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…
Do you have a special veteran in your life? You’re able to nominate them for the 2024 Veteran Congressional Commendation program. Residents can nominate a veteran from now until November 1st at 5 PM. The nominated veteran must be a current resident of Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District, served on active duty, or was a reservist called to active duty. They…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi will be offering $13 adoption fees for all pets starting October 1st through October 15th. If you are considering adding new member to your family, now is the perfect time. Starting from October 1st through October 15th, Bissell Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees at more than 360 shelters in 43 states. Adopters…
With the holidays right around the corner, you may be planning for your next vacation. Well, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport’s newest announcement may be your next vacation stop. It’s an exciting day at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport as a new nonstop route was announced that will connect South Mississippi with a magical place. GPT is now offering nonstop flights to and…
Dock workers at ports from Maine to Texas are on strike… The strike caps months of heated back and forth between the union and the United States Maritime Alliance. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the Port of Gulfport to tell you more about the ongoing strike. Categories: National News, News Tags: Dock Workers Strike, The Port…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Mary Clark Warren and Katie Fratesi from the Mississippi Lottery join us to tell us all about the new games this month. For more information about the Mississippi Lottery, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Joining us in studio is David Blackwell with the Biloxi Shuckers. He’s here to tell us all about the Grand Slam Jam! The Grand Slam Jam takes place Saturday, October 5th at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Grand Slam Jam, Keesler…
This might as well be the George County show because the celebrations continue to roll in for the Rebels, but this time it’s not an athlete, but one of the main pieces of the baseball program’s puzzle. George County head baseball coach Brandon Davis has officially been named MHSAA/NFHS Baseball Coach of the Year! Earlier this year, Davis and his…
You can accomplish a lot of different things in five years! Earn a college degree and even a masters, learn a new skill or a new language, or simply achieve your childhood dreams and play Major League Baseball. Learn more about George County alum Trevor McDonald, who did exactly that. “It’s definitely always been a dream,” said Trevor McDonald. “It’s…
Coast Electric is one of many power companies taking part in relief efforts in areas impacted by Helene. For a few days now, Coast Electric has been working outside of Jennings, Florida helping to restore power to an area which saw close to 29,000 customers lose electricity. Several of those affected in that area have started to return home, but…
There are two jets over the North American Continent this morning. The first is extremely evident over the northern tier of states and southern Canada. The second, not so evident, but it can be seen best in a secondary jet max from the Pacific into Mexico and through the southern states. This second jet normally starts to become more evident…