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10/30 – Jeff’s “Colder & Windy” Monday Night Forecast
It will be chilly and windy overnight as a cold front is well past our area. Some light rain will work into South Mississippi towards daybreak and will be around at times until it moves out by early afternoon. Your Tuesday will be much cooler and winds will be elevated for the entire day. Winds will be over 25 –…
Downtown Biloxi hosts a foam party
Dozens of tiny aliens, Pokémon, Barbies, and more flooded Downtown Biloxi for the family-friendly foam fest. Megan Casteilon, the organizer, said she wanted to hold a free community event where people could ‘just have a good time.’ In addition to the customary good food, good music, and good weather, the kids also enjoyed an obstacle course, bounce houses, a 12-round…
Chevron donates equipment for artificial reefs
The Pascagoula Chevron Refinery has partnered with Mississippi Gulf Fishing Banks to donate surplus equipment to use as artificial reefs offshore. Four carbon steel structures from a recent refinery project has been repurposed as artificial fishing reefs. In addition to the steel structures, Chevron donated $30,000 to MGFB to support the deployment of the reefs this summer. Categories: Local News,…
USM and Harrison County Libraries teaming up to help those in need
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Social Work and the Harrison County Library are working together to provide assistance to those in need. Public libraries are experiencing an increase in patrons needing assistance with housing, food benefits, and job searches. This is the second academic year Southern Miss has provided social work internships within the public library system. The…
Fees raised in Biloxi due to passed ordinance
Biloxi residents, if you’ve noticed that your sewage and garbage bill has gone up recently. The reason why is Biloxi passed an ordinance approving a rate hike that went into effect October 1st. Generally, single family and multifamily homes went from $17 a month to $23.75 a month. Commercial rates also went up the same amount. Garbage collection is administered…
Pass Christian hosting Veterans Day Parade
The City of Pass Christian is hosting their inaugural Veterans Day Parade on Veterans Day. Head to downtown Pass Christian at 11 AM on November 11 to honor all those who served. After the parade, vendors, food trucks, and music will be at War Memorial Park. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day is meant to honor all veterans of the United…
10/30 – Jeff Vorick’s “Cold Front Brings Changes” Monday Evening Forecast
A cold front has moved through our area and big changes are taking place behind it. Temperatures are already much cooler compared to earlier and winds have picked up. Expect a much cooler start tomorrow with breezy, if not windy conditions. Rain will also begin to move in overnight after midnight. Coverage of light rain will peak at around 30-40%…
Ocean Springs man sentenced for September 2021 crime
Vinet Moore was sentenced to 75 years, with 50 years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Moore was sentenced for kidnapping, aggravated assault, and burglary of a home. On September 9, 2021, two children called 911 when Moore broke into their home and assaulted their mother with a sledgehammer. That woman was identified as Moore’…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosts “Hocus Pok-us” event
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is getting into the spooky spirit by hosting the “Hokus Pokus” free clinic event with special guests the Sanderson sisters. All animals that came to the event received up-to-date vaccines, microchips, as well as flea and heartworm preventative. Everyone went home with spay and neuter vouchers that included free booster vaccines, a nail trim,…
MGCCC hosts annual fall festival
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is inviting locals to join them on campus for their annual fall festival. The event is happening at both the Harrison and Jackson county campuses. There will be trunk or treat, children’s games and activities, a haunted trail and so much more. There are plenty of snacking opportunities at the food trucks or concessions. Events…
Celebration of Dia De Los Muertos on Thursday
Joining us this afternoon is Rachel Dangermond. She is here to tell us about the Celebration of Dia De Los Muertos on Thursday. Categories: Local News, News
ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd coming to the coast
ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd are coming to the coast! The bands are touring together in The Sharp-Dressed Simple Man Tour. The tour kicks off on March 8 in Savannah, Georgia and hits the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on April 4. Ticket sales begin tomorrow at 10 AM for artist pre-sale and sales to the general public begin at 10 AM…
Chamber Spotlight Waldorf University
A look at online educational opportunities with Waldorf University
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with WXXV to showcase one outstanding local business each month. This month we spotlight an online university offering educational options to our local military and more. Director of Outreach, Ron Spradling, stopped by WXXV to tell us all about Waldorf University. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
10/30 – The Chief’s “Cloudy & Windy” Monday Afternoon Forecast
A n approaching surface front should clear the land by the afternoon as winds shift out of the north. The upper front will lag behind the surface front so the temperature change will not be immediately after the surface front. Once the front comes through (looks to be Monday night), you will feel it in the air. Also, when the upper…
10/30 – The Chief’s “BIG Changes Ahead” Monday Morning Forecast
The biggest impact of this morning is the fog development out ahead of the front across our area. The front is just starting to get into the area from the northwest, and fog has developed ahead of it east of I-55. As the front moves through, expect it to squeeze the fog to the southeast throughout the morning. The surface…
Ocean Springs takes home the regional title with a 30-7 win over Gulfport
Both the Gulfport Admirals and the Ocean Springs Greyhounds entered Milner stadium the a 3-0 record which put the regional title on the line tonight. With the regional title three peat, the Greyhounds are the 2023 7A regional champions with a final score of 30-7. Correction for script: Greyhound Bryhsen Smith was the wide receiver who complete the first first…
Vancleave takes the Pascagoula River Bowl Classic 27-7 over East Central
Vancleave gets a much-needed win to keep their playoff hopes alive, defeating East Central for bragging rights in this year’s Pascagoula River Bowl Classic 27-7. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: East Central, East Central Hornets, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, vancelave,…
Gautier staying atop its region dominating Stone 49-25
Gautier lights up the scoreboard, staying undefeated in region play at 4-0 in a dominate 49-25 victory over Stone. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, gators, Gautier, high school football, stone high school, Tomcats
10/27 – Jeff’s “Dense Fog Advisory” Friday Night Forecast
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 AM due to the potential for patches of dense fog to set up in the area. Expect fog to dissipate quickly with sunlight tomorrow morning. Lots of sunshine is expected this weekend with only a few afternoon clouds on Saturday and Sunday. Rain chances will remain slim to none until the…
Mental Health Summit focuses on awareness, validating students
Students in Pascagoula and Gautier, along with community leaders, gathered this morning for a mental health summit to address the mental health crisis affecting our schools and communities. The keynote speaker, Emma Benoit, spoke about a failed suicide attempt in 2017 as a result of a mental health crisis. Her talk was followed by a question and answer session to…
Southern Miss program ranked top 10 in affordability
The University of Southern Mississippi’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Practitioner programs have been ranked among the nation’s top 10 in affordability. Southern Miss climbed from the number 13 spot in the 2022 – 2023 school year to the number 8 spot this year – being the only college or university in the state included in the list. Southern Miss’…
Elementary classes give STEM a Halloween twist
Students at Pass Christian Elementary put on a spooky twist on the world of STEM. The 2nd and 3rd grade Explore Gifted Classes performed Halloween-based science experiments in front of their fellow classmates. The young scientists conducted several experiments – working with different elements – while using basic chemistry techniques to create some of their spooky favorites. STEM students showed…
10/27 – Jeff Vorick’s “Pleasant” Friday Evening Forecast
Any leftover clouds this evening will clear out fairly quick. It will continue to be mild overnight with humidity still lingering in the area. Due to winds backing off significantly overnight and clear skies, fog will be primed to form. Patches of dense fog will be present early in the morning and a Dense Fog Advisory will be in effect…