Biloxians have a new option when it comes to grocery shopping where all that road work is taking place. City leaders helped Rouses officials cut the ribbon on the new store located on the corner of Pass Road and Popp’s Ferry Road. It’s one of the largest Rouses now in the state of Mississippi and has all the typical features…
Work has officially begun on the extension of Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi with the goal of alleviating traffic congestion. Approximately one and a half miles of four-lane boulevard will be constructed. This project also includes new signalized intersections, construction of a new Mississippi Coast Coliseum access road as well as the installation of a gated rail crossing, roadway lighting,…
Fire crews are battling a large brush fire in Harrison County as our region remains under a red flag burn warning at this hour. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is near the scene of that fire with the latest information from fire crews there on the ground. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: brush fire, fire, harrison county
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store today in Biloxi with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The doors opened at 8 a.m. this morning, welcoming customers to explore a wide range of departments and services. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is in Biloxi inside the new Rouses. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, rouses, Rouses…
Parishioners Jackie Ogler and Robin Johnson from Sacred Heart are in studio to talk about the 98th annual bazaar. The 98th annual Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bazaar takes place from October 18th until the 20th. The fun begins on Friday at 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. at 10446 Lemoyne Boulevard, D’Iberville, MS. You can call…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Joining us in studio is Aaron Parker with Board Game Peddler. He is here to tell us about an event coming up at Altered Reality Brewing. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. Entry is $10. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Board Game Peddler, Costumes and Commanders Halloween Party
John Perkins and Christina Gasaway are in studio to tell us about the Gulf Coast Equality Festival. The festival takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Great Lawn at Harrah’s. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Equality Festival
Harrison Central High School raised money for breast cancer awareness last night. The event, ‘The Big Red Night,’ and was put together by many of the school’s clubs and sports teams. It was a night of fun, games, and good food at the school and a way to show support for the South Mississippians impacted by breast cancer as the…
Every year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. By celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those from Hispanic descent. October 15th is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month. One of the easiest and best ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage is by enjoying the cuisine. Spanish food has become a staple of the…
Today we met Emma, a local weather enthusiast from Bay St. Louis who likes to do her own forecasts on social media. She also likes collecting dolls, and playing in the rain so she can jump in the puddles. Thank you Emma for being our first WXXV Weather Kid! If you’d like your child to be our next WXXV Weather…
Things had already begun to cool off yesterday thanks to Monday evening’s cold front, but stronger high pressure moving in overnight is responsible for today’s windy weather. This cool, dry airmass has many of our morning lows over ten degrees cooler than yesterday’s, falling into the low 50s on the waterfront with a few upper 40s further inland. This afternoon…
On Tuesday night, Downtown Ocean Springs became the hosting grounds for the Blue Moon Kick Off Party and Pub Crawl. Participants made their way to six venues across Downtown Ocean Springs and were treated to a night of exclusive food and drinks, merchandise, as well as live music. The event was held as a celebration for the upcoming Peter Anderson…
A Fire Weather Warning is in effect from: 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY Reason: Critical fire weather conditions for: SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN AND COASTAL MISSISSIPPI. WINDS: Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 to 25 percent. IMPACTS: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor…
New developments have been made in a Mississippi Coast cold case that dates back to the early 1990s. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has released new details in the case of baby Mary Josephine, a newborn who was found dead on December 21st, 1993, on I-10 near Lorraine Road in Gulfport. At that time, it was determined that the baby…
The Biloxi Shuckers season may be over, but two teams are heading to Keesler Federal Park! The Samford Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers going head-to-head in the Hancock Whitney Classic. Gates open at 10 AM on November 3rd, tickets starting at $15. The first pitch is at 11, head out for three games of fun! Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Bay St. Louis residents are celebrating the opening of two pickleball courts today. This comes after years of requests to city leaders to add pickleball courts at McDonald Park. There are more pickleball courts, corn hole, and several pavilions in the near future. Mayor Mike Favre said, “As you can see, there are a lot of enthusiastic people out here…
Pass Christian Elementary School students had their mock election on Tuesday. Students were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to support the event. Students at Pass Christian Elementary not only had the opportunity to mock vote on the presidential election, but also on the statewide offices as well. Promote the Vote is the secretary of state office’s K through…
An Ocean Springs church honored local first responders today. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church member Theresa Dantzler said, “It shows a sense of gratitude, gratitude for all that they do, you know, whether it’s from a hurricane or everyday life, you know, and we just felt like we need to give back.” Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs says the…
Rouses is celebrating the opening of their fifth store in Mississippi on Wednesday. A ribbon cutting is set for 8 tomorrow morning. This Rouses is located where the old Winn Dixie was on Pass Road. The most recent Rouses to open in the magnolia state was in Picayune last month. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, rouses
A new road extension project is set to kick off in Biloxi on Wednesday. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was at Popps Ferry Road and has the details. This groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction on a project to extend Popp’s Ferry from Pass Road to U.S. 90. Approximately one and a half miles of four-lane boulevard will be…
The city of Bay St. Louis hosted a ribbon cutting for two new Pickleball courts at McDonald Park. Residents have been asking for Pickleball courts for many years and this is a growing sport. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at McDonald Park in Bay St. Louis before things got started. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bay St….
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings Oyster for Pet of the Week! Categories: Pet of the Week
Today brings normal temperatures with highs in the low 80’s but the stronger effects of a cold front moves through. This front will move rapidly through around 9pm to around midnight. This will have temps slide from near 70F into the 50s for all areas before sunrise Wednesday. NE winds will be breezy with the onset of the front moving…