Cruisin’ the Coast might be in the rearview mirror, one lucky couple just drove away with the Make-A-Wish raffle car! Don and Adele from Louisiana picked up their new ride last Thursday. It’s a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible. The best part, all proceeds from the raffle tickets benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Cruisin’ the Coast. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Two Gulf Coast residents in the profession of public relations received one of the highest honors from an organization in the industry. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter reports from Biloxi. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, gulf coast, public relations
Khalyn Harmon and Jeremiah Morman join WXXV News 25 in studio to talk about the newest restaurant in Gulfport! Both tell us about what can be expected at Eleven Gulf Coast. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Eleven Gulf Coast, Gulfport, Jeremiah Morman, restaurant
Students at Hancock High School are learning more about the career paths they can take as they enter college or choose a vocation after high school. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Junior returned to his alma mater to talk to students about the importance of having a career path. The career fair was a chance for students to make connections…
If you’ve seen Biloxi Firefighters on the side of the road today, there’s a reason why. The Biloxi Fire Department once again taking part in this year’s Fill The Boot Drive. Firefighters have been out at the intersections of Cedar Lake and Popps Ferry October 21st collecting money, wrapping up at 6 PM. Firefighters will be out once again on…
The arson investigation into the northern Harrison County brush fire continues this week. People who live near that fire are speaking out on the disruption the fire caused to their lives. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest on the investigation. Categories: Local News, News
The front lawn of the Mississippi Aquarium lighting up on Thursday night. The aquarium is hosting Sea of Stars! Music lets guests dance the evening away until the show. Finger foods and cocktails are the refreshments. The party is supporting a great cause, all tickets sold help raise funds for the new penguin habitat. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi…
The Jackson County Fair is back! The Midway, food pavilion, and Food Truck Alley sections opened on Sunday. Tuesday, October 22nd is Family Night at the fair. Kiddie Land rides open at 2 PM, then ride prices are reduced from 4 – 9 PM. Youth dance groups show off dance moves from 5 to 7:30 PM. On Wednesday, October 23rd,…
2024’s Wreath Across America is planning a ceremony for the Biloxi National Cemetery on December 14th. Biloxi coordinator Becky Rutz joins WXXV News 25 in studio to talk about the need for sponsors ahead of the ceremony. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Biloxi National Cemetery, Wreath Across America, wreaths
This morning at about 9AM, Hancock High School kicked off its annual college and career fair. The fair featured over 50 organizations, including several branches of the military, college recruiters and businesses. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Hancock High School in Kiln to give you all the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: career and college…
Some of the best college golfers in the country are on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as they compete in the 2nd Annual Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. The greens in Saucier were flooded with a select group of the nation’s top golf programs from the SEC, Big Ten, Big Twelve, Sun Belt, Mountain West, and American Conferences. Southern Miss Golf Coach…
The 2024 election is two weeks away. The Steps Coalition joins WXXV News 25 in studio to talk about an upcoming voter boot camp. Gordon Jackson joins us in studio to talk about the event happening at the Knight Nonprofit Center on October 23rd, happening at 10:30 AM. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2024 election, Knight Nonprofit Center, The Steps…
A Long Beach man’s whim to bring home a keepsake from a business trip has turned into a lifelong hobby. Let’s head over to Long Beach to meet Joe Fleming — and see his impressive collection of mini bottles. I have in excess of 8,600 and they’re all different. In the 53 years I’ve been collecting, it’s probably cost me…
While not quite as chilly as the weekend, we’re still seeing some nice cool mornings out there as we start off this week. This morning ended up several degrees below our upper 50s “normal,” right on the edge of chilly though a few South MS cities did fall into the mid-to-upper 40s. This afternoon will climb rapidly after sunrise into…
Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol explains how the organization fights fraud while educating the public on the latest Medicare policies. If you’re a Medicare recipient or are considering enrolling in it – Danielle is giving expert advice on this week’s edition of “Expert Talk” with Michelle Eubank. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: danielle guillory, expert talk, experts, Medicare, michelle eubank,…
High pressure will remain in control through the first part of the week. This results in highs warming slightly above average into the low to mid 80s on Monday and Tuesday. With low dewpoints, clear skies, and light winds in place, overnight lows will cool a good 25 to 30 degrees each night. Temperatures will generally range from the upper…
A sea of pink flooded Gulfport on Saturday as more than 600 people participated in the annual Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run. The 5k walk and run raised money for breast cancer awareness and will also be used to provide financial support for patients treated by Memorial Health System. It was founded by John Carter and Jourdan Derouen. Saturday’s race…
Southern Miss has fired head football coach Will Hall after a 1-6 start to the season. Over the last two seasons, Hall led Southern Miss to a combined 4-15 record and a 14-28 record since he took over the program in 2020. “We are grateful to Will and his family for their dedication to Southern Miss over the past four…
The Biloxi Indians hosted the St. Martin Yellowjackets in Week Eight of High School football as they’re both in search of their first regional win. Biloxi comes out on top in this one and gets their first district win 34-14. Biloxi welcomes Ocean Springs next week while St. Martin travels to take on Gulfport for Week Nine. Categories: Friday Night…
The Gators of Gautier welcomed Wayne County for week 8. The Gators defense came up in a big way tonight as they would go on to defeat Wayne County, 31 to 8. Gautier improves to 6-1 on the year and will hit the road to take on the East Central Hornets next week. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
The Bearcats of Long Beach traveled to take on the Pascagoula Panthers. Pascagoula picks up the win over the Bearcats 50-21. Pascagoula hits the road to take on Hancock while Long Beach travels to Picayune next week. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, long beach high school, pascagoula high school
The Hurricanes of West Harrison welcomed the Picayune Maroon Tide. Picayune and the Maroon Tide would go on to defeat the West Harrison Hurricanes 69-50. West Harrison will host George County while Picayune welcomes the Bearcats of Long Beach for their next matchups. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, Picayune high school,…
The Ocean Springs Greyhounds hosted the Red Rebels of Harrison Central in Week Eight of High School Football. Both teams entering Greyhound Stadium 1-0 in regional play. The Blue and White we doing everything right tonight as Ocean Springs defeats Harrison Central with a final score of 48-3. Ocean Springs travels to face Biloxi while Harrison Central hits the road…
The D’Iberville Warriors hit the road to take on the Gulfport Admirals. Gulfport would go on to win 38-19. The Warriors play host to Harrison Central while Gulfport welcomes St. Martin for their next matchups. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: D’iberville High School, Friday Night Showcase, Gulfport High School, high school football