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
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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
More recreational activities could be coming to the coast! The City of Biloxi is in the planning stage of turning the under-utilized area under I-110 into a recreational spot, starting at the Back Bay there would be kayaking, basketball, and a skate park. There are no skateparks on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, leaving skaters no choice but to drive out…
Mississippi Power and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have entered into a memorandum of understanding that will help students move forward in their career as linemen. At the College and Career Technical Center in Pascagoula, students can obtain national accreditation in energy and power. To acquire the accreditation, students must physically be able to do certain aspects of the career field…
The unmistakable voice of Lee Greenwood could be heard over the weekend in Biloxi. But it wasn’t for a concert. The occasion? Miss Mississippi USA 2021 Bailey Mae Anderson’s marriage to Will Garriga at the White House Hotel. The couple, who have been sweethearts since they were 12 years old, exchanged vows on the hotel grounds and Greenwood sang at…
Patchy dense fog has been noted across the northeast portions of the area as winds have began to shut down over those areas. Expected more fog development this morning as the winds continue to shut down across the northwestern areas. Other areas will struggle to shut the winds off due to the winds coming off of the water. The upper-level…
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists announced a new service for a Gulfport community. The Bienville Ortho Urgent Care opened in Orange Grove on Thursday. As an orthopaedic-only urgent care, the facility offers immediate care for acute injuries that require urgent attention. X-ray and MRI imaging is available at the urgent care, along with splinting, casting and bracing, if needed. Lee Bond, CEO…
You all voted and the results are in. WXXV’s Viewers Choice Awards Gala was a success last night, honoring all of the Gulf Coast businesses and individuals who were nominated. This year, our viewers voted on their favorite mainstays in the community — from the best restaurants, seafood and bars to the best electricians, plumbers and everything in between. Last…
When you think about Picayune football, your first thought is probably the power run, but when you think again, the Maroon Tide couldn’t have won back to back state championship titles without a dominant defense. On that side of the ball, it all starts in the trenches, with one of the best recruits to ever come out of the…
You all voted, and the results are in. WXXV’s Viewer Choice Awards Gala kicked off Thursday night, honoring all of the Gulf Coast businesses and individuals who were nominated. This year, viewers have voted on their favorite mainstays from the community – from the best restaurants, seafood, and bars to the best electricians, plumbers, and everything in between. Awards were…
Winds will settle down overnight and it will be slightly warmer as compared to last night. Winds should remain elevated enough to avoid fog trouble for Friday morning. Sunnier skies are on tap with partly cloudy skies possible for the afternoon. A very spotty, quick shower chance is in play but rain chances are not on the table. The same…
Once a year, seniors are able to let loose and play dress up. Some choosing a more modest approach, some on theme, and others hand-making their costumes. This is the 9th year of the Senior Halloween Spectacular and this year’s them was “Who Dun It?” Seniors indulged in candy just like trick-or-treaters before working together to solve a murder mystery…
A police department in Harrison County is gearing up to help you get rid of your prescription drugs. This Saturday from 10 to 2, the Biloxi Police Department will be participating in the 25th Annual “National Take Back Day.” It’s a campaign the police department participates in twice a year, helping the public safely dispose of unused or unwanted prescription…
If you don’t have plans tonight, Boo on the Rue is happening until 8:30! Everyone is welcome, including fur babies! Those pets must be on a leash, though. There will be vendors, entertainment. and even a chili cook off. Samples will be served and you can vote for your favorite, the winner wins the People’s Choice Award. Children will also…
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus invites all to enjoy Halloween early. They’re hosting a Halloween-themed Cinema Under the Oaks this Friday. Families are encouraged to join them at the Lloyd Lawn by the Friendship Oak at 6 PM for Trunk-or-Treat and a costume contest. They will have games and low cost concessions that benefit student organizations. At…
Skies will clear out this evening and any spotty rain chances will also be put to bed. Winds will relax as well and it will be mild along with tranquil overnight. Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer and light winds out of the southeast can be expected. Tomorrow will be warmer and sunnier than today was. Only partly cloudy…
The nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept is opening another location along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and is giving you a chance to win free chicken salads for a year. Come November 1st, Ocean Springs will be the newest home of the Chicken Salad Chick franchise. It’s located at 2107A Bienville Blvd between the hospital and downtown. The…
At 6 p.m. this evening, Center Stage Biloxi leaders will officially cut the ribbon on the new renovations to the theater’s lobby. As we told you last week, the lobby was expanded, allowing for new restrooms and box office. New ADA accessible parking spaces and a ramp were also included in the project. The project was partially funded by a…
A reminder if you’re planning to vote absentee for the upcoming November 7th general election, circuit clerk offices will be open 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday for in-person absentee voting. The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, November 4th. Circuit Clerk offices will again be open 8 a.m. to noon. All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked…
As the trough over the southern plains ejects off to the northeast, it will take the surface low with it and that will help to relax the pressure gradient, which will in turn lower winds back down. Although winds will be lighter, they will still remain elevated enough to keep fog development minimal Friday morning. The ridge will still be…