Meggan Gray returning to WXXV with weekly special report

At the beginning of October, a familiar face is making an appearance to the News 25 Morning Show! Meggan Gray is joining the morning team with a special report every week called ‘Meggan Monday.’ She will interview exciting viewers who are making a difference in our communities. Be sure to watch Meggan Gray back at WXXV News 25. Categories: Local…

Beau Rivage in Biloxi part of MGM cyber attack

MGM Resorts, the parent company of Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, has suffered a cybersecurity breach on its systems. It is the second company on the Mississippi Coast to undergo a cyber attack in the last month. Singing River Health System discovered a breach on August 19th. According to a post on it’s ‘X’ account today, MGM said it identified…

D’Iberville Moose Lodge holds 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive

The D’Iberville Moose Lodge held their annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive today. Since 2002, the D’Iberville Moose Lodge has parked a blood donation truck in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In their first year, there was well over 100 pints donated. In 21 years, they’ve likely been able to donate nearly 1,000. Moose Lodge Vice President Cindy Shanks said,…

Visitors explore emergency vehicles at Traintastic First Responders Day

Traintastic was letting visitors get up close and personal with local first responders and their vehicles. On Saturday, firetrucks, police cars, and ambulance vehicles were on full display during Traintastic’s First Responder Day. Guests were able to learn about the different functions and features of these emergency vehicles while also getting to tour the insides of some of their favorite…

North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville-St. Martin collects teddy bears for kids in need

One local community service-based organization celebrated National Teddy Bear Day by having a teddy bear drive. The North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville-St. Martin hosted its 14th annual Bears on Patrol Drive. The nonprofit organization had the help of local high school students from D’Iberville High’s Key Club and St. Martin’s Beta Club. The community showed its support by donating…

Gulfport resident celebrates 106th birthday

Miss Cora Phillips had her celebration of 106 years with her loved ones and friends in Gulfport Sunday evening at VFW Post 4526. Her family celebrated with lots of hugs and good music. Phillips was born on September 10th, 1917 in Alabama, eventually moving to Gulfport in 1972 with her husband. Phillips raised four children and many grand children and…

Kicking for Christmas Tournament raises funds to provide gifts for residents

The competitive juices were flowing during this annual kickball tournament in Biloxi. The annual Kicking for Christmas Tournament is a fundraiser that started in 2014 after a small group of individuals in healthcare wanted to enhance the holiday season for their residents. It’s a double-elimination style tournament featuring first, second, and third place winners. The funds raised are used to…

9/11 Chris’s “Hot Afternoon” Monday Afternoon Forecast

Upper level high pressure  this afternoon is centered over the Gulf of California extending northward through the northern Rockies. Weakness extended from the Appalachians into the northern Gulf of Mexico, with another weakness from Hudson Bay into the northern Plains States. At the surface, the remnants of an old frontal boundary remained over the northern Gulf of Mexico, but losing…

Community comes out for 42nd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival

It was a day of family fun in the sun down at the Biloxi Town Green for the 42nd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival put on by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce. The 42nd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival saw thousands of seafood lovers gathering into the Biloxi Town Green for a day of family fun and good eating. Queen of Glaucus…

Saints Report: Saints defense dominants in week one win

The New Orleans Saints let their defense do the talking in a 16-15 week one win over the Tennessee Titans, limiting opposing Quarterback Ryan Tannehill to the worst passer rating of his 11-year NFL career. WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger was on-hand for the season opener at the Superdome and brings us the full recap in the first…

Morning Business Report: September 11th, 2023

Taco John’s has given up its Taco Tuesday trademark after a battle with Taco Bell and now customers may benefit and Kroger and Albertsons plan to sell over 400 stores to get their merger approved. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

9/11 Memorial Blood Drive at the D’Iberville Moose Lodge

A blood drive in D’Iberville is happening today in memory of the lives lost on 9/11. The D’Iberville Moose Lodge 332 has hosted a blood drive on this day since the attacks in 2001. Today’s drive runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in partnership with the Blood Center. Donors today will get a red bean lunch and a t-shirt…

9/11 – The Chief’s “Hot & Humid Flow Returns” Monday Morning Forecast

Upper level high pressure is currently entered over the Gulf of California extending northward through the northern Rockies. Weakness extended from the Appalachians into the northern Gulf of Mexico, with another weakness from Hudson Bay into the northern Plains States. At the surface, the remnants of an old frontal boundary remained over the northern Gulf of Mexico, but losing definition pretty…

9/10 – Chris’s “Above Average” Sunday Night Forecast

Not really a whole lot going on in the short-term side of things. We look to remain in northerly flow aloft as a trough of low pressure over the mid Atlantic exits off of the east coast while the high pressure stays parked over the desert southwest. That northerly flow aloft is promoting some dry mid-level air to be situated…

A check-in with Gulfport athletics before their big Friday night test

It’s week three of Friday night lights for our Gulf Coast teams, and many programs are pleased with their performances so far. Gulfport high school has started off the season undefeated, 2-0, and they did not let another team score against them until their sixth quarter this year. Along with the Admiral’s success this season, their athletic department is on…

Ocean Springs erases 17-point deficit in 27-24 comeback win at NWR

FLOWOOD, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs comes away with a monster comeback win on the road at Northwest Rankin in Week 3, erasing a 17-point deficit to come away with a 27-24 victory. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS in the video above courtesy of WJTV and Scorebook Live Sports Writer Tyler Cleveland. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night…

Moss Point edges St. Stanislaus, 22-20 on homecoming

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Tigers record the first win of the John Feaster era with a hard-fought 22-20 homecoming win over previously undefeated St. Stanislaus. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS in the video above courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, moss point, Rock-a-Chaws, ssc,…

Pascagoula erases 21-point deficit in 28-27 Singing River Classic victory over Gautier

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — After winning 10 straight Singing River Classic match-ups against Gautier, before dropping the next three to the Gators, the Panthers got back in the win column against their rivals in Week 3 with a 28-27 comeback win. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS in the video above courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey! Categories: Friday Night Showcase,…

Picayune dominant in 42-7 bounce back win at D’Iberville

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — After having its 27-game winning streak snapped by Catholic-B.R. in Week 2, Picayune bounced back in a big way in Week 3 with a 42-7 road win at D’Iberville. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS in the video above courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Chris Davis, d’iberville, Friday…

Tunnel to Towers 5K run and Climb happening tomorrow

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run and Climb will be happening tomorrow at 5 PM at Margaritaville in Biloxi. It isn’t too late to register for the event, registration ends tomorrow at 8 PM Adult registration is $40 for those who want to run and climb. Registration is only $30 for those who only want to do the run…