South Mississippians lined up to discard unwanted waste at an annual Mississippi Power event on Saturday. The yearly event at Plant Watson, called ‘Bring it!’ is a way to get rid of some of those big things lying around your house or yard like old motor oil, paints, batteries, electronics waste, and more. Event organizers say this year they collected…
The Mississippi Coast Convention Center was transformed into a Winter Wonderland this weekend! Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show wrapped up this Sunday evening. The three-day extravaganza featured hundreds of gift vendors, plus food and entertainment as people got their shopping done. There were also appearances by Santa Claus. This was the 41st year of providing some early Christmas magic…
WXXV News 25 staff members honor their families on Veterans Day. Those service members serving as far back as World War II to recent conflicts. WXXV News 25 wants to thank those members who fought for our freedoms. If anyone on the Gulf Coast wishes to recognize a veteran, they can send a photo to our Facebook page or by…
Wiggins Fire crews spent much of the early morning hours on Sunday battling a large structure fire. It happened in the area of Jackson Street. At one point, the fire grew to a point where it threatened neighboring buildings. Firefighters were able to prevent it from spreading further. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is now…
The thicker cloud cover and rain did cool things down yesterday and for this morning, dropping lows to the upper 60s and low 70s, cooler than last week but still considerably above normal. Highs will only climb into the upper 70s thanks to the early rain, but we are seeing some 80s as the cloud cover has broken through some…
South Mississippi descended on Downtown Biloxi Saturday to celebrate our local veterans. The Gulf Coast Veterans Parade is a tradition unlike any other with veterans of various wars, along with students and other service members, marching to celebrate those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Since the inaugural parade in 2000, it has grown each year to honor…
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A Gulfport outreach program that began in 1983 works every day to make sure that those facing food insecurities do not go hungry. Let’s head over to Feed My Sheep to find out more about this program that feeds more than 350 people a day — including deliveries to shut-ins. Feed My Sheep Executive Director David Lion said, “Our mission…
Joining us this morning is Mike Wattigny with Fresh Junkie Racing. He is in studio to tell us about the Gulf Coast Marathon! The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon takes place December 14th through the 15th. For more information, click here! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren took some time on Sunday to dive deeper into one most unique cultures with a presence here in South Mississippi and he’s also shining a light on a special woman who has made it her home. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Thai Temple
Joining us is in studio is Dr. Crystal Bowler who is here to tell us about the Wild West Wingding event. The Wild West Wingding takes place November 16th at the Venue at Southern Oaks at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 or $60 for two. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Wild West Wingding
Sneaker heads united at MGCCC’s Harrison County Campus Sunday for the first Mississippi Sneaker Culture Convention. WXVV News 25’s Lucas Warren has this story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Sneaker Culture Convention
Get you a girl that can do both and then some! This WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is a member of the Greyhound volleyball team, a State Champion track athlete, and leads her peers as the student body president. She truly does it all and does it all well. Introducing the strong leader and competitor, Ocean Springs’ very own…
By JEFF MARTIN ATLANTA (AP) — A shooting early Sunday during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and injured 16 others, a dozen of them by gunfire, authorities said. One arrest was announced hours later. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was taken into custody while leaving the scene of the…
The rain became a little more consistent over the weekend after a week of off-and-on showers, leaving things damp & dreary as we start off this week. The thicker cloud cover and rain did cool things down yesterday and for this morning, dropping lows to the upper 60s and low 70s, cooler than last week but still considerably above normal….
Likely to still be some patches of light rain for the over night hours for some areas. Watching to see how dense the fog will be overnight tonight but mainly patchy areas. We do expect some low ceilings and lowered visibilities if winds lower overnight. Still have the chance to see and could even see light rain tomorrow. Areas that…
On Thursday, seven Picayune student-athletes signed to continue player sports at the next level. Reese Sorrells and Anna Leigh Robbins will both be continuing their volleyball careers at the next level. Sorrells will attend MGCCC and Robbins will be going to SWCC. They are the first Picayune volleyball players to play at the next level. Hayley Pascal signed to the…
Gautier’s Trey Irving has made a name for himself this season, leading the Gators to a 9-1 regular season record. The senior quarterback was recently named the 5A Mr. Football – an award that is given to the best high school football player in their class. The number pop off the stat sheet when looking at Irving’s production over the…
The Poplarville Hornets opened the playoffs at home against the Mendenhall Tigers. This one came down to the wire as Zack Case scored a go-ahead touchdown with just over one minute remaining in the game to give the Hornets the win and advance them to the next round. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, High…
It`s been apparent over the last 6 hours or so that Rafael is increasingly being affected by shear and dry air, looking significantly weaker than at the beginning of our shift. Mid and upper level steering will eventually collapse and strand a weakening Rafael over the central Gulf later in the weekend. In fact, it is fairly likely to be…
On Friday, Pass Christian took a step back into the past as it hosted the Live Oak Cemetery Tours, giving attendees a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped Pass Christian throughout history. Spectators followed a designated path through the oaks and headstones of the the cemetery and were greeted by actors portraying as historical figures from different eras…
We are joined by President of the Gulf Coast Veterans Parade James Hollingsworth and Retired Lt. General and Parade Marshal Mike Peterson. They are here to talk about the veterans parade in Biloxi this weekend. The parade takes place November 9th at 11 a.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast veterans parade
It’s November 8th and it is not too early to be thinking about Christmas! The Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show kicked off at the Coast Convention Center Friday. There are over 300 booths set up at this event. Doors opened at 10 a.m. Friday morning and stayed open until 9 p.m. Adults became the focus of the event around…
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with First Responders this morning. The event is designed to connect community members with local police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. Complimentary breakfast was available while supplies lasted and this event was also open to the public. The event offered an informal setting for residents, business leaders, and community members to engage…