12/2 – Jeff’s “Pattern Change Underway” Friday Afternoon Forecast

The warm-up today has been profound! Temperatures will near 70 degrees with increasing cloud cover throughout the afternoon and evening. Moisture will be increasing across South Mississippi with return flow off of the Gulf. The setup overnight will be primed for a layer of dense fog to set up after midnight. Mist/drizzle will be in play with the fog and…

12/2 – Jeff Vorick’s “Warm-Up Inbound” Friday Morning Forecast

Temperatures are cold again this morning. However, changes are on the way in our pattern. High pressure will scoot to the east. This will provide for return flow off of the Gulf of Mexico to increase moisture. High temperatures will reach 70 degrees this afternoon under increasing cloud cover this afternoon. The warm and moist airmass settles in tonight ahead…

Families enjoy the Tree Lighting with Santa in Ocean Springs

Tonight, the City of Ocean Springs hosted their Christmas tree lighting. The grounds of the Mary C. were packed as families enjoyed some holiday fun during the tree lighting with Santa. The city hit the switch on two trees in the Mary C’s courtyard. Families listened to Christmas jingles, said hello to Santa, and enjoyed  other Christmas-inspired crafts and goodies….

High School Football is Everything in Picayune

All season long, you’ve seen the commercials, you’ve seen the promos, you’ve seen our Friday Night Showcase all based around the same theme music: High School Football is Everything. Since there’s only one team from the Coast left standing ahead of this weekend’s state championship game, News 25’s Jeff Haeger decided to give the Picayune Maroon Tide their very own…

Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse brings holiday spirit to the city

It’s officially Christmas in Biloxi! The lawn in front of the lighthouse was packed as the community counted down for the lighting of their beloved landmark. The celebration even had a special guest that traveled all the way from the North Pole to watch: Santa Claus! It was a perfect night for families to sip on some hot cocoa and…

Couple looks to begin new cannabis facility on the Coast

One couple on the Coast decided they wanted to open a cannabis dispensary after seeing the need for one. Along with several partners, Jessica and Brian Bricker decided to open up their own cultivation company called ‘The Happy Cultivation Company’ and a new facility on their property where they have done hydroponic work for several years. “With the experience our…

Students in Gulfport School District get new badges

Gulfport middle and high school students have a new form of identification. This week, students received a badge that combines the library system, cafeteria system, and the bus system. In order to get on and off the bus, students must check in with their badge, which allows parents to know where they are on the route and if their child…

Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse

Across from the Visitors Center, Biloxi’s most iconic landmark is all dressed up for the season. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more on the annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi lighthouse, Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse

St. James Catholic School hosts Santa Shop for students

It’s that time of year for parents to begin Christmas shopping, but what about having your kids shop for you? At St. James Catholic School a Santa Shop took place, making it possible for every parent or member of the family to have something under the tree. St. James Catholic School hosts a Santa Shop every year for their pre-k…

Cornerstone Restaurant in Gautier celebrates 25 years

The Cornerstone Restaurant in Gautier turned 25 today. The community came together to celebrate this milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a proclamation from the mayor. Cornerstone once started as a deli and over the years has expanded to one of the hot spot restaurants in town. The restaurant offers a variety of seafood options, but is famously known…

Volunteers prepare for wreath laying ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery

Today volunteers unloaded wreaths in preparation for the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony this coming Saturday. Since 2013, wreaths have been placed on every grave site in the Biloxi National Cemetery to remember and honor those laid to rest there. The first year fundraising efforts led to 3,000 wreaths with bows being placed. This year, more than 25,000 wreaths will be…

Morning Business Report: December 1st, 2022

More Americans find themselves spending more time at home now than two years ago and the economy may be to blame. Bank of America warns that the U.S. economy will start to lose 175,000 jobs per month. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Ocean Springs preparing for 4th annual Discover Christmas Parade

Looking ahead to another holiday event, this Sunday, Ocean Springs will host its fourth annual Discover Christmas Parade. It is organized by multiple carnival associations and brings the feel of Mardi Gras and Christmas together. Participants and parade attendees are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped gift with a value of $5 or more for the toy drive. The parade…

12/1 – Rob’s “Warming Trend” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

A mid latitude disturbance will be tracking east across the Central and High Plains Friday, crossing the upper/mid-Mississippi River Valley Friday night. As surface ridge north of the area slides east, southeasterly flow will return and bring moisture back to the area. Don’t have rain the forecast then but isolated showers may begin to develop in southern portions of the…

12/1 – Rob Knight’s “December Outlook” Thursday Morning Forecast

Temperatures will quickly rebound to normal for this time of year on Friday as the upper level trough ejects east and ridge centered over the Gulf of Mexico builds northward. A mid latitude disturbance will be tracking east across the Central and High Plains Friday, crossing the upper/mid-Mississippi River Valley Friday night. As surface ridge north of the area slides…

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: West Harrison Girls Soccer’s Stevie Kerns

The student athletes are back from Thanksgiving break which means so is WXXV’s Student Athlete of the Week. West Harrison soccer standout Stevie Kerns spent a lot longer than 3:45 seconds overcoming adversity and becoming the player she is on the pitch today. Wake up, go to school, dance, soccer, sleep, repeat. The routine of champions that West Harrison’s Stevie…

Picayune Power: Maroon Tide on the brink of perfection

Back in 2019, the Picayune football team made it all the way to the 5A State Championship game still undefeated, ready to send the legendary Dodd Lee into the sunset with a perfect season. Unfortunately for the Maroon Tide, West Point had other ideas. Of course, Picayune got its revenge in 2021, but now a second chance at perfection in…

11/30 – Brittany’s “Winter Feel” Wednesday Night Forecast

We’re on tap for a clear and COLD  night. Temperatures will drop down to the upper 30’s tonight but given the breezy conditions we’ll see, the 30’s will actually feel like the 20’s. Surface ridge will build in through Thursday which lends to cool temperatures with highs struggling to reach 60 degrees tomorrow. Temperatures will quickly rebound to normal for this…