Conditions will begin to improve on Friday as the jet streak moves to the east and increasing upper level subsidence takes hold of the area. Lingering convection over eastern zones in the morning will give way to clearing skies and dry conditions by the afternoon hours. A cooler airmass will also begin to move into the area, and highs will…
Even though we were much more favorable in terms of weather to start the workweek, there have been transitional changes in our weather pattern that will make outdoor activities less comfortable through the end of this week. On the Mississippi coast, our weather pattern will evolve to a more active southwesterly flow aloft. That said, any shortwave or impulse within…
Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming announced his resignation from the council effective immediately during a press conference at City Hall. This announcement stems from his guilty plea last week in federal court on one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, a case that began back in 2023 surrounding products sold at his CBD stores. WXXV’s…
Teachers in the Harrison County School District and across the Coast received a lot of love Tuesday morning on this Teacher’s Appreciation Day. Here are some pictures of some of the goodies and celebrations held at Harrison County schools today for educators. Of course, the goal of Teacher Appreciation Day is to shine a light on the countless number of…
An iconic Coast restaurant is celebrating 60 years of service today. Mary Mahoney’s first opened its doors on May 7th, 1964 in the Old French House. The building was built as a home in 1737 and remained a residence until it was purchased in 1962 by Mary Mahoney and her husband. Not only is Mary Mahoney’s celebrating 60 years today,…
Out of the 15,000 students in Harrison County schools, 70% receive subsidized meals, which is why Harrison County School District is expanding its summer meals program this year. This summer, the district expects to serve an estimated 300,000 USDA-approved meals. They’re upgrading from nine feeding sites to 14, including a mobile feeding site that will offer breakfast and lunch in…
We begin tonight with breaking news out of Biloxi, embattled City Councilman Robert Deming is set to hold a press conference at Biloxi City Hall in just a few minutes. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Deming is expected to announce his resignation from the council during his remarks. Of course, it all stems from his guilty plea…
Gulfport police are still searching for a suspect connected to a Monday morning shooting. WXXV’s Brooke Parker has been collecting information on this case and brings us the latest. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport Police Department
Today we are joined by Biloxi Historical Administrator Mandy Hornsby to tell us about preservation projects in the city. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: City of Biloxi, history, preservation
On this Tuesday, It’s National Teachers Day! Today is all about thanking teachers for there knowledge and wisdom, and inspiring us to be better versions of ourselves. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE outside Harrison Central Elementary School to tell you more about today. Categories: Local News, News Tags: harrison county school district, National Teachers Appreciation Week, National…
A somewhat weak high pressure across the Bay of Campeche and southern Gulf will help warm most of our region well into the 80s again today. The cooler spots will be along the Mississippi Gulf Coast where onshore flow will help moderate these areas just a bit right along the immediate coastline as sea-surface temps are still a tad on…
It’s the start of a new month which means new scratch off games debuting with the Mississippi Lottery. We’re joined by Meg Annison who is here to tell us about the games being introduced this month. Categories: Mississippi Lottery Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Low stratus continues this morning as very rich low level moisture continues to stream northward from the Gulf. The low stratus deck will begin to lift the moment insolation occurs later today. A somewhat weak high pressure across the Bay of Campeche and southern Gulf will help warm most of our region well into the 80s again today. The cooler spots…
Poplarville softball welcomed Bay high on Monday for game three of their series. It was a close battle, but Poplarville and the lady Hornets would go on to defeat Bay high in a close contest, 4-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Poplarville vs. Bay, Softball playoffs
The Ocean Springs lady Greyhounds were looking to advance in their state title journey, but would have to go through the Petal lady Panthers at home if they wanted to move on. The lady Greyhounds would go on to win, in dominating fashion, over Petal 6-2. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Ocean Springs vs. Petal,…
Pearl River Central vs. Picayune was one of the best atmospheres of the entire season. It was very competitive but in the end the Blue Devils would send Picayune home and end their season, winning 7-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: baseball playoffs, High School Baseball, Picayune vs. Pearl River Central
Monday was another in a string of days here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in which Mother Nature has looked fondly on us. Things don’t look much different into Tuesday, but another factor to watch for will be just how much speed shear develops in response to the passage of an 100 knot jet streak co-located with the vort max….
5A, 6A, and 7A schools competed in Pearl, MS over the weekend for track and field state finals. Team placements and individual’s who placed first in their events are mentioned in the video above. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Track and Field, State finals
The region will continue to feel the influence of a shortwave ridge axis extending in a southwest to northeast orientation across the Gulf South through the middle of the week. Ample subsidence in the mid and upper levels beneath this ridge will continue to produce a strong mid- level capping inversion, and this will effectively limit any convective potential tomorrow…
A Picayune High student is speaking out after she was one of more than 20 students arrested following an incident on school property last week. Now, this student and her mom are wondering ‘what’s next?’ WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss spent the day in Picayune and has the latest for us right now. Hear what they have to say by…
Harrison County School District has a new leader. The school board named current West Wortham Elementary and Middle School Principal William Bentz to be the district’s new superintendent Monday. Bentz replaces Mitchell King, who announced his retirement in late April. WXXV has a reporter at the meeting and will have more on this story in our later newscasts. Categories: Featured,…
South Mississippi’s front line healthcare workers received some extra attention today for National Nurses Day. This day of recognition is a part of National Nurses Week. Earlier today, Memorial Health handed out goody bags filled with treats to on-duty nurses as a token of appreciation for all the hard work they do day in and day out. The health system…
Here’s a live look at the Harrison County School Board meeting, getting underway at 5:30. On the agenda today, the new superintendent is expected to be announced. You may recall, current Superintendent Mitchell King announced his retirement in late April. We have reporters in the room and will bring you the name once it is confirmed. Categories: Local News, News…
The Rotary Club of Pass Christian celebrated their 100-year anniversary on Sunday. The public came together to honor many veterans from the area that have given their life. A plaque was also donated to the War Memorial Park in memory of Vietnam veteran James Shows, who died serving overseas. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pass Christian Rotary Club