New Mississippi Lottery scratch off games for August
Meg Annison with the Mississippi Lottery is studio to talk about the newest games they lottery is offering. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
08/06 Ryan’s “Hotter” Tuesday Morning Forecast
Temperatures keep rising!
You read that title right, today will be even hotter as temperatures keep rising each day and night. Thankfully that’s not a trend that’ll continue for too much longer, but today and tomorrow will likely be the hottest of the week as they reach 100 later today. Highs “should be” around 91 degrees for this time of year, which we’ve…
George County baseball team hosts autograph party to raise funds towards State Championship rings
It’s been a little less than three months since the George County baseball team won the 6A State Championship, and the City of Lucedale is still celebrating in full force! This past Saturday, the George County baseball team hosted their first ever State Championship autograph party at Walt Massey in Lucedale. The community was invited to come recognize the team’s…
Coast child qualifies for Pitch-Hit-Run competition in Houston
A Bay St. Louis 8-year-old is headed to Houston after showing up and showing out at a recent Pitch-Hit-Run competition in New Orleans. Ryder Fontenot found out he qualified to move on in the competition. Fontenot has been playing baseball for three years. If he fares well in Houston, he will be entered for a chance to win an all-expense…
31 murals gives Stone County the nickname “The County of Murals”
We’re highlighting one of our South Mississippi counties known across the state as “The County of Murals.” A total of 31 can be found in Stone County, including six in Blaylock Park in Wiggins. The artwork showcases historic events and even famous faces from around the county. Layla Essary, the executive director of Stone County’s Economic Development Partnership, tells more…
Harrison County sheriffs investigating Monday morning death of pedestrian
Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a pedestrian early Monday morning and are searching for a suspect. Deputies believe the accident happened between two and three in the morning on Orange Grove Road and Azalea Trace. Deputies found a man lying dead in the roadway. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the victim as 38-year-old Patrick Howard…
8/5 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Nightside Return” Monday 9PM Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Tropical Storm Debby is likely to still only be near the South Carolina or Georgia coastline Wednesday evening. It may take until Friday night or Saturday to get far enough north to get absorbed into the westerlies. Until that happens, there is going to be little day to day change locally. As long as surface winds continue to be out…
Ocean Springs residents meet to discuss annexation
The City of Ocean Springs made big changes just months ago, as it made the decision to extend city limit lines and annex area streets and neighborhoods. However, these changes have not come without some tension and frustration. As newly-annexed residents interacted in a meet-and-greet forum on Monday night, it became clear that not everyone was on board with officially…
25 teams in 25 days: Harrison Central Red Rebels
We have already reached double-digits on our visits for this years 25 teams in 25 days. Today we visit with a team who is welcoming a first-year head coach – the Harrison Central Red Rebels. “We try to look good, feel good, play good and that is our mentality right now.” A good mentality to have for first-year Red Rebels…
Being prepared during hurricane season
Harrison County Emergency Management Director Matt Stratton is in the studio to talk about hurricane preparedness. Statton said August and September are the busiest times of the year for storms that might impact the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “One of the good things about hurricane preparedness is that it is never too late to start and so this a good time…
Pearl River Community College Aviation and Aerospace Workforce Academy opens!
