If you’re considering adding a furry friend to your family this holiday season, the Humane Society of South Mississippi has nearly 300 pets for you to pick from. Adopting offers families the opportunity to pick the pet that fits their lifestyle and avoid those after-Christmas surrenders. Whether you have active children or you’re just looking for a cuddle buddy, the…
The graduate medical education program at Memorial was awarded funds to help educate physicians. Physicians doing a residency work closely with the hospital to gain real-world experience. During this time, they can also study upcoming research as well as do their own. The Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce awarded more than $10,000 to fund the education of physicians in this…
Back Bay Mission and Climb CDC are teaming up to helping cover the community this winter season. The blanket drive is now accepting donations for new blankets and hand warmers. The donations will go directly to those who are experiencing homelessness during the winter months. There are two drop-off locations: 5001 Old Pass Road in Gulfport and 1016 Division Street…
Due to the weather, holiday festivities across the Gulf Coast have been postponed or canceled. The 19th annual Christmas in the City has been postponed due to expected rain. The Christmas festival will now be on December 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will take place in Downtown Biloxi, hosting Santa Claus and many other holiday activities…
The Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula will be hosting a ‘Breakfast with Santa’ this Saturday. From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center, the event will provide pancakes along with other treats while you get your picture made with Santa. Tickets are $8 and the proceeds will go toward the children of Jackson County. Categories: Local…
Joining us this afternoon are Andy Purchner and Lindsey Fowler who will tell us all about Christmas in the Pass coming up Friday evening. Christmas in the Pass takes place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Downtown Pass Christian. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: christmas in the pass
Winds turn southerly this afternoon which will begin the transition in our local weather pattern. Some upper-level clouds move in through this afternoon but otherwise, expect mainly sunny conditions. Tonight will be less cold with frost and freeze concerns off the table. Southerly flow will become more pronounced as high pressure pulls east and a frontal system makes its way…
In just a few weeks, 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will celebrate Hanukkah in style with good music and good community. Here to tell us about the Matzo Ball is Rachel Dangermond. The Matzo Ball takes place Thursday, December 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 100 Men Hall, Matzo Ball
A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 8 AM for our entire area. A frigid start under clear skies will yield to a quick warm-up with lots of sunshine through the morning. Some upper-level clouds move in, especially this afternoon. Temperatures will end up maxing out at below-average numbers this afternoon. As high pressure scoots to the east, winds will…
Temperatures will likely drop like a rock this evening and then a steady slow drop through the night, especially in the drainage areas along the Pearl and Pascagoula Rivers as well as portions of the west bank especially near Belle Chasse. There is a big potential for temperatures to get much colder than what we are currently showing and some…
Gulf Park Estate residents met at the Elks Lodge earlier today to discuss plans for a proposed RV park. The RV park would bring over 476 RV sites, 16 tree houses, 20 permanent trailers, and much more. Residents raised concerns about increased traffic and other safety measures. Those same residents are encouraging anyone interested in the proposal to attend a…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The annual Wiener Wonderland started in Wool Market. Shelby Pierce of Wool Market started the light display eight years ago, bringing awarded to Tired Dog Rescue. Over 65 daschunds are part of the display, lighting up to bring visitors joy through pups! Wiener Wonderland is located at Karli Lane and Shorecrest Road….
The Women’s Resource Center in Gulfport is holding an open house for the community to speak to and learn more about the organization. Through the parenting program, parents will learn tips to ensure a healthy pregnancy and important parenting skills. There are many resources at the Women’s Resource Center as well as the empowered parenting program. All resources go towards…
PowerMark Properties celebrated Giving Tuesday by collecting nearly 500 gifts for Toys for Tots. November 28th is a special day for PowerMark Properties. It is Thad McIntyre’s, the broker-owner of PowerMark Properties, mother’s 70th birthday, and the business wanted to honor her love of giving. So, they invited Santa Claus and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve out to help collect…
Ten educators across the Mississippi Gulf Coast have been nominated for LifeChanger of the Year. This program recognizes educators and school employees who are making an impact in the lives of students by promoting excellence, positivity, and leadership. Locals can nominate someone who they see making an impact: Crystal Leshore is one of them. She has been teaching middle school…
This afternoon, a chance to learn more about a local organization helping women and expectant mothers. The Women’s Resource Center Open House begins at 4 this afternoon at the center’s location on Lorraine Road in Gulfport. Officials will give attendees an update on work being done at the center right now as well as ways the community at-large can support…
Later tonight, the City of Ocean Springs is holding a meeting to discuss the city’s comprehensive plan. That public meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center on Bienville Boulevard. This is a part of continuing discussions over the city’s plans for development in the years to come, something that has been a hot topic among Ocean…
It’s our favorite day of the week here at News 25 and Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter is here to introduce us to our Pet of the Week, River! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Another cool and breezy afternoon will be in store for us. Temperatures will be similar to yesterday but winds will be slightly more tolerable. Lots of sunshine will yield to clear skies overnight and winds will back off for the most part overnight. With that, a Freeze Warning is in effect for our entire area from 1 AM through 7…
Crusaders for Veterans is looking for volunteers to help with preparing and laying wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery this weekend. On Friday, volunteers are needed to help prepare the nearly 27,000 wreaths. Crusaders for Veterans will be on site at the cemetery from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. On Saturday, volunteers will help place wreaths on the gravesites…
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight continues our Celebrate Cities Series today in Ocean Springs. He was live in The City of Discovery all morning at Murky Waters. In this series, we will be highlighting cities across the Gulf Coast. Stay tuned to see which city we celebrate in 2024. Get to Know Ocean Springs More on the History of Ocean…
An annual holiday tradition at MGCCC’s Perkinston Campus returns this Friday and this year marks a major anniversary for the event. Here to tell us more about the Festival of Lights are Dr. Katie Pietz and Dr. Ladd Taylor. The festival begins at 4:30 Friday, December 1st. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: festival of lights, MGCCC
Introducing our new Sports Director here at WXXV, please wish a warm welcome to the Indiana native, Jevan McCoskey! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Jevan McCoskey, WXXV Sports Director