It’s another warm one out there across South MS, and while it’s slightly cooler than the start of the week was it’s still 20° above normal. Our morning lows should be in the low 50s for the first week of November, and today’s low of 75 for Gulfport is certainly no where near that. Our afternoon high of 84 is…
Former President Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris and will become the 47th President of the United States. The Associated Press called the election Wednesday morning. With 270 Electoral Votes needed to secure the seat in the White House, Donald Trump has collected 277 electoral votes. Votes are still being counted. Trump’s victory is an extraordinary comeback for…
In the short term, Rafael is expected to strengthen to hurricane strength before landfall in western Cuba and then moving into the southeast Gulf of Mexico. Beyond that point, the eventual track and intensity is going to be impacted by the strength of ridging between Bermuda and the Bahamas. The GFS and ECMWF operational solutions have provided considerably different solutions,…
Political Analysts Charles Richardson and Howie Morgan are in studio to give us more insight on the national picture tonight. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2024 election, election
Our team of reporters at WXXV News 25 have been busy all day talking to voters and keeping an eye on voting precincts on the Coast. Marco Bitonel and Elizabeth Keen joins us to talk about what they saw today. Tags: election, election 2024, general election
Political Analysts Charles Richardson and Howie Morgan are in studio to give us more insight on the national picture tonight. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: election 2024
Our team of reporters at WXXV News 25 have been busy all day talking to voters and keeping an eye on voting precincts on the Coast. Marco Bitonel and Elizabeth Keen joins us to talk about what they saw today. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, election 2024
Most South Mississippi voters have had a smooth election experience today, but as with large elections that may not always be the case. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter spoke with Jackson and Harrison County Election Commissioners to discuss these voting issues some may face. Categories: Local News, News
When heading to the polls on Election Day you’re often met by traffic and long lines. Voter Pat McCarroll said, “There’s no parking space and it was very difficult.” Voter Herbet Lugo said, “A lot of people and a lot of traffic.” Many things can keep people from voting, but one of the most common problems is simply getting to…
Many of you have cast your ballots already and some of you may be heading out in the hours before polls close at 7 p.m. We begin our election coverage this evening with WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel. He’s live at a voting precinct in Harrison County, getting a better feel of how turnout looks there. Categories: Local News, News…
Every vote cast today counts and it is a direct way to shape the future. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was at the polls as they opened this morning to talk to voters up bright and early to cast their vote. Polls opened at 7 a.m. this morning and close at 7 p.m. tonight. Any voter in line at…
Our election coverage continues in Jackson County! WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is there now and has more on what Jackson County voters are voting on today. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, election 2024, Jackson County
The Bay St. Louis Little Theatre is hosting a night of jazz on Friday, November 8th. The band Nolatet brings the entertainment with doors opening at 7 PM. Event promoter Doug Page comes to the WXXV News 25 studio with more on the night. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bay St. Louis, Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, Jazz, Nolatet
November 5th is the day to make your voice heard, helping shape the future with your ballot. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was live at the Orange Grove Community Center in Gulfport with more on the election. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, Gulfport, November 5th, St. John Baptist Church, voting
Today is the day South Mississippi to make your voice heard by going out to vote on this Election Day. Every vote counts, and voting is a direct way to shape the future. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport taking you to the polls. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election day,…
On Monday the New Orleans Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen. This decision came after a 2-7 start to the season that included a losing streak that currently sits a 7 straight games. “This is obviously a little bit of a tough situation as I told the team earlier today,” interim head coach Darren Rizzi said. “We have all had…
The Gulfport School District celebrating a recent achievement. The district is a 2024 Cognia System of Distinction. Cognia is a global school improvement advocacy group, Gulfport becoming one of 60 schools or districts in the U.S. to receive the honor. Cognia leaders say the district’s commitment to education quality and continuous improvement are main reasons for their inclusion on this…
It’s Election Day across the country today, and South Mississippi has more warm & humid weather on tap without any significant rain. Like yesterday, cloud cover will stream across the area thanks to deep return flow ahead of a stalling front, and a short-lived sprinkle isn’t out of the question. Many South Mississippi cities recorded trace amounts of rainfall, while…
We are stuck in an interesting pattern for this time of year that is holding our daytime highs somewhat warmer than normal, normal being in the low to mid 70s. This is due to the persistence of the Bermuda high reaching just far enough west to affect us and hold the effects of a trough centered over the western US…
As Mississippians head out to the polls on Tuesday, there will be plenty of young adults casting their first-ever ballots and looking to make a difference in their country. The voting process can bring out many emotions in all voters, especially first-timers who might feel excited, intimidated or anything in between. Coast Young Professionals director and voter Shilah Triplett explained…
With current Mayor Billy Hewes planning on stepping down after his third term, candidates have begun announcing their intentions to run for the office of Mayor of Gulfport in 2025. On Monday Sonya Williams-Barnes, a former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, confirmed with WXXV that she intends to run for the seat of Gulfport Mayor. Along with her,…
One community college on the Gulf Coast is honoring veterans. MGCCC’s Visual Arts School is showcasing artwork done by residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. The exhibit began Monday morning and runs through December 6th at the Fine Arts Gallery on the Harrison County campus. A special ceremony will be happening on Veterans Day with honors college students recognizing…
The D’Iberville Fire Department heading to the City of Madison, Florida today to assist with hurricane relief. Madison has been affected by three hurricanes in the last year. 1,300 meals will be served to citizens, donation supplies are also being given out. The City of D’Iberville remembers the outpouring of kindness in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and is always…
With less than 24 hours to go to election day, Harrison County is testing its voting machines to ensure accuracy. These tests are open to the public so voters can feel confident that their vote is accurate and accounted for. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter spoke to an election commissioner and voter about where things stand as you prepare to cast…