The Hancock County Fair was in full swing this weekend, bringing lots of visitors to the fairgrounds. Over the Kiln Saturday, the fair featured its annual horse racing where jockeys saddled up and looked to get their horse through the finish line the quickest. When the dust settled, winners were crowned in nine total races. Horse Racing Coordinator Shala Ladner…
The Biloxi King Cakes might have been a one-off name, but they have been nominated for “Best Alternative Identity” in the Minor League Baseball Awards! The link to vote for the Biloxi King Cakes can be found by clicking HERE. Every vote matters! Voting ends next Monday, September 23rd. Voting closes on 5 PM that evening. Categories: Local News, News…
Things get off to a cloudy start this week as the “ghost of Francine” returns from the north, bringing clouds and scattered showers later this afternoon. We’ll likely see a few thunderstorms mixed in there as well, but at this point it isn’t looking like anything too serious and severe weather is not expected. As always though, please remain “weather…
The iconic Biloxi Seafood Festival made its annual return to the Coast this weekend, seeing a huge turnout at the Biloxi Town Green on Saturday. “There are marinated crab claws. There is also stuffed pineapple and Dem Dam Burgers has that. It actually has shrimp and pineapple and rice in it. We even had cheese cheesesteak, but seafood infused.” You’ve…
Anyone with kids can tell you that most of them outgrow their clothes before they wear them. On this week’s Meggan Monday, we want to tell you about Twice as Nice Kids Resale, a pop-up store that helps parents sell their gently used children’s clothes and do a little shop for their next size up. For more information, click here….
A low pressure system has been hanging around the area for the past few days will continue to bring a risk of showers and thunderstorms to the forecast area through Tuesday evening. Thunderstorm activity will tend to peak in the afternoon hours and wane in the overnight hours for southern Mississippi both Monday and Tuesday. Temperature spread between mid 80s to…
The Biloxi Shuckers close out their regular season on Sunday at home, but the season will continue as they are playoff bound for the first time since 2019. Over the weekend Keesler Federal Credit Union and Shuckers representatives unveiled the new name for the ballpark. Keesler Federal Park. WXXV sports director Jevan McCoskey had the chance to speak with Keesler…
Biloxi and the Indians go on the road and defeat George County 23-13. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Biloxi High school, Friday Night Showcase, George County High School
Pascagoula drops their first game of the season after falling to Gautier on the road 38-31 in overtime. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, gautier high school, pascagoula high school
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
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 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
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 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:…
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…
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
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…
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
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
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…
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 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…
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…
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…