WXXV hosts Viewer Choice Awards Gala

You all voted, and the results are in. WXXV’s Viewer Choice Awards Gala kicked off Thursday night, honoring all of the Gulf Coast businesses and individuals who were nominated. This year, viewers have voted on their favorite mainstays from the community – from the best restaurants, seafood, and bars to the best electricians, plumbers, and everything in between. Awards were…

10/26 – Jeff’s “More Warm & Dry” Thursday Night Forecast

Winds will settle down overnight and it will be slightly warmer as compared to last night. Winds should remain elevated enough to avoid fog trouble for Friday morning. Sunnier skies are on tap with partly cloudy skies possible for the afternoon. A very spotty, quick shower chance is in play but rain chances are not on the table. The same…

9th Annual Senior Halloween Spectacular held

Once a year, seniors are able to let loose and play dress up. Some choosing a more modest approach, some on theme, and others hand-making their costumes. This is the 9th year of the Senior Halloween Spectacular and this year’s them was “Who Dun It?” Seniors indulged in candy just like trick-or-treaters before working together to solve a murder mystery…

Biloxi Police Department preparing for National Take Back Day

A police department in Harrison County is gearing up to help you get rid of your prescription drugs. This Saturday from 10 to 2, the Biloxi Police Department will be participating in the 25th Annual “National Take Back Day.” It’s a campaign the police department participates in twice a year, helping the public safely dispose of unused or unwanted prescription…

Boo on the Rue happening tonight

If you don’t have plans tonight, Boo on the Rue is happening until 8:30! Everyone is welcome, including fur babies! Those pets must be on a leash, though. There will be vendors, entertainment. and even a chili cook off. Samples will be served and you can vote for your favorite, the winner wins the People’s Choice Award. Children will also…

USM hosting Cinema Under the Oaks

The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus invites all to enjoy Halloween early. They’re hosting a Halloween-themed Cinema Under the Oaks this Friday. Families are encouraged to join them at the Lloyd Lawn by the Friendship Oak at 6 PM for Trunk-or-Treat and a costume contest. They will have games and low cost concessions that benefit student organizations. At…

Chicken Salad Chick coming to Ocean Springs

The nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept is opening another location along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and is giving you a chance to win free chicken salads for a year. Come November 1st, Ocean Springs will be the newest home of the Chicken Salad Chick franchise. It’s located at 2107A Bienville Blvd between the hospital and downtown. The…

Center Stage cutting the ribbon on renovations

At 6 p.m. this evening, Center Stage Biloxi leaders will officially cut the ribbon on the new renovations to the theater’s lobby. As we told you last week, the lobby was expanded, allowing for new restrooms and box office. New ADA accessible parking spaces and a ramp were also included in the project. The project was partially funded by a…

In-person absentee voting on Saturday

A reminder if you’re planning to vote absentee for the upcoming November 7th general election, circuit clerk offices will be open 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday for in-person absentee voting. The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, November 4th. Circuit Clerk offices will again be open 8 a.m. to noon. All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked…

10/26 – Trey’s “Cloudy Conclusions” Noon Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

As the trough over the southern plains ejects off to the northeast, it will take the surface low with it and that will help to relax the pressure gradient, which will in turn lower winds back down. Although winds will be lighter, they will still remain elevated enough to keep fog development minimal Friday morning. The ridge will still be…

Harrison Central High students attend college and career fair

Harrison Central High hosted its annual Fall College and Career Fair for its juniors and seniors. Students were provided an in-house venue to interact with representatives from colleges, technical colleges, the military, and other industries. Representatives educated students on a variety of available academic options, equipping students with information and resources to explore their desired career paths. One Harrison Central…

Cigars under the Stars

We’re joined this afternoon by Rachel Dangermond and Mike Falgout to tell us about a new event coming up called Cigars under the Stars. The event takes place November 6th at 6 p.m. at the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. Tickets are $15. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Cigars under the Stars

Harrison Central College and Career Fair

Harrison Central High is hosting its annual college and career fair for students to explore endless opportunities as they prepare for graduation. News 25’s Austin Lindsey is at Harrison Central to give us the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison Central High

OLA students make shoe donations to Hancock County Resource Center

One Hancock County school has been collecting tennis shoes for a good cause. Yesterday afternoon, Our Lady Academy student ambassadors delivered the shoes they collected during the annual tennis shoe drive to the Hancock County Resource Center. The gently worn shoes will be used to help those who otherwise wouldn’t have reliable footwear. Gabby Haas, vice president of the ambassador…

10/26 – Trey’s “Pushing Buttons” Thursday Morning Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

This persistent pattern looks to stay around through the short- term period as upper-level ridging meanders over the northern Gulf. Surface winds have remained elevated as the deepening low pressure over the central US tightens the pressure gradient between it and the surface high over the southeast US. This has mostly kept our fog development at bay as the high…

10/25 – Jeff’s “Warm Conditions Continue” Wednesday Night Forecast

Mild conditions continue overnight with light east-to-southeast winds remaining in place. Some clouds and shower chances have the possibility of being around to start your Thursday. Partly to mostly cloudy skies, a 20% chance of showers, and a stout breeze are all on the table for tomorrow. More sunshine is around by Friday, and especially so for the weekend. A…

Negotiations for SRHS sale terminated

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors and the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System have made the joint decision to terminate ongoing discussions on the potential sale of Singing River Health System. This comes after months of negotiations, after FMOLHS was chosen as the preferred buyer for SRHS. Both parties held negotiations, but a consensus could not be reached….

MGM Park to host college baseball games

Fall baseball is here and MGM Park will be the host of two collegiate exhibition matches this Sunday and next Saturday. The Samford Bulldogs and Southeastern Louisiana Lions will face off against each other this Sunday, with first pitch at 2 p.m. Following this matchup, Auburn and Louisiana Tech battle it out on the diamond at 1 p.m. on November…

Biloxi Fire Museum hosts haunted house

The Biloxi Fire Museum is hosting its inaugural haunted house this year. News 25’s Brooke Parker went out to see just how spooky it is. Back in the 80s, firefighters hosted the biggest haunted house in Biloxi. Now, retired firefighters are working to raise it from the grave. Some adults may remember walking through the Gruich Center as children and…