The November 5th general election is fast approaching and WXXV News 25’s got you covered as you prepare to cast your ballot. Tune in on October 31st at 9 p.m. on WXXV FOX for our WXXV Votes Election preview broadcast. Candidates that you’ll see on your ballots here in South Mississippi will join WXXV Lead Anchor Grant Chighizola live in-studio…
We here at WXXV News 25 had a special treat this morning. The St. Patrick Catholic High School journalism class took a field trip to our WXXV News Station. The class witnessed behind the scenes with the production booth and then went out to the studio floor where the TV magic happens! Senior Laina Seal even joined Ethan on the…
Mississippi State University President Dr. Mark Keenum served as a visiting speaker at Thursday’s Gulf Coast Business Council meeting. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Dr. Mark Keenum, Gulf Coast Business Council
Much of the same like yesterday we see continued dry and warm with highs a verity in the mid and upper 80s and lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s through Friday night. although Friday morning looks to see some patchy fog mainly around the LA/MS border and portions of Jackson county. The high pressure over head continues to…
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Cynthia Sutton is in studio to talk about the need for volunteers ahead of the Peter Anderson Festival. The festival takes place November 2nd and 3rd. Each year, volunteers welcome artists and crafters and nearly 100,000 visitors to Ocean Springs and Coastal Mississippi for the annual festival. If you are interested in…
Julie Massengill is in studio to talk about the Kelly Family Thanksgiving. The annual event takes place November 28th at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. The feast begins at 11 a.m. and goes on until 2 p.m. or the food is gone. You can dine in, carry out, or get food delivered. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Fundraiser kicks off this evening, raising essential funds for the Mississippi Aquarium. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest on what South Mississippi can expect from a full night of festivities. The Sea of Stars fundraiser kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Aquarium. This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Glow for It.’…
The forecast for the rest of the month of October in 3 words, warm and dry. That`s pretty much it. The main driver of those conditions are broad upper level ridge that is/will remain spread across the southern states of the United States and relatively shallow northern stream troughs tracking east this week. Therefore, expect to see lows and highs…
Two time Mr. Football and former four-star ocean springs high school football star Bray Hubbard has made a name for himself within the Alabama football program and fan base. Sources tell News 25 that Hubbard will be getting his first career start for the crimson tide this Saturday against Missouri. In Alabama’s loss to Tennessee, Hubbard played 51 snaps, including…
On Tuesday it was announced that Alvin Kamara and the Saints have agreed to a two year, 24.5 Million dollar extension that will last through the 20-26 season. Kamara is the organizations all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 60, total touchdowns with 84, and all purpose yards with 11,396. He also ranks second in team history in rushing yards and…
Samantha Martin and Wanda Hilliard joining us in studio now to talk about an upcoming event benefitting the Boys and Girls Club. The eighth annual Taste of the Future takes place November 1st. The fun begins at 6 p.m. and runs all the way to 10 p.m. at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. This event benefits the Boys and…
The Orange Grove community in Gulfport is aptly named because it once boasted multiple orange farms. One farm in the area still carrying on the tradition. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. headed to Mert’s Satsumas earlier today. The farm is family owned and operated by Glenn and Valeria Merritt. Mert’s Satsuma’s invites families to pick their own fruit and…
The Jackson County Fair is in full swing, but one of the biggest events is still on the horizon. At the Jackson County Fair, there’s plenty to keep you busy. From the fair food offerings to all the bright lights and rides, you shouldn’t have any trouble keeping yourself entertained. But one of the stars of the Jackson County Fair…
Did you know the Ocean Springs Yacht Club is hosting a hobie sailboat national championship, featuring racers from all over? WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more… Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: boating, hobie sailboat championship, Ocean Springs Yacht Club
Dry conditions at least through the the next few days. Temperatures will be a bit warmer today in the mid 80s. This is where these temps will stagnate. Basically, the lows slowly increase each night and the highs each day will be relatively similar. Tropics are quiet with no activity for the next 7 days. Categories: Weather Headlines Tags: Dry…
Director of Senior Services Jamie Smith is in studio to talk about the upcoming Red Barnett Senior Center Halloween Spectacular. The 10th annual Halloween Spectacular takes place Thursday, October 24th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center. This year’s theme is ‘Lost in Wonderland.’ For more information, call Jamie at 228-392-9988. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 10th…
The Ocean Springs Police had a member honored by Keesler Federal Credit Union. Officer Trey Smith was selected as a First Responder of the Year. Officer Smith serves in the Ocean Springs Police Department’s traffic division. He also serves as the department’s chaplain. Officer Smith was nominated for the award due to him working community events, also serving as community…
The first day for in-person absentee voting begins this weekend. Circuit Clerk Offices will be open from 8 until noon on October 26th. The last day to vote absentee this way is Saturday, November 2nd. As a reminder for mail-in ballots, those ballots must be postmarked by November 5th and received by a circuit clerk office by November 13th to…
WXXV and Huntington Learning Center are teaming up once again to honor the Teacher of the Month for October. Yolunda Brownlee is a seventh-grade science teacher at West Harrison Middle School. Brownlee was nominated by parent Brooke Pollard, who cited her love of teaching and her care for her students as reasons why she was nominated. Here is what Brownlee…
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, Shorty. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week