WXXV Sports Reporter Ansley Brent previews Vancleave vs. Gautier
WXXV News 25 Sports Reporter Ansley Brent is in Vancleave as the Bulldogs look to face off against the Gautier Gators. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, sports
WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey previews Long Beach vs. George County
We are going right into our Friday night showcase preshow coverage for week seven action. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey joins us from Long Beach High School as he gets ready for another week of the best high school football coverage in South Mississippi. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, Friday Night Showcase, sports
51st anniversary of Pascagoula Alien Abduction
October 11th marks the 51st anniversary of the Pascagoula Alien Abduction. To commemorate the date, Goula Palooza is being hosted on October 25th. All are invited to wear their best alien outfits and enjoy live music from 5 to 9. Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker were fishing on the Pascagoula River when they were allegedly abducted by an oval-shaped object….
Mississippi Highway Patrol brings both Mustangs to Cruisin’ the Coast
New meets old at Cruisin’ the Coast this year as Mississippi Highway Patrol brings out both mustangs in their fleet. The newest mustang joining the fleet just this year. The main one on show is a 1982 Mustang, the only version of a mustang that was built to be a hatchback. Be on the lookout for it during the last…
MHP Troop K escorting relief efforts to Florida
Mississippi Highway Patrol is bringing relief to those in need following the hurricanes in Florida. Troop K is escorting the Louisiana National Guard during relief efforts. The Louisiana State Police, MHP Troop L, and the Alabama Highway Patrol are helping in efforts as well. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Florida, hurricane relief, mhp, mhp Troop k, mississippi highway patrol, troop…
Republican Women of Stone County holds charter dinner
The new Republican Women of Stone County organization held a dinner Thursday night as the group looks to establish itself in the county. People gathered at the Venue at Pine Burr to learn more about the organization, especially as the presidential election approaches. The keynote speaker was Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson. Members of Stone County’s delegation in the state…
Local Business providing shelter for Milton evacuees and their pets
An animal sanctuary in Pearl River County is providing shelter for Hurricane Milton evacuees and the animals they would not leave behind. Tracy Bulino with the Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary is helping nearly 20 Floridians and the 40 animals they brought to her farm. Her social media post that was meant to spread the word did just that. More than…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation holds Donor Appreciation Breakfast
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation hosted its annual donor appreciation breakfast this morning. This event celebrates the donors who have contributed to the foundation’s impactful work across the Gulf Coast. Through donor supported initiatives, the foundation addresses key issues like housing, healthcare, education, arts, and environmental conservation. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation actively promotes philanthropy throughout the lower six counties…
Morning Business Report: October 11th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
City of Gulfport hosting annual Boo Bash
Happening tonight in Gulfport, the annual Boo Bash returns. This event is free and features trunk or treating, games, entertainment, and much more. This spooky event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gulfport Sportsplex soccer fields. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Boo Bash, City of Gulfport
Mississippi Continues to Deploy Assets to Multiple States in Response to Helene and Milton
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi continues to deploy multiple assets to states throughout the Southeast due to the recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Since September 25, 2024, Governor Reeves has approved the deployment of 12 Mission Ready Packages (resources that are pre-defined and organized for a specific mission or capability) to five states. Members of the Mississippi…
10/11 Ryan’s “Coolest” Friday Morning Forecast
After enjoying one of the coolest mornings since fall began, we'll head into a practically perfect afternoon.
