Pitmasters had their skills tested during an annual cook-off event in Ocean Springs. 4 Bulls hosted its End of Summer Barbecue Cook Off event featuring live music, vendors, and a whole lot of good eating. Several grill teams competed in contests which included a rib, pulled pork, and chicken cook-off, battling it out to take home first place. All proceeds…
Strikes this year have already resulted in millions of lost work days and the restart of student-loan payments could divert up to $100 billion from American’s pockets over the coming years. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Last season, Tulane led Southern Miss by as many as 14 points, but it was USM making all the big plays late in a 27-24 comeback victory. This season, the Green Wave got out to a similar lead and never looked back. WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Jeff Haeger was on-hand for the 34th Battle for the Bell and brings…
For the month of September, Traintastic is running its September is Special promo to accommodate those with disabilities. The world’s largest model train museum has put a focus on welcoming those with challenges from a disability throughout the month. On Saturday, the focus was on those with sensory challenges. The museum had various activities for those who are easily overstimulated…
Paws were out and about under the oak Saturday as the Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club hosted its responsible dog owner day. The Paws under the Oak event is the MGCKC’s second annual event in celebration of the love between a dog and its owner. The day out brought many owners to showcase the history and share stories of their…
It was a fiesta to remember in Pascagoula this weekend as the city celebrated its Hispanic heritage and culture. Mid-September marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month and what better way to kick it off with the annual Festival de Hispano Pascagoula on Mexican Independence Day. Danielys Borges with J’s Boutique said, “It’s good for Pascagoula to know about…
Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting in Saucier. The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. on Bert Dedeaux Road off of Old Hwy 49. Sheriff Troy Peterson says that one victim is suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. One suspect is also in custody in connection to this shooting. Deputies are still trying to determine a motive for…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are putting a high protein dessert that went viral to the test.
Overall, it’s a very tranquil and “cool” morning across the region with temperatures generally in the 60s with light northerly surface flow continuing. Surface dew-points are also a bit on the lower side with lower 50s across SW Mississippi and middle to upper 60s closer to the warmer bodies of water. Today will be very similar to yesterday in terms…
Currently a cold front is located over the Gulf of Mexico. Another cold front will move through later tonight, however it will not affect the forecast too much just dropping overnight lows into the mid 60s for tomorrow morning. Currently there is a strong dry air-mass overhead making humidity values less. Tomorrow will be hot and sunny with less humidity…
Bay High hosting West Harrison for week four of our Friday Night Showcase. West Harrison entering the game winning five out of their last six non-district games. That streak continues as West Harrison comes out on top with a final score of 42-7. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports Tags: Bay High School, Friday Night Showcase, high school football,…
Entering this week four match-up, Pass Christian is undefeated under first-year head Coach Jeff Stockstill, and St. Stanislaus just two points away from claiming the same. The Pirates strike first to end the first quarter, but it’s back and forth all night long. The Rock-a-Chaws win this one over Pass Christian with a final score of 24-20. Both teams are…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — After last week’s devastating one-point loss to rival Pascagoula in the Singing River Classic, Gautier responded with a 27-7 Week 4 win over Moss Point. The Gators improve to 2-2, while the Tigers fall to 1-3. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local…
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV) — George County scored on the first play of its first two possessions and never looked back in its 28-14 road win at Vancleave. The Rebels improve to 3-1, while the Bulldogs fall to 1-3. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Picayune found itself trailing 21-0 in the second quarter, but then proceeded to score 28 unanswered points to stun Gulfport on homecoming. The Maroon Tide improves to 3-1 while the Admirals fall to 2-2. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports…
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, NASA is releasing new content for the agency’s first Spanish-language podcast. A five-episode season will start this upcoming Tuesday, September 19, with new episodes being released weekly. The contributions of NASA’s Hispanic and Latino workforce to the agency’s work on earth and space exploration will be highlighted in every episode. the episodes also focus…
Expect mostly clear skies overnight with a mild, but muggy start to your Saturday. Tomorrow will be much like earlier today with cloud cover building through the day. Your Saturday will feature partly cloudy skies and 20% rain chances for the afternoon. A cold front will finally make its way through the region. The front will bring nice changes for…
Banking and Mortgage Loan expert, Tom Quinn with Keesler Federal Credit Union talks about how to choose the best bank/mortgage lender for your needs. What are the differences between a credit union and a bank? What are the benefits of home ownership? Categories: Expert Talk
Very spotty rain chances will be present this evening with only about 20% coverage expected. Clouds will clear out overnight and it will be a mild and muggy start tomorrow. Saturday will not be much different than your Friday with cloud cover building through the day and very isolated rain chances for the afternoon hours. A cold front will finally…
FEMA is offering advice for disaster preparedness and disaster relief application help at the Home Depot in Biloxi. The FEMA Mobile Recovery Unit closed today in Moss Point, but if you still need help filling out the application, they’ll be at Home Depot offering advice. On top of that, they also have information about how to make your home more…
The Gulf Coast American Kennel Club has an exciting event this weekend at Centennial Plaza. Today, Carl Grotton and his dog Lacy were in studio to discuss the Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club’s Paws under the Oaks event. On Saturday, September 16th at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport, the club invites the public to celebrate responsible dog ownership day. Grotton says…
Hundreds of South Mississippi residents received groceries from a local church while others went home empty handed, however, this isn’t the only food drive happening this month. Pentecostal of the Gulf Coast Church partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast to provide groceries to over 400 guests. Cars were lining up as early as 6 a.m. to get there hands on…
A veteran in Gulfport received a new home free of charge. James and Tammy have been nomads for the last two and a half years. Now, they get to call Gulfport their home. They are receiving the keys to their mortgage free home from Building Homes for Heroes. Project Manager Rusty Smallwood said, “Andy Pujol, our CEO and founder is…
Joining us today are Carl Grotton and Lacey to tell us about an AKC event coming up this weekend. Paws under the Oaks is taking place at the Centennial Plaza Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club, Paws under the Oaks