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
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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
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’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…
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
We have funeral arrangements for one Biloxi teacher who passed away last weekend. Kristen Balius passed away on December 7th. She was a teacher at Biloxi Upper Elementary and is described as being dedicated to her students and passionate about her job. A mass service for Balius will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Saturday, December 14th. A visitation…
As the countdown to Christmas continues, the Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast is thrilled to announce that several high-profile individuals are contributing to its Red Kettle campaign over the next two weeks. These special bell-ringing events aim to inspire the community to come together and support families and individuals in need this holiday season. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr….
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a holiday giving event to benefit three community organizations. The event also included plenty of holiday festivities with remarks from Ingalls Shipbuilding. The donated gifts were presented to each of the organizations and will support families in need this holiday season. Shipbuilders were able to provide clothes, toys, and essential items to those in need within the…
Had a warmer morning than yesterday mainly stay in the 40s but a north easterly breeze made the wind chill down in the 30s. We will continue our warm up in the the 60s this afternoon and a east north easterly breeze around 10-15 mph. cloudy over head but there may be times the sun does peak through to warm…
Our WXXV Play of the Day on this Thursday night comes out of Pearl River County! Picayune’s very own Jaxon Hunter won the 2024 MHSAA E-Sports Fall State Championship for NBA-2k! Congratulations, Jaxon! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: E-Sports, Jaxon Hunter, Picayune high school
Moving on to Biloxi High School as three of their athletes continue their impressive athletic careers! We’re starting things off with Lady Indian golf member Katie Estridge! She will be continuing her golf career at Valpo University. Congratulations, Katie! From the links to the pitch, we’re celebrating Indian Basketball’s very own Nakiya “Nikki” Richardson! She’ll be staying on the coast…
Everyday is a good day to highlight our local high school athletes and we’re celebrating big as two schools hold signing day ceremonies! We’re starting things off with the red and blue as Pascagoula recognizes one of their guys on the diamond! Knute Robinson is a right handed pitcher, outfielder, and third baseman for the Panther baseball program and he…
This week’s Student Athlete of the Week has had back to back hat trick matches while also helping her team stay on top in her district. Introducing the queen of goals, East Central’s Landry King! District play is here for our soccer teams on the gulf coast, and one team that is rising to the occasion are the girls of…
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. From BMX, to freestyle motocross, to skateboarders, these action sports athletes were pulling stunts straight out of a movie, with flips, 360’s, Superman’s, lazy boys and any…
Biloxi’s historic Saenger Theater has been undergoing a major renovation inside and out. Cecilia Dobbs Walton from the City of Biloxi is here to give us an update. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: saenger theater
We’re less than two weeks away from Christmas and there are plenty of ways to give back, including at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. The department has introduced its annual Christmas Star Tree for this holiday season. The tree is located in the lobby of the Harrison County Jail and was put together to help community members in need have…
The Nitro Circus is taking over the Coast Coliseum tonight! WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is with a star of the show ahead of the fun. For more information on the Nitro Circus, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Nitro Circus
The driver of the car that collided with a train in Gulfport earlier this morning is in critical condition. The wreck scene has been cleared, and traffic conditions should improve. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: accident, Gulfport, train accident