A couple of Coast celebrities went to the Gulfport Fire Station for a special swearing in ceremony. Romeo Weaver was sworn in by Chief Billy Kelley earlier Tuesday morning. The Shuckers’ mascot Schooner and Mississippi Sea Wolves’ mascot Hook arrived at station 9 for the big day. Romeo was given a fire uniform of his very own as well. Fire…
On the beach in Pascagoula, residents celebrated the Labor Day Weekend. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel shows us how many of you enjoyed the holiday along the shore. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Labor Day
The Mississippi Aquarium announced that mermaids will be returning to the aquarium! The mermaids make their way back to the Gulf Coast September 13th through the 15th. Those mermaids will perform dives for all to enjoy in the main tank. There will even be a meet and greet with the mermaids. The best part is the meeting is included with…
Calling all photographers! The Mississippi Sound Estuary Program is hosting a photo contest. All participants have until September 30th to share the natural wonders of the Magnolia State. There are a total of five categories to enter the top 10 entries will be showcased for public viewing. Winners will be announced on October 4th. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi…
Celebrate National Voter Registration Month at your local library! The friends of the library groups from various Jackson-George regional library locations are hosting voter registration drives to help community members prepare for upcoming elections. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Ocean Springs Municipal Library to tell you all about it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jackson-George Regional…
September is here, but it’s still going to be summer for quite some time in South MS! Today is a good example of that as almost every aspect of today’s weather will be similar to yesterday’s, except I expect a little more cloud cover and a few more showers than we saw yesterday. Even then though, we only saw one…
Windy Swetman and Steven Dick are in studio to tell us about the 20th annual Biloxi First Foundation Roast. The roast takes place September 19th at IP Casino on 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Reservation deadline is September 5th. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi First Foundation, roast
A trough will begin digging southward Thursday into Friday. This will bring us a weak front pushing southward; and eventually stalling over the area near the coastal waters. This along with onshore flow pumping tropical moisture into the area will give us high chances of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and especially into Thursday. Thursday in particular will have to be…
On this Labor Day, it’s Free Sandwich Day at one coast restaurant in Jackson County. They handed out the food to anyone who showed up at this annual tradition. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel reports from The Shed. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Free Sandwich Day, Jackson County, Labor Day, Pulled Pork, The Shed
WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss traveled to Honduras with the non-profit organization Partnership for Clean Water and Education. The organization brings clean water and educational opportunities to those in need. The full documentary can be watched by clicking HERE. To learn more about PCWE or to give to the group, click HERE. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: clean water,…
When we’re sick or injured, nurses are on the front lines to make sure we get well. Today, we’re going to take you to a group whose sole mission is to pay tribute to those nurses and the nursing profession when their life’s mission is complete. “It takes time out for us to say thank you for all your dedication,…
Are you interested in the ever-growing game of pickle ball? Hancock County Library has a system in place now to help anyone try their hand at the sport. Library branches in the county are distributing pickle ball sets for free if you present a library card. Pickle ball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. According to…
The number one million means a lot of one family at the Mississippi Aquarium. Sophia Neves and the Powers family found out about their fame during what they thought would be a regular visit to the aquarium. It’s been a week of milestones at the Mississippi Aquarium as they celebrate their millionth guest during their four year anniversary. Saturday morning,…
Expect some nice weather for Labor Day today, with sunshine and dry weather expected to start off the week. That’s exactly what we’re seeing now, with nothing but clear, sunny skies as the day begins. That’s all we’ll see for the next few hours as well, with only light cloud cover beginning to develop in the heat of the afternoon….
As the surface trough over the northwestern Gulf slides a bit farther from the local area and upper level ridging tries to build into the area, the deep tropical moisture that has engulfed the local area over the last several days will be shunted a bit farther southwest. The ridging aloft won`t be strong enough to completely suppress thunderstorms but…
The St. Patrick Fighting Irish welcomed Sacred Heart for their week 1 matchup. The Fighting Irish lose their home opener by a score of 41-14. St. Patrick will take on Pope John Paul II at home for their week 2 matchup on September 6th. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, St. Patrick…
The Biloxi Indians played host to Stone High for the week 1 Shrimp Bowl matchup. The Indians score a two-point conversion in their 15-0 win over the Stone Tomcats. The Stone Tomcats travel to Poplarville for their week 2 matchup while the Indians are set to host Meridian on September 6th. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
The Long Beach Bearcats welcomed the Pass Christian Pirates for their week 1 Oyster Bowl matchup. The Bearcats escape with a win against the Pass Christian Pirates, 28-21. The Bearcats will hit the road to take on Forrest County Agricultural next week while the Pirates of Pass Christian will travel to Purvis for their week 2 matchup. Categories: Friday Night…
The Bay Tigers welcomed Resurrection Catholic in a rematch of last year’s week one matchup. The Bay Tigers jumped out to an early lead and held on to beat Resurrection Catholic 34-3. The Eagles of Resurrection Catholic play host to Presbyterian Christian next week while the Bay Tigers travel to St. Stanislaus on September 6th. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local…
The Pascagoula Panthers welcomed the Moss Point Tigers to town for the 85th battle of the cats. Pascagoula blanks the Moss Point Tigers in their opener, 48-0. Pascagoula will host East Central on September 6th while the Tigers of Moss Point will travel to Hancock for their week 2 matchup. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night…
The Greyhounds welcomed the Madison Central Jaguars to Hugh Pepper Field for their regular season opener. The Greyhounds fall short to Madison Central in their home opener, 20-27. Ocean Springs will travel to take on Oak Grove on September 6th for their second game of the season. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school…
The Harrison Central Red Rebels took on the Gautier Gators for the Port City Bowl to open the season. The Gators escape a close game by Harrison Central and win their week 1 home opener, 26-23. The Red Rebels will travel to Carver Collegiate Academy for their week 2 matchup, while the Gators of Gautier hit the road to take…
A D’Iberville coffee shop that we introduced you to a few weeks ago has begun training its superstars. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from A Latte Friends. When we last visited the superstars, they were meeting each other and grabbing some new gear ahead of the coffee shop’s grand opening. Now, A Latte Friends has begun training and…
You know what we say at WXXV News 25, high school football is everything. We got our feet wet last Friday with jamboree action, but now it’s go time. WXXV News 25’s Sports Reporter Ansley Brent is at Greyhound Stadium ahead of Ocean Springs’ match up against Madison Central. Categories: Sports Tags: high school football, sports