Folks gathered Saturday for a graduation ceremony in Pass Christian, but it’s not your ordinary graduation ceremony. That’s because these grads are all four-legged friends! Nine dogs and their handlers passed the test to become therapy dogs with the volunteer Pet Teams of South Mississippi. They’ll now bring a lot of smiles and hugs to folks in local nursing homes,…
Many showed out this weekend to celebrate the legacy of the famed Mad Potter of Biloxi George Ohr on his 167th birthday. The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art kicked off the birthday celebrations on Friday, which is Ohr’s actual birthdate. Saturday, the museum continued the fun with free admission, live music, and arts and crafts opportunities for adults and kids…
This weekend, Mississippi Highway Patrol kick started the recruiting process for its next cadet class. Troop K held a job fair Saturday afternoon at its offices north of Biloxi, with troopers talking to potential recruits about what the job entails and new benefits for Mississippi troopers. One new selling point for the agency is the base pay for troopers has…
On this week’s Meggan Monday we are raising awareness about organ donation, specifically live organ donation. Did you know that according to the National Kidney Foundation, 12 people in the US die every day waiting on a kidney. Cragin Gilbert was on that list. He suffers from type one diabetes, but he now has his perfect match and is getting…
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 Julie Olivari. Olivari is not a native Mississippian but has completely immersed herself in the culture and works to give back to the community she has made home. She started ‘Concerts on the Causeway’, which…
Similar to the last few days, conditions will remain hot with a ridge centered across the Gulf of Mexico and southwest Atlantic Ocean. At the surface, light southerly flow will continue to provide a source for low level moisture. Combined with the high low level moisture and hot temperatures, heat index values will once again climb into the dangerous range…generally…
Representative Bennie Thompson has confirmed that case manager and field director Jacqueline Marsaw no longer works for his office. This comes after a controversial social media post was made on a Facebook account connected to Marsaw following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. The post on Marsaw’s account read, “I don’t condone violence but please get you some…
Political Analyst Howie Morgan joined WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola for a live in-studio interview to talk about the political impacts of the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, just days out from the Republican National Convention. Categories: Featured, National News, News Tags: Assassination attempt, Donald Trump, howie morgan, politics, republican
WXXV News 25 brings you the latest on an assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. Categories: Featured, Local News, National News, News Tags: assassination, pennsylvania, special report, trump
Leaders in Mississippi react to the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Our Congressional delegation and the governor have made statements on their social media platforms. Congressman Mike Ezell said, “Suzette and I are praying for President Trump. Thank you to the first responders and to Secret Service for their quick action.” Senator Roger…
Families across Mississippi will be taking advantage of that 7% discount this weekend to prepare for the upcoming school year. as you make that shopping list, small businesses are hoping you’ll stop in.” Small businesses are often overlooked on tax-free weekend, but businesses like Posies and Puddles, a children’s clothing store in Pascagoula, feel that the additional tax-free day will…
Golfers hit the course at Millbrook Country Club in Picayune on Friday morning for a good cause. The Picayune Chamber hosted a golf tournament to raise funds for community initiatives including student scholarships. So far, a total of six scholarships have been awarded by the chamber. Board Treasurer Nancy Oldmixon gives us some insight on what the future of the…
Pastor Mike McLeod from The Magnolia Springs Assembly of God joins us in studio to discuss the 125th campmeeting this weekend. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: campmeeting, Magnolia Springs Assembly of God
We are joined in studio by Bobby Roberts and Steve Stovall with the Joppa Shriners to talk about tonight’s steak dinner. The steak dinner runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For $20 you get a ribeye, baked potato, salad, bread, and drink. Tonight’s special guest is Brandon Green. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Joppa Shriners, Steak Dinner
A huge book sale kicked off today in Bay St. Louis! The Hancock County Library System is hosting their book sale until this Sunday. The sale runs from 10 in the morning until 5 every day. Not only are books for sale, puzzles and much more are available too. All proceeds go towards the library’s foundation. Categories: Local News, News…
The Picayune Chamber Golf Tournament is taking place on this Friday. This type of tournament is designed to promote community engagement, provide networking, and raise funds for various community initiatives. Participants include local business leaders, community members and golf enthusiasts. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at Millbrook Golf & Country Club in Picayune previewing the tournament. Categories:…
Anthony Abella with Keesler Federal Credit Union joins us in studio to talk about the Bright Futures program. The Bright Futures Program provides supplies to all Gulf Coast public school kindergartens. It is KFCU’s largest community giveback initiative. The total investment for the 2024/25 school year is approximately $550,000. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bright Futures…
Joining us in studio is Caroline Crocker, one of the featured artists of the month at the Gulfport Arts Center. The ‘What a Wonderful World’ showcase runs Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the month of July. A reception in honor of the showcase takes place July 13th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gulfport…
A shallow trough is in place between highs extending from the Great Lakes to near the Missouri/Arkansas border. This pattern is relatively typical for summer with diurnally driven convection expected. With such little change in the synoptic pattern from yesterday to today, not much a reason think storms would develop in much different areas. Weather models show an upper level…
It’s not every year that your high school gets recognized as the best in the state, but St. Patrick Catholic high school and their athletic department were recently awarded the MHSAA class 3A All-Sports award for this last school year. The award is designed to identify the top schools in the state in overall athletic performances for the given school…
The City of Moss Point called for community input in an event hosted at Pelican Landing on Thursday evening. River City In and Out encouraged residents to provide suggestions on how the city could continue to build back following last year’s damaging EF-2 tornado. Those who attended the event shared ideas on how Moss Point could grow and improve in…
It’s never too early to make a positive impact on someone, especially when it’s a tradition of excellence. WXXV News 25’s Ansley Brent is at Pete Taylor Park to tell us how the Southern Miss baseball team is eager to pour into the next generation while learning from them in the process. “I’m here at Pete Taylor Park, home of…
Long Beach School District’s Career and Technical Education Center is nearly ready to welcome its first year of students. Previously, the district was hosting its CTE courses at the high school, but this new building offers students more room to learn and get hands-on with their craft. CTE Director Patrick Bennett says the building will be a game changer in…
We are joined in studio by Shellie Moses with Make-A-Wish to talk about the upcoming Martini Shakedown. The Martini Shakedown event takes place Saturday, July 13th at the Beau Rivage. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Make-A-Wish South Mississippi, Martini Shakedown