3/11 – Jeff Vorick’s “Cool/Turning Warmer” Monday Evening Forecast

Skies will clear out for the most part tonight while temperatures remain cool if not chilly. Lighter winds and the clearer skies will yield efficient cooling so expect another morning where you need the jacket early on. Tuesday features warmer afternoon temperatures thanks to southerly winds returning to the area. More sunshine can be expected. As we work towards the…

Tom Kenny, voice actor of SpongeBob, coming to Mississippi Comic Con

Are ya ready, kids? We have some exciting news about the Mississippi Comic Con! Tom Kenny, the voice actor for SpongeBob SquarePants, is coming to Jackson on June 22nd and 23rd. He has voiced SpongeBob since the show began in 1999. Not only is he SpongeBob, but he can also be heard in shows like ‘Adventure Time,’ ‘Futurama,’ ‘Rocko’s Modern…

Delays at Gulfport-Biloxi Int due to severe weather

Flights delayed at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport on Friday night due to severe weather. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss is at the airport and tells us how passengers are dealing with delays. There are delays coming in and out of the airport this evening due to the weather. However, it doesn’t seem to be frustrating passengers. We were at arrivals and…

Pascagoula Fire Department announces Fire Cubs Program

The Pascagoula Fire Department is excited to announce the creation of the Fire Cub Program. The Fire Cubs is a summer program to teach children aged 8-12 fire safety and even gives children a chance at career exploration. There will be two separate sets of dates all running from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM The first dates for the program…

Gulfport Gifted Art Show

On Tuesday, the Gulfport School District will be hosting a Gifted Art Show! That will run from 5:30 to 6:30 in the evening at the Gulfport Arts Center. Artwork will be displayed starting Tuesday, March 12th and will stay up until March 17th. If you can’t make it Tuesday, the gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to…

MGCCC hosting Family Fiesta Night

On Tuesday, MGCCC will be holding a Family Fiesta Night! The fiesta will be happening from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Jackson County Campus and is being hosted by the Hispanic American Club. The event is free for all to enjoy. Dance lessons will be offered at 5 and then at 6 there will be an outdoor movie. There…

‘Sounds by the Sea’ re-evaluating future showings

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony just announced it is suspending Sounds by the Sea. The board voted unanimously to suspend the annual Memorial Day Weekend concert due to significant cost increases. The symphony plans to re-evaluate ‘Sounds’ in the future. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony, Sounds By the Sea

3/11 – The Chief’s “Warming Trend” Monday Afternoon Forecast

Drier air in the low levels is associated with a fairly strong surface high pressure centered over the region. Temperatures will also continue to run slightly below average as the northerly flow persists through the afternoon hours. The upper-level clouds are expected to clear this evening, and this will allow for decent radiational cooling tonight as winds remain very light. The…

WXXV Spring Family Expo

Over the weekend, many families came out and had fun at the inaugural WXXV Spring Family Expo. Multiple vendors set up shop at Edgewater Mall Saturday. Attendees were able to learn more about beneficial family resources here on the Coast. Also, with Easter coming up, kids were able to enjoy fun with the Easter Bunny and take photos. WXXV Digital…

Home of Grace Homecoming Celebration

The 2024 Homecoming Celebration for graduates of Home of Grace was held over the weekend. This event highlights how Home of Grace has changed the lives of so many and provides an opportunity to thank the businesses and people in the community who support the cause. Home of Grace Development Director Lee Anderson was in attendance to see the graduates…

Meggan Monday: Volunteer Firefighters getting the job done in their communities

This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan talks to South Central Fire District Chief Thomas Muffler of Stone County to talk about the contributions of volunteer firefighters in our local communities. This week, we want to tell you about the people who are making huge contributions to their communities as volunteer firefighters across the Coast and one man in particular. Let’s…

Two dead, deputy injured in domestic situation in Perkinston

  Two people are dead and a deputy was injured Sunday afternoon in what MBI called a domestic situation in Perkinston. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified the deceased as 52-year-old Perry Stephens of Benndale and 44-year-old Kimberly Kennedy of Pass Christian. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said the officer-involved shooting involved a deputy from the Stone County Sheriff’s Office. The…

3/8 – Jeff’s “All Clear/Cold Front” Weekend Forecast

The Tornado WATCH for our area has been canceled. Our area is ALL CLEAR from the threat for severe weather. There will be the chance for scattered showers with embedded thunderstorms just ahead of the cold front overnight ahead of your Saturday morning but the atmosphere is not ripe for any intense activity. The cold front sweeps through the area…

Senate to vote on bill that would allow liquor sales on Sunday

The Senate will soon vote on House Bill 329 — which would allow liquor stores to be open on Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. Currently, liquor stores can only sell from 10 to 10 Monday through Saturday. Anyone looking for liquor on a Sunday would find a closed sign at each and every store — forcing them to find…

March of the Mayors’ packing party

The March of the Mayors Food Drive concluded on March 8 with a packing party! The initiative began several years ago to fight hunger in the Magnolia State. News 25’s Austin Lindsey has more on this huge event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: food drive, hunger, March of the Mayors, March of the Mayors Food Drive, Mississippi

Conversations with Congressional Candidate Mike Ezell

With just days to go until Mississippi’s primary elections, we continue reaching out to candidates that will be on the ballot. We caught up with first term Congressman Mike Ezell to get his view on why he believes voters should re-elect him. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, election 2024, mike ezell