10/08 Ryan’s “Coolest” Friday Night Forecast

We're at the peak of our dry air at the surface, meaning our coolest morning is on the way but we go the other way quickly.

Expect another sunny day tomorrow afternoon, but also our coolest start of the week as well. Otherwise, don’t expect any big changes, and tomorrow afternoon will likely even warm a degree or so. Not so tonight though as our calm, clear conditions will get us about as cool as possible, down to 64 degrees. Tomorrow’s high lingers about where it…

Gulfport debris removal will start Monday

This coming Monday, the City of Gulfport will start their city-wide debris removal. The trucks will go street by street, picking up vegetative debris, construction debris, household appliances, and electronics. Debris must be placed by property owners in the city right-of-way. Contractors cannot remove debris from private property. Debris should be placed over five feet away from powerlines, fire hydrants,…

East Central alum Tony Brown goes off in PRCC homecoming victory

After signing with South Alabama, former East Central running back Touchdown Tony Brown is back in-state at Pearl River Community College. Wildcats hosting Holmes on homecoming. Brown would finish the game with 229 yards and four touchdowns on just ten carries, good for the second-best rushing game in program history. Wildcats win 55-7, as they improve to 2-4 on the…

Cruisin’ the Coast Sock Hop

The City of Ocean Springs took people back in time with their annual Sock Hop and Street Party to celebrate Cruisin’ the Coast. The Chamber of Commerce parking lot was packed with people enjoying food, live music, and cars. Cruisers were seen rocking poodle skirts and biker jackets Cruisin’ through downtown Ocean Springs. Cruisers also had the chance to win…

10/08 Ryan’s “Peak Sun” Friday Evening Forecast

We'll be at the peak of our sunny conditions today, with just a little more cloud cover moving in tomorrow.

Expect peak sun content tomorrow afternoon, but things will finally start cooling off soon. Don’t expect any big changes, and tomorrow afternoon will likely even warm a degree or so. Not so tonight though as our calm, clear conditions will get us about as cool as possible, down to 64 degrees. Tomorrow’s high lingers about where it was today, but…

Pumpkin the Penguin visits WXXV for International African Penguin Awareness Day

Today, WXXV had some special visitors stop by for the noon show. Pumpkin the African Penguin stopped by today, along with her human friends at the Mississippi Aquarium. Pumpkin was here to raise awareness for International African Penguin Awareness Day. African Penguins are currently considered endangered. Categories: Local News, News Tags: International African Penguin Awareness Day, Mississippi Aquarium

Cruisin’ the Coast Sock Hop in Ocean Springs

Today, Ocean Springs is hosting one of the biggest Cruisin’ the Coast events of the week: the Sock Hop and Street Party. News 25’s Janae Jordan is in Downtown Ocean Springs with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, Ocean Springs, sock hop

High School Football Preview: Gulfport vs. Hancock

The high school football season is already more than halfway over, but still less than halfway through district play which means those playoff races are just starting to heat up. News 25’s Grace Boyles is at Milner Stadium with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, sports

Local school bus driver recognized for heroism

A Harrison County girl is alive today because of the heroism of her bus driver. School bus driver Robert Morgan was recognized at Wortham Elementary and Middle School when the fourth grader and her family surprised him with gifts, cake, and a letter of thanks. Robert Morgan, a bus driver at Harrison County for fifteen years, was dropping kids off…

Memorial goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Memorial Hospital is bringing out the pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the team at Memorial, about one in every eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their life. The team is wearing their pink gear this month to help spread awareness about the importance of getting screened regularly. The pink is also to honor…

First-ever Southeastern Dyslexia Summit held today

The Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia hosted its very first Southeastern Dyslexia Summit today. The summit was held at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino and hosted about 150 teachers from across the Coast. The teachers were then taught about dyslexia and reading development in grades K through 12. Attendees were given the necessary knowledge to identify characteristics of dyslexia and…

Gulf Coast against Mandates holds vaccine mandate protest in Pascagoula

Hundreds are gathering along Highway 90 in Pascagoula to rally against mandated COVID-19 vaccines. The call to action was started by a Facebook group called ‘Gulf Coast against Mandates’ which has a following of almost 7,000. The protest stems from the mandated vaccine for all federal contractors, who must now become vaccinated or be faced with termination from their jobs….

Sock Hop and an Open Cruise-In in VFW Post 2434

Throw on your poodle skirt and leather jacket. It’s time for a sock hop and the VFW Post 2434 in Biloxi is hosting. The party kicks off at 7 tonight at VFW located at 1644 Pass Road. Several prizes are up for grabs with a costume and hula hoop contest on the agenda. Special food for purchase and several drink…

Man pleads guilty to shooting at Biloxi officer

A Florida man has plead guilty to shooting at a Biloxi police officer last year. Twenty-five-year-old Willie Byrd pled guilty to one count of receiving stolen property and one count of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. On July 31st, 2021, a Biloxi police officer attempted to make a traffic on a stolen SUV traveling eastbound on I-10 near…

International African Penguin Awareness Day

Tomorrow is International African Penguin Awareness Day. Here to tell us more about it is Diane Major from the Mississippi Aquarium and she’s brought a friend. Tags: International African Penguin Awareness Day, Mississippi Aquarium

Protest against vaccine mandate underway in Pascagoula

A protest against vaccine mandates in the workplace is underway along Highway 90 in Pascagoula. Protesters are calling it the Gulf Coast against Mandates. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in Jackson County with more details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: COVID-19, Gulf Coast against Mandates, protest, vaccine mandates