This Labor Day weekend, one Gulf Coast animal shelter wants you to have a new family member. The Humane Society of South Mississippi located in Gulfport is having a pet adoption weekend starting today through September 7th. They are pausing fees for all adult big dogs’ adoptions. These lovable companions are ready to fill your home with joy, loyalty, and…
It’s an exciting day in Wiggins as Stone County High School unveiled their new CTE building. Even though the building is brand new its state-of-the-art facilities are already teaching students valuable lessons they can take into the workforce. Between classes the wielding instructor Ben Hare and James Spooner spend time honing their craft something that wasn’t possible before. Wielding is…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is holding an open forum on Thursday, August 29th. The public meeting takes place from 4 PM to 6 PM. MDOT is discussing the planning an environmental linkage study for improvements to I-10. Those improvements stretch from State Route 57 to the Alabama state line. Anyone planning to attend should show up to the Moss…
Senator Roger Wicker, Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, and local small business owners met today to share their excitement for the return of passenger rail service to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. More people are going to be discovering The Secret Coast now that Amtrak will be back on these tracks – and The City of Gulfport is already seeing a positive…
WXXV News 25 hosted a senior expo earlier Tuesday at the Lyman Community Center. Multiple organizations came together to give seniors information they may need and even things they may not know they need. WXXV News 25 caught up with one attendee who explains why they enjoy events like this. Expo Attendee Leon said, “I enjoy it because a lot…
We are joined by Cruz the Dame to discuss her upcoming musical performance this Friday night. You can catch that performance at Ground Zero Blues Club on Friday, August 30th at 7 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Dame the Cruz, Ground Zero Blues Club
Meg Annison from the Mississippi Lottery joins News 25 to talk about the new games the lottery is offering. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Despite expecting a cool-down of a degree or so for today, it looks like we’ll stay about the same as we wait for the clouds to thicken and the rain to return. It won’t necessarily be a “rainy” day though, as today’s will be a return to our familiar “afternoon shower” pattern. Thunderstorms are certainly possible too, and there could…
As the Mississippi Gulf Coast prepares for September, first we will head into the back half of the work week. Weekend rain chances look to remain near to slightly above normal. A ridge will be in control over the southeast through Friday, but as the ridge grows over the Rockies Heading into the weekend; there will troughing on the east…
There’s a workout with a twist on Front Beach in Ocean Springs… Beach Boot Camp! The boot camp features unique workouts with an emphasis on teamwork and community. It’s put together by Pamela Dowell, studio owner of Pam’s Gym and Tonic in Ocean Springs, who explained why she started the camp. “So I’m a big believer in outdoor training, especially…
Human remains were discovered Saturday in the Basin community in George County. The exact location of where the remains were found still has yet to be released but the George County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the remains were discovered close to River Road in a wooded area in the Basin community. The Sheriff’s Office also confirmed that the remains were…
Pelican Landing in Moss Point is where the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery will be hosting their Champion the Future Expo. The expo is designed to provide attendees with valuable information and resources that can prepare them for future job searches and careers. The free two-day workshop will feature resume reviews, mock interviews, career resources and information on the Pascagoula refinery. Whether…
Emmett Mcintyre and his grandson James were fishing at river park pier when they noticed a fair amount of monofilament line or fishing line. With the help of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the City of Pascagoula they were able to install a monofilament recycling station at River Park. This is all part of the Mississippi Monofilament Recycling…
The Pascagoula Mayor’s Youth Council for the 2024-2025 school year met for the first time this weekend. The group enjoyed a full day of activities led by Mississippi Power at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center, getting the chance to meet Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich. The day ended with a trip to the Hint Hunter Escape Room. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Today is National Dog Day and we all love our fur babies here at WXXV News 25! Each and every one of the pups has a big smile on their face, knowing National Dog Day isn’t the only day they are celebrated! We don’t just honor the pups, also included are a few cats that act just like their dog…
Beau Rivage’s Fallen Oak hosts the 17th annual Make-A-Wish Ricky Peden Memorial Golf Tournament for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and giving back to the community. PGA Tour Professional Taylor Montgomery made a special guest appearance. A University of Nevada graduate, Montgomery played collegiate golf, went pro in 2017, and joined the PGA Tour in 2023. New Fallen Oak…
Police departments across the Gulf Coast are honoring their four-legged officers today! They look like they have ‘ruff’ jobs, but they are truly loved! These are the Gulfport Police Department’s K9 officers. The pups are K9 Herceg, Tokio, and Sage. Gulfport Police saying despite all their hard work, the pups still demand belly rubs! Categories: Local News, News Tags: GPD,…
National Dog Day is set aside to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that our furry family members bring to our lives. WXXV Assistant News Director Kate Holzhauser and her husband Tom lost their long haired German Shepherd Kaiya this weekend. Today, my husband Tom and I are celebrating our Sweet Girl, Kaiya. The long-haired German Shepherd was adopted when…
Team One Communications – a company that provides communication technology to local agencies and businesses – lost their headquarters after a fire started here around 5:30 on Saturday afternoon. The fire department is right across the street, but Deputy Fire Chief Timothy Stone explains why they were unable to save the building. “In the fire service, it’s risk versus reward….
Prestige Fitness is a local gym offering a variety of fitness and equipment in Pass Christian. The gym provides services such as group fitness classes, personal training, cardio and strength equipment, and wellness programs. It is another fitness option for those to consider along the Gulf Coast. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at Prestige Fitness Club in Pass…
The City of Picayune is hosting a blood drive Tuesday. The Picayune Rotary Club is hosting their annual blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. An appointment can be scheduled by clicking here. Those wanting to donate to the drive can go to the Picayune Donor Center on Highway 11. Donors will receive a t-shirt. Categories: Local News, News…
WXXV is hosting its first Senior Lifestyle Expo on Tuesday, August 27th. The expo takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center on Highway 49. It’s absolutely free to the public. Come enjoy over 30 information booths from local healthcare, insurance, and other businesses, plus guest speakers, free screenings, and door prizes. Whether you’re 65…
This week we want to introduce you to a group of seniors who want to help others and have a little fun in the process. Let’s go to Summerfield Living Center in Gulfport for more on these active seniors. Summerfield Senior Living Community Relations Director Susan Jones said, “I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying ‘it takes a village,’ and…
I expect today will be our driest day in terms of rain, but the humidity is noticeably climbing from its lowered values we saw last week. It’s not going to bounce back to those ridiculous levels we saw a couple of weeks ago, but it will inch back up into the mid-to-upper 70s by the middle of the week. Thankfully…