A terrorist attack took place on Bourbon Street in New Orleans around 3 am that left 15 people dead and 35 injured. Believe it or not, Jordyn Lassiter witnessed this incident as she was celebrating New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. A large white truck sped past a police vehicle, onto the sidewalk, and down Bourbon Street at an extremely high…
The 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl has officially been rescheduled for 3:00 CST on Thursday, January 2. This decision comes following the terror attacks in downtown New Orleans on January 1 at 3:15 in the morning that killed 15 and left dozens more injured. Categories: Featured, Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: college football, Georgia, Notre Dame, sugar bowl
The death toll for the deadly New Years attack in New Orleans on Bourbon Street has now risen to fifteen. Among those killed was possibly eighteen year old Nikyra Dedeaux of Gulfport. According to media reports and her mother’s Facebook page, Nikyra Dedeaux was among those killed in New Orleans in the attack early on Wednesday morning. She was a…
The Sonic Boom of the South performed at the Rose Parade earlier today! The band looks like they had a great time during their performance. Not only can you hear that amazing sound, but the dancers helped put on a great show. Always amazing to see Mississippi being recognized for our musical love and legacy. You can watch their performance…
The Blue-Grey Pride came out and made Mississippi proud on the international stage! The band performed during the London New Year’s Day Parade. You can hear it there, London even said Ocean Springs is the best band out of the Magnolia State. The band and dancers are making all on the coast proud for New Year’s Day. A huge congrats…
We’re off to a nice start to 2025 with beautiful, seasonal weather in South MS for New Year’s Day. This morning’s low was right around where it should be after a 20 degree cool-down from yesterday, near 43 on the coast with upper 30s/low 40s further inland. This afternoon will be practically perfect with sunny skies and a high of…
We’re officially closing out the year 2024, and what an exciting chapter it’s been for our local schools on the Mississippi coast! From state championships to national recognition, to Mr. Football, Basketball, Gatorade Players of the Year and much, much more, so let’s take a look at just some of the achievements accomplished by our outstanding student athletes. Starting the…
The New Years festivities are in full swing and there are plenty of events on the Mississippi Coast.One of the most popular events in The Drop at Government Street in Ocean Springs. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Downtown Ocean Springs to preview the event. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
As we ring in the New Year, many people are thinking about their New Year’s resolutions heading into 2025. One of the more popular resolutions amongst South Mississippians was to stay healthy and exercise. “Try to eat less bread, and move more at the YMCA with working”, said Trey Skaggs. But exercise wasn’t the only resolution in mind. Gulfport resident,…
A gas explosion leaves one home damaged and causes several injuries in Gulfport. According to the Gulfport Fire Department, several people were injured after a gas explosion near 28th Street and 26th Avenue. Two were transported to local hospitals and one person required an airlift transport for more critical care. CenterPoint Energy crews also responded to the incident. The Gulfport…
It’s that time of year where we make New Year’s resolutions and try to stick to them! Danae Smith with Gulfport Behavioral Health System is in studio to share tips on how to keep up with your New Year’s resolutions. Categories: Local News, News Tags: new year’s resolutions
With the New Year beginning, it’s a time for celebration, but it’s also one of the busiest times on the roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers are ramping up enforcement efforts for the New Year’s holiday travel period. State troopers are on high alert to keep roads safe. The New Year’s holiday travel period is in full effect as it started…
Coming out of the holiday season, the Humane Society of South Mississippi, like many shelters across Mississippi, is dealing with overcrowding. From December 31st until January 4th, they are hosting an adoption event with discounted adoption fees of $20, in hopes of helping with the overflow in their shelter. One adoptee, Anna, adopted not one but two dogs as she…
Sad news out of Starkville today. The Starkville Police Department announces the passing of K9 Kojack. The department says Kojack passed away unexpectedly while in a boarding facility on December 26th. The police pup was a member of the Starkville Police Department since September 30, 2021. The department ended their announcement by saying Kojack’s absence will be felt and all…
With the new year right around the corner it’s a time for celebration, but it’s also one of the busiest times on the roads. The Mississippi Highway Patrol are ramping up enforcement efforts for the New Year’s Holiday Travel Period. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is live at Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K in Biloxi to talk about holiday…
Fog liners again this morning but cooler weather later this week and cold weather next week. patchy fog for areas this morning so careful on you morning commute. Today will be a nice warm day to end 2024 with highs in the low 70s today. A cold front will continue to push through the middle of the day changing our…
We are nearing the new year and continuing our coverage of the College Football Playoffs as both Georgia and Notre Dame have officially landed in New Orleans for the 2025 All-State Sugar Bowl. The Fighting Irish and Bulldogs will meet January first at the Caesar Superdome for the College Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The ranked seven Notre…
Severe storms moved across the area bringing heavy rain to portions of the area over the weekend, including in Vancleave. Flood waters caused damage in the area warranting water rescues for other residents according to Michael Ryan. “It was pretty bad. Happened so fast too. Had to get rescue from around the corner here. My heart goes out to them,…
Days after the severe flooding which forced residents to evacuate at Sugar Sands Campground in Vancleave, water levels have finally reduced allowing those impacted to return to their RV’s. On Saturday the campgrounds were engulfed by floods brought on from Fridays night’s storms, forcing residents to leave their RV’s as well as the rest of their belongings behind. Relief efforts…
Quinn Kelly sent in a photo taken earlier Monday morning showcasing a “fog rainbow.” Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen breaks down the science of how one is created. Categories: Local News, News Tags: fog, fog rainbow, Quinn Kelly, Rainbow, science
Captain Brandon Hendry is in studio to talk about the recent graduating class from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. For more information on the academy, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center had one of their winter break day camps this morning. The camp is an excellent way to keep children engaged during school breaks while providing them with opportunities to learn and have fun. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. The discovery intersession camp offers engaging activities for children ages four to 10. The camp…
A Florida man died Sunday night after driving off the fishing pier off Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 67-year-old Paul Costello of Milton, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders pulled the vehicle he was driving out of the Back Bay shortly after 1 a.m. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter went to the pier…
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….