WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has an update on the divorce proceeding turned deadly at the Pearl River County Courthouse. A man who was in court for a divorce proceeding was shot outside the Pearl River County Courthouse in Poplarville just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. Tanya Saucier James Ray Saucier died of his injuries from the gunshot, according to his…
The Gautier Police Department is busy right now as they work to make this Christmas a merry one for kids in the city. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola is live from the hub of activity at the Gautier Senior Center with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gautier Police Department, Shop with a Cop
Shaquille O’Neal brings his ‘Big Chicken’ restaurant to Mississippi! The franchise’s first restaurant in the Magnolia State opened in Hattiesburg on Tuesday. Big Chicken serves meals inspired by Shaq’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. The menu ranges from chicken sandwiches and tenders and Cheez-it crusted mac n cheese. The Hattiesburg store is located at 6054 US Highway 98!…
A decade long tradition involving the kids of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast happened yesterday. The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club treated the kids of the club’s East Biloxi unit to an early Christmas dinner. Not only that, the Second Liners donated $2,500 to the club to make this possible and provided the nearly 60 kids…
A man who was in court for a divorce proceeding was shot outside the Pearl River County Courthouse in Poplarville just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. Tanya Saucier James Ray Saucier died of his injuries from the gunshot, according to his attorney, Donald Rafferty. “The people in the clerk’s office tried to save his life,” Rafferty said. Saucier was in court…
Chanukah begins next week and there are a few Chanukah events happening on the Coast. Light up the Night takes place on December 26th. Quakes is hosting members of Congregation Beth Israel and members of the community. The fun starts at 6:30 and offers doughnuts, latkes, and kids crafts. Later that night, the largest Menorah in Mississippi is being lit!…
Christmas is right around the corner and law enforcement across the Coast is doing their part to give back to the community this holiday season. The deadline to request a meal for the Christmas Feed the Needy meal giveaway is 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18th. Volunteers will spend part of their Christmas morning packing up those meals then delivering…
The Mega Millions Jackpot has surpassed $700 million. The most recent drawing, which took place on December 10th, did not produce a jackpot winner, causing the prize to roll over to an estimated $740 million for the upcoming draw. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is in Gulfport with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: lottery, mega million
Representative Kevin Felcher and Major Jerry Friday are in studio to tell us more about the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Challenge. The Mississippi House is facing off against the Mississippi Senate on Friday, December 20th. They will be out ringing the bell from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: red kettle challenge,…
Christmas is next week and we want to help you with a few fun gift ideas and services you can consider for yourself or love ones. We’ve done some research and found some options for you. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen and Everett Ganier Jr. are live at Healing Garden Therapies in Gulfport with today’s WXXV Festive Finds. For more…
It’s not often you get to see a snowman on the coast but even in 70 degree weather Pass Christian has one you got to see even though it’s made of sand. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Pass Christian, sandyman
Dance teams all along the Magnolia state gathered together this past weekend to compete for state titles, and a local school brought home the honors! Congratulations to the St. Patrick Irish Emaralds, your 2024 State Champions! We are so very proud of each of you and commend you on your success! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: St. Patrick…
The cheer dynasty strikes again! Congratulations to the West Harrison High School cheer team for winning not their first or second, but third straight State Championship title! The Hurricanes have won three national titles in the last five years and now they’ll be competing for their fourth title in February! Congratulations to the green and orange, and we’ll be cheering…
We’re headed over to the hardwood now as two coast teams go head to head for a 9th grade District Championship game. We pick things up at half as Picayune leads 19-18. Prince Drummond passes cross court to Seth Crocket who instantly pulls up and drains a three for the Yellowjacket! Soon after it’s Drummond to Crocket again, he dribbles…
The New Orleans Saints welcomed the Washington Commanders to town on Sunday for week 15 action and it all came down to the final second. The Saints were unable to produce in the first half, but it all started to change in the third quarter when Spencer Rattler pitched it to Cedrick Wilson Jr. who launched it to Alvin Kamara…
Mondays high temperature was 76 degrees and its mid December that’s weirdly warm this time of year. Our normal average high is 64 for today. We will see cooler weather later this week as a cold front will arrive Wednesday evening. With warmer air and cooler sea surface temperatures tomorrow morning tracking patchy fog so drive carefully as visibility will…
The teachers in the Moss Point School District received a special gift ahead of Christmas. Chevron partnered up with DonorsChoose to surprise every single teacher with a $150 gift card. Those were given out Monday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chevron, moss point school district
The George County School District received a massive donation from Century Bank Monday. A check for $200,000 was made for pre-k collaboratives in the county. Officials with the district saying the investment will help create opportunities to shape growth and development. The check will provide resources, enhance classroom experiences, and build a foundation for students in the program. Categories: Local…
Financial Expert Gregory Ricks is in studio with us. We’re going to hit two big topics: avoiding holiday debt and preparing for tax season. Categories: Local News, News Tags: debt, holiday debt, saving
This vehicle is believed to be involved in the theft of cooking grease that was to be recycled. (Picayune Police Department)Picayune Police are investigating theft of recyclable cooking oil after a tip led to the confiscation of a truck involved in the alleged theft. A business owner told officers that used cooking oil was being taken from a storage unit…
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has been at the Bay St. Louis Police Station awaiting further details and updates on this investigation. The shooting occurred on Saturday, December 14, on the 900 block of Bookter Street. Officers responded to reports of a shooting and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts at a local hospital, the…
Rebecca Babilon with Singing River Little Theatre joined us in studio to talk an upcoming performance. ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ takes place from December 19th through the 21st with shows at 7 p.m. On Sunday, December 22nd, there will be a 2 p.m. showing. With a donation to Elijah’s Closet, you can get $2 off ticket prices. For more…
Terry Maddox with the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi joined us in studio this morning. He stopped by to tell us about a few events coming up! Carols on the Square takes place Thursday, December 19th at 7 p.m. in front of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary. This concert is FREE and open to the public! Come join the choir…
The Women’s Resource Center helps countless women facing unplanned pregnancies. They want moms and dads to know they are not alone. Above all, the center provides hope and gives parents the resources they need before, during, and after their pregnancies to make sure their babies thrive. Here’s more about their mission and the families they’ve helped. If you want to…