Upcoming fall events in Stone County
There’s a lot happening in Wiggins and Stone County this fall and excitement is building for many of those events. News 25’s Austin Lindsey is in Downtown Wiggins with more.
Mom to Mom: Jack O Lantern Mac and Cheese
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to show you how to treat your kids to a festive Halloween dinner. Tags: Mom to Mom
Meggan Monday: Community Leader Harry McDonald
On this week’s Meggan Monday, we’re introducing you to a man who has contributed countless hours to his community. One look at his walls inside his home and you’ll quickly see he’s been recognized by just about every Civic Club imaginable. He has helped identify and catalogue every cemetery in Jackson County. He’s always volunteering his time. He’s an avid…
Body found at Lake Norris in Columbus
Police in Columbus have recovered the body of a man near a local lake. According to our sister station WCBI, the body is presumed to be Robert Hargrove, a man missing since September 29 after a car accident. Columbus Police say they received a tip about the the body’s whereabouts from a maintenance worker. First responders found the body partially…
Shots fired near senator’s Brookhaven home
Shots were fired around the Brookhaven home of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith over the weekend. According to reports, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the event. The shots reportedly were fired as her family was returning to the Lincoln County home after church. WXXV will update this story as more information becomes available. The Office of U.S. Senator Cindy…
10/23 – The Chief’s “Dense Morning Fog” Monday Morning Forecast
Upper level high pressure is now over the Mississippi River Valley with weakness along both Atlantic and Pacific Coasts. At the surface, high pressure was centered over Ohio. To this point of the night, fog has been rather patchy, with dense fog rather localized. Current Dense Fog Advisory has the area of fog pretty well covered at present. The upper high…
Gulfport takes care of St. Martin 42-0
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Gulfport shuts out St. Martin 42-0 on the road staying undefeated in district play. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Spencer Pullen in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: friday night showcae, Gulfport, Gulfport Admirals, high school football, st. martin, St. Martin Yellowjackets
Ocean Springs dominates Biloxi 42-21 at home staying undefeated in district play
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi gets off to a quick start against Ocean Springs, but falls short 42-21, thanks to a dominant defensive performance by the Greyhounds. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Spencer Pullen in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Biloxi Indians, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, Ocean…
Pascagoula storms back to hand Hancock its second straight loss 32-21
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Pascagoula (6-2) would fall behind early to the Hancock Hawks (7-2) 14-0 but would quickly erase this deficit in the second half to hand Hancock its second straight loss in district play. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of AUSTIN LINDSEY in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Hancock football, Hancock Hawks, high school…
10/20 – Jeff’s “Very Nice” Weekend Forecast
It will be mild and pleasant to start Saturday. Temperatures will quickly warm with plenty of sunshine early on. Clouds begin to move in by the afternoon but temperatures will still be quite warm again. A dry, warmer than average pattern will be in place for much of the extended period. More clouds will be around Sunday but temperatures will…
Bunny abandoned on Biloxi Beach finds new home
A bunny was found on the beach in Biloxi, wandering and looking for a home. News 25’s Brooke Parker brings us a heartwarming story from Lola and Friends Bunny Rescue. Somethings are just meant to be and that’s how Ruby Fledermaus felt when Lola and Friends Bunny Rescue found a brown mini-rex wandering the beach in Biloxi. As they were…
10/20 – Jeff Vorick’s “Warm” Friday Evening Forecast
Skies remain clear this evening and warm temperatures will gradually cool off. A cold front in the area will finally slide through South Mississippi overnight. It will provide for a temporary relief from humidity but due to the front weakening, there won’t be drastic changes as a result. Sunny skies dominate early tomorrow but clouds gradually work in Saturday. Temperatures…
Ocean Springs Mayor Youth Council hosting ‘The Lawn’ event
