Taylor Swift Comes To The Big Easy
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
MSU and Ingalls begin new partnership for education benefits
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…
Improvements coming to Hiller Park in Biloxi
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…
Stennis Space Center hits major milestone for Artemis mission
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…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gautier’s Fredrick Nicholson!
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…
Chamber Spotlight – Pause Pain & Wellness
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
American Red Cross asking for blood donations ahead of holiday season
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…
10/25 – Sam Parker’s “Taylor’s Version” Friday Midday Forecast
…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…
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…
Weekend events coming up in November at 100 Men Hall
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,…
Everett Ganier Jr. takes the coast on a haunted boat tour
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…
Community comes out for Sea of Stars fundraiser benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium
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
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…
Mississippi Aquariums CEO Kurt Allen at Sea of Stars Fundraiser
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
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…
“The Voice” contestant Deon Jones has ties to South Mississippi
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…
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…
MSU President Dr. Mark Keenum on the Gulf Coast
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
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…