This week, Meggan is introducing you to local pottery artist Brian Nettles! The Ocean Springs-born potter has his home on 28 acres in Pass Christian and creates pieces of art in his home studio. Let’s take a look inside Nettles Pottery and learn more about the artist. Tags: meggan monday, Nettles Pottery
Starting on December 5th, the Traintastic Museum in Gulfport transforms into a holiday light show with over two million Christmas lights on display. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the museum so show us all the sights and sounds. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Traintastic
Peyton Younger from Geiger Heating and Air is in studio to discuss the ‘Heat for the Holiday’s giveaway. For more information and to register, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Heat for the Holidays
We’ve had some appropriately cold morning weather recently, but today is more of the warm & cloudy variety with lows only falling into the low 60s earlier today. They’ll only climb into the upper 60s later today, so overall we’re looking at some consistent temperatures over the next few days. In fact, if they go anywhere it’ll be up as…
WXXV contributor and Sounds of the Holidays co-host Meggan Gray joins us to talk about the concert series returning for another year at the MGCCC iMPAC center on the Harrison County Campus. Show times are Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 pm. You can purchase tickets by clicking here. Categories: Featured, Harrison County,…
Still chilly 30s overnight into Saturday morning so protect the plants and bring in the pets. Not a Pipe freeze tonight. This weekend our temperatures start climbing back up to warmer weather. Upper 50s and hopefully low 60s Saturday and partly cloudy. Sunday back in the upper 60s and potentially 70. Although rain chances to come back at the Start…
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White stopped by the WXXV News station Friday. White sits down with Dave Elliott with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Auditor, Shad White
Amy St. Pe’ won the Court of Appeals District 5 runoff election on November 26th. She faced off against Jennifer Schloegel in a runoff election. St. Pe’ will serve the District 5, Place 2 position on the Appeals Court for Mississippi. The 10-member court serves 8-year, staggered terms. St. Pe’ succeeds former District Attorney Joel Smith, who did not seek…
Gautier High School is heading to Hattiesburg to face off against West Point in the 5A state championship game! WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey spoke to Gautier’s head coach ahead of their departure. Categories: Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Gautier Gators, high school football, sports
Mississippi Seawolves General Manager Joe Pace stopped by the WXXV studio to give an update on the season. For more information on the Seawolves or to purchase game tickets, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: joe pace, Mississippi Seawolves
WXXV News 25’s Susie Davis joins us for a preview of her new show ‘Living Local’ The show airs on December 12th. To learn more about Susie and ‘Living Local’, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local
Cynthia Sutton with Ocean Springs Main Street is in studio. She is hear to tell us about the holiday events the City of Discovery is hosting this weekend. On Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 10 a.m. the shops, restaurants, and galleries come alive with holiday cheer offering specials on clothing, jewelry, holiday décor, and more for…
The City of Long Beach hosted a naturalization ceremony Friday morning at the Long Beach High Performing Arts Center. 65 applicants were administered the Oath of Citizenship. The location was selected as a unique way for students and the community to appreciate the ceremony. Twenty-four countries were represented in the ceremony. A huge congratulations to these new citizens of the…
The Lighthouse outside the Biloxi Visitors Center is dressed up for Christmas! During the holiday season, the Biloxi Lighthouse is lit up in green and red. Those in attendance at the event Thursday were able to meet Santa and hear the Nativity BVM performers. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi lighthouse, biloxi visitors center
The tree lighting in Ocean Springs originally scheduled for Thursday has been rescheduled to Sunday. The tree lighting, pictures with Santa, and performances by local artists are all moving to Sunday, December 8th starting at 4 p.m. The rain and freezing temperatures prompted organizers to reschedule the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, Ocean Springs,…
The Harrison County Development Commission invited industry partners and friends out to their headquarters on Thursday. Despite the rain, guests came out to celebrate the community and those businesses who help Harrison County. Guests were treated to catered food and more at the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 4th annual Harrison County Development Commission, Holiday Block Party
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held a Christmas party Thursday night at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel made the trip upstate to show all the sights and sounds from the event. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Governor Tate Reeves, Governor’s Christmas Reception
Rachel Dangermond is in studio to tell us about upcoming events at the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. For a full list of events and for more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 100 Men Hall
Joining us in studio is Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery to talk about Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast with Santa takes place Saturday, December 7th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Kroc Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: ; Breakfast with Santa, Kroc center
Freezing Friday morning temperatures expected. this will be a light freeze or cold snap tomorrow. A Cold Weather Advisory for wind chills is in effect for south Mississippi this evening from midnight to 8 am Friday. No frozen precipitation/icy conditions is expected with this cold snap. Due to a recent cold frontal passage, winds are elevated so the wind chill…
We all love the Christmas Festivities but the Holiday season is truly about giving back and one Biloxi church is doing just that. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Jenifer Freridge and Grace Smith with William Carey are in studio to talk about a WCU tradition and a way to give back. For more information about events at William Carey, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, Stone County Tags: wcu tradition, William Carey University
Dr. Kady Pietz and Mac the mascot were at WXXV to tell viewers about the annual Festival of Lights coming up at 4 p.m. on Friday. The annual event includes the lighting of the Christmas tree, music and fireworks. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Dr. Kady Pietz, festival of lights, MAC, MGCCC, Mississippi, perkinston
Civic League of Gulfport President Camille Williams joined Elizabeth Keen in studio to tell viewers about the annual Tour of Homes coming up at 2 p.m. Sunday in Gulfport. There also is a silent auction online. Proceeds benefit children and adults with special needs. Click here to purchase tickets for the event! Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Local News, News Tags:…