New Music Monday for the week of December 16th
Taylor Swift is inspiring other music artists and Snoop Dog is out with a song that could be on your Christmas list. Here’s WXXV News 25 Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans with your New Music Monday.
Festive Finds: Horne Custom Jewelry
Christmas is next week and we want to help you with a few fun gift ideas and services you can consider for yourself or loved ones! We’ve done some research and found some options for you. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keene is live at Horne Custom Jewelry in Gulfport with today’s WXXV Festive Finds. For more information on Horne Custom…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Saucier giving an update on the West Wortham Road Construction
The Harrison County Road Department crews are diligently working on paving around Harrison County Fire Rescue Station 2 on West Wortham Road. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live in Saucier updating you on the project. Categories: Local News, News Tags: fire station 2, Harrison County Fire Rescue, saucier, West Wortham Road
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon participants power through light rainfall
On a cool and cloudy day in Biloxi, runners powered through light rainfall to take on the Mississippi Gulf Coast half and full marathon. Both courses are set along the beach, giving runners seaside views, and making the journey as scenic as it was rewarding. Jake Braam, the fastest runner in the full marathon ran his best time, setting a…
The Margaritaville 5k’s top runners speak about their performance
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon offers a variety of events, beginning with the Margaritaville 5K. This scenic course spans just over three miles, starting in Ocean Springs, crossing the Biloxi Bay Bridge, and finishing at the Margaritaville Biloxi Resort. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter had the chance to speak with the top competitors after they crossed the finish line, including one…
12/16 Ryan’s “Humid December” Monday Morning Forecast
We're starting off this mid-December week on the warm and humid side, but cooler, drier days will return just in time for the holidays.
It’s not going to feel much like “December” this week, thanks to a pattern leading to warmer, more humid weather for most of the week. That lead to a low near 62 this morning, and at least a little fog out there across South Mississippi. I expect we’ll see more in the mornings ahead, particularly Wednesday, though seeing dense fog…
Gulfport Pastor Serves God and his Country
It’s rare to find someone who truly devotes themselves to something but one Gulfport Pastor has dedicated his life to god and his country. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Ole Miss men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard excited about weekend matchup with USM at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
College basketball is making its way to the coast this Saturday as the 19th ranked Ole Miss rebels and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will be making their way to the Coast Coliseum for the second consecutive year. College basketball fans on the coast are getting an early Christmas present as the Rebels of Ole Miss and the Golden Eagles…
The 4A high school football state champion Poplarville Hornets honored as Grand Marshall during annual Christmas parade
Last weekend the Poplarville Hornets high school football team made school history by winning their first-ever 4A state championship. On Friday, they were celebrated by their community during Poplarville’s annual Christmas parade. Just six short days ago the Poplarville Hornets made school history by winning their first-ever football state championship with a one point victory over Louisville. While catchup up…
One Coast school collects 283 cans through ‘Battle of the Cans’ event
The Battle of the Cans is over at one Coast school. The Gulfport Central Middle School’s Junior Beta Club and Math Club partnered with Bethel Faith to raise a total of 283 canned goods. These canned goods will be given to families in need throughout the community. A huge shoutout to these kids for getting into the Christmas spirit! Categories:…
Local elementary school opens time capsule from the 90s
Quarles Elementary in Long Beach took a glimpse in the past. Students opened a time capsule from 1999! Letters from students, VHS tapes, and a newspaper were among the items brought up. Plans are being made to display these items at the school. Plans are in place to bury another time capsule in January which is expected to be open…
Swetman Family raising money for Red Kettle Campaign
The Swetman Family was out ringing the bell in Biloxi all day Friday! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. met up with them to help spread holiday cheer. For more information on the Red Kettle Campaign, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Red Kettle Campaign, Salvation army
Gulf Coast Marathon takes over this weekend
It’s almost race weekend! The Gulf Coast Marathon is running from December 14th to the 15th. A few events are set for Saturday including the Gulf Coast Kids Marathon and the Grand Slam Beer Mile. For Sunday, the marathon and half-marathon are set for 7 that morning. WXXV News 25 will have a reporter for both days of the fun….
Walter Anderson Museum Art Block Project in the works
There are big plans in Ocean Springs involving the Walter Anderson Museum of Art! Museum Executive Director Julian Rankin is in studio to reveal what is planned for the future. Categories: Local News, News Tags: art block project, Walter Anderson museum of Art
Mega Millions Jackpot rises to over $670 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to over $670 million, and lottery tickets aren’t limited to gas stations. A few select casinos along the coast also sell tickets, including the St. Palace Casino Resort in Gulfport. According to staff in their gift shop, buying tickets from casinos might even be a better option in some cases. Categories: Local…
Do you remember the “Big Hair” male rock band era? WXXV’s Ethan Krauss and Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans dive into the look
Music streaming platforms recently released their yearly recaps for users such as Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay. As many are looking back on their top songs of the year, WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss sat down with Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans to tell us about Rock n Roll’s glamorous era. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, News Tags: entertainment, music, rock…
Fire safety during the holiday season
Two house fires occurred in Biloxi this week. One was started by batteries left in Christmas decorations and the other began from old batteries left in storage. Biloxi Assistant Fire Chief Wes Smalls was able to talk about the importance of fire safety and also gives some tips to help prevent any more fire hazards during the holiday season. “We…
WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is at the Poplarville Christmas parade
Poplarville is holding their annual Christmas parade today in Pearl River County. That is where we find WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey. He has more from the parade, including a special group of grand marshals. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Christmas Parade, Poplarville, Poplarville Hornets
Gautier High and Middle School bands holding Holiday Concert
The Gautier High and Middle School bands are offering a chance for everyone to get in the holiday spirit. The annual Holiday Concert is set to take place Friday, December 13th starting at 6:30 at the Pascagoula Performing Arts Center. It costs $5 to get in with kids 12 and under getting in free. All money raised goes towards the…
Shuckers Holiday Fest at Keesler Federal Park
The Biloxi Shuckers are inviting all to get into the festive spirit tonight! The Shuckers Holiday Fest is taking place at Keesler Federal Park starting at 6. Tickets for the event cost $6 and offer holiday cheer, festive activities, and even a movie! The movie this year is ‘The Grinch’ from 2018 and starts at 6:30. There are even a…
Christmas Light Concert at the Mary C.
Nataliya Molsbee and Grayson Smallwood stopped by the WXXV studio today before their big performance at the Mary C. The Christmas Light Concert takes place at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs on Saturday, December 14th at 6 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Christmas Light Concert, Mary C. O’Keefe
City of Waveland celebrating with Christmas on Coleman event
The City of Waveland is getting into the Christmas spirit tonight! Christmas on Coleman is set to start at 5 and run until 8 this evening. Food trucks will be on site the whole time with caroling and a visit from Santa Claus. The parade is set to roll at 6. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Christmas on Coleman, waveland
Poplarville Christmas Parade featuring state champion Hornets
Poplarville’s annual Christmas Parade is happening tonight! Lots and lots of floats line the streets beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Ramey’s Service Road and north end of the parking lot. The 4A State championship Poplarville Hornets are also set to be a part of the parade, which rolls at 5. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey will be out there…
Top Tricks from the Nitro Circus performance at the Coast Coliseum
On Thursday night, the Coast Coliseum was home to the action packed and thrill-seeking Nitro Circus, which treated South Mississippi to a night of the biggest flips and tricks you’ll find anywhere. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the top highlights from Nitro Circus! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Nitro Circus