8/23 – Sam Parker’s “Moving Moisture” Friday Evening Forecast

An upper low, and moisture plume will move westward through the northern Gulf over the weekend. This will result in a gradual increase in rain chances across the local area and a return to scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly across Gulf waters and the coast on Sunday. Farther inland, expect Saturday to be another dry day owing to the area`s…

Coastal businesses prepare to celebrate National Waffle Day

Do you like waffles? Saturday is the perfect day for everything related to waffles. One business on the coast welcomed WXXV News 25’s EJ ahead of National Waffle Day on Saturday. Slim Chickens is offering chicken and waffles, while other businesses along the coast are also offering deals and promotions. With National Waffle Day coming up, Ginger Norton sent in…

WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is live at St. Martin High with a Friday Night Showcase preview

It’s a very special day here at WXXV! Friday Night Showcase begins this evening during our 10 p.m. newscast. Right now, WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is at St. Martin High School with more on what you can expect this evening and where the WXXV sports team will be tonight. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, Friday Night Showcase, high…

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Slim Chickens in Biloxi a day ahead of National Waffles Day

Tomorrow is National Waffles Day and what better way to celebrate than to have some chicken and waffles! Slim Chickens is a popular spot for chicken tenders, wings, and southern-style sides. The restaurant is known for its freshly cooked-to-order chicken and a variety of dipping sauces. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Slim Chickens in Biloxi to…

First Responders Family Fun event being hosted at Kroc Center

The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a special day for first responders on Sunday! A fun day is being hosted for those responders and their families, being filled with swimming, basketball, food, and much more. Be sure to head to the Kroc Center on August 25th. The fun starts at 1 PM. Categories: Local News, News Tags: first responders,…

Ribbon cutting for Long Beach career and technical education center

The Long Beach Bearcats are getting more career opportunities for the 2024 – 2025 school year! The Long Beach School District broke ground in May 2023 on a new career and technical education center. The ribbon cutting for the facility has been scheduled for August 24th! The program begins at 9 that morning, tours will follow. The public can tour…

Alien Snatchers Murder Mystery Dinner Show

We are joined in studio by Mike Lacy and Laura Magazzu to discuss an upcoming murder mystery involving aliens! The Alien Snatchers Murder Mystery Dinner Show is performing at locations all across the Gulf Coast. Here is a full list of times, dates, and where to purchase tickets: The Loft BSL September 6th @ 7:00 PM https://www.ticketsource.us/alexis-theatre-productions/t-ojodgal The Loft BSL…

Pass Christian officials vote to halt boardwalk project

Pass Christian residents are divided after the city council voted this week to pause development of the under-construction boardwalk along the beach front. Pass Christian city officials voted to pause construction on the three remaining phases of the concrete boardwalk along Highway 90. Citizens of the city expressed their concern to visibility to the beach and the safety of pedestrians…

Biloxi NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet

Joining us in studio is Biloxi NAACP President Herschell Pargo to talk about their upcoming Freedom Fund Banquet. The Freedom Fund Banquet takes place August 24th at the IP Casino Resort. The banquet begins at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

08/23 Ryan’s “Changing Pattern” Friday Morning Forecast

Things are changing noticeably on us now after a similar couple of days. We’ve now put our lowest temperatures and lowest humidity behind us, and while today will still be on the nicer side, the humidity is starting to creep up. That’ll lead to progressively warmer mornings through the weekend and into next week, but our afternoons keep getting cooler…just…

Exploring the history and amenities of Ship Island

Ship Island, one of the barrier islands along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has become a popular tourist attraction over the years. The island is accessible through Ship Island Ferry’s daily one hour excursions. It boasts quiet and clear beaches, an abundance of wildlife and Fort Massachusetts — a historic Civil War fort that offers tours. WXXV News 25 had the…

Community leaders gather for trivia and a good cause

South Mississippi community leaders came together to put their trivia skills to the ultimate test. On Thursday night both business and community leaders gathered in the IMPAC Center in Gulfport to take part in the Are You Smarter Than A Club Kid A Club Kid fundraiser. Participants were paired with children from the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf…

25 teams in 25 days: Poplarville Hornets

“Ready to hit somebody in a different colored jersey,” senior quarterback Sydney Blackmon said. “For sure!” Poplarville high school football is coming off a 10-4 season that saw the Hornets year come to an end while competing for a south state championship. 11 year head coach Jay Beech knows that, while the year didn’t end with a ring on his…

Friday Night Showcase kicks off tomorrow

Join us tomorrow for WXXV News 25’s first Friday Night Showcase! NBC at 10 will be transformed into all things South Mississippi football. Join Sports Director Jevan McCoskey and Sports Reporter Ansley Brent as they bring highlights from coastal schools. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, Friday Night Showcase, sports

Mega Millions jackpot now $527 million

Someone might have a chance to become half a billionaire in time for the weekend. The jackpot for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing is estimated at $527 million. You still have less than a one in 300 million chance of winning. Tune into WXXV News 25 at 10 on NBC Friday for those winning numbers. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola is live from the ‘Are you Smarter than a Club Kid’ fundraiser

The much anticipated ‘Are you Smarter than a Club Kid’ fundraiser takes place tonight at 6 p.m. Lots of big-time community leaders, including some of our WXXV News 25 team members, are participating tonight. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Are you smarter than a club, Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Ocean Springs Municipal Library for the upcoming Medgar Evers Reception Exhibit event

There is a Medgar Evers Reception Exhibit event happening at 6PM later tonight! Medgar Evers Mississippi movement exhibit, was created to coincide with the significant milestone of the 60th anniversary of Evers’s assassination. The redesign exhibit, consisting of 14 panels, delves into the life and legacy of Medgar Evers, one of Mississippi’s most prominent civil rights activists. WXXV News 25’s…