WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the grand opening of the new Rouses in Biloxi

Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store today in Biloxi with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The doors opened at 8 a.m. this morning, welcoming customers to explore a wide range of departments and services. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is in Biloxi inside the new Rouses. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, rouses, Rouses…

98th annual Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bazaar

Parishioners Jackie Ogler and Robin Johnson from Sacred Heart are in studio to talk about the 98th annual bazaar. The 98th annual Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bazaar takes place from October 18th until the 20th. The fun begins on Friday at 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. at 10446 Lemoyne Boulevard, D’Iberville, MS. You can call…

Costumes and Commanders Halloween Party

Joining us in studio is Aaron Parker with Board Game Peddler. He is here to tell us about an event coming up at Altered Reality Brewing. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. Entry is $10.  For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Board Game Peddler, Costumes and Commanders Halloween Party

Gulf Coast Equality Festival

John Perkins and Christina Gasaway are in studio to tell us about the Gulf Coast Equality Festival. The festival takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Great Lawn at Harrah’s. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Equality Festival

Harrison Central’s Big Red Night event supports breast cancer research

Harrison Central High School raised money for breast cancer awareness last night. The event, ‘The Big Red Night,’ and was put together by many of the school’s clubs and sports teams. It was a night of fun, games, and good food at the school and a way to show support for the South Mississippians impacted by breast cancer as the…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on the Gulf Coast

Every year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. By celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those from Hispanic descent. October 15th is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month. One of the easiest and best ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage is by enjoying the cuisine. Spanish food has become a staple of the…

10/16 WXXV’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday

Today we have Emma from Bay St. Louis join us as our first ever WXXV Weather Kid!

Today we met Emma, a local weather enthusiast from Bay St. Louis who likes to do her own forecasts on social media. She also likes collecting dolls, and playing in the rain so she can jump in the puddles. Thank you Emma for being our first WXXV Weather Kid! If you’d like your child to be our next WXXV Weather…

10/16 Ryan’s “Windy & Cool” Wednesday Morning Forecast

High pressure is filling in behind Monday's front, bringing windy and cool-to-chilly weather to South Mississippi for the next few days.

Things had already begun to cool off yesterday thanks to Monday evening’s cold front, but stronger high pressure moving in overnight is responsible for today’s windy weather. This cool, dry airmass has many of our morning lows over ten degrees cooler than yesterday’s, falling into the low 50s on the waterfront with a few upper 40s further inland. This afternoon…

Blue Moon Pub Crawl takes over Downtown Ocean Springs

On Tuesday night, Downtown Ocean Springs became the hosting grounds for the Blue Moon Kick Off Party and Pub Crawl. Participants made their way to six venues across Downtown Ocean Springs and were treated to a night of exclusive food and drinks, merchandise, as well as live music. The event was held as a celebration for the upcoming Peter Anderson…

10/15 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Fire Weather” Tuesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

A Fire Weather Warning is in effect from: 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY Reason: Critical fire weather conditions for: SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN AND COASTAL MISSISSIPPI. WINDS: Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 to 25 percent. IMPACTS: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor…

Pickleball courts open in Bay St. Louis

Bay St. Louis residents are celebrating the opening of two pickleball courts today. This comes after years of requests to city leaders to add pickleball courts at McDonald Park. There are more pickleball courts, corn hole, and several pavilions in the near future. Mayor Mike Favre said, “As you can see, there are a lot of enthusiastic people out here…

Pass Christian Elementary students learn about voting at ‘Promote the Vote’ event

Pass Christian Elementary School students had their mock election on Tuesday. Students were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to support the event. Students at Pass Christian Elementary not only had the opportunity to mock vote on the presidential election, but also on the statewide offices as well. Promote the Vote is the secretary of state office’s K through…

Ocean Springs church hands out plates to local first responders and city workers

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Annual First Responders Luncheon

An Ocean Springs church honored local first responders today. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church member Theresa Dantzler said, “It shows a sense of gratitude, gratitude for all that they do, you know, whether it’s from a hurricane or everyday life, you know, and we just felt like we need to give back.” Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs says the…

New Rouses opening in Biloxi

Rouses is celebrating the opening of their fifth store in Mississippi on Wednesday. A ribbon cutting is set for 8 tomorrow morning. This Rouses is located where the old Winn Dixie was on Pass Road. The most recent Rouses to open in the magnolia state was in Picayune last month. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, rouses

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at McDonald Park in Bay St. Louis for the opening of two new Pickleball courts

The city of Bay St. Louis hosted a ribbon cutting for two new Pickleball courts at McDonald Park. Residents have been asking for Pickleball courts for many years and this is a growing sport. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at McDonald Park in Bay St. Louis before things got started. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bay St….

10/15 – Sam Parker’s “Cool Coming” Tuesday Midday Forecast

Today brings normal temperatures with highs in the low 80’s  but the stronger effects of a cold front moves through. This front will move rapidly through around 9pm to around midnight. This will have temps slide from near 70F into the 50s for all areas before sunrise Wednesday. NE winds will be breezy with the onset of the front moving…

Gulfport man joins Team Reba on ‘The Voice’

A Gulfport man earned a one-chair turn and joined Team Reba on Monday night’s blind auditions of The Voice. The NBC singing competition show had Deon Jones singing his version of Donnie Hathaway’s “Little Ghetto Boy.” Jones was on the second-to-last night of blind auditions and said he was blessed to join Reba McIntyre, who won the competition last year…

Moss Point holding public hearing regarding 2024 annual action plan

The City of Moss Point is hosting a public hearing tonight. Moss Point City Hall is opening the floor for discussion on the future of the River City from 4 to 5. The discussion relates to amendments that affect funding for the city’s 2024 annual action plan. Every citizen is encouraged to attend.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: action…