Locals celebrate Labor Day
On the beach in Pascagoula, residents celebrated the Labor Day Weekend. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel shows us how many of you enjoyed the holiday along the shore. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Labor Day
Mermaids return to Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium announced that mermaids will be returning to the aquarium! The mermaids make their way back to the Gulf Coast September 13th through the 15th. Those mermaids will perform dives for all to enjoy in the main tank. There will even be a meet and greet with the mermaids. The best part is the meeting is included with…
Mississippi Sound Estuary Program photo contest
Calling all photographers! The Mississippi Sound Estuary Program is hosting a photo contest. All participants have until September 30th to share the natural wonders of the Magnolia State. There are a total of five categories to enter the top 10 entries will be showcased for public viewing. Winners will be announced on October 4th. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Ocean Springs Municipal Library informing you about voter registration
Celebrate National Voter Registration Month at your local library! The friends of the library groups from various Jackson-George regional library locations are hosting voter registration drives to help community members prepare for upcoming elections. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Ocean Springs Municipal Library to tell you all about it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jackson-George Regional…
09/03 Ryan’s “Still Summer” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
It'll still feel like summer today, but another taste of fall is headed our way after a short, wet period.
September is here, but it’s still going to be summer for quite some time in South MS! Today is a good example of that as almost every aspect of today’s weather will be similar to yesterday’s, except I expect a little more cloud cover and a few more showers than we saw yesterday. Even then though, we only saw one…
Biloxi First Foundation 20th annual roast
Windy Swetman and Steven Dick are in studio to tell us about the 20th annual Biloxi First Foundation Roast. The roast takes place September 19th at IP Casino on 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Reservation deadline is September 5th. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi First Foundation, roast
9/2 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Labor Night” Monday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
A trough will begin digging southward Thursday into Friday. This will bring us a weak front pushing southward; and eventually stalling over the area near the coastal waters. This along with onshore flow pumping tropical moisture into the area will give us high chances of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and especially into Thursday. Thursday in particular will have to be…
The Shed gives free sandwiches for Labor Day
On this Labor Day, it’s Free Sandwich Day at one coast restaurant in Jackson County. They handed out the food to anyone who showed up at this annual tradition. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel reports from The Shed. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Free Sandwich Day, Jackson County, Labor Day, Pulled Pork, The Shed
WXXV Exclusive: Mississippi residents bring clean water to Honduras
WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss traveled to Honduras with the non-profit organization Partnership for Clean Water and Education. The organization brings clean water and educational opportunities to those in need. The full documentary can be watched by clicking HERE. To learn more about PCWE or to give to the group, click HERE. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: clean water,…
Meggan Monday: Nursing Honor Guard honoring those in the profession
When we’re sick or injured, nurses are on the front lines to make sure we get well. Today, we’re going to take you to a group whose sole mission is to pay tribute to those nurses and the nursing profession when their life’s mission is complete. “It takes time out for us to say thank you for all your dedication,…
Hancock County Library distributing pickle ball sets with library card
Are you interested in the ever-growing game of pickle ball? Hancock County Library has a system in place now to help anyone try their hand at the sport. Library branches in the county are distributing pickle ball sets for free if you present a library card. Pickle ball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. According to…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes their millionth guest
The number one million means a lot of one family at the Mississippi Aquarium. Sophia Neves and the Powers family found out about their fame during what they thought would be a regular visit to the aquarium. It’s been a week of milestones at the Mississippi Aquarium as they celebrate their millionth guest during their four year anniversary. Saturday morning,…
09/02 Ryan’s “Labor Day” Monday Morning Forecast
Nice weather expected for your Labor Day festivities, but it won't stay dry all week long!
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….
9/1 – Sam Parker’s “Hot Labor Day” Sunday Night Forecast
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…
St. Patrick drops home opener, 41-14, to Sacred Heart
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…
Biloxi drops 15 against Stone in Shrimp Bowl
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:…
Long Beach escapes with a 28-21 win over Pass Christian
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…
Bay High scores 34 in win over Resurrection Catholic
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…
Pascagoula blanks Moss Point, 48-0
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…
Ocean Springs falls short to Madison Central, 27-20
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…
Gautier wins OT thriller vs. Harrison Central in Port City Bowl, 26-23
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 Latte Friends begins training ahead of grand opening
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…
WXXV Sports Reporter Ansley Brent reporting live from Greyhound Stadium
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
Ocean Springs Artwalk happening this weekend
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…