If you’re looking for something to do after the Ocean Springs Biloxi game later tonight, we have just the thing for you! The Ocean Springs Mayor Youth Council is hosting an event called ‘The Lawn.’ From 8 to 11, teens can head to the Mary C. front lawn for fun games like ping pong, spike ball, and corn hole. Raising…
10/20 – The Chief’s “Beautiful Seasonal Weekend Ahead” Friday Afternoon Forecast
A very weak front just north of the area will continue to move toward the Atlantic Coast today and Saturday with upper high pressure beginning to emerge into the Plains States on Saturday. The main issue will the temperatures over the next 24-36 hours, with fire weather factors also a concern. Drier air will also be moving into the area,…
2023 Pink Dress Run tomorrow in Downtown Gulfport
In Gulfport Saturday, get your pink on! The annual Pink Dress Run 5K begins at 11 a.m. in front of Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. Then after the run, you can kick back, enjoy the nice weather, and live music and events in the downtown area as part of this event. All proceeds from the run go directly to Memorial Hospital…
Gulf Coast Buddy Walk tomorrow at the Gulfport Sportsplex
A huge annual event supporting Down Syndrome Awareness takes place tomorrow. Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, people will get their walk on at the Gulfport Sportsplex. There will also be plenty of booths and fun activities set up for families and participants once the walk is complete. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast Buddy Walk
Cemetery tour at Mississippi City Cemetery
For something early on Saturday, head over to the Mississippi City Cemetery. From 10 to noon, students from Central and Pass Road Elementary Schools will host a cemetery tour. Adults will be dressed up as featured residents such as the Blues Man, Blind Roosevelt Graves, former Harrison County Sheriff A.J. Ramsey, and many others. If you’re interested, the cemetery is…
Halloween Scare at Haunted House 13 in Biloxi
If you’re looking for something spooky, the Biloxi Fire Museum is the place to be. Today from 6 to 9 p.m. and then tomorrow at the same time, the museum will be turned into a haunted house. Tours will cost $10 a person, but any children under eight will cost $5. Anyone younger than eight must be with an adult….
Celebrating 50 years since Pascagoula Alien Abduction
Happening today in Pascagoula, the public is invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pascagoula’s Alien Abduction. Running from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Pascagoula, the community is invited to remember the 1973 abduction of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker. Alien costumes and flare are encouraged for all, there will be face painting for kids as well. The City…
Gulf Coast Pickleball Tournament
Joining us this morning are Mississippi Gulf Coast Pickleball Ambassador Tom Linenberger and Southern Pickleball Co-Founder Mark Spackman. They’re here to tell us about a pickleball tournament coming up this weekend at the Popps Ferry Courts in Biloxi. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Pickleball Tournament
WXXV Student Athlete of Week: Pascagoula High’s Naomi Smith
Every Thursday on WXXV, we have the great honor of highlighting high school athletes along our beautiful Gulf Coast. When looking over the submissions for Student Athlete of the Week, it isn’t out of the ordinary that we come across extremely talented dual-sport athletes, but very rarely do we come across an athlete that’s as busy as this one. Introducing…
Morning Business Report: October 20th, 2023
CVS has pulled popular cold medicines from store shelves and Walmart and Aldi will lower their Thanksgiving dinner prices. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Inaugural Christmas Luncheon next month benefiting Toys for Tots
Joining us in studio is Jackson County Toys for Tots Coordinator Tracey Powell and Terra Watson from Ms. Audry’s Southern Kitchen to talk about the upcoming Christmas luncheon benefitting Toys for Tots of Jackson County and the big sponsor for this inaugural event. The luncheon is Saturday, November 18th at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Tickets are available now. Categories: Community…
10/20 – The Chief’s “Much Warmer Start” FriYay Morning Forecast
The axis of the upper disturbance extended from the Great Lakes to the Florida Panhandle early this morning with upper high pressure over the Rockies. If one was going to plot a cold front early this morning, it’d be from Vicksburg to Lake Charles. It’s more of a gradual drying and cooling trend than anything, though. There is some patchy…