Pearl River Community College cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Hancock County campus earlier today. This facility has been a dream for Pearl River Community College since 2016. Eight years later, the college is ready to welcome its first year of students. PRCC President Adam Breerwood tells us coming back to Hancock County, however, has been the college’s plan since…
Artillery Shell Found in Local Neighborhood
A Jackson County neighborhood was on lockdown for several hours today, not letting residents in after an artillery shell was found in a yard while a neighbor was cutting his grass. Early Monday morning a local resident cutting his grass discovered an unexploded military artillery shell on his lawn. The resident immediately notified the Biloxi Police Bomb Squad. Residents were…
Mobile City Council to vote on Amtrak funding
A major vote to determine the future of Amtrak service here on the Gulf Coast is taking place in Mobile Tuesday. That Mobile City Council meeting starts at 10:30 tomorrow morning. If council members give the green light for Amtrak funding the work will begin on passenger platforms across the proposed route including here in South Mississippi. Amtrak leaders say…
Hancock Whitney celebrates 125 years by ringing the NASDAQ Bell
Hancock Whitney celebrated 125 years in business by ringing the NASDAQ Stock Exchange Opening Bell. The event took place at 8:30 a.m. in a ceremony that includes a current Gulf Coast resident, Nita Kuhner of Pass Christian. The bank officially celebrates its anniversary in October. President and CEO John Hairston was there with Chairman of the Board of Directors Jerry…
Make a Difference by Donating Blood: Blood Drive honoring Lt. Tom Spicer
Lt. Tom Spicer, a beloved figure with the community and dedicated member of Singing River’s campus police department, to talk about the blood drive that the Singing River Health System is hosting in his honor. Ocean Springs Hospital- August 12th from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the boardroom Pascagoula Hospital-August 15th from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MSCR…
Ryan’s ‘Hot Start’ Monday Noon Forecast
Temperatures starts in the mid-90s and slowly starts it’s way up through the middle of the week before slowly working it’s way back by the weekend. Heat indices will range between 105 and 110 each afternoon. So stay hydrated and practice heat safety. No rain or tropical development expected this week. Categories: Weather Headlines Tags: forecast, monday, Ryan Mahan, Weather
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Blaylock Park in Wiggins for the Stone County Murals
Stone County is known for its vibrant murals that reflect the area’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty. The material concentrates on the people, places, the environment, and wildlife. These murals are part of community efforts to celebrate local heritage and attract tourism. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at Blaylock Park in Wiggins to inform you about…
Singing River Little Theatre holding fundraiser
Singing River Little Theatre Treasurer Joelle May is in studio to talk about their upcoming fundraiser. The Detectives Mystery Dinner Theatre group is hosting the fundraiser. The event takes place August 24th at 6:30 p.m at American Legion Post 1992. For more information, click here.
Meggan Monday: Little girl’s experience at Mississippi Aquarium goes viral!
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is making the most of a viral video to promote its family friendly atmosphere. You’ve likely seen the adorable video showing an enchanting encounter between a little girl and a dolphin, the sweet exchange has gone viral with more than 10 million views. Joining Meggan in studio for this Meggan Monday is the little girl–Ryenn…
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Annie Sanders
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Annie Sanders. Sanders founded the Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence in Long Beach, MS. The center is focused on helping people survive domestic violence and developing a safety plan. She shares what motivated her…
“Katherine’s Army” raises over $50,000 to support St. Patrick student-athlete Katherine Adams in her fight against Ewing Sarcoma
St. Patrick catholic high school student-athletes are known as the “Fighting Irish”. One of their very own, Katherine Adams, has been fighting the ultimate battle of cancer. When you are in a community like the one she is in with the Fighting Irish, her friends, and her family, Katherine knows that she is never fighting alone. Adams, a member of…
25 teams in 25 days: Gulfport Admirals
Stop number nine of this years 25 teams in 25 days takes us to Harrison county as today’s team looks to build off of what was built last season, and improve in areas to take them to the top. Today, we meet the Gulfport Admirals who are led by head coach Blake Pennock. The Gulfport Admirals finished last season 6-5,…
8/4 – Sam Parker’s “High Heat Coming” Sunday Night Forecast
Monday through Thursday will be hot, but drier overall humidity. Looking at the models, ridging will be in place over the next few days. Temperatures will be quite hot with highs in the upper 90s and approaching 100 degrees. Heat index values, since it will be “drier” will be generally between 108 and 112 degrees. A heat advisory has been…
Mississippi Department of Education discusses chronic absenteeism
WXXV News 25 spoke with Dr. Donna Boone, the Chief Academic Officer at the Mississippi Department of Education. One of the major goals for the department this year is reducing absenteeism in the Magnolia State. The department said about one out of every six students missed three weeks or more of school in 2015 – 2016. These statistics prompted the…