Pass Christian welcomed Bay high for the last game of the regular season in week 10. The Pirates came out strong and handled business at home, defeating the Tigers 49-35. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bay High Tigers, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, Pass Christian Pirates
Across South Mississippi, trick or treaters took over the streets on Thursday in search of their favorite Halloween treats. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel took a trip to the Windance community in Gulfport as trick or treaters swarmed the neighborhood. Scenes showed hundreds of trick or treaters making their way throughout the community, dressed up in their best Halloween attire….
During our WXXV Votes Election Special, we spoke to three candidates vying to become the next Court of Appeals judge for district five, position two. Candidate Amy St. Pe speaks with WXXV on that race. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Amy St. Pe’, Court of Appeals Judge District 5 Position 2, election 2024, WXXV Votes
During our WXXV Votes Election Special, we spoke to three candidates vying to become the next Court of Appeals judge for district five, position two. Candidate Jennifer Schloegel speaks with WXXV on that race. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Court of Appeals Judge for District 5 Position 2, election 2024, Jennifer Schloegel, WXXV Votes
Aside from the presidential race and congressional races on the ballot, there are also some local races you’ll get to vote on that have an impact in terms of governance here on the Coast. During our WXXV Votes Election Special, we spoke to three candidates vying to become the next Court of Appeals judge for district five, position two. Our…
Now to the race for U.S. Senate here in the Magnolia State. Attorney and Army veteran Ty Pinkins is looking to become the first Democrat to win a state race in Mississippi since 1982. He joins us now to talk about the final days of the campaign and where he stands on the issues. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election,…
Senator Roger Wicker is hoping to continue the decades long streak of Republican Senate wins in Mississippi going. The senator was unable to make it tonight for this broadcast, but his campaign sent us this campaign ad he’s been airing that outlines some of his policy platforms. You can watch that ad in its entirety above. Categories: Local News, News…
We also reached out to Fourth Congressional Candidate Democratic Candidate Craig Raybon to appear on this show, but did not hear back from him. However, on his Facebook page, he has an outline on some of the things he would focus on if elected to the House of Representatives. He mentions raising pay wages, more employment opportunities, women’s rights, and…
Representative Mike Ezell stopped by our studios this week to talk about his priorities if South Mississippi voters send him back to Washington for another two years. Watch the video above to hear the full conversation. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, election 2024, mike ezell, politics, WXXV Votes
With so much happening in the final days of this election season, it can be hard to follow exactly what’s happening in the home stretch. We’re joined in studio now by political analysts Charles Richardson and Howie Morgan to break it all down. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: election, election 2024, WXXV Votes
While the presidential race is the top item on your ballot this year, there are other races you’ll see that are just as important when it comes to voting for the person you think will represent you best in the Chambers of Congress. One-third of U.S. Senate seats are up for election this year, including one seat in Mississippi. Incumbent…
Organizing and preparing for Election Day is a massive undertaking for officials in Mississippi and the other 49 states. WXXV News 25 spoke to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson this week about what voters can expect when they arrive to their precinct. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, election 2024, Michael Watson, secretary of state, WXXV Votes
Today was an exciting day for students of MGCCC’s electric lineman course as they had the opportunity to show their skills in front of some major local power companies. I’m sure we’ve all seen power workers suspended from 60-foot power lines and wondered how electric lineman train for such heights. Well look no further than MGCCC’s Lineman Rodeo. Mississippi Power…
The Mississippi Fire Dogs are bringing their franchise back to the Gulf Coast. Owner Luke Gray comes to the WXXV News 25 studio to talk about an upcoming event to raise support for the team. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Fire Dogs, gulf coast, Mississippi Fire Dogs
Poll workers have one of the biggest jobs in the nation, and those in south Mississippi are putting in intense preparation as the election draws near. Harrison County election workers spend part of the day in Gulfport participating in poll training, going over the rules that help make election day run efficiently, and the technology involved in running elections. One…
Happy Halloween all you ghouls, ghosts, and witches and even though it is Oct 31st it is still going to be a warm one across the south Mississippi. The one difference today from practically the rest of the month is the possibility of rain. However, pretty sure many people would have rather the rain not occur today especially during trick…
Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi is hosting an All Souls’ Concert on November 2nd. Terry Maddox with the Biloxi Diocese joins the WXXV News 25 studio to talk about the event this weekend. Categories: Local News, News
Online registration for Cruisin’ the Coast 2025 is set to begin. The registration begins at 10 AM on November 1st. Only cars from 1989 and older are accepted, that registration being found on the Cruisin’ the Coast website. A registration packet can also be mailed in, needing to be sent to PO Box 3001 with the location as Gulfport, Mississippi….
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity Council had its Breakfast with Champions event that took place the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live there at the Beau in Biloxi giving you more details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: beau rivage, biloxi, Breakfast with Business Champions, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce
The MGCCC Harrison County campus is celebrating veterans by displaying their artwork. The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport showcases the work of its veterans from November 4th until December 6th. The exhibition taking place at the Fine Arts Gallery, that gallery open from 8 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday. On Veterans Day itself, the Honors College students…
Harrison County Supervisor Kent Jones stops by the WXXV News 25 studio ahead of Halloween night. Jones tells us about a Halloween bash at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center at 5:30 PM. Categories: Local News, News Tags: halloween, harrison county, Harrison County Supervisor Kent Jones, Isiah Fredericks Community Center, Supervisor Kent Jones
It’s going to be quite a warm Halloween for everyone on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Our morning was even more humid than it was at the start of the week when we had all the dense fog in the area, but stronger winds and rapid warming kept us too far away from the dewpoint to get any going. Coastal lows…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel was live in Harrison County to give South Mississippi tips for trick or treaters to stay safe this Halloween. The Harrison County Sheriff’s gave Marco several tips on what you can do to keep everyone safe on one of the busiest nights of the year. The first recommendation is to wear bright colored clothes if…
The remainder of the forecast is a little more uncertain than the short term. As the northern stream trough over the Great Lakes ejects, the upper ridge nearby will somewhat expand west into the Gulf of Mexico. At the same time, another upper trough will be diving south into the Rockies this weekend. That trough will limit the western expansion…