George County and the Rebels were back in action taking on the West Harrison Hurricanes. Deuce Knight finds the endzone nine times as the Rebels defeat the Hurricanes 68-49. George County travels to play Picayune while the Hurricanes hit the road to take on Pascagoula. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, George County High School,…
WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is in Hancock County and WXXV News 25’s Ansley Brent is in D’Iberville ahead of the Friday Night Football matchups. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville, Friday night football, hancock county, Sports Team
WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter travels to New Orleans for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour for some good “Karma” and to talk to some swifties! Categories: Entertainment, News Tags: new orleans, News, Taylor Swift
Mississippi State University and Ingalls Shipbuilding entering into a partnership, allowing Ingalls employees to take advantage of education assistance benefits. Those benefits include a 10% tuition discount for any Ingalls employee who enrolls to an undergrad or graduate course at MSU. This includes both online and in-person classes. Employees may also request tuition payment deferments for up to six credit…
Changes are coming to Biloxi’s Hiller Park. The city says the old tennis courts on the grounds have been removed and the area is being transformed into a green space. The park’s basketball courts are closed for the next week, as city maintenance crews upgrade them. That work is expected to be done by November 1st. Categories: Local News, News…
A major milestone this week in the progress of the Artemis mission. Crews at Stennis completing a safe lift and installation for the interstage simulator component needed for testing the SLS Rocket System. It comes at a time where testing for future manned missions to the moon and Mars continue at the space center. This simulator is designed to protect…
Big time players make big time plays, and this student athlete makes a huge impact both on the gridiron and the baseball diamond for the boys of the swamp. He’s a quarterback and pitcher’s worst nightmare, and he’s our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Get to know Gautier’s very own Fredrick Nicholson! With a six game winning streak and…
Our Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member spotlight for October is on Pause Pain & Wellness Medical Cannabis Clinic in Gulfport. The clinic offers screenings for medical marijuana cards, pain management, weight loss and mental health. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: chamber spotlight, dr. kinard, marijuana card, medical cannabis, mental health, pain management, pause pain and wellness, weight loss
The American Red Cross asking everyone who can to give the gift of blood. Those with Type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to donate ahead of the holiday season. Biloxi is hosting a few blood drives at Edgewater Mall starting on October 30th. That drive running from 11 AM to 4 PM. Then in November a blood…
…Ready for it? Skies will remain free of overhead clouds today, though you may see a few in the distance and eventually see some popping up locally as we head into next week and a stalling front creeps into the area. Still, don’t expect much more than light cloud cover until the end of next week but a great weekend…
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…
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…
Rachel Dangermond and Alligator Mike joined us at WXXV to talk about events coming up next weekend at 100 Men Hall. On Saturday, Nov. 2, is Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead celebration. On Saturday, Nov. 3, is Cigars Under the Stars. Information and tickets can be found at their website at 100menhall.com Categories: Community Headlines, Featured,…
Halloween is just around the corner, one unique boat tour gives those daring to set sail a big scare! Disturbing legends were told as Everett Ganier Jr. sailed through the bayous of the Mississippi Sound. He embarked at the Unknown Marina Down, Bayou Caddy, and beyond to destinations haunted by the past. Mystic Molly narrated the night on this one…
The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars fundraiser benefitting the Mississippi Aquarium wrapped up last night. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was there for all the fun and has a recap for us. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars, Mississippi Aquarium, Sea of Stars
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…
The Mississippi Aquarium hosted their annual Sea of Stars fundraising event. With the event wrapping up WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren got to speak with Mississippi Aquarium CEO Kurt Allen about what this event means for the Aquarium. Categories: Local News, News
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…
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…
A contestant on NBC’s The Voice has Coast ties and sat down with us to talk about his journey from Wiggins to LA. Deon Jones grew up spending his summers in Wiggins visiting with family, attending church, picking butter beans, and living the country life. These days, Jones is living full time in Los Angeles and is taking full advantage…
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…
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…
Mississippi State University President Dr. Mark Keenum served as a visiting speaker at Thursday’s Gulf Coast Business Council meeting. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Dr. Mark Keenum, Gulf Coast Business Council
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…