Cold-stunned turtles meant for the Mississippi Gulf Coast had to be diverted due to weather in the area. Those turtles were being flown into Million Air in Gulfport but were diverted to Pensacola. The Mississippi Aquarium didn’t let this get in the way as they drove to meet the plane. One of the smallest turtles received was only 2.2 pounds!…
Joining us in studio are Windy Swetman and Major Jerry Friday with Salvation Army. They are here to tell us about the annual Red Kettle Challenge. Windy Swetman and his family will be outside the Biloxi Visitors Center on Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ringing the bell to collect donations for the Salvation Army. For more information, click…
Super Bowl 59 will draw in over 100,000 fans to New Orleans. If you don’t plan on finding a ticket to the game, you can still join in on the fun with the Super Bowl Experience. The Super Bowl Experience offers a variety of family-friendly events with tickets starting at $20. For more information, click here. The Super Bowl Experience…
It’s true when they say time flies during the holiday season because we’re back to talking about Harrison County’s Feed the Needy program. The deadline to request a meal for the Christmas Feed the Needy meal giveaway is 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18th. Volunteers will spend part of their Christmas morning packing up those meals then delivering them throughout…
It’s Wednesday once again, and that means it’s time to meet today’s Weather Kid! This week we met Charlie, a 10 year old from Pass Christian who goes to St. Vincent de Paul! Charlie likes games, playing the drums, dancing, and good music! He gave us some tips for how to enjoy changing weather patterns, including our very cold nights…
Now that football season is beginning to wrap up, baseball season is just around the corner! The Mississippi Baseball Coaches Association recently met in Philadelphia to honor some of the very best in the Magnolia State. The first award goes to the public high school coach of the year, which is George County’s very own Brandon Davis! This past season,…
Post season football honors have been rolling in for one of our talented coast natives. Ocean Springs alum and MGCCC wide receiver JP Coulter has been named to the NJCAA Region 23 Team. This comes as no surprise as Coulter was listed in the 2025 ESPN Junior College Top 50 list and signed to continue his football career at the…
We’re starting things off with huge news out of Vancleave High School as one of their own had a historical signing day celebration! Senior David Robinson is Vancleave’s very first student to sign a fishing scholarship. He isn’t just signing to any program, but the top fishing program in the nation which is the University of Motevallo. A few of…
Michael Quintero has been named the WXXV and Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month for November. Quintero is the robotics instructor at Bayou View Middle School, giving students hands-on opportunities to build robots and enter them in major competitions. He was nominated by coworker Melanie Davis. “My favorite teacher, Mr. Q, is truly deserving of a reward for so…
To celebrate the holiday season, the West Gulfport Civic Club held their annual community Christmas dinner. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the Gaston Point Community Center with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Another round of rain showers across the area today, adding to our totals from yesterday many places received many inches. once the rain passes tonight a strong cold front will soon follow. Expect surface winds to flip to north-northwesterly behind the front with gusts upwards of 15 to 25 mph overnight. Stronger of around 10-20 mph winds and cool temps…
Singing River Health System is hosting blood drive this week across all three hospital locations in honor of Teresa Powell, a dedicated employee of Singing River Gulfport’s café and a stroke survivor whose resilience continues to inspire others. Tuesday’s blood drive in Pascagoula was the first of three blood drives honoring Teresa Powell. There will be a blood drive in…
Long Beach Alderman at Large Donald Frazer is in studio to talk about the latest news surrounding the city’s long anticipated casino project. Categories: Local News, News Tags: casino, Donald Frazer, Long Beach
The ladies at Sassy’s Restaurant put on another event for South Mississippi widows to come together for support and companionship during this holiday season. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss has more from Hurley. Categories: Local News, News Tags: widows walk
Mykelti, a kindergartener in Long Beach who is in remission from her battle with cancer, was surprised with a vacation of a lifetime by the Make-A-Wish foundation of Mississippi. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Make-A-Wish
John Russell O’Neal from Oak Trust Insurance is here to explain the various kinds of insurance deductibles in your homeowner’s policy. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: deductibles, expert talk, homeowner, insurance, john russell o’neal, oak trust insurance
Danielle Emory and Morgan Shiyou with the Salvation Army KROC Center have holidays fitness deal and Christmas event details to share on this week’s episode of “Expert Talk.” Categories: Expert Talk Tags: christmas, Danielle Emory, events, expert talk, fitness, holiday, Kroc center, michelle eubank, Morgan Shiyou, Salvation army
Singing River Health System is hosting blood drives this week across all three hospital locations in honor of Teresa Powell, a dedicated employee of Singing River Gulfport’s Cafe and a stroke survivor whose resilience continues to inspire others. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula to tell you all about it. Categories: Local…
Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings Coach for Pet of the Week! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
The William Carey University Tradition Campus is hosting their illuminating event. Head out from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening. The event has been moved indoors due to expected weather in the area. Illuminating Tradition takes place in the Belmont room with refreshments, performances, and a guest from the North Pole. Clothing will also be collected for local shelters. Categories:…
The Gulfport High School Winter Showcase is tonight. This event features performances from the school’s art, band, choir, drama, and strings departments. Tonight’s show is set to take place at the iMPAC Center on the MGCCC Harrison County campus. Adult tickets are $10 and kids ages five to 8 get in for just $5. The holiday fun starts at 6…
The second annual Festival of Trees is happening tonight at the Lyman Community Center. The event is sponsored by the Harrison County School District Journey program. It’s a fun filled evening featuring a tree decorating contest, scavenger hunt, and a special guest from the North Pole. The fun runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center off…
Todd DuBose and Kyle Tootle are in studio to talk about the Singing Christmas Tree event happening at First Baptist Church Biloxi. First Baptist Church Biloxi’s Worship Ministry is bringing the iconic Singing Christmas Tree to the Gulf Coast. They will be offering three showings on December 13th at 7 p.m., December 14th at 6 p.m., and December 15th at…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is celebrating the arrival of new indoor and outdoor kennels. These kennels will provide housing to an additional 12 dogs. The project was made possible by the Founders Club fundraiser in January 2023. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, News Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi