There are South Mississippi natives that are witnessing first hand the destruction and recovery efforts of Helene first hand. On the phone now we have Cary Irving, a Hancock County native currently living in Erving, Tennessee. Click here if you would like to donate. Every penny donated goes to help with hurricane victims. Tags: Hurricane Helene, relief-a-thon
Waveland residents know first hand about the damage brought by intense hurricane. That’s why it is no surprise the city has sprung immediately into action following the storm to help Erwin, Tennessee. Waveland Mayor Jay Trapani is standing by on the phone right now to brief us on those efforts. Click here if you would like to donate. Every penny…
When it comes to natural disasters, oftentimes the blood supply can reach critically low levels. We’re joined in studio by Red Cross Blood Services Donor Recruitment Specialist Hayden Hoffman for more on how you can give blood in this recovery effort. Click here if you would like to donate. Every penny donated goes to help with hurricane victims. Categories: Local…
Eastern and Central Georgia received the brunt of Helene as it made its way inland last week. Tonight, we’re checking in with a Red Cross volunteer on the ground in the heart of the Peach State to see how recovery efforts are progressing there. Click here if you would like to donate. Every penny donated goes to help with hurricane…
The City of Biloxi is helping out a Florida city to deliver much needed supplies. Mayor FoFo Gilich joins us on the phone now to talk about those efforts. Click here if you would like to donate to the Red Cross. Every penny donated goes to help with hurricane victims. Tags: Hurricane Helene, Red Cross, relief-a-thon
We are continuing our conversation now with Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Executive Director John McCarty on the power of your donation tonight and where the money is going. Click here if you would like to donate. Every penny donated goes to help with hurricane victims. Tags: Hurricane Helene, Red Cross, relief-a-thon
WXXV General Manager Don Moore is in studio to talk about the importance of giving back after natural disaster strikes. Click here if you would like to donate. Every penny donated goes to help with hurricane victims. Categories: Local News Tags: Hurricane Helene, Red Cross, relief-a-thon
Red Cross Volunteers are dispatched in many communities across several states, especially in North Carolina. Red Cross Volunteer Greg Schulte gives us an update from the community of Burnside. Click here if you would like to donate. Every penny donated goes to help with hurricane victims. Tags: Hurricane Helene, Red Cross, relief-a-thon
We begin our WXXV Relief-a-Thon with our friends from the Red Cross. Southeast Mississippi Regional Director John McCarty joins us in studio to talk about the Red Cross’ mobilization efforts to this point. Click here if you would like to donate. Every penny donated goes to help with hurricane victims. Tags: american red cross, Hurricane Helene, relief-a-thon
Helene is the second deadliest hurricane to strike the U.S. in the last 55 years, carving a path of destruction from Florida Gulf Coast all the way to the mountains of Tennessee, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Tonight, we are going to be talking to people on the ground in the hardest hit areas, plus those here in South Mississippi leading…
4⭐️ George County QB Deuce Knight (@DeuceKnight) has flipped his commitment from Notre Dame to Auburn. Hear what Knight said current Tiger and former Picayune star Jamonta Waller (@JamontaWaller) said when he found out about Knight's decision #WarEagle #25Sports pic.twitter.com/su7qOxxjmI — Jevan McCoskey (@JevanWXXV) October 2, 2024 George County 4-star quarterback Deuce Knight made a huge announcement on his social…
2025 is coming fast! One event lots look forward to during the New Years Holiday is the Rose Parade in California. Mississippi will have a float in the parade for the first time. That float honoring music legends B.B. King and Elvis Presley. While it may focus on those two artists, the float is also honoring the creation of the…
South Mississippi police officers woke up bright and early this morning to connect with the communities they serve. Gulfport police officers say the best way to start off the morning is with a cup of coffee and donuts. The Gulfport Police Department wanted to interact with Gulf Coast residents and get to know the people they protect within the community….
WXXV News 25 is hosting a Relief-a-Thon this Wednesday, October 2nd for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Our 9 p.m. newscast on FOX is turning into an hour-long broadcast dedicated to raising funds for victims. You can tune in then to help those in need. Click here to donate! You can also scan the QR code on your screen to…
Many on the Mississippi Coast were thrilled when Buc-ee’s announced their giant gas station is coming to Harrison County. Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s location may be opening sooner than expected which means those looking for a job may be in luck. Developers have been working around the clock on the construction of the new 74,000 square foot travel center since breaking…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is teaming up with The Chimneys to host a Caturday Brunch honoring all Disney villains. Sophie Nord and Katie King came to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss the event happening October 5th. Categories: Local News, News Tags: cats, Caturday, Caturday Brunch, Disney, HSSM, Humane Society of South Mississippi, The Chimneys
The Republican Women of Stone County are looking for members for their organization! Vice President Holly Scanlon came to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss an upcoming charter dinner happening Thursday, October 10th. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Charter, charter dinner, Dinner, republican, Republican Women of Stone County, Stone County, Vice President Holly Scanlon
Ocean Springs School District’s Elementary schools participated in National Walk to School Day. The walk started at Mosaic Church and was organized by OSPREYS (Ocean Springs Pedestrians & Residents for Exercise & Youth Safety), with the help of fellow schools and their parent-teacher organizations. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Upper Elementary School in Ocean Springs to…
The Pass Christian Public Library is hosting a monarch festival this upcoming weekend, October 5th! Wendy Allard of the Pass Christian studio came to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss the day. Categories: Local News, News Tags: monarch, Pass Christian, Pass Christian Public Library, Wendy Allard
On October third the port right here at Shaggy’s Pass Harbor in Pass Christian will be filled with smiling faces and hopefully some big catches. Fishing with Buddies, an event open to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other special needs.Participants will experience a day in the life of a Gulf Coast fisherman as they will load the boat,…
An upper trough is moving east of the area while looking upstream, and the upper stacked high currently centered over Chihuahua, Mexico will get squeezed by the zonal upper trough found from southern California through northern Texas. As this weak trough begins to flatten, it will begin to draw gulf moisture northward. This will occur rather quickly later today and…
Over the past week, Acadian Ambulance Services have been in parts of North Carolina providing assistance to those impacted by Helene. Since Helene made landfall, Acadian has mobilized 30 ambulances and 64 personnel who are assisting local 9-1-1 services in several areas impacted by Helene in North Carolina. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel had the opportunity to talk to Marc…
A upper level trough is moving east through the southern US with a broad upper ridge expanding east across the southern US. No appreciable impacts from the trough but the ridge is keeping fair weather in place. This dry and warmer pattern, forecast temps at to a few degrees above normal. rain looks to come into the forecast towards the…
Hurricane Helene has caused devastation in many Southern states, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. At WXXV, we’ve partnered with the American Red Cross in a Relief-A-Thon to help raise money for all those affected by the storm. WXXV’s official Relief-A-Thon will air during the 9pm Fox newscast on Wednesday, October 2nd. However, there are plenty of opportunities to…