Jackson County Veterans Day Program

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County’s big Veterans Day program is coming up on November 11. Dobbs Dennis is in studio with details. The program begins at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Moss Point. Entry is free for attendees. Categories: Local News Tags: Jackson County Veterans Day

11/5 – Dry Thursday, Showers Possible Friday

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast

ChatGPT said: Clouds will increase tonight as temperatures settle into the mid and lower 50s with calm winds, and the possibility for patchy fog as we head into the early morning hours on Thursday as well. By Thursday afternoon, we’ll be looking at a mix of sun and clouds with highs near the upper 70s, followed by a mild night…

Scottish Highland Games return to Harrison County this weekend

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A fun tradition that’s been going strong for four decades now returns to the Harrison County Fairgrounds this weekend. Here to tell us more about the Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival are Eyler Coates and Emma Kate Doss. All the fun takes place November 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 9…

MGCCC receives donation from local organizations for food pantry

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted a special grant presentation ceremony with rotary club representatives from Jackson and George counties. The presentation marks the kickoff of MGCCC’s month of giving in November. The event celebrated a $2,620 donation made possible through the collaboration of five local rotary clubs, Rotary International, and MGCCC Foundation Board Vice Chair David…

Gautier High honors veterans at 26th annual Veterans Breakfast

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School hosted the 26th annual Veterans Breakfast, a longstanding tradition honoring the men and women who have served our country. Hundreds of veterans and their guests gathered for a southern breakfast at Gautier High School. About 400 veterans attended the event, which brought the community together to show appreciation for those who have served. This…

Democrats make gains in state legislature

It was Election Day in many states across the country Tuesday. Here in Mississippi, there were a variety of elections, the most important pertaining to the state legislature. Special elections for eight state Senate districts and two House districts were on the ballot after court-ordered redistricting to allow for more majority-minority districts. Democrats picked up two Senate seats and one…

Gulf Coast Veterans Association Parade canceled

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association’s parade set for Saturday, November 8 in Pass Christian has been canceled. This is a result of the government shutdown. However, the funds originally designated for the parade are now going to provide Thanksgiving dinners for veterans and active-duty families through a new initiative called ‘Blessings for the Brave.’ The Gulf…

Local Influencer, Matthew Bounds, Donates Food Pantry

TikTok Chef Addresses Community Need for Food Relief

With SNAP benefits ending for his Gulf Coast neighbors, local TikTok chef and influencer Matthew Bounds began looking for little free pantries near his home to donate food items do. He soon  discovered there were none….so he bought some cabinets and has installed the first in front of Downstage Theatre in Northwood Village on Hwy 49 in Orange Grove. The…

Governor Reeves unveils rural health transformation program

Governor Tate Reeves announced a plan Tuesday that focused on rural healthcare. The state submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program Plan to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The program is a $50 billion federal initiative. Mississippi’s plan is broken into six initiatives and it is designed to benefit people across the state. According to the Governor’s Office, the…

City of Long Beach Veteran’s Day Celebration

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Celebration this weekend. Courtney Cuevas with the city joins us with more. The parade takes place Sunday, November 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 in Downtown Long Beach. For more information, call 228-297-9298. Categories: Local News Tags: Long Beach, Veteran’s Day Parade

11/05 – Warming Up For The Weekend

Today is another sunny day with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70s. We will drop into the low 60s this evening, and those overnight temperatures will sit in the mid 50s. Overall, temperatures will continue to warm up as we head into the weekend, and isolated showers are possible for Friday. Categories: Weather Headlines

Tax Assessor/Collector Special Election in Pearl River County

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The initial numbers are in after a special election in two Picayune precincts for the 2023 Pearl River County Tax Collector Race. This race has faced recounts and legal challenges for two years after just a two-vote margin between candidates Jo Lynn Houston and Sandy Kane Smith in the original election. According to unofficial returns…

New baby bamboo sharks born at IMMS

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined by Dr. Forrest Collins of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Recently, baby bamboo sharks were born at the facility. Dr. Collins is here to tell us more about the species. Categories: Local News

West Harrison dominates Forrest County AHS to open up girls basketball season

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — West Harrison dominated Forrest County AHS to open up girls basketball season at the Pass Christian Invitational Tip-Off Tournament, winning by a score of 59-16. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Mississippi high school basketball, West Harrison athletics, West Harrison girls basketball, west harrison…

Harrison County agencies hosting annual Feed the Needy Thanksgiving meal

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County safety agencies and generous donors are working together to host Feed the Needy. This is a program that delivers Thanksgiving Day meals to homes of those who might otherwise not have a Thanksgiving meal that day. To donate or help make this a happy holiday season for others, you can contact the D’Iberville Police Department….

Pascagoula knocks off Forrest County AHS, 58-53, to start season on high note

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — Pascagoula knocked off Forrest County AHS by a score of 58-53 in the Pass Christian Invitational Tip-Off Tournament to start the season on the right foot. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Mississippi high school basketball, Pascagoula athletics, Pascagoula boys basketball, pascagoula high school

Pearl River Community College cuts ribbon on new utility lineman tech building

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River Community College is setting students up for success with their new utility lineman technology building. The official ribbon cutting ceremony brought joy to all the students and representatives from local power companies. The new building provides two classrooms and a spacious area where students can safely practice new skills using simulators. This ribbon cutting marks…

11/4 – Temperatures Warming Above “Normal”, Still Looking Dry

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast

The next few days will bring plenty of sunshine and comfortable, but warmer weather. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 70s through Saturday, with clear to partly cloudy skies and light southerly winds making for a pleasant stretch overall. A few isolated showers could develop Friday into early Saturday, but most areas will stay dry. If we do…

Tourism possibilities on the Coast with Amtrak services

Amtrak passenger service has returned with the Mardi Gras Service between New Orleans and Mobile with four stops along the Coast. People are very excited about the tourism possibilities with this route. One of those people is Kay Cox with Kay’s Travel in Ocean Springs. She joins us to talk about it. Categories: Featured, Local News