United Way CEO Talent Show

Joining us this morning is the United Way CEO Kathy Springer, who is here to tell us all about the upcoming CEO talent show benefit. The United Way CEO Talent Show is October 14th at 6 p.m. Beau Rivage. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CEO Talent Show, united way of south mississippi

Meggan Monday: Welcome Back Meggan

It’s Monday which means it is Meggan Monday! Meggan Gray will be joining us every Monday with her new segment. Meggan Monday is brought to you by Gray’s Furniture Galleries. Categories: Meggan Monday Tags: meggan monday

George County comes up short to Hattiesburg in Deuce Knight return, 34-28 in OT

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — The George County football team got a big lift from the return of 4-Star quarterback Deuce Knight and 3-Star defensive back Kohl Bradley, who both had to sit out three games following their reverse transfers back from Lipscomb Academy in Tennessee. The Rebels and visiting Hattiesburg Tigers traded blows throughout all four quarters, with the home…

Hancock nails game-winning FG to beat Florence 22-20, now 6-0 for first time since 2000

KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hancock Hawks needed all 48 minutes to take down Florence at home in Week 6, improving to a perfect 6-0 for the first time since 2000. They’re the last remaining undefeated team from the Southern Six counties, led by senior quarterback and former News 25 Student-Athlete of the Week Dylan Moran. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy…

9/29 – Chris’s “Nice Weekend” Weekend Forecast

The forecast is pretty simple for the next 7 days. Currently there is a stationary boundary well to the south of our area in the gulf. High pressure is the dominant feature to our northwest. As we head into the weekend high pressure will bring absolute gorgeous conditions to south Mississippi. Plenty of sunshine and just above average temperatures for…

Food drive being held tomorrow

Local leaders, organizations, and churches are coming together this weekend to combat food hunger in South Mississippi. Tomorrow at Jack and Florence Goldin Park in Gulfport, Ward 6 Councilman Robert Lee Flowers, Mississippi Power, Morning Star Baptist Church, and more are collaborating to a community food drop. Thanks to Feeding the Gulf Coast of South Mississippi, over 30,000 pounds of…

Wiggins sets up local Cruisin’ event

Locals in Wiggins got in on the Cruisin’ the Coast fun today by setting up their own car show. Classic car owners met up in front of Memorial Hospital in Stone County. “A lot of our locals in Stone County have classic cars. It’s important for the local citizens to feel like they’re involved in Cruisin’, and we wanted them…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight September 2023

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport

WXXV & the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to highlight one outstanding local business each month. This month we got to visit a special place for families to grow and play that’s celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. Let’s take a peek inside all the action at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, with Gulfport Chamber Director Candace Ruland. Categories:…

Ocean Springs Wrestling Team holding car wash fundraiser

Need a car wash? The Ocean Springs wrestling team is happy to take over. The Ocean Springs wrestling team is holding a car wash tomorrow at the Sonic in Ocean Springs in front of Walmart. The cash wash is a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of the car wash is a donation of your choice. Categories:…

Flying High, Cruising Low event at Trent Lott Airport

We’re joined today by Tim Thomas and Marcus Watson, who will be telling us about the Flying High, Cruising Low event next week at Trent Lott Airport as part of Cruisin’ the Coast. The event takes place October 3rd at 12 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Flying High Cruising Low, Trent Lott Airport

SBA loan deadline two weeks from now

A heads up for Moss Point residents impacted by June’s tornado, there’s two weeks left to apply for Small Business Administration loans. As we’ve reported, SBA approved $1.5 million in funding for low interest disaster loans for business owners and homeowners, along with non-profits. For those who received physical property damage, your deadline to apply is October 11th. To apply,…

9/29 – The Chief’s “BEAUTIFUL Weekend” Friday Afternoon Forecast

A BEAUTIFUL Friday afternoon ahead with high-pressure to the NW and a weakling stationary front well to the south. Models pinpoint enough moisture above a well-mixed layer to support showers, but is situated below strong low to mid- level compressional warming/subsidence helping to keep a lid on further inland activity. Like yesterday, there is a decrease in rain chances to…

Southern Miss president speaks to Gulf Coast Business Council

Southern Miss President Joe Paul was honored last night in Gulfport. There was a full room of business leaders gathered at Centennial Plaza eager to hear Dr. Paul speak about the impacts of Southern Miss on the region and the university’s commitment to the blue economy. During his speech, Dr. Paul shared his excitement to continue growing the Gulf Park…

Morning Business Report: September 29th, 2023

Only half of hourly employees feel they will be able to retire comfortably and a government shutdown could impact the stock market. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.

Walk for Love at Point Cadet

Joining us this morning is Gulf Coast District of Pro-Life Mississippi Board Member Chris Spear who is here to tell us about a walk tomorrow to raise awareness called the ‘Walk for Love.’ Registration for the walk begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Walk for Love

9/29 – The Chief’s “Sunny & VERY Nice” Friday Morning Forecast

The main story remains to be a weak inverted trough situated over the northern Gulf just south of a weakening stationary front. This continues to supply persistent easterly flow as we’ve seen for a couple of days now, with a distinct separation of deeper Gulf moisture over coastal Mississippi and adjacent marine areas. Models pinpoint enough moisture above a well-mixed…