Hyena cub introduced to hyena exhibit at Hattiesburg Zoo

An update from the Hattiesburg Zoo, the hyena cub has been checked during a weigh-in. Mother Pili’s cub is growing healthy and strong! Due to the way hyena anatomy is, it will be a little longer until the Hattiesburg Zoo learns the gender of the cub. Pili is also said to be doing good, with introductions between the cub and…

Melange Dance Company preparing for 46th annual performance of The Nutcracker

Ballerinas Mary Amelia Clemens and Gracie Mitchell visited WXXV on Friday morning to talk about their Melange Dance Company’s upcoming production of The Nutcracker. Local ballerinas are preparing for the 46th annual production coming up November 22 and 23 at Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available on their website. Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Jackson County, Local News, News…

10/25 Ryan’s “Some Fog” Friday Morning Forecast

Not expecting a major issue for anyone's morning commute, but I'm expecting some fog to start creeping in for the next few mornings.

Get ready for another nice day, South MS, but we may start seeing some fog development as the humidity continues to inch upwards. Couple this with more clear skies, calm mornings, and even higher humidity ahead, we’re likely to see more and more over the weekend and through next week. Our afternoon highs peaked yesterday in the upper 80s, but…

10/24 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Double Cheeseburger” Thursday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

No significant changes to forecast reasoning in the extended either. Cold front still looks to stall north of the local area over the weekend, but high pressure will shift eastward with winds becoming more southeasterly by early in the work week. Influx of moisture from the Gulf will result in potential for fog, but density and areal coverage remain uncertain…

Mississippi’s Aquarium Sea of Stars Fundraiser

The Mississippi Aquarium hosted their annual Sea of Stars fundraiser event. The event featured live music, a variety of gourmet vendors, exhibits, silent auctions and more. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the event live with some familiar faces to show all the sights and sounds from the event. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium, Sea of…

WXXV Votes Election Preview October 31st

The November 5th general election is fast approaching and WXXV News 25’s got you covered as you prepare to cast your ballot. Tune in on October 31st at 9 p.m. on WXXV FOX for our WXXV Votes Election preview broadcast. Candidates that you’ll see on your ballots here in South Mississippi will join WXXV Lead Anchor Grant Chighizola live in-studio…

St. Patrick High journalism class visits WXXV

We here at WXXV News 25 had a special treat this morning. The St. Patrick Catholic High School journalism class took a field trip to our WXXV News Station. The class witnessed behind the scenes with the production booth and then went out to the studio floor where the TV magic happens! Senior Laina Seal even joined Ethan on the…

10/24 – Sam Parker’s “Warming” Thursday Midday Forecast

Much of the same like yesterday we see continued dry and warm with highs a verity in the mid and upper 80s and lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s through Friday night. although Friday morning looks to see some patchy fog mainly around the LA/MS border and portions of Jackson county. The high pressure over head continues to…

Volunteers needed for upcoming Peter Anderson Festival

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Cynthia Sutton is in studio to talk about the need for volunteers ahead of the Peter Anderson Festival. The festival takes place November 2nd and 3rd. Each year, volunteers welcome artists and crafters and nearly 100,000 visitors to Ocean Springs and Coastal Mississippi for the annual festival. If you are interested in…

Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner

Julie Massengill is in studio to talk about the Kelly Family Thanksgiving. The annual event takes place November 28th at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. The feast begins at 11 a.m. and goes on until 2 p.m. or the food is gone. You can dine in, carry out, or get food delivered. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…

10/23 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Grilling” Wednesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

The forecast for the rest of the month of October in 3 words, warm and dry. That`s pretty much it. The main driver of those conditions are broad upper level ridge that is/will remain spread across the southern states of the United States and relatively shallow northern stream troughs tracking east this week. Therefore, expect to see lows and highs…