The city of Moss Point hosted the area 12 Special Olympics track and field meets. The Special Olympics gives children and adults with intellectual disabilities a place to participate in sports and athletic competitions. It was a day full of horns blaring, medals, and smiles at the Jerry Alexander stadium in Moss Point. Each year, the Special Olympics serves as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
We are less than 24 hours from polls opening for primary elections here in Mississippi. Today, we’re catching up with the Democratic Candidate for United States Senate, Ty Pinkins as he looks to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Mississippi Since John C. Stennis in 1982. Watch the video above to hear what Pinkins had to say…
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…
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…
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…
Joelle May is in studio to tell us about Singing River Little Theatre’s newest production, ‘Rumors’ by Neil Simon. The show takes place March 15th-17th at Assembly Hall Fairgrounds in Pascagoula.
Despite a fairly vigorous disturbance moving through the Lower Mississippi Valley today into tonight, a lack of moisture in the low to mid-levels of the atmosphere will keep conditions dry. The only noticeable impact will be continued upper-level cloud development in the form of a fairly dense cirrus deck today. The drier air in the low levels is associated with a fairly…
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…
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…
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…
Voter turnout hit rock bottom during the 2022 midterms in Mississippi. Since then, the state has seen a steady rise in active voters. Mississippi has historically had a low voter turnout compared to other states, but especially had a tough year during the 2022 midterm with only 30% of registered voters turning in a ballot. This came as a surprise…
A Tornado WATCH is in effect until 9 PM. Showers and thunderstorms, some capable of being severe, will be around into some parts of this evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of all modes of severe weather including isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, small hail, and flooding being a concern on top of that. A lull in the activity will take place…
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
Today we sit down with Toni Tedesco and Chuck Best, the owners of Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel. They tell us the history of this amazing animal. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
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
The motorcyclist involved in a crash in Biloxi Thursday has died from his injuries. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified him as 25-year-old Jeffrey Taylor of Biloxi. Taylor’s motorcycle and a Toyota SUV collided in the area of Pass Road and Big Lake Road. Police are still investigating the exact cause of the crash. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week has a max squat of 625 pounds, bench press of 350 pounds, deadlift of 600 pounds, and a power clean at 340 pounds… are you intimidated yet? Well if you are, you shouldn’t be, because this athlete out of East Central High School has the most inviting personality along with the most contagious…