Tech Byte – Tech Gift Set Up
You finally got that tech gift you’ve been wanting for months. Now, how do you set it up in the first place? Let’s look at an easier way to get it to work properly. Brought to you by Rogers Technology Solutions
Meggan Monday: Sue’s Home
In this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan takes us to an inspirational place called Sue’s Home in Ocean Springs. It is the only long-term transitional home in South Mississippi for women, children, and expectant mothers who find themselves homeless or recovering from addiction. As Meggan learned, these women receive 24-hour care as they learn to carry out God’s will for their…
Expert Talk with Lori Buhring – Bianca Janik, Humane Society of South Mississippi
Bianca Janik, Director of Operations with the Humane Society of South Mississippi gives Lori a general overview of the state of the shelter and the pet health services they offer. Find out how you can help at hssm.org Categories: Expert Talk
1/2 – The Chief’s “Very Cold Start” Tuesday Morning Forecast
A lovely day ahead with sunshine and cool temperatures before the next system moves in. A new surface low-pressure system to the SW will develop and move NE presenting the area with the first light rainfall tonight. This will progressively get heavier through the day with mostly moderate rainfall rates Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches are possible…
Sugar Bowl kicks off tonight in New Orleans
News 25’s sports director Jevan McCoskey and sports report Ansley Brent are in the Big Easy ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Categories: Sports, Sports Team
Harrison County Fire Rescue stressed fire safety after three structure fires in one day
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three structure fires in a 24-hour period leading up to New Year’s Eve. One person was burned in the first fire and flown to Mobile for further care. The second fire started from a heater in a mobile home, and the cause of the third is unknown as the family was not home. The…
1/1 – The Chief’s “Colder Temps Ahead” New Year’s Day/Afternoon Forecast
In the wake of an upper feature which moved through earlier this afternoon, clouds will rapidly clear this evening/tonight. A fairly potent upper level high pressure will slide in from the west tonight into tomorrow, and this will increase deep layer subsidence across the region dramatically. Skies will quickly clear this evening, and will remain clear through tomorrow afternoon. The…
Ocean Springs rings in the New Year with inaugural ball drop
The City of Ocean Springs drew a massive crowd New Year’s Eve for its inaugural ball drop. The event featured live music from “The Tree-Oh” and “Unfazed Show & Band.” The dropping of the LED ball served as a visual countdown to the New Year. A few attendees shared their New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 as well. “Maybe reading like…
1/1 – The Chief’s “Sunny & Warmer Welcome To 2024” Monday Morning Forecast
A very progressive upper level wave pattern will keep things rather unsettled through the short term period as a series of disturbances pass through the region. The first of these will pull through the area today with an attendant cold front. Although moisture advection in advance of this system will be somewhat limited, there is just enough forcing and moisture…
Three fires happen over 24-hour period in Harrison County
Three structure fires happened in Harrison County, all happening over a 24-hour period. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan sent in the video above. All three fires were located in west Harrison County. According to Fire Chief Sullivan, one person received burns at the first fire and was flown to Mobile for treatment. The second fire was at a mobile…
2023 Year in Review: Top Stories
As we wrap up 2023, we realize there are some words we’ve said a lot: record—unprecedented—first. This was a year where we repeatedly saw things which had never happened before—as you’ll see when you take a look at the past twelve months—as Emily Schmidt has. Categories: Featured, National News, News Tags: 2023, Year In Review
Keeping pets safe and happy during New Year’s Eve
Ringing in the New Year can bring a lot of fun, especially with the use of fireworks. The Humane Society of South Mississippi reminds us that fireworks can cause distress to your pets and it is important to plan accordingly. It’s important to leave your pets at home and inside, away from any fireworks if possible. In doing so, it…
12/29 – Jeff’s “Cool & Sunny” New Year’s Weekend Forecast
