We have some exciting news out of the River City! The second class of Moss Point Sports Hall of Fame has been revealed for 2024. The executive committee of the Moss Point Sports Hall of Fame announced its latest 18-member class on Tuesday. Ten of the 18 honorees attended one of the two, pre-1970 high schools in Moss Point, five…
It’s not only National Hot Dog Day, but it’s also National Hot Dog Day in the Bay! Today is a fun filled day for the community of Bay St. Louis to include free hot dogs, a hot dog eating contest, water slide, and good conversation. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at MLK Park in Bay St. Louis with…
One medical facility is giving back to animals in the community. Coastal and Pass Christian Health and Rehab is hosting a pet supply drive. The supply drive supports the Tired Dog Rescue in Gulfport. The community is asked to bring in cat, dog, puppy, and kitten supplies. Donations can be dropped off from now until August 13th. Times for drop…
Day two of SEC Media Days didn’t disappoint in Dallas, Texas. WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey introduces us now to coaches around the conference. Well by this point everyone in and around the SEC knows two things: Nick Saban is no longer the coach for Alabama and he was denied entry on Monday after not wearing his credential….
We introduced you to Sarah and Cragin on this week’s Meggan Monday segment and shared their story and plans for a kidney transplant. Click here to see the full story. We’ve heard back from them and Tuesday’s surgery was a success!! They are both in recovery now. Doctors are monitoring Cragin to make sure his body continues to accept the…
Grace Ann Courtney from Stone County was named Mississippi’s 2025 Distinguished Young Woman. An amazing academic record, a 10-minute interview, talent, and more. This is what it takes to win a college scholarship from the distinguished young women competition. Grace Ann, a Mississippi School of Math and Sciences student and upcoming graduate with big goals — decided to take a…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week Small Fry! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
The votes are officially in, and Rodney McGilvary has been elected to the Biloxi City Council as the Ward 4 Councilman following a dramatic runoff. McGilvary received 452 total votes in the runoff election on July 9th. Runner-up Jamie Creel finished closely behind with 443 votes. Additionally, two write-in votes were cast. This nine-vote lead did not secure McGilvary’s victory…
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 Dr. Eileen Whittemore and Robin Killeen. Both women partnered together to create W.O.W. – Women of Wisdom Inc., which is a non-profit that focuses on women’s empowerment. Dr. Whittemore is the Chief Encouragement Officer and…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K PIO Landon Orozco joins us in studio today to talk about the 2024 Best Cruiser photo contest. Mississippi Highway Patrol is submitting their newest cruiser for a calendar contest. The American Association of State Troopers is hosting their 2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest. 49 states are competing with the top 13 being featured in the…
The start of school is coming back and one organization is benefiting families in Jackson and George County with a school supply drive. Morgan Orozco with Link Family Resource Center joins us in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Link Family Resource Center, school supply drive
The final votes in Biloxi’s Ward 4 Special Election vacant city seat have officially been certified. Rodney McGilvary has been named the new Ward 4 City Council member. Rodney McGilvary had 452 votes and Jamie Creel had 443 votes. Three absentee ballots came in and all three were rejected, leaving the voting tally the same as the first runoff election…
Helping those in need was the focus for Beau Rivage team members Tuesday as the hotel casino donated 20,000 hygiene kits to local nonprofits. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: beau rivage, giving back, hygiene kits
SEC Media Days continue in Dallas, Texas. WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Jevan McCoskey has more coverage from day two. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, SEC, SEC media days, sports
The final votes in Biloxi’s Ward 4 special election vacant city council seat will be certified this evening. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is in Biloxi with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, special election, ward 4 election results
We are joined by Nora Childers to discuss her new art gallery in Long Beach. The Fifth World Gallery ribbon cutting takes place Wednesday, July 17th at 4 p.m. at 528 Klondyke Road Street in Long Beach. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Fifth World Gallery, Ribbon cutting
Day one of the 2024 SEC Media Days in Dallas, Texas has officially come to a close after LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss, and Vanderbilt players and coaches spoke to the media. While there were many things discussed, one of the main topics of conversation was the addition of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC and if it is a…
Guest from the Stract Corporation join Patrick for a look at some recent innovations in 3D printing including the special parts that saved Twix bars and “The Doll for All.” Tech Byte is sponsored locally by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: 3D printing, dolls, rogers technology, solutions, tb, TECH, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology, Twix
Dr. Stanford Owen with The ADD Clinics in Gulfport is back again to explain the correlations between attention deficit disorder and bipolar disorder. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: A.D.D., add clinics, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disorder, dr. owen, expert talk, extalk, Stanford
Joining us in studio are Anthony and Tonya McCullum from the Making Strides Foundation. They have a Walk-A-Thon coming up on August 10th in Petal. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Making Stridges, Walk-A-Thon
Another hot day is expected across the region as upper level heights remain elevated, with the close proximity to the mid level ridge across the Gulf of Mexico and southwest Atlantic. Like days past, late afternoon or early evening thunderstorms will again be possible. With plenty of low level moisture and temperatures soaring into the mid 90s for most of…
Multiple homeowners in Hancock County are picking up the pieces following an early morning fire that left two homes destroyed. Crews were called to the 6000 block of Kiowa Street in the Jourdan River Shores neighborhood around 6:30 Monday morning. The fire originated in a home that was unoccupied due to the residents being out of town. It then spread…
The Hattiesburg Zoo has a brand new member of its African exhibit! Samira the Zebra gave birth to a female foal on Sunday. Samira is 3 years old and this is her first foal. The father is Bakari, a seven-year-old stallion. Categories: Local News, News Tags: birth, Foal, hattiesburg, hattiesburg zoo, zebra
The Southern Miss Golden Eagle teacher residency program received a huge grant. AmeriCorps awarded over $300,000 to support educator preparation at the graduate level. Up to 30 graduate teacher residents will have the ability to serve within partner school districts. Three of those districts are on the coast: The Jackson County, Moss Point, and Pass Christian School Districts. Categories: Local…