A beloved Christmas children’s book is a soon-to-be released movie. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” directed by Dallas Jenkins, will hit theaters on November 8th, but First Baptist Church of Lyman had the unique opportunity to share the film with dozens of attendees during a pre-release leadership screening. “This movie is probably going to be one of the movies that…
Over 200 business owners from underrepresented backgrounds gathered inside of Caesar’s superdome on Monday morning for an exclusive opportunity to connect with executives from the NFL, the Super Bowl 59 committee, and super bowl 59 source business members. They gathered on the New Orleans Saints football field and were given tours of the newly renovated superdome. This was a time…
The East Central lady Hornets traveled to Vancleave to take on the lady Bulldogs. East Central got the job done on the road as they defeated the Bulldogs 3 sets to 1 and advance to face Lafayette in the 5A state championship. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Class 5A south state, East Central volleyball, Vancleave volleyball
The Ocean Springs lady Greyhounds got their revenge from 2023 south state championships as they defeat the Brandon lady Bulldogs in straight sets and advance to play Lewisburg in the 7A state championship. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Class 7A South State, Ocean Springs volleyball
The New Orleans Saints welcomed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Caesar’s Superdome in week 6 of the NFL season. The latest Saints Report breaks down all of the action in the Saints 51-27 loss to Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers. Categories: Saints Report, Sports Tags: New Orleans Saints, saints report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Hancock lady Hawks welcomed George County and the lady Rebels to Hancock county. It was a south state match that saw Hancock pull away early and advance to the 6A state championships later this week. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team
Our Lady Academy hosted West Marion on Monday for a south state matchup. OLA did what they do best and advance to another state championship with hopes of bringing back their third straight and 17th overall state title. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Our Lady Academy Volleyball, south state volleyball
A new casino could potentially be making its home along Highway 90 in Biloxi, pending a site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. On Thursday’s meeting, the Mississippi Gaming Commission will address the Tullis Gardens Hotel and Casino’s request for a site approval. The proposed casino would be located just west of Harrah’s Gulf Coast, along HWY 90 and Oak…
The City of Ocean Springs is hosting their cemetery tour this Thursday. The Bellande Cemetery opening up their grounds for a historic night of meeting famous figures from the City of Discovery. The tour happening from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Busses will bring guests to the cemetery and back to the Mary C. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bellande Cemetery,…
Now a big congratulations to one Long Beach woman completing yet another distance race this month. When we first met Frances McGill in August, she was gearing up for the Cardiff Half-Marathon in Wales, a country that she has family ties to. Fran finished the race on October 6th and used the event to raise funds for Morgan’s Army, a…
The City of Long Beach hosting a Night Out Against Crime this weekend. Long Beach Police setting up at the Long Beach Town Green from 5 PM to 7 PM. The event is free and features food, drinks, games, and emergency vehicles on display. A costume contest also being hosted during Night Out. One winner from four categories will win…
A traffic note for Hancock County drivers now as heavy construction work on I-10 in the Diamondhead area continues. A ramp closure that was set to start Monday afternoon is now postponed indefinitely. That’s the I-10 west entrance ramp at exit 16 which is set to be completely replaced with a two-lane ramp. This closure was expected to last a…
Downtown Gulfport is expanding with a new place to eat. WXXV News 25’s newest reporter Jordyn Lassiter tells us how soon we can plan on this restaurant to open its doors. It’s a breakfast place heading to the historic area of Gulfport. This will be in Downtown Gulfport. This is the concept of Hattiesburg restaurant owner Robert St. John opening…
One of the oldest buildings on the Mississippi Coast is receiving renovations that will help keep its lively history alive. Old Brick House is one of the oldest buildings not just on the Coast, but in the entire state of Mississippi. The building was originally built between 1835 and 1840 by William Rogers and was eventually sold to John L….
The Biloxi Cemetery is hosting tours this weekend to meet coastal artists. Biloxi Historic Administrator Mandy Hornsby came by the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss this Sunday’s event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: artists, biloxi, Biloxi Cemetery, cemetery tour, history
Since 1924, Moore Community House has served South Mississippi as a social service agency that works with low-income women and families, providing early childhood education and workforce training. This year, they’ll celebrate 100 years of service. Let’s go to Moore Community House to learn more about what they have to offer and what their plans are for the future. Former…
Students of Central and Pass Elementary provided a cemetery tour, telling the stories of those laid to rest in the Historic Mississippi City Cemetery. The gifted students of both schools dressed in clothing worn during the time period and hosted a walking tour in collaboration with the Historical Society of Gulfport. Descendants of those buried in the cemetery also shared…
Down at the Gulfport Dragway huge crowds showed out for classic gasser racing! The Southeast Gassers Association burned rubber on the drag way. The group hosted a meet and greet with racers Friday with official races starting in the afternoon and continuing into the evening hours as a champion was crowned. Track Operator Gaylon Rolison said, “They replicate racing from…
Cruisin’ the Coast 2024 officially wrapped up on Sunday. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey met up with Executive Director Woody Bailey to recap the week and discuss plans for next year. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast
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Dr. Christopher Spencer with Harrison Central High School is in studio to talk about Big Red Night. Big Red Night is a family friendly event. Entry is $2. The fun starts at 5 p.m. October 15th at Earl Phillips Sr. Memorial Stadium. There will be food, music, games and prizes. All proceeds from the event will support breast cancer research…
Nicole Martz from the Mississippi Aquarium is in studio to tell us about the big Sea of Stars event. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars benefits the Mississippi Aquarium and takes place Thursday, October 24the from 6 to 10 p.m. This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Glow for it.” For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Aquarium, Sea…
This week’s athlete lives life in the fast lane, swimming lanes that is. She’s one of the co-captains for her swim team and has won over 6 state titles, while also fighting through an injury. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Patrick’s Laina Seal! “My first State Championship I was ten years old and it was actually…
Just like last week we’re starting things off with a warm-up across South Mississippi, but another cool-down is coming, bringing the coolest weather we’ve seen since the start of the year! That certainly isn’t the case today as we’re seeing a 5-10 degree warm-up over yesterday morning, which still saw the much cooler, drier weather that moved in by the…