I hope you enjoyed the coolest morning of the week so far, with a few coastal lows falling into the mid 50s! Gulfport and Biloxi stayed on the warmer side of things with lows down to around 60 degrees, but even that was a couple of degrees below normal (62) for this time of year. This afternoon will also see…
10/10 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Checked In” Thursday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Milton has departed Florida to the east. Troughing extended from New England southwest into northern Louisiana. There was a trailing shortwave moving through Kansas and Missouri at mid- afternoon. Upper ridging was centered over the Arizona-New Mexico border. Sunny skies across the local area this afternoon with temperatures generally in the 80s. Dew points ranged from the mid and upper…
Eight south Mississippi high school volleyball teams advance to south state with hopes of winning a state championship
Rounds two and three of high school volleyball playoffs took place around the Magnolia state on Thursday. Ocean Springs, East Central, Hancock, George County, Vancleave, Poplarville, Our Lady Academy, and Resurrection Catholic have all advanced to south state in their long journey to a potential state championship. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: East Central, George County, hancock, High…
Gulfport Admirals score 21 unanswered to rally in the second half and defeat the Biloxi Indians 21-7
The Biloxi Indians welcomed the Gulfport Admirals to town to open up week 7 of high school football. The Admirals would go on to defeat the Indians 21-7. Gulfport will be back at home in week 8 as they welcome the D’Iberville Warriors to Milner Stadium. Biloxi will hit the road in week 8 as they travel to St. Martin…
Spectators pack along HWY-90 for Cruisin’ the Coast evening festivities
Even when the official Cruisin’ the Coast events come to a close each day, the party continues to go on in South Mississippi. On Thursday evening, hundreds of spectators packed along HWY-90 in Long Beach as they tailgated, car watched, and kept the Cruisin’ the Coast festivities alive and well. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel was there along Highway 90…
Rows of classic cars up for grabs at Vicari Auto Auction
Hundreds of antique cars and flashy new rides filled the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for the Vicari Auto Auction, one of the most popular events of Cruisin’ the Coast 2024. This event allows hundreds of bidders to name a price and potentially take home one of these unique automobiles. Bidding began on Thursday, and it runs through Saturday. WXXV News…
Hundreds show out for Burn ‘Em Up in the Pass
On Thursday evening, Cruisin’ the Coast spectators packed along Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian for the much anticipated, Burn ‘Em Up in the Pass. Vehicles did their best to burn some rubber and produce as smoke as possible as hundreds of spectators cheered on from the sidelines. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel was there and had an inside look at…
Cruisin’ the Coast PPG Paint Seminar
At the Coast Convention Center, a new Cruisin’ event this year for those Cruisers into vehicle restoration! The PPG Paint Seminar with Charley Hutton was broken down into two sessions today. The seminar talks about painting techniques and other ways to handle the restoration process. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, PPG Paint Seminar
American Red Cross Southeast Executive Director John McCarty discusses Milton Relief Efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the American Red Cross is springing into action once again to assist residents of Central Florida. Joining us now to talk about South Mississippi’s Red Cross response to this storm is Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Executive Director John McCarty. WXXV News 25 and the American Red Cross are teaming up with every cent going…
Cruisers drive through Goula Cruise at Beach Park
Cruisin’ the Coast is all about antique cars but in Pascagoula when they say they have antique cars they mean it. It was all smiles and sunshine in Beach Park where Pascagoula hosted their Goula Cruise event. They had all the trapping of a Cruisin’ the Coast event with good food, live music. Some classic cars for Cruisers to enjoy,…
Mississippi National Guard returns home from deployment
55 soldiers of the Mississippi National Guard are back home after a 10-month deployment to Germany. The 115th Armored Brigade Combat Team was part of Task Force Thunder, training Ukrainian forces on operational and strategic maneuvering in hostile environments. The homecoming happened at Tupelo Regional Airport on October 9th. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 115th Armored Brigade Combat Team,…
Cruisers roll through the Country Cruisin’ Breakfast at Long Beach Yacht Club
Earlier today, friendly faces in the Friendly City served up breakfast to hungry cruisers. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. takes us to the Country Cruisin’ Breakfast. Classic breakfast items like scrambled eggs, sausage, and biscuits with some gravy was served before heading to other festival activities. Since 1999, the Long Beach Yacht Club has been serving breakfast to Cruisers…
Vicari Auto Auction gives Cruisers the chance to shop antique vehicles
After a few days of prep, one of Cruisin’ the Coast’s biggest events returns to the floor of the Mississippi Coast Convention Center today with car enthusiasts looking to get their hands on some historical rides. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen tell us more now. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, Vicari Auto Auction