The 4A Hornets are entering the third round of the playoffs where they will be facing the 6-4 McComb Tigers. Poplarville sits at 10-2 on the year with two close wins in the first two rounds of the playoffs by a combined two points. This Friday they host the McComb Tigers and Hornets coaches and players know that anything can…
Gulfport Central Middle School is making sure every student has a Thanksgiving meal on Turkey Day. Staff will gather on Thanksgiving morning to pass out meals to students and their families, thanks to the initiative of the school principal, Dr. Patricia Moss. These meals are funded by Dr. Moss and the participating Gulfport Central Middle School staff, who are great…
The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s 13th annual Holiday Shape Up has started back. Get a head start on your fitness goals this holiday season with an eight-week membership. This is a great chance to take advantage of what the Kroc Center has to offer. Visit the Kroc Center each week and weigh in to maintain prize eligibility and check your…
It was an exciting day at Ingalls Shipbuilding, one high-ranking military official stopped by the shipyard to view the progress on some special warships currently under construction. On Wednesday, Ingalls Shipbuilding welcomed Four-Star General Eric Smith, the 39th commandant of the United States Marine Corps, for an official visit. While there, General Smith toured two amphibious warships that are under…
On the heels of the new Menge Avenue overpass this week, Harrison County leaders are touting the promise of that corridor moving forward. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott sat down with Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner to talk about the development coming to the county. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: development, harrison county
Disney on Ice is coming to the Coast Coliseum. Kirstie Nelson joins us in studio for this year’s Disney on Ice show. The fun kicks off on Thursday, November 21st at 7 p.m. Showings continue Friday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 23rd at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m., and Sunday, November 24th at 12 and…
The Salvation Army Kroc Centers’ 13th Annual Holiday Shape Up is back. Get a head start on your fitness goals this holiday season with an 8-week membership at the Kroc Center for just $30. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the Salvation Army Kroc Center to give you more information. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Holiday…
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Angelica. Categories: Pet of the Week
Ms Mary’s in Old Town Bay St. Louis has now expanded to Waveland! For a delicious southern breakfast, deli-style lunch, all-beef hot dogs, over-the-top snoballs (including sugar-free options), coffees, snacks and more; Ms. Mary’s on Nicholson Ave. in Waveland is the locally owned restaurant that has it all! Check out their website and menu here. Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen…
Today’s WXXV Weather Kid Wednesday featured Ophelia, a local second-grader from St. Martin! She was a blast to have in the studio, and was ready to stay inside and play her favorite video game, Minecraft, when it gets cold over the next few days. If warm and sunny enough, she’s all about biking or scooting around the neighborhood! If you’d…
Yesterday’s front brought some heavy rainfall and a few rumbles of thunder, but now things are clearing out and cooling down nicely! It won’t be all that noticeable right away though. While easily less humid, the temperature didn’t fall far this morning, remaining above normal, and will still climb above normal this afternoon…though only by a handful of degrees. I…
The Pascagoula Panthers continue to show each and every week why they deserve to continue playing the game of football. They may not be undefeated or the regional champions, but that’s all in the past and honestly doesn’t even matter anymore. What does matter is that they’re a team of gritty, hard-working playmakers and have been playing lights out, winning…
This week begins round two of playoffs for the majority of our coast teams and only one 7A team remains. With debatably the toughest regular season schedule, ocean springs started off the 2024 season one and four. Never forgetting the Greyhound way, OS put their heads down and went to work, winning the next six games in a row, becoming…
A rainy start to the area bringing above and below 2″ of rainfall which was much needed. Hoping this rain will change the drought monitor especially for George and Jackson counties. Now expecting two cold fronts to move through in 24 hours. One currently passing, the other still off to the west but on its way to arrive tomorrow. with…
For the past 12 years, the women’s ministry of the First Baptist Church Gulfport has gathered to build their baskets of love, care packages which are meant for the homebound and senior members of their community. Packed inside the baskets are everyday essentials such canned goods, snacks, socks and other other items to bring on the holiday cheer, such as…
The Great Southern Club hosted the Butch Oustalet Foundation Tuesday. A lunch was hosted to bring organizations together in an effort to bring an end to homelessness on the Gulf Coast. Over the last few months, the Butch Oustalet Foundation has helped to identify gaps where better coordination could support those in need. The foundation’s mission for 2025 is to…
It might not be Mardi Gras just yet, but a version of it is happening in Downtown Long Beach as Jeep-A-Gras returns this weekend. Nate Stirrat is in studio with more. On Friday night, the Meet and Greet will be happening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Coast Daiquiri. Saturday is the main event as the parade rolls through Downtown…
The United States Postal Service announced today that certain local mail processing operations will remain at the Gulfport facility. This decision to leave those operations in Gulfport was made possible due to a strategy aimed at increasing efficiency, improving service quality, and saving USPS an additional $3 billion per-year nationwide. In simple terms, single piece mail that is sent from…
Today in Long Beach more than 150 high schoolers with disabilities spent the day learning about all the potential employment opportunities on the Mississippi Coast. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the event with more details. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Institute of Disability Studies, job extravaganza
We are joined in studio with Susie Davis with WXXV News 25. She comes on air to talk about a new program called ‘Living Local,’ a way to showcase businesses and hot spots across the Gulf Coast. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Living Local with Susie Davis
W. J. Quarles Elementary in Long Beach has been named Mississippi’s national ESEA Distinguished School. The school was recognized for exceptional student performance and academic growth for two or more consecutive years. Quarles Elementary is the only school in Mississippi to receive this distinction for 2024. Categories: Local News, News Tags: ESEA Distinguished School, Long Beach, W. J. Quarles Elementary,…
Memorial Health System rolled out a first of its kind service for guests to remove some of the hassle in getting to the hospital. Memorial Health System is now offering a complimentary valet parking service at the Gulfport campus. The service is designed to improve access to facilities and lower parking issues. Memorial is partnering with national valet service provider…
A notable Coast restaurant and one of its co-owners are sentenced in federal court on Monday for passing off imported seafood as Gulf Fresh Seafood. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, Mary Mahoney’s restaurant also agreed to forfeit $1.35 million. Meanwhile, Mary Mahoney’s co-owner Tony Cvitanovich has been sentenced to four months of home confinement, three years’ probation,…
The rain started last night, but we’re just now getting our heavy rain as showers and thunderstorms pop up along this morning’s cold front. We’re still under a level 1/”marginal” risk of severe weather for the area as well, meaning if we’re going to get anything it has to happen over the next few hours. Like I said yesterday, the…