11/9 – Jeff’s “Unsettled Times Arrive” Thursday Evening Forecast

A quiet evening with increasing clouds will give way to chances of showers overnight before dawn. The main batch of activity arrives as early as mid-morning or so tomorrow ahead of the cold front. Rain could be heavy at times with a few embedded thunderstorms possible. This weekend will still feature gloomy and unsettled times. That being said, there will…

Students learn about career paths at USM Gulf Park

400 students from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast were able to spend a day at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus. These students were able to talk with people in different career paths that USM offers. Ocean engineering, teaching, and language studies are just a few of the schools highlighted. The goal is to showcase career paths the…

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA fights coming to the Coliseum

Before they enter the MMA cage, Roy Nelson and Alan Belcher stopped by WXXV Studio to talk about this weekend’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Fights at the Coast Coliseum. The fights start at 8 p.m. Friday at the Coast Coliseum. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Fights

Stennis Day in the Bay

It’s going to be a busy day in Bay St. Louis this weekend when the city celebrates Stennis Day in the Bay. Here to tell us all about it is Anne Pitre with the Hancock County Chamber. Stennis Day in the Bay kicks off at 12 p.m. at 152 Main Street. At 3 p.m., they will have a Fred Haise…

Morning Business Report: November 9th, 2023

Airline complains nearly doubled from a year ago and a new weight loss drug is about to hit the market. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

2nd annual Taste of Hancock County features food from across the county

Hancock County hosted the second annual Taste of Hancock County fundraiser in Bay St. Louis. Attendees enjoyed a variety of southern dishes from shrimp and grits to crawfish Monica, jambalaya, bread pudding, and more. Rachel Knight, director of Hancock County Tourism, says the goal was to raise money for community events in Hancock County. In other words, it’s a fun…

St. Patrick shortstop Brooklyn Mitchell makes things official with MGCCC

Friends, family, teammates, and coaches all gathered around to watch St. Patrick’s Senior standout and our former WXXV Student Athlete of the week Brookyln Mitchell sign her letter of intent.   The three-sport athlete will be extending her softball career as a Bulldog, signing with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.    While sporting the title of captain, last season Mitchell…

West Harrison JROTC honors veterans

JROTC cadets at West Harrison High School performed an annual Veteran’s Day ceremony Wednesday. News 25 spoke to three bright young students who have been promoted for leadership in the school’s junior military training program. Each of them had a special function in the ceremony, from teaching the history of Veteran’s Day to blessing the ceremony with prayer, and more….

11/8 – Trey’s “Fog Horn” Wednesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

High pressure continues to sit to the east of Mississippi, allowing for gradual moisture return and dew point temperatures that increased statewide. A broad surface trough of low pressure moving through the Midwest has slightly tightened the pressure gradient, which is why our daytime wind speeds increased to 15-20 mph but they are already decreasing as the trough quickly departs…

11/8 – Jeff’s “More Fog Overnight” Wednesday Evening Forecast

A pleasant evening will give way to a mild one overnight. Due to humidity continuing to increase and the mild temperatures, more dense fog will be likely overnight. Be sure to be careful with your morning commute Thursday. Tomorrow will bring more cloud cover but rain chances will hold off until the overnight hours. It will still be quite warm…

Pickleball courts added under I-110 bridge

A pickleball court has just opened in Biloxi under the I-110 bridge, but it’s not the only recreational activity coming to the area. Where Howard Avenue meets Hopkins Boulevard comes “HowHop”, an area that will soon host a load of recreational activities like basketball, kayaking, and skateboarding. Pickleball is the first activity to be added, disc golf is next, and…

500 children receive winter coats through ‘Coat the Gulf Coast’ event

Nothing should stop a child from getting outside and enjoying the day, especially the cold. That’s why ‘Let’s Go! Gulf Coast’ is partnering with Molina Healthcare to provide all children in head start programs in Jackson County with a winter coat. ‘Let’s Go! Gulf Coast’ promotes healthy eating and active living, but not everyone owns a heavy coat, especially in…

Celtic Heritage and Music Festival

Joining us today are Doc Christmas and Red McWilliams of the Highlands and Islands Association of Celtic Gatherings, Incorporated. The Celtic Heritage and Music Festival takes place Saturday, November 11th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the game and they cost $10 for adults and senior…

Morning Business Report: November 8th, 2023

Walmart stores will make it easier for people with PTSD and ADHD to shop in the mornings and Americans notched the biggest annual increase in credit card debt on record last quarter. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Parade of Homes Show

Joining us this morning is Kyle Tootle to tell us about this weekend’s Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: parade of homes

Cowman wins Hancock County Chancery Clerk race

In one of the more high-profile races on the Coast, Tiffany Lee Cowman has been elected as Hancock County’s newest chancery clerk. Cowman won more than 80 percent of the vote last night against Democratic challenger Henry Ward. With the win, Cowman will become the second woman ever to hold the chancery clerk’s office in Hancock County history. News 25…