Over the weekend, many families came out and had fun at the inaugural WXXV Spring Family Expo. Multiple vendors set up shop at Edgewater Mall Saturday. Attendees were able to learn more about beneficial family resources here on the Coast. Also, with Easter coming up, kids were able to enjoy fun with the Easter Bunny and take photos. WXXV Digital…
The 2024 Homecoming Celebration for graduates of Home of Grace was held over the weekend. This event highlights how Home of Grace has changed the lives of so many and provides an opportunity to thank the businesses and people in the community who support the cause. Home of Grace Development Director Lee Anderson was in attendance to see the graduates…
This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan talks to South Central Fire District Chief Thomas Muffler of Stone County to talk about the contributions of volunteer firefighters in our local communities. This week, we want to tell you about the people who are making huge contributions to their communities as volunteer firefighters across the Coast and one man in particular. Let’s…
Joelle May is in studio to tell us about Singing River Little Theatre’s newest production, ‘Rumors’ by Neil Simon. The show takes place March 15th-17th at Assembly Hall Fairgrounds in Pascagoula.
Despite a fairly vigorous disturbance moving through the Lower Mississippi Valley today into tonight, a lack of moisture in the low to mid-levels of the atmosphere will keep conditions dry. The only noticeable impact will be continued upper-level cloud development in the form of a fairly dense cirrus deck today. The drier air in the low levels is associated with a fairly…
Two people are dead and a deputy was injured Sunday afternoon in what MBI called a domestic situation in Perkinston. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified the deceased as 52-year-old Perry Stephens of Benndale and 44-year-old Kimberly Kennedy of Pass Christian. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said the officer-involved shooting involved a deputy from the Stone County Sheriff’s Office. The…
The Tornado WATCH for our area has been canceled. Our area is ALL CLEAR from the threat for severe weather. There will be the chance for scattered showers with embedded thunderstorms just ahead of the cold front overnight ahead of your Saturday morning but the atmosphere is not ripe for any intense activity. The cold front sweeps through the area…
The Senate will soon vote on House Bill 329 — which would allow liquor stores to be open on Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. Currently, liquor stores can only sell from 10 to 10 Monday through Saturday. Anyone looking for liquor on a Sunday would find a closed sign at each and every store — forcing them to find…
Voter turnout hit rock bottom during the 2022 midterms in Mississippi. Since then, the state has seen a steady rise in active voters. Mississippi has historically had a low voter turnout compared to other states, but especially had a tough year during the 2022 midterm with only 30% of registered voters turning in a ballot. This came as a surprise…
A Tornado WATCH is in effect until 9 PM. Showers and thunderstorms, some capable of being severe, will be around into some parts of this evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of all modes of severe weather including isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, small hail, and flooding being a concern on top of that. A lull in the activity will take place…
The March of the Mayors Food Drive concluded on March 8 with a packing party! The initiative began several years ago to fight hunger in the Magnolia State. News 25’s Austin Lindsey has more on this huge event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: food drive, hunger, March of the Mayors, March of the Mayors Food Drive, Mississippi
Today we sit down with Toni Tedesco and Chuck Best, the owners of Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel. They tell us the history of this amazing animal. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
With just days to go until Mississippi’s primary elections, we continue reaching out to candidates that will be on the ballot. We caught up with first term Congressman Mike Ezell to get his view on why he believes voters should re-elect him. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, election 2024, mike ezell
The motorcyclist involved in a crash in Biloxi Thursday has died from his injuries. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified him as 25-year-old Jeffrey Taylor of Biloxi. Taylor’s motorcycle and a Toyota SUV collided in the area of Pass Road and Big Lake Road. Police are still investigating the exact cause of the crash. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week has a max squat of 625 pounds, bench press of 350 pounds, deadlift of 600 pounds, and a power clean at 340 pounds… are you intimidated yet? Well if you are, you shouldn’t be, because this athlete out of East Central High School has the most inviting personality along with the most contagious…
A surface warm front is at the coast moving northward continuing to destabilize the atmosphere. All variables that would support severe storms will also exist today by noon or shortly after. A stratus deck is forming this morning and will eventually cover the area. This will be the first negating issue with getting severe storms. This does not allow much…
Expect increasing clouds and a mild start temperatures-wise for your Friday. While it will be rain-free at the start of the day, rain chances begin as soon as around 10 AM – Noon. The big focus becomes the potential for severe weather through portions of Friday into early Saturday. A dynamic storm system will be moving through the region tomorrow…
The lady Greyhounds trailed after the first inning 2-0 and then a switch was flipped. They would go on to outscore the lady Bulldogs of Brandon high school 6-1 throughout the remainder of the game to pick up the win at home 6-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school, ocean springs softball, sports
The Biloxi Shuckers announced that 11 former players have been named to the Milwaukee Brewers roster for the inaugural spring breakout game on March 17th. Here are those who made the roster: Jackson Chourio Jeferson Quero Jacob Misiorowski Carlos Rodriguez Shane Smith Justin Yeager Tyler Black Eric Brown Jr. Wes Clarke Brock Wilken Robert Gasser Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports…
The postseason began on Thursday for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles as they took on Texas State in the second round of the Sun Belt conference tournament. Things started positive for the Golden Eagles in their conference tournament opener but things got out of hand quickly in the second half. Southern Miss played catch up the entire game and unfortunately,…
There have been question marks swirling the New Orleans Saints organization since the regular season came to an end in January. Who will be the head coach? Will Derek Carr still be in the black and gold? What about Alvin Kamara? Those questions, and many more, have been answered. On Thursday, an answer to the Saints plans for former All-Pro…
Pleasant conditions will be around this evening but expect increasing clouds and a mild start for your Friday. The big focus becomes the potential for severe weather through portions of Friday into early Saturday. A dynamic storm system will be moving through the region tomorrow into the weekend. Given how warm and humid it is and will continue to be,…
Southern Living Magazine has named Ocean Springs as best small town in Mississippi. Ocean Springs ranked as number 8 out of 15 cities. According to Southern Living, the City of Gulfport is on the rise as well! Gulfport is ranked number 12 out of 25 cities. Categories: Local News, News Tags: city of discovery, City of Gulfport, Gulfport, Ocean Springs,…
Mississippi Power and Mississippi State University teamed up this morning on a very special project at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. A team slogged through wetlands this morning in Gautier to a bald eagle nest where a pair of eaglets were hatched in January. Using equipment provided by Mississippi Power, the eaglets were retrieved from their nest to…