The City of Long Beach hosted a naturalization ceremony Friday morning at the Long Beach High Performing Arts Center. 65 applicants were administered the Oath of Citizenship. The location was selected as a unique way for students and the community to appreciate the ceremony. Twenty-four countries were represented in the ceremony. A huge congratulations to these new citizens of the…
The Lighthouse outside the Biloxi Visitors Center is dressed up for Christmas! During the holiday season, the Biloxi Lighthouse is lit up in green and red. Those in attendance at the event Thursday were able to meet Santa and hear the Nativity BVM performers. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi lighthouse, biloxi visitors center
The tree lighting in Ocean Springs originally scheduled for Thursday has been rescheduled to Sunday. The tree lighting, pictures with Santa, and performances by local artists are all moving to Sunday, December 8th starting at 4 p.m. The rain and freezing temperatures prompted organizers to reschedule the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, Ocean Springs,…
The Harrison County Development Commission invited industry partners and friends out to their headquarters on Thursday. Despite the rain, guests came out to celebrate the community and those businesses who help Harrison County. Guests were treated to catered food and more at the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 4th annual Harrison County Development Commission, Holiday Block Party
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held a Christmas party Thursday night at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel made the trip upstate to show all the sights and sounds from the event. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Governor Tate Reeves, Governor’s Christmas Reception
Rachel Dangermond is in studio to tell us about upcoming events at the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. For a full list of events and for more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 100 Men Hall
Joining us in studio is Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery to talk about Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast with Santa takes place Saturday, December 7th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Kroc Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: ; Breakfast with Santa, Kroc center
Freezing Friday morning temperatures expected. this will be a light freeze or cold snap tomorrow. A Cold Weather Advisory for wind chills is in effect for south Mississippi this evening from midnight to 8 am Friday. No frozen precipitation/icy conditions is expected with this cold snap. Due to a recent cold frontal passage, winds are elevated so the wind chill…
We all love the Christmas Festivities but the Holiday season is truly about giving back and one Biloxi church is doing just that. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Jenifer Freridge and Grace Smith with William Carey are in studio to talk about a WCU tradition and a way to give back. For more information about events at William Carey, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, Stone County Tags: wcu tradition, William Carey University
Dr. Kady Pietz and Mac the mascot were at WXXV to tell viewers about the annual Festival of Lights coming up at 4 p.m. on Friday. The annual event includes the lighting of the Christmas tree, music and fireworks. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Dr. Kady Pietz, festival of lights, MAC, MGCCC, Mississippi, perkinston
Civic League of Gulfport President Camille Williams joined Elizabeth Keen in studio to tell viewers about the annual Tour of Homes coming up at 2 p.m. Sunday in Gulfport. There also is a silent auction online. Proceeds benefit children and adults with special needs. Click here to purchase tickets for the event! Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
Light rain happening Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday. There could be areas with heavier rainfall for certain areas Thursday morning. Expected rain fall for south MS is around 0.5″. Have the rain coat and umbrella ready. A cold front moves through after the rain so Thursday evening will get chilly around the low 50s upper 40s. Going into Friday…
The Wool Market Community Complex has had its courts opened since May, and since then has been providing a space for local residents to take part in one of the fastest growing sports in the country, pickleball. It’s now one of three public courts in Biloxi which have popped up to serve the growing demand for the sport, allowing veterans…
Gulfport Kiwanis Club held its 68th annual Pancake Day fundraiser today. All proceeds from the sales go directly to fund the youth and community activities. At the fundraiser, they offered drive-thru, carry out, and dine-in orders are all available. Some of the projects include college scholarship money, ‘Backpacks for Kids,’ helping feed kids at home on weekends where there is…
Our very own Morning Anchor Elizabeth Keen went from the anchor desk to the classroom today! She made her way to Pascagoula High School where Ms. Sheets and the Panther News Network invited Elizabeth to talk to the class. It’s always a pleasure to see young journalists pursue their dreams and learn about the field they’re going in! A big…
Our South Mississippi high schools with a flurry of activity today as student athletes and their families gathered to make a big decision on their athletic and academic futures. Today is Early National Signing Day across the country. From Picayune to George County to St. Martin and everywhere in between, big names made their college picks, including football stars like…
Community leaders in Gulfport came together today for another meeting on the issue of homelessness in South Mississippi. Speakers at the Butch Oustalet Legacy Partners Breakfast talked about ways they can help homeless communities in 2025, specifically through working with local governments to work together on the issue and how coordination can be strengthened between governments and organizations. The Butch…
Cities across the Coast are getting into the festive spirit and Ocean Springs has plenty of events planned for the weekend. WXXV News 25’s Trey Tonnessen is in Ocean Springs with more. On Thursday, Dec. 5, the City of Ocean Springs will host the annual Tree Lighting with Santa at the Mary C from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy two…
Gulfport officials broke ground on a road reconstruction project that has been years in the making. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at Landon Road for the ground breaking. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Landon Road, reconstruction, road work
Gulfport Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual Pancake Day fundraiser, It started at 7AM and will finish at 7PM tonight! All proceeds from the sales go directly to fund the youth and community activities. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live in Gulfport taking you to the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: First United Methodist Church of Gulfport,…
WXXV New’s 25’s Ethan Krauss sat down with Buddy as well as the show’s director just over a week ahead of the show’s opening night. click here for more info on the show Categories: Local News, News Tags: Beau Rivage Casino and Resort, beau rivage theatre, biloxi, Elf the Musical, musical, musical theatre
Bellingrath Gardens outside of Mobile celebrating their 29th Annual Magical Christmas Lights. The venue opens for visitors to take a stroll through a wonderland of lights. Marketing director Cassidy Smith joins WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss in studio and tells us what is expected this year. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 29th Annual Magical Christmas Lights, Bellingrath Gardens, Bellingrath Gardens…
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Squeak. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: adoption, HMMS, Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet