Catholic Diocese of Biloxi upcoming Christmas events

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…

Meggan Monday: Women’s Resource Center

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…

Tech Byte – 2024 Top Picks

Patrick and pal, Henry Flood recap their favorite new tech featured on the segment in 2024. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: 2024 top picks, henry flood, patrick moates, Recap, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology

Tech Byte – Halo Dog Collar

Patrick showcases the Halo 4 GPS Dog Collar and App tech founded by Cesar Millan. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: cesar millan, halo dog collar, patrick moates, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology

Tech Byte – Vascular Surgery

Dr. Chris Lesar with the Vascular Institute of Chattanooga demonstrates the new laser and balloon technology used in an endovascular surgery. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: chattanooga, laser, patrick moates, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology, vascular surgery

Multiple vehicle crash on I-10 early Sunday morning

A multiple vehicle accident happened early Sunday morning on I-10. Footage was sent in from a viewer showing cars involved in the crash and you can see one car with flames coming from the hood with smoke rising into the air. According to Biloxi PD, four vehicles were involved in the crash on I-10 eastbound near the I-110 exit about…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…