Harrison Central drops first home game to Quitman 27-20
Harrison Central welcomed Quitman to town, but dropped their home opener 27-20. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, harrison central high school
Ocean Springs still in search for the first win after falling to Northwest Rankin 29-28 in OT
Northwest Rankin came to Ocean Springs and defeated the Greyhounds 29-28 in overtime. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Ocean Springs High School
Picayune rallies from second half deficit to defeat D’Iberville 28-19
Picayune and the Maroon Tide protect home field and defeat D’Iberville after scoring 21 unanswered points to end the game. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: D’iberville High School, Friday Night Showcase, Picayune high school
The WXXV team faces their fears at Terror on the Coast
On Friday evening WXXV was granted exclusive access to Terror on the Coast, a large haunted house located in Gulfport with more than 43 rooms. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen, Ethan Krauss, Marco Bitonel, and Everett Ganier Jr. took a trip to the haunted warehouse to see if they had what it takes to survive one of the scariest experiences…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting free health fair in October
Keesler Air Force Base is hosting a free health fair at the Keesler Medical Center in October. The fair happening on October 4th. The fair will be open to all active duty, retirees, and any dependents. Free health screenings, dental hygiene info, blood pressure checks, and much more will be available for all who attend. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Mississippi man takes home grand prize at Nationwide Truck Driving Competition
A Mississippi man was named America’s top truck driving at a recent trucking competition in Indiana. Jackie Reed is a driver with FedEx in Lauderdale County. Reed is one of 422 drivers who competed in Indianapolis. He brings home the Bendix Grand Champion Award, as well as first place in the tank truck vehicle class. Reed has been a professional…
George County Rebels host Biloxi Indians for Week Three
WXXV News 25’s Ansley Brent is at George County as the Rebels host the Biloxi Indians for week three. It’s not just a regular night at Gill-Martin Stadium, Ansley tells us why! Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Biloxi Indians, football, George County, George County Rebels, rebels
43rd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
The Biloxi Seafood Festival is happening tomorrow all day. Festival goers have the chance to meet members of the WXXV News 25 team. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel gives us a preview. The Biloxi Seafood Festival takes place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. For more information click here. Categories: Local News, News…
Preview of Ocean Springs taking on Northwest Rankin
Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is live in Ocean Springs to talk about the Greyhounds’ matchup against Northwest Rankin during Friday Night Football. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Friday night football, Greyhounds, Hounds, Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs Greyhounds
Paws under the Oaks at Centennial Plaza
Carl Grotton with the Gulf Coast Kennel Club and his girl Lacey are in studio to tell us about this weekend’s Paws under the Oaks. Paws under the Oaks takes place Saturday, September 14th at 11 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Paws under the Oaks
Gulf Coast Symphony prepares to open its 63rd season in October
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony is opening its 63rd season with a concert at the MGCCC Impac Center in October. The season features several dates already scheduled, including opening night, called Broadway at the Beach. The pops concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The Holiday Peppermint Pops concert is on December 1 and the Classical Showcase on January 25. A special…
9/13 – Sam Parker’s “Fabulous Friday” Noon Forecast
Forecast will remain fairly quiet today and through the weekend but there is still a small chance we could see a shower or two this weekend. Northwest flow and will bring in the drier air later but as we move into the weekend the energy will begin to stretch out. First piece of it will work southeast into MS and…
Our Lady Academy hosting 5K Run for Mercy on September 21st
Our Lady Academy is hosting a 5K Run for Mercy and 1 mile fun run on September 21st. The race begins at 8 AM and is in memory of English teacher Mary Benvenutti and Coach Harry Hull. Proceeds benefit a scholarship in their name. The start and finish line being the Washington Street Pavilion in Bay St. Louis. Don’t want…
2024 Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle
Run Paddle Battle Race Coordinators Kristi Ducote and Jimmy Krebs join us in studio to talk about the Run Paddle Battle taking place in October. The 2024 Run Paddle Battle takes place October 19th in Pascagoula. Start time is at 8 a.m. Race begins at Little River Marina in Moss Point and ends at LaPointe-Krebs House. For more information, click…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. receives his Master’s Degree
We want to highlight one of WXXV News 25’s very own! Everett Ganier Jr. received his Master’s Degree. EJ shared the big news with everyone on his reporter page, but we want to spread that news. EJ now has a Master’s Degree in sports administration. A huge congrats to our morning live shot reporter! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Everett…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: OLA Volleyball’s Ava Davis
This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is Our Lady Academy volleyball’s senior setter Ava Davis. The sport of volleyball is known for its high energy, hard hits, and explosive plays, but a lot of those elements wouldn’t happen if it weren’t for one position: the setter. It’s the setter’s responsibility to communicate, get the second ball, and place…
Paws under the Oaks at Centennial Plaza
Carl Grotton with the Gulf Coast Kennel Club and his girl Lacey are in studio to tell us about this weekend’s Paws under the Oaks. Paws under the Oaks takes place Saturday, September 14th at 11 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Kennel Club, Paws under the Oaks
Hancock County Fair takes place this weekend
Joining us in studio is Jessie Peterson to tell us about the Hancock County Fair. The fair runs at the Hancock County Fairgrounds from September 12th through the 14th. Horse racing starts at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: hancock county fair
Biloxi Fire crews respond to the house fire
Biloxi Fire crews spent part of Thursday afternoon battling a garage fire at a home in the Woolmarket area. The home is located at the corner of Victory Lane and Country Lane. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown at this hour. A couple of trucks in the garage at the time of the blaze…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. previews Terror on the Coast
Terror on the Coast begins tonight and WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is out there live to tell us what it is all about. Doors for Terror on the Coast will open at 6 p.m. This is the haunted house’s tenth season on the Coast and it is presented by Side Show Props. Terror on the Coast is the…
Biloxi Seafood Festival this Saturday
An iconic festival returns to the Biloxi Town Green this weekend and joining us in studio is Lawanda Jones with Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. The Biloxi Seafood Festival takes place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Seafood Festival
Morning Business Report: September 13th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with the Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Inside the abandoned former Six Flags New Orleans
The former Six Flags New Orleans, previously known as Jazzland, has been abandoned since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region 19 years ago. Although overgrown and heavily populated by alligators, wild hogs and vultures, many of the park’s structures have remained intact since Katrina. Over the last two decades, the site has been used to film parts of many movies —…
No. 6 MGCCC Bulldogs football takes down Jones CC in thrilling fashion, 27-20
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College welcomed the Jones Community College Bobcats to town for week three action of Junior College football. After trailing for a majority of the game, the Bulldogs came back in the finals seconds to take the lead and win their 3rd game of the season. The Bulldogs remain undefeated and will looking for another win next…