Sonic Boom of the South performed at 44th annual Bandfest

The people of California heard a sonic boom yesterday as Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South performed during the 44th annual Bandfest ahead of the Rose Parade. The Sonic Boom takes center stage in their first ever Rose Parade performance on January 1st. Be sure to watch on WXXV NBC starting at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day….

Blue-Grey Pride practices ahead of New Year’s Day Parade

The Blue-Grey Pride takes a pause from their fun to practice! This is video from their practice ahead of the London New Year’s Day Parade. The Pride is sure to represent the Gulf Coast well on the international stage. The broadcast can be watched on any PBS station, that being 6 AM our time. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Blue…

Ocean Spring High’s Blue-Grey Pride Band visits Windsor Castle

The Blue Grey Pride has officially made it across the pond! These are pictures of the Pride visiting Windsor Castle. The castle is home of the Royal family with burials ranging back to King Edward IV from the 1400s. The band is set to perform during the London New Year’s Day Parade. A reminder that the live broadcast takes place…

Meggan Monday: New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Tomorrow, we’re going to ringing in a New Year and we wanted to let you know about some options here on the Coast if you haven’t already made plans. For a full list of events, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: meggan monday, new year’s eve

Vancleave resident speaks on dangerous flooding from storms

Storms over the weekend brought on flooding in various parts of South Mississippi, including Vancleave. On Saturday part of Barge Landing Rd was submerged underwater as Bluff Creek overflowed from Friday night’s weather. That flooding left some residents unable to access their homes along the river. WXXV talked to Darryl Jackson, a local resident who spoke on how just how…

Local teenagers use their own boats to help Vancleave flood victims

On Saturday the Sugar Sands Campground in Gulfport was engulfed in water from Friday night’s storms. Flooding forced residents to leave their RV’s as well as all of their belonging behind. That’s when three local teenagers decided to step in and help. Avery, only 18 years old, along with Landon and Gaige, both fifteen years old, decided to use their…

12/27 – Sam Parker’s “Enhanced Severe Weather” Friday Night Forecast

Foggy tonight Gearing up for the Chance of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes tomorrow. 3 different tornado warnings across south MS earlier today. A dense fog advisory has been issued overnight for Jackson ,Harrison ,Hancock, and Pearl River counties. Drive Carefully throughout the early morning hours. Saturday is another weather aware day having a Higher chance for strong winds, hail,…

What would you do if you won $1 billion?

The Mega Millions jackpot has been raised to $1.15 billion. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter went to downtown Ocean Springs to talk to shoppers and see what they would do if they won $1 billion. If the jackpot is not hit Friday night, the prize will grow even larger for the final drawing of the year on Dec. 31. No…

Mississippi featured for the first time in Rose Parade

Mississippi is being represented in the Rose Parade for the first time! The design of the float features the Magnolia State’s history of music, with B. B. King and Elvis Presley being featured prominently. The Rose Parade takes place in California on New Year’s Day. You can watch the ceremony starting at 10 AM here on WXXV NBC. Categories: Local…

Ocean Springs’ Blue-Grey Pride heads to London

The Ocean Springs Blue-Grey Pride Band is officially on the way to London. The band will be performing at the London New Year’s Parade. The band left to cross the pond from New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong International Airport earlier today. To actually watch the parade, you can tune in to any PBS station. That parade will be happening in real…

The King’s Parade rolls through Moss Point on January 4th

Moss Point is preparing for their 2nd annual King’s Parade in the New Year. That parade is planned to roll through the streets on Saturday, January 4th, ending with City Hall being lit up in Mardi Gras colors. Moss Point Main Street’s executive director Sue Wright joins WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. for the details. Categories: Local News, News…

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Gulfport informing you about Christmas Tree drop-offs

Mississippi Power, in collaboration with Harrison County, is offering a Christmas Tree Recycling program from December 26, 2024 to January 12, 2025. Residents can drop off their live Christmas Trees at several designated locations across Harrison County. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live in Gulfport giving you the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Christmas Tree recycling program,…

Walter Anderson Museum of Art partners with National Geographic

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting a three-day film workshop in partnership with National Geographic, as part of the “Slingshot Camp” program. The workshop aims for students to produce a one-minute video addressing environmental issues, with a special focus on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. These videos will also be entered into a national competition. Given the unique geography…

Fourteen athletes represent the Gulf Coast in 2024 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star game

On Saturday the best of the best in the Magnolia state gathered at Milner Stadium in Gulfport for the 2024 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star game. Out of 28 players chosen to represent the southern part of Mississippi, fourteen athletes were also representing the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Getting us started off right is George County’s Kohl Bradley and Moss Point’s Deshawn…

Living Local takes on small business issues

This week’s Living Local with Susie Davis joined WXXV News 25 to discuss an issue local businesses face. Living Local airs at 12:30 p.m. Thursdays on WXXV News 25 NBC. Categories: Living Local Tags: issues, Living Local, shop, small business, Susie Davis

Look for Mississippi’s float in this year’s Rose Parade on New Year’s Day

Katie Coats with Visit Mississippi was in studio on Thursday morning to talk about Mississippi’s float that will be a part of the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. The parade can be seen on WXXV’s NBC station starting at 10 a.m. local time.   Categories: Entertainment, Featured, Local News, Mississippi State News, News Tags: Rose Parade

Expert Talk – Senior Medicare Patrol, Danielle Guillory

Durable Medical Equipment

Michelle’s guest this week is Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol who explains what durable medical equipment is and how it applies to your Medicare plans. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: danielle guillory, durable medical equipment, expert talk, Medicare, michelle eubank, Senior Medicare Patrol