It’s no secret that the New Orleans Saints are looking to improve on the offensive side of the ball in the 2024-2025 season, and there are many things pointing in the right direction for the Black and Gold’s offensive goals. IN 2023 the New Orleans Saints offense ranked 9th in points scored per game., despite finding themselves at the bottom…
Looking back one year later at how help continued to make its way into the City of Moss Point. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey went out to Moss Point in November 2023 to get the story on how a group traveled 17 hours to help the citizens of Moss Point in their recovery efforts. Help in Moss Point continues after…
Areas of Coastal Mississippi have been under minor flooding since Monday afternoon, especially in Hancock County. The overall wind flow, which has been predominantly out of the East, has been pushing a lot of water up against the almost perpendicular coastline of Hancock County. This wind flow is due to the rotation caused by the first tropical storm of the…
Looking back one year later at how Moss Point residents banded together to pick up the pieces. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey went out to Moss Point in July 2023, a month after the tornados tore through Moss Point, to get this story. Tragedy struck Moss Point a month ago when an EF-2 tornado swept through the area. Now, officials…
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight spoke at an area council meeting today, updating people on the recovery efforts in the River City and looking ahead to the future as well. Mayor Billy Knight said, “It’ll be exciting to think now how far we’ve come! Our people coming together, people from all over the country coming to help up has really…
We begin this evening with team coverage of the anniversary of that devastating tornado that ripped through Downtown Moss Point exactly one year ago. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Moss Point this evening on what has been a day of reflection for many River City residents. Categories: Local News, News Tags: moss point, moss point tornado, tornado
We’ve talked about high school football teams putting in the work during these hot summer mornings, but they are not the only “fútbol” program preparing for the upcoming season. Soccer teams all across the coast are also keeping the pitch warm. High school soccer teams may not officially begin their season until October, but the work starts months before the…
The Coast Transit Authority is hosting a ride free day all day tomorrow! Yvette Vogel is in studio to tell us all about Try Transit Day. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: coast transit authority, cta, Try Transit Day
The City of Gulfport and Mayor Billy Hewes issued a city-wide proclamation for Juneteenth. The ceremony took place in the Gulfport City Council Chambers. Mayor Hewes applauded African-American achievements in the city while also honoring the day. Residents from the city as well as elected officials took part in the ceremony. Miss Black Gulf Coast Natassia Ayodele reciting poetry during…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us in studio to discuss this week’s pet is CeCe Collins to tell us about this week’s Pet of the Week, Sooner. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week, Sooner
Today is a day to reflect on a tragic event that occurred just one year ago. The EF-2 tornado touched down and destroyed parts of Downtown Moss Point. This tornado was part of a severe weather system that affected the Southeastern United States, causing widespread damage and several fatalities across the country. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at…
Strong high pressure is centered over Pennsylvania extending southwestward to Mississippi and Alabama. Potential Tropical Cyclone One (PTC 1) continues over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico and the Bay of Campeche. An upper weakness extends from northwest Ontario to the Pacific Northwest. The pressure gradient between the Bermuda high and the system in the southwest Gulf continues to produce breezy…
Another lower end impact from PTC One will be elevated winds. These winds may be in excess of 20 mph in coastal areas because of the strong nearly zonal pressure gradient, so coastal flooding will continue to be a minor concern. The current coastal flood advisory was expanded to include areas around the tidal lakes based on current obs which…
One new spot on the Gulf Coast has a fun and unique way to exercise! Soar Bungee Fitness is located in D’Iberville offering beginner classes to advanced. All ages are welcome to take part in classes as well. It isn’t too hard either, those levels go from 1, 2, and 3. Different types of exercises are offered, as well. Drumming…
High pressure to the NE appears to strengthen a bit and move back over the next few days. This suppresses the circulation to the southwest enough to force Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 into Mexico. It also serves to dry our airmass somewhat, especially north of the Interstate 10/12 corridor. In those areas, we may not see much in the way…
Wednesday marks one year since tornadoes touched down in Moss Point and destroyed parts of downtown. WXXV News 25 covered the aftermath and the city working together on recovery efforts. News 25’s Grant Chighizola will be on the scene in Moss Point for coverage and to see how the city has come back since that time. Make sure to tune…
Earlier Tuesday in Moss Point, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Merchants and Marine Bank. The original bank was destroyed in last year’s tornado. The building stood for months after the tornado before being demolished in January of this year. The community was invited out to this afternoon’s ceremony, as city leaders and bank officials planted their shovels in…
Following up this evening on a story we first brought you a few weeks ago, a support group for widows in South Mississippi met this afternoon for this month’s Widows Walk event. All Widows Walk events are held at Sassy’s Restaurant in Hurley. The theme of this lunch was ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’ Widows Walk started meeting just about a year…
Basketball legend Dale Brown joins us in studio to talk about an upcoming basketball camp in South Mississippi. The Dale Brown Summer Basketball Camp takes place at the Taconi Gym in Ocean Springs from June 21st to 23rd. For more information call 404-747-9364. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Dale Brown Summer Basketball Camp
Are you looking for a place to get fit but also want to have fun while doing it this summer? Soar Bungee Fitness could be what you are looking for. Soar offers bungee fitness classes that provide a full-body workout and is designed to be both safe and enjoyable. Whether that means building strength, improving flexibility, or simply having a…
A group comes together in Hurley to support each other after being widowed. We brought the story a few weeks ago, but now they are hosting an event based on Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Click here to read that story! WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss is in Hurley for today’s Widow Walk. Categories: Local News, News Tags: widows walk
The area of low-pressure over the Bay of Campeche has been designated Potential Tropical Cyclone 1. Still have a fairly significant surface flow between the Bermuda High and the circulation over the Bay of Campeche, although winds haven`t been quite as strong as anticipated to this point. The area continues to be in a very moist airmass. High pressure to the…
The new fine dining seafood restaurant opened Monday evening to a line of customers who got the first taste of gulf cuisine at the casino. The restaurants interior design takes inspiration from the French quarter of New Orleans, including arched windows allowing guests to enjoy a nice view of the water. The general manager and head chef of Coraline’s spoke…
Currently an area of high pressure is centered over the Carolinas with a weakness over the Rockies and Intermountain West. The area of low-pressure over the Bay of Campeche has been designated Potential Tropical Cyclone 1. Still have a fairly significant surface flow between the Bermuda High and the circulation over the Bay of Campeche, although winds haven`t been quite…