09/20 Ryan’s “Weekend & Tropical Update” Friday Morning Forecast

The sun brings summer back as we officially begin fall over the weekend, and we'll update you on the latest from the tropics.

A sunny, hotter weekend lies begins today, but you’ll also need the latest update on potential tropical developments. Lets get the good news out of the way first…. Overall this week was on the more cloudy side, with initially scattered showers and thunderstorms becoming more isolated. Yesterday had just a bit of rain left for the coastline, but today will…

Long Beach class of ’65 reunites for Homecoming parade

 This year marks the 60th reunion for the Long Beach High class of 1965, with several of them gathering on their on float Thursday night for the Long Beach Homecoming parade. Even after all these years these Bearcats feel they still share the same bond they did with one another when they were still just kids. “We share the same…

Mississippi Songwriters Festival hosts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicked off its weekend of events with its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in downtown Ocean Springs on Thursday night. Four inductees were honored at the ceremony: Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Glen Ballard. Ballard’s niece, Sophie Nord, shared what it was like growing up with…

9/19 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Big Lodge” Thursday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Similar to Wednesday night, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has no precipitation Thursday night. A few showers in Louisiana, over lower Plaquemines Parish and a few over St. Charles Parish are all that’s showing up on the radar. No lightning since prior to sunset today. Our airmass is rather dry above 700 mb. Perhaps a 10 percent mention in the forecast…

Ollie’s opening in Pascagoula on September 25th

A new store is coming to Pascagoula. Ollie’s is setting up shop next Wednesday in the Chicot Crossing Shopping Center. The store will open at 9 AM after a ribbon cutting. Ollie’s will be located in the old Save-A-Lot center. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chicot Crossing Shopping Center, Ollie’s, Pascagoula

NCBC Gulfport hosts Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony

The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted the Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony. This event honors the Gold Star families who have lost an active duty service member. Today’s ceremony celebrated and honored all the lives of fallen service members across all military branches. A total of 80 names were read today with a bell being tolled after each one. The…

Biloxi officers graduate from D.A.R.E.

Two Biloxi officers graduating from the D.A.R.E. Program earlier this week. Officers Samuel Gaffney and Dayana Lyons graduated during a ceremony at the D’Iberville Middle School. The pair also met with students afterwards. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi police, D.A.R.E program

Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicks off tonight

The Mississippi Songwriters Festival is kicking off in Ocean Springs tonight at 7. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has a preview of the fun weekend ahead. The 15th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival will begin September 19th, all the way through Sunday, September 22nd. Over 100 songwriters will be playing at ten venues in downtown Ocean Springs and Gautier. Not…

Coast Electric will not make customers pay for billing mistake

Coast Electric changing course on its decision to charge customers who were undercharged on their bills in a recent billing error. After thousands of customers were asked to pay the difference on a billing error made by Coast Electric, the company now announced they will no longer be charging for the error. In a statement released by Coast Electric, they…

Mississippi Power gives back for National Day of Service

Mississippi Power employees participated in a day of service in Biloxi on Wednesday. The Saluting Branches event was held at Biloxi National Cemetery. It’s all part of a larger National Day of Service where volunteers clean military cemeteries across the country. More than 50 South Mississippi volunteers spent their time trimming trees and washing headstones. This is the tenth year…

Peyton Aldridge performing at Mississippi Songwriters Showcase

We are joined by musician Peyton Aldridge ahead of his performance at the Mississippi Songwriters Showcase as part of the Mississippi Songwriters Festival. Peyton Aldridge performs Saturday, September 21st. The showcase begins at 9:15 at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs. For more information on the Mississippi Songwriters Festival, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Ocean Springs previewing the annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival

Join the Mississippi Songwriters alliance this weekend for an unforgettable celebration of music and creativity at the Mississippi Songwriters Festival in Ocean Springs. This four day event, will immerse you in the soulful melodies and lyrics of Mississippi’s finest songwriters. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center for Arts & Education in…

5K Run for Mercy and Shoe Drive

Joining us in studio are OLA Student Ambassadors Avery and Karoline. They are here to tell us about their upcoming 5K Race and Shoe Drive. Our Lady Academy (OLA) will host a 5K Run for Mercy and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 21st, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in memory of a dynamic and devoted English teacher, Mary Alice…

09/19 Ryan’s “Getting Drier” Thursday Morning Forecast

Things are starting to noticeably dry up in terms of rain, but don't expect a big drop in humidity as we officially begin fall over the weekend.

Yesterday didn’t see much rain as we’re starting to see noticeably drier conditions moving into the mid-and-upper-levels. That’ll lead to fewer clouds, no showers, and lots more sun today and for the rest of the week, but notice I didn’t mention the humidity…which stays on the high side which has led to the last few misty mornings. This afternoon will…

WXXV 25 visits with First Lady Elee Reeves

On Tuesday, WXXV News 25 took a trip to the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson to visit First Lady Elee Reeves and tour the historic mansion. Reeves was born in Tylertown, MS, and attended Millsaps College, where she was involved in Millsaps Singers and Kappa Delta Sorority. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Reeves was also an avid…

New changes in place for Cruisin’ the Coast

Cruisin’ the Coast is almost here and with the event right around the corner, Cruisin’ organizers want to make sure you know about some of the new policies for this year’s event. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest on those changes. Some new changes to Cruisin’ the Coast parking this year, as spectator parking for Cruise Central has…

Rouses Market opens in Picayune

Residents of Picayune and the surrounding areas now have a third grocery option to choose from. The 40,000 square foot supermarket is located at 1701 Highway 43 and it marks Rouses’ fourth store in Mississippi. A fifth store is set to open in Biloxi in October. The Picayune location has employed up to 150 people in both full and part…