On Tuesday night, the Pascagoula City Council passed a motion to rename McVey Court into Jim McInnis court, their way of honoring a local hero. Jim McInnis is a D-Day veteran who helped with the 1944 invasion of Normandy and a local of Pascagoula since he was born in the city in 1924. McInnis worked for L and N Railroad…
Few lingering showers around, these are expected to dissipate going into Wednesday Did take a closer look at the potential for more widespread patchy fog early Wednesday morning visibility will be low so be cautious driving in the morning. we could still see a few pop ups tomorrow afternoon but after Wednesday drier air to move through south MS as…
South Mississippi school districts are celebrating after the release of the state academic accountability reports today. Some south Mississippi schools coming out at the top of their respective categories. In Pascagoula, Beach Elementary held a big celebration after the news broke the school is the top-rated elementary school in the state of Mississippi, based on the 2023-2024 scores. WXVV News…
Mississippi Secretary of State’s office revealed election officials in the Magnolia State were targeted with a suspicious package this week. That package was delivered Monday to the Mississippi Elections Division, something that happened to election officials in eight other states. The office was warned in advance about the potential to receive a suspicious package, immediately transferring it to the state…
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Gulf Coast President Aimee Risser and big sister Mimi come to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss the need of more volunteers for the organization. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Sisters Gulf Coast, volunteers
A group of South Mississippians have created a new fishing tournament with the goal of supporting first responders. Hook ‘Em for Heroes is a charity fishing tournament. The mission is to support our local first responders, veterans, and their families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Categories: Local News, News Tags: first responders, fishing, Fishing Tournament, Hook ‘Em for Heroes, Mississippi…
The Biloxi Shuckers are heading to playoffs for the first time since 2019! WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey is at Keesler Federal Park ahead of the game. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Biloxi Shuckers, Keesler Federal Park, Shuckers
One $7 bet left one Mississippi resident $126,000 richer. The best part, it happened on Friday the 13th. The guest won made the bet asked to remain anonymous. A huge congratulations to the lucky winner, talk about luck! Categories: Local News, News Tags: BET, Friday The 13th, ip casino
The city of Bay St. Louis is receiving recognition for a battle that took place in 1814. A new state historical marker is being unveiled on December 14th, coinciding with the anniversary of the Battle of Bay St. Louis. That ceremony is being held at the intersection of North Beach Boulevard and Ulman Avenue. The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse…
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings in Coconut for the Pet of the Week! Categories: Local News, News, Pet of the Week
Dr. Stanford Owen stopped by this week to talk about the Shots n’ Shakes health plan he created to help you lose weight while maintaining proper nutrition. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: Dr. Stanford Owen, expert talk, extalk, health plan, michelle eubank, shakes, shots, shots n’ shakes
Everywhere we turn now, there’s a new AI for something to make life simpler. Or take care of some arduous task that we don’t want to do. Parents and teachers and even students. Today’s guests are for you, as they’ve created an AI technology that will help you get your work done in a more efficient manner, and not help…
The Mississippi Aquarium is releasing two Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles on Thursday. The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles are being released in front of Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The release is open to the public, anyone attending can watch the turtles as they swim away. Be sure to head out to Biloxi beach at 4 PM! Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Rouses has transformed the River Ridge Shopping Center. Previously a Winn-Dixie, the new store is opening its doors Wednesday morning at 8 AM with a big ribbon cutting ceremony. It’s a much anticipated milestone for many residents of lower Pearl River County, who for many years have only had two primary options for grocery shopping in the Picayune area. Rouses…
A new event is on the calendar this year that will provide fun for coast anglers and help others in the process. The event is called Hook ‘Em for Heroes and it’s intended to raise money to help first responders and the military. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the Pass Christian Harbor where he’s got more…
Barb Medlock comes to WXXV News 25 to discuss BugFest 2024 happening at the Crosby Arboretum. BugFest 2024 is happening this weekend, with a photo contest available for guests to take part in! Categories: Local News, News Tags: BugFest 2024, bugs, crosby arboretum, photo contest, picayune
We’ve had some noticeable misty areas over the last few mornings, but today’s are much more so and a little more widespread as well. There aren’t any Dense Fog Advisories in the area, but it wouldn’t surprise me if you encountered an area or two where visibility fell to a quarter mile or less, especially just off the coast. As…
With just 100 days remaining until Christmas, the Salvation Army is preparing for another season of helping others. Thousands along the Gulf Coast are currently facing food and housing insecurity, adding another challenge to a holiday season that is already incredibly busy. According to Major Jerry Friday, the Area Commander for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Salvation Army, the organization has…
Journalism students at Biloxi High School are now taking their skills from the classroom and bringing them to the local airwaves. Biloxi High’s, Tribe TV, is a weekly student led broadcast which highlights different aspects of the school such as events, student stories, school sports, as well as interviews with staff and faculty. However, recently the group has taken the…
Forecast models tracking ongoing showers/storms across coastal areas. This activity will persist through around 12-3 AM before we dry out overnight. Quiet overnight other than some patchy fog for some parts of southern MS but will see another round of scattered showers/storms again popping up primarily during the afternoon on Tuesday. Temperatures to reach around normal tomorrow afternoon. Categories: Weather…
A Gulfport Marine who has been the local Toys for Tots coordinator was recognized for his work last weekend at a conference in St. Louis. Gunnery Sgt. Gus Campbell was one of 16 coordinators recognized as national or regional winners for their work on the Toys for Tots campaign. Campbell, currently assigned to NCBC Gulfport, was the Region 3 winner….
One fourth grader from Mississippi is the national grand prize winner for the Smokey Bear and Woodsey Owl Poster Contest! The winner is Aiden Finkelstein from Pearl. The contest is open for any students in grades first through fifth. Kids who enter demonstrate understanding of wildfire prevention and conservation principles through drawings. Aiden attended the recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C….
We are joined by Pat and Mike Brown ahead of an inaugural event in Long Beach. The Car/Truck/Jeep Show is taking place Saturday, September 21st. Vehicle registration is from 8 a.m. to noon. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and awards are given at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Carnival Association of Long Beach which provides…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport hosting the 9th Annual Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony. That ceremony is happening on Thursday, September 19th. All with base access are invited to participate in the event, starting at 10 AM. Bells will be tolled as the names of 80 service members are read. NCBC’s Commanding Officer Captain Ana Franco will be…