It will be cold again overnight with freeze conditions likely north of the interstate, and frost likely for everyone. Saturday will bring sunny skies and high temperatures in the 50s. Sunday morning will be cold but freezing temperatures are likely off the table and the final day of 2023 will be pleasant. Temperatures will max out in the 60s on…
WXXV Stories From 2023: September through December
We’ll end the week with the last four months of the year, showcasing some of the biggest stories from September through December. SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 – Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare skin cancer Starting off with September, famed musician Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76 after a four-year fight with skin cancer. Jimmy…
One day until the Peach Bowl kicks off on ESPN
We are just one day away from the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl where the Ole Miss Rebels are taking on Penn State. The Peach Bowl’s off-field activities and events are done and both #11 Ole Miss and #10 Penn State are gearing up for their first ever matchup in Atlanta. The Rebels spent the week practicing at Georgia Tech’s football facility,…
12/29 – Jeff Vorick’s “Cold Overnight” Friday Evening Forecast
Temperatures will plummet this evening and we will have another cold night in the area. Locations inland of the interstate will likely have a freeze again while beachfront spots will be dealing with frost potential. Colder-than-average temperatures stick around into the weekend. Saturday will be a mainly sunny day with afternoon temperatures in the 50s. The final day of 2023…
2024 Oath of Office ceremony hosted for Stone County
The Stone County Courthouse hosted the 2024 oath of office ceremony last night. The ceremony began at 6:30 PM and highlighted many individuals. Sheriff Todd Stewart was honored and sworn in, as was Chief Deputy Steve Taylor. The deputy sheriff’s oath was also performed. Kevin Hines was sworn in as the justice court judge west. Stone County deputy circuit clerks…
Cities preparing for New Year’s Eve celebrations
We’re just two days away until we ring in the New Year and cities across South Mississippi are preparing now for big New Year’s Eve events. Ocean Springs and Pascagoula are two of the latest cities on the Coast to join the New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration. In Ocean Springs, a special disco ball will get the dancing started in…
12/29 – The Chief’s “Final Weekend of 2023” Friday Afternoon Forecast
Today will be a cool day as highs will only get into the lower to mid-50s and this will provide a decent starting point for temps to cool rapidly this evening. Winds should be able to decouple providing light and variable winds if not outright calm in some areas. This weekend will be quite uneventful with the area moderating. Low level…
12/29 – The Chief’s “Sunny, But Cool Weekend” Friday Morning Forecast
The main focus is once again on the possibility of a light freeze in areas that may not have experienced a freeze, then on the impacts of rain on any New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day celebrations. Currently both appear to be more minor or just a nuisance with rain impact your fireworks celebrations the least likely to occur. Today will…
Two days until the Peach Bowl in Atlanta
We are now two days until the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, the Ole Miss Rebels go against the Nittany Lions of Penn State. On Saturday, number 11 Ole Miss will take on Number 10 Penn State. A high-powered Lane Kifflin-led offenses taking on one of the best defenses in the country in the Nittany Lions. We will have you covered…
12/28 – Jeff’s “Freeze Warning” Thursday Night Forecast
A Freeze Warning is in effect overnight until 10 AM Friday. Temperatures for the interior 3 counties will plunge to below 30 degrees, the 3 immediate coastal counties will see 30-32 degree readings, and all of the area will have a wind chill of 25-30 degrees out the door. Remember the 4 P’s including bringing in sensitive plants, providing warm…
WXXV Stories From 2023: May through August
WXXV wants to highlight a few stories from May through August of this year. MAY 16, 2023 – Ocean Springs shooting suspect extradited Starting off with May, the shooting at the Scratch Kitchen happened on May 5th. One 19-year-old was killed and 5 others were injured. The suspect in the shooting was extradited from Mobile back to Jackson County. The…
12/28 – Jeff Vorick’s “Much Colder End to Week” Thursday Evening Forecast
A cold pattern has arrived for the Mississippi Coast with below-average temperatures in the area for the next few days. Expect temperatures to tumble overnight with winds out of the northwest continuing. A Freeze Warning is in effect for the majority of the area from Midnight until 10 AM Friday. The entire area with the exception of some of you…