Chamber Member Spotlight – Mississippi Heroes

This month we’re spotlighting a wonderful local charity for caregivers – Mississippi Heroes. We talked with Director Katherine Sutton about the mission of the charity, upcoming events and what kind of volunteer opportunities they have available now. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: business, chamber spotlight, katherine sutton, laura benoit, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Spotlight, Mississippi Heroes

Annual Silent Light Festival returns to Walter Anderson Museum of Art

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Angela Mitchell from the Walter Anderson Museum of Art joins us ahead of their Silent Light Festival in December. The festival takes place December 6 and is an all-out bash, lighting up the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs with performers, art installations, a silent disco with dueling DJs performing to your personal LED equipped headphones. There are…

11/21 Ryan’s “Less Fog, More Clouds” Friday Morning Forecast

We had much less fog today as we traded it for more cloud cover and some showers as a front approaches.

South Mississippi saw less fog development thanks to warmer and more windy weather, but an approaching front will keep the skies cloudy and bring a few showers later today. Thunderstorms are possible, but severe weather is not expected. Showers will develop from the mid-morning hours into the early afternoon, keeping cloud cover in place through the night. The winds will…

Hundreds gathered at MGCCC Chapel for Candlelight honoring Landon Perry

Hundreds of people gathered at the chapel of MGCCC to honor the life of their soccer teammate, friend and family member, Landon Perry. The blue and gold community honored his life with a candlelight vigil with the lighting beginning with his parents. The amount of people present was an amazing representation of how many lives Perry touched.  Perry’s memorial service…

D’Iberville’s Carter Naron signs baseball scholarship with East Central Community College!

The d’Iberville baseball field was filled with proud coaches, teammates and family members as one of their own signed to take their talents to the next level. Warrior left-handed pitcher and outfielder Carter Naron officially put pen to paper to join the prestigious East Central Community College baseball team. Last season, Naron possessed a 2.04 ERA striking out 47 batters…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Hancock’s Kaison Koenenn!

We’ve reached the point of the football season where fewer and fewer teams are still alive and fighting for the coveted gold ball. We’ve gone from 14 coast teams to seven, and this win on the road was historic for one of our programs. Get to know the guy that’s leading the Hancock Hawks to greatness, their senior Kaison Koenenn….

Gulf Coast Community Foundation launches GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulf Coast Community Foundation launched its new initiative designed to empower the next generation of women leaders in South Mississippi Thursday morning. The GivHer Circle celebrated its first Young Philanthropist Cohort in Gulfport. The inaugural class brings together 15 professional women, each 34 and under, for a seven-month journey in leadership and philanthropy. Participants will meet monthly…

11/20 – Chance For Showers Returns Friday

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

Clouds increase tonight with temperatures holding steady in the mid to upper 60s and a light southeast breeze. On Friday, expect the chance for showers and thunderstorms to return, mainly before 2 p.m., followed by some breaks of sunshine in the afternoon. Highs reach the upper 70s again, and while rainfall totals should stay light, a few storms could produce…

Discussing the Coast’s Short Term Rental Market

From beach front properties to condo tower units, the Coast’s short term rental market is in the news. Air BNB has filed a lawsuit against the City of Biloxi, saying among other things, that the city is unfairly restricting short term rental activity. Here to talk about it is E-Agent Justin Allen, his company handles short term rentals on the…

Ocean Springs superintendent talks possible new attendance boundaries

  OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Coming next school year, some Ocean Springs elementary students could be attending new schools after the school district announced its plans to propose updated attendance zones. The school district plans to redraw boundaries for its three elementary schools, citing a significant imbalance in student enrollment as a reason for the change. “Last year when…

Landon Road improvement project wraps up in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is celebrating the completion of the $5 million Landon Road reconstruction and corridor improvements project. This investment brings major upgrades to one of Gulfport’s most important corridors. Key improvements include wider roadways with added capacity, a new 10-foot shared use pathway, enhanced draining infrastructure, decorative lighting, brick paver crosswalks, and a new mast-arm…

Mississippi Lottery Corporation launches new app

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has launched a brand-new app, giving players more access while on the go. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from one local lottery retailer. Nearly six years to the date since scratch off lottery tickets hit the shelves in the Magnolia State, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation has marked another milestone. On Wednesday, the MLC announced…

ACEC of Mississippi hosts annual meeting in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Council of Engineering Companies had its annual fall meeting at the Gulfport Yacht Club. This marks the first time the Mississippi chapter’s state meeting has been held on the Coast. A group of consulting engineers from across the state met to discuss state and local issues. Guest speakers such as state representatives and senators were…

Death of retired Chancellor Barlow announced

The death of retired Chancellor Glenn Barlow has been announced. He was from Pascagoula. Barlow died on November 15 at the age of 86. He served as chancellor of the 16th chancery court from 1979 through 2005. Those who worked with him saying they remember him as fair, kind, and gentlemanly, his sense of humor helping calm tense disputes. A…

Local comedians ‘Stand Up For Hunger’ with food drive

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Local comedians are lending a helping hand at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, raising money and gathering food donations for those in need. This is part of their “Stand Up for Hunger” comedy event. “The idea is bring some food and we’ll make you laugh,” said comedian Krangus Gillespie. Local comedians Candy and Krangus are teaming…

Ms. Audrey holding annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway

Ms. Audrey and Sherell Burley join us in studio ahead of a Thanksgiving meal giveaway happening today. The meal giveaway takes place Thursday, November 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ms. Audrey’s in Gulfport. Categories: Local News Tags: Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering, thanksgiving

11/20 Ryan’s “More Fog” Thursday Morning Forecast

We saw more fog this morning across South MS, but it won't last too much longer.

Warm, humid, and calm conditions led to more fog across the South Mississippi area this morning, though I expect we’ll begin to see it break up as a front moves in over the weekend. We saw more Dense Fog advisories as well as visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less for most of the area, but I wouldn’t expect…

14th annual Turkey Trot

Leanne Murray and Mandy Scafidi with the Bay St. Louis Running Company joins us ahead of the 14th annual Turkey Trot. The run takes place Thursday, November 27. For more information, click here.  Categories: Local News Tags: Bay St. Louis Running Club, Turkey Trot

Gulf Coast Skatepark Association hosting Youth Skate Clinic

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting their penultimate youth skate clinic for the year. Those 15 and younger can head to the skate park on Hopkins Boulevard this Saturday. Skaters of all skill levels can come out to learn in a safe environment. This clinic takes place from 1 to 4 Saturday, November 22. Helmets are…