Expect some nice weather for Labor Day today, with sunshine and dry weather expected to start off the week. That’s exactly what we’re seeing now, with nothing but clear, sunny skies as the day begins. That’s all we’ll see for the next few hours as well, with only light cloud cover beginning to develop in the heat of the afternoon….
As the surface trough over the northwestern Gulf slides a bit farther from the local area and upper level ridging tries to build into the area, the deep tropical moisture that has engulfed the local area over the last several days will be shunted a bit farther southwest. The ridging aloft won`t be strong enough to completely suppress thunderstorms but…
The St. Patrick Fighting Irish welcomed Sacred Heart for their week 1 matchup. The Fighting Irish lose their home opener by a score of 41-14. St. Patrick will take on Pope John Paul II at home for their week 2 matchup on September 6th. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, St. Patrick…
The Biloxi Indians played host to Stone High for the week 1 Shrimp Bowl matchup. The Indians score a two-point conversion in their 15-0 win over the Stone Tomcats. The Stone Tomcats travel to Poplarville for their week 2 matchup while the Indians are set to host Meridian on September 6th. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
The Long Beach Bearcats welcomed the Pass Christian Pirates for their week 1 Oyster Bowl matchup. The Bearcats escape with a win against the Pass Christian Pirates, 28-21. The Bearcats will hit the road to take on Forrest County Agricultural next week while the Pirates of Pass Christian will travel to Purvis for their week 2 matchup. Categories: Friday Night…
The Bay Tigers welcomed Resurrection Catholic in a rematch of last year’s week one matchup. The Bay Tigers jumped out to an early lead and held on to beat Resurrection Catholic 34-3. The Eagles of Resurrection Catholic play host to Presbyterian Christian next week while the Bay Tigers travel to St. Stanislaus on September 6th. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local…
The Pascagoula Panthers welcomed the Moss Point Tigers to town for the 85th battle of the cats. Pascagoula blanks the Moss Point Tigers in their opener, 48-0. Pascagoula will host East Central on September 6th while the Tigers of Moss Point will travel to Hancock for their week 2 matchup. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night…
The Greyhounds welcomed the Madison Central Jaguars to Hugh Pepper Field for their regular season opener. The Greyhounds fall short to Madison Central in their home opener, 20-27. Ocean Springs will travel to take on Oak Grove on September 6th for their second game of the season. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school…
The Harrison Central Red Rebels took on the Gautier Gators for the Port City Bowl to open the season. The Gators escape a close game by Harrison Central and win their week 1 home opener, 26-23. The Red Rebels will travel to Carver Collegiate Academy for their week 2 matchup, while the Gators of Gautier hit the road to take…
A D’Iberville coffee shop that we introduced you to a few weeks ago has begun training its superstars. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from A Latte Friends. When we last visited the superstars, they were meeting each other and grabbing some new gear ahead of the coffee shop’s grand opening. Now, A Latte Friends has begun training and…
You know what we say at WXXV News 25, high school football is everything. We got our feet wet last Friday with jamboree action, but now it’s go time. WXXV News 25’s Sports Reporter Ansley Brent is at Greyhound Stadium ahead of Ocean Springs’ match up against Madison Central. Categories: Sports Tags: high school football, sports
Get ready for the annual Art Walk in Downtown Ocean Springs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has this report from the City of Discovery to tell you more about this art-themed event. Organizers are preparing to host the 33rd annual Labor Day Art Walk in the Downtown Ocean Springs area. A mixture…
The Vancleave Public Library is hosting a special competition for teens. A comic creating challenge is being hosted on September 17th. Ages for the competition are 12 through 17. Supplies are limited and spots are too, call the Vancleave Public Library (228) 826-5857. Take inspiration from your favorite super heroes or make your own story! Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
The Gautier Library is hosting a program geared towards teenagers. A teen watercolor workshop is being hosted on September 14th. All supplies are included, but those planning to attend are asked to call the library to make their reservation. That number is (228) 826-5857. The program will run from 1 PM to 2 PM. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gautier…
The Vancleave Library is hosting a fun event for kids on September 10th. Kids are invited to a DIY fall slime event. The program is intended for kids aged 5 to 12 and allows them to create their own slimes. Supplies are limited, sign up at the Vancleave Library front desk or by calling (228) 826-5857. The fun starts at…
Low level flow will continue to pump tropical moisture into the local area, resulting in widespread showers and storms. Have extended the flood watch through 7pm Saturday, covering Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties. Once again the main concern will be across the more urban areas where higher rainfall rates can quickly overwhelm short term drainage capacity. Overall rainfall totals tonight…
The Gautier Library is hosting a fun event for adults on September 7th. All adults are invited to sculpt and paint a miniature frog wizard. That program runs from noon to 1:30. Space is limited, call the Gautier Library at (228) 497-4531 to reserve your spot. Categories: Local News, News Tags: frog wizard, Gautier, Gautier Library, library, painting, Sculpting
Each month during the school year at WXXV News 25 we like to highlight a local teacher that goes above and beyond. It was an exciting morning in Ms. Murray’s classroom as she was recognized as Huntington Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month. “I cried, we do so much and we go so unrecognized. And it came at the right…
Andrea Krell, director of the Southern Miss teacher residency program, comes in studio to talk about a recent $3.8 million grant from the Department of Labor. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: department of labor, teacher, University of Southern Mississippi
Labor Day isn’t the only holiday happening this weekend, Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday kicked off this morning and runs through Sunday. WXXV News 25 caught up with one Gulfport business owner to talk about what this weekend means for the sportsmen in the Magnolia State. Dad’s Super Pawn Owner Kevin Riley said, “So, right now at Dad’s Super…
You know what we say at WXXV News 25, high school football is everything. We got our feet wet last Friday with jamboree action, but now it’s go time. WXXV News 25’s Sports Reporter Ansley Brent is at Greyhound Stadium ahead of Ocean Springs’ match up against Madison Central. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, sports
In studio with us are Kelli and Haley Bell from Chillville in Gulfport. They’re here to talk all things ice cream and beating the heat! For more information on Chillville Creamery, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Chillville Creamery
Join us tonight for WXXV News 25’s Friday Night Showcase! Our 10 p.m. newscast on NBC will be transformed into all things South Mississippi football. Join Sports Director Jevan McCoskey and Sports Reporter Ansley Brent as they bring you the highlights from our South Mississippi teams. Tune in every Friday night during football season! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday…
Gulfport Police hosted an introduction to gun safety course. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel takes a look at how it is providing essential training for gun owners. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport Police Department, gun safety