The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity Council has its Breakfast with Business Champions event at the Beau Rivage. Attendees heard from a panel of seasoned business pros who talked their success, challenges, and key learnings as business champions. Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity Council seeks to connect, inform, and develop diverse businesses while advocating for their…
Expect to head out for your morning commute with grey skies and misty, damp weather across South Mississippi. Yesterday did see a little rain in the area in addition to our grey skies, though most saw only a few sprinkles. We’re still seeing those lingering sprinkles/showers this morning thanks to a stalled front, that’ll slowly break down and lift northward…
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. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, halloween, trick or treaters, windance, Windance community
Political Analysts Charles Richardson and Howie Morgan with some final statements before Tuesday’s election. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, election 2024
A strong upper level ridge is centered just off the coast of the Carolinas and extended southwestward across much of the Gulf of Mexico. To the north, an upper level trough is racing northeastward across the upper Mississippi River Valley and will be moving across the Great Lakes tonight. This northeastward track of the trough will limit the associated cold…
Another judicial race you’ll see on your ballot Tuesday is that for state Supreme Court District 2, a district that encompasses Southern Mississippi. Two candidates are vying for that seat. Candidate Dawn Beam is in studio to discuss this upcoming election. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Dawn Beam, election 2024, State Supreme Court District 2
Another judicial race you’ll see on your ballot Tuesday is that for State Supreme Court district 2, a district that encompasses Southern Mississippi. Two candidates are vying for that seat. Candidate David Sullivan is in studio to discuss this upcoming election. Categories: Local News, News Tags: David Sullivan, election 2024, State Supreme Court District 2
Explosive…dominant…all-star…and just simply elite. These are just a few of the many words used to describe one of the best athletes the state of Mississippi has ever seen. He officially has five stars next to his name, and he’s our very deserving WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Introducing George County’s playmaker and leader, the one and only Deuce Knight….
The St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws were back in action this week against the West Marion Trojans. In the end it was the Trojans who came out on top in this matchup, defeating the Rock-A-Chaws 32-3. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, st. stanislaus rock-a-chaws
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…