By JEFF MARTIN ATLANTA (AP) — A shooting early Sunday during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and injured 16 others, a dozen of them by gunfire, authorities said. One arrest was announced hours later. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was taken into custody while leaving the scene of the…
The rain became a little more consistent over the weekend after a week of off-and-on showers, leaving things damp & dreary as we start off this week. The thicker cloud cover and rain did cool things down yesterday and for this morning, dropping lows to the upper 60s and low 70s, cooler than last week but still considerably above normal….
Likely to still be some patches of light rain for the over night hours for some areas. Watching to see how dense the fog will be overnight tonight but mainly patchy areas. We do expect some low ceilings and lowered visibilities if winds lower overnight. Still have the chance to see and could even see light rain tomorrow. Areas that…
On Thursday, seven Picayune student-athletes signed to continue player sports at the next level. Reese Sorrells and Anna Leigh Robbins will both be continuing their volleyball careers at the next level. Sorrells will attend MGCCC and Robbins will be going to SWCC. They are the first Picayune volleyball players to play at the next level. Hayley Pascal signed to the…
Gautier’s Trey Irving has made a name for himself this season, leading the Gators to a 9-1 regular season record. The senior quarterback was recently named the 5A Mr. Football – an award that is given to the best high school football player in their class. The number pop off the stat sheet when looking at Irving’s production over the…
The Poplarville Hornets opened the playoffs at home against the Mendenhall Tigers. This one came down to the wire as Zack Case scored a go-ahead touchdown with just over one minute remaining in the game to give the Hornets the win and advance them to the next round. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, High…
It`s been apparent over the last 6 hours or so that Rafael is increasingly being affected by shear and dry air, looking significantly weaker than at the beginning of our shift. Mid and upper level steering will eventually collapse and strand a weakening Rafael over the central Gulf later in the weekend. In fact, it is fairly likely to be…
On Friday, Pass Christian took a step back into the past as it hosted the Live Oak Cemetery Tours, giving attendees a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped Pass Christian throughout history. Spectators followed a designated path through the oaks and headstones of the the cemetery and were greeted by actors portraying as historical figures from different eras…
We are joined by President of the Gulf Coast Veterans Parade James Hollingsworth and Retired Lt. General and Parade Marshal Mike Peterson. They are here to talk about the veterans parade in Biloxi this weekend. The parade takes place November 9th at 11 a.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast veterans parade
It’s November 8th and it is not too early to be thinking about Christmas! The Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show kicked off at the Coast Convention Center Friday. There are over 300 booths set up at this event. Doors opened at 10 a.m. Friday morning and stayed open until 9 p.m. Adults became the focus of the event around…
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with First Responders this morning. The event is designed to connect community members with local police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. Complimentary breakfast was available while supplies lasted and this event was also open to the public. The event offered an informal setting for residents, business leaders, and community members to engage…
The Armed Forces Retirement Home hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony and Open House earlier today. This event, honoring all who served, featured helicopter landings, vehicles to tour, and much more. The ceremonial guest speaker for today’s event was Colonel Rick Weaver from the Mississippi Army National Guard. Art exhibits and musical performances were also on display. With Veterans Day on…
The Harrison County School District hosted their third annual Field Day for Special Education Students. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter brings us to Warrior Stadium for the action. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Field Day, harrison county school district, Special Education Students
The flip has been switched on Christmas music for the Gulf Coast! Members of the WXXV News 25 team joined 93.7 and guests from the North Pole to turn the radio holly and jolly. Tune into93.7 from now until Christmas to get into the holiday spirit. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: christmas music, Magic 93.7
Lori Fisher with the Live Oak Cemetery Association and Trinity Episcopal Church joins us in studio to tell us about the cemetery tour this weekend. The Live Oak Tours take place Friday, November 8th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Live Oak Cemetery 399-301 St. Louis Street Pass…
Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Susie takes you inside our unique local businesses to find out what sets them apart and let you know how to get in touch. ABOUT THE HOST: Susie Davis is an entrepreneur involved in…
Delta State University is being awarded a $1 million grant for a new flight simulator… The grant is going to the school’s Commercial Aviation Department, paving the way for purchase of an agricultural and aerial firefighting flight simulator. The sim will be the first of its kind, giving essential training to future firefighters and agriculture workers. Faculty and students both…
During the next few days though, we will see some minor impacts from the hurricane as it lingers well offshore. Most of this will be marine impacts gut there could be some showers and thunderstorms that make their way onshore if the system does a loop de loop far enough north. This would occur at the same time that it…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Barb Medlock with the Crosby Arboretum in Picayune is in studio to talk about this weekend’s Piney Woods Heritage Festival. The annual Piney Woods Heritage Festival takes place this weekend at the Crosby Arboretum in Picayune from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live music, silent auction, exhibits and more. For more information call 601-799-2311. Categories: Community Headlines…
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Coffee with First Responders’ event took place this morning. This event is designed to connect community members with local first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was at the event and has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Coffee with First Responders, Gulfport Chamber of Commerce
We’re getting a dreary end to a fairly damp and grey week, though I expect today will end up one of the drier of the week ahead of our next front. I don’t expect we’ll get a true frontal passage until mid-way through next week, but the additional rain and cloud cover building over the weekend will cool things down…
St. Martin Yellowjackets hosted the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for a Week 11 matchup. After being crowned the District Champions last week, the Greyhounds continue their regional sweep defeating St. Martin 42-15. Ocean Springs will host Northwest Rankin next week for the first round of playoffs. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ocean spring high school, Ocean Springs Football,…