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…
It’s hard to imagine Halloween without candy, costumes and haunted houses, but you also can’t forget the incredible holiday displays all along the Mississippi Coast. South Mississippi never disappoints when it comes to getting into the spirit for any and every festive event, and there are plenty of spooky, cute or downright scary displays everywhere. One of the most eye-catching…
Diamondhead residents may soon get a discount on their flood insurance. It’s thanks to the city’s application to the National Flood Insurance Program’s community ratings system. Specifically, the city has achieved a Class 8 rating under that system, after the city tackled various flood mitigation and safety improvements. City leaders say starting April 1, 2025, Diamondhead homeowners will qualify for…
Superior Optical Lab, an eyeglass manufacturer based in Ocean Springs that partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is investing $12.45 million to expand its production space. The expansion will add 188 jobs to the local economy. This follows an earlier expansion that added 45,000 square feet of production space. The new investment will further increase Superior’s capacity and…
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony. On November 8th at 11 AM, a new veteran’s garden will be unveiled near the Changing Tides exhibit. The project comes from the 2024 Tidelands Trust Fund. Active and retired military also receiving free admission to the aquarium starting November 8th, the offer ending on November 11th. Any family members with…
The Walmart in D’Iberville hosting a ribbon cutting and community celebration for their remodeled store. The D’Iberville High School Band providing music for the ceremony. The community coming out as well in Halloween costumes! The remodeling brings new features, as well as a new D’Iberville-focused mural by local artist Lucinda L’Enfant. A total of $4,000 in grants were given to…
Keesler Air Force Base hosted its annual State of the Base morning call Wednesday morning. This kind of briefing serves to maintain transparency between the base and the surrounding community. Keesler Air Force Base has been hosting this event on an annual basis for the past few years now. This event allows Keesler to strengthen bonds with the local community…
Road work in Harrison and Hancock counties is impacting commuters and businesses in the area. Coming off Interstate 10 at Diamondhead, you’re met by construction, cones, and traffic making the area very congested While city officials are calling the road work a necessary growing pain, many businesses and residents in Hancock and Harrison County are having their daily commute significantly…
WXXV News 25 hosted the 2024 VCA Gala at Ground Zero Blues Club on October 29th. We want to thank all who came out to support the night and want to congratulate all the winners in each category. For a full list of winners, click here. Awards for winners can also be picked up starting this Friday, November 1st. The…
Now to a story we introduced you to yesterday, the OS1515 lifestyle destination project is making progress in Downtown Ocean Springs, but what you may not know is that the project will also pay tribute to the city’s vibrant art scene. Project leaders tell us the inclusion of artists from the Coast is a priority. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
On this Halloween Eve, many people are out and about getting an early start on their trick or treating. We’re going to WXXV News 25’s Sam Parker. He’s live at one spooky event happening right now at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Categories: Local News, News Tags: trunk or treat, Weather