ball and going to all these hitting lessons and fielding practices…
Devastating scenes continue to unfold in the Los Angles Metro Area as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola has an exclusive interview with the California State Fire Marshal on what led to these fires and how you can help the victims who have lost nearly everything to these flames. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
Well, the Gulfport favorite ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event has made a return, serving up everything from fresh seafood to southern comfort food. The ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event takes place on the second Thursday of each month at the Gulfport Premium Outlets. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has the latest on what they were cooking up….
WXXV continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi Legislature and bills that affect the Coast. The Legislature is expected to take up a bill that reinforces the Secretary of State’s authority to manage Tideland Leases for new casino development while giving cities more power to control public harbors and marinas. This is happening after some recent casino site approvals…
Biloxi Police say a driver was killed when a semi-truck was involved in a crash and rolled over on Interstate 10 near Woolmarket. The Harrison County Coroner’s Office says 36-year-old Kendrick May of Mobile died of blunt force trauma. Authorities say he was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, which happened around 11:40. The wreck apparently…
Susie Davis of Living Local joins us to tell us about three local businesses she’s highlighted. 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…
It’s almost that time of the year again where South Mississippians head down to the mountains of Honduras for a yearly mission trip. In conjunction with the Virginia-based non-profit PCWE, a group will head to the Central American country in mid-February to help those in remote villages get access to clean water and education. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss had…
In this new calendar year, the Moss Point School District is helping families and students by donating computers to families that struggle with internet connectivity, with help from AT&T. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke to district leaders to get the full details on this program and impact it will have on these young learners. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Saturday was the official kickoff of one our favorite seasons! Girl Scouts are selling their famous cookies again. Here to give us all the details is Baylee Bible with the Girl Scouts. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Girl Scout cookies, girl scouts
The American Red Cross has announced a critical emergency blood shortage, with the number of donors at its lowest point in 20 years—a staggering 40% decline. This shortage has led to a deficit of nearly 7,000 units of blood, jeopardizing emergency transfusions and patients in dire need. To address this crisis, Red Cross has partnered with the NFL to enter…
This morning will be the coldest we’ve seen so far this year/season, bringing a freeze warning to the coastal counties, but honestly it’s just a degree or so cooler than yesterday was. A few cities are actually a degree or so warmer than this time yesterday though, still enough to have every South MS city below freezing for a couple…
Freeze warnings Thursday morning then to rain showers Thursday into Friday. Thursday morning lows will be the coldest morning of the cold arctic blast. Lows will be down in the upper 20s for the coastal cities and northern cities more inland lows will be in the mid 20s. Now the Freezing 4 p’s is check on elderly People, bring in…
Wednesday marked the 90th birthday for the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, and some of his biggest fans gathered in Ocean Springs to celebrate his memory. At the Sunset Lounge inside the Gulf Hills Hotel, a birthday bash was held to honor one of the most influential figures in American history, who also had deep roots within the…
It’s been less than a week since qualifying for municipal elections began in South Mississippi and so many candidates have already filed in cities across the Coast. We’re moving over to Long Beach for our ongoing conversations with South Mississippi Municipal Candidates. Glen Powell is running in the open mayoral race in the city. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Glen…
Tuesday marked the first day of the 2025 Legislative Session. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott was there for the opening of the session. A big topic of conversation this year is taxes. Lawmakers will debate the state income tax and the tax we pay on groceries. Categories: Featured, Local News, Mississippi State News, News Tags: legislative session, Taxes
Governor Tate Reeves issued the first Executive Order pertaining to Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi. The order directs the state Department of Information Technology Services to conduct an inventory of all AI tech being used by state agencies. The order also directs ITS to work with public and private sector stakeholders. Governor Reeves said, “Make no mistake, Mississippi is quickly becoming…
The United States Postal Service will be closed on January 9th to honor President Jimmy Carter. A day of mourning was announced for January 9th by President Biden. No mail will be delivered and post offices will be closed during this time. The service says operations will resume on January 10th. Just as a heads up, other federal agencies and…
A house fire at Creel Circle erupted earlier this morning. No injuries have been reported, but a dog has been confirmed as having been killed. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel brings us the latest details. Gulfport Fire Department battled a house fire Wednesday morning on Creel Circle. Fire Chief Billy Kelley said firefighters could see heavy black smoke as they…
Chill Sloth in Wiggins is celebrating the birthday of their mascot! Sammy the Sloth is turning five with a birthday bash on January 9th. The first 50 guests will receive free cupcakes while the first ten furry guests receive a pup cup. Celebrations run from 1:30 to 6:30 so be sure to head out. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chill…
The King has returned! The Gulf Hills Hotel is celebrating what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. The fun starts at 6:30 tonight featuring Elvis bingo, snacks, and crafted drinks. The Gulf Hills Hotel even saying those bingo prizes are a surprise you won’t want to miss. Now a little background, Elvis use to visit the Gulf Hills Hotel…
Bobby Roberts and Jake Bond with the Joppa Shriners join us to talk about two upcoming events. On January 10th, they will be hosting a Steak Night at the Joppa Temple in Biloxi from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. To go orders are available until noon on January 10th. Call 228-392-9345 for orders. General Admission is $20. The Shriner’s Chill…