Mississippi Highway Patrol is bringing relief to those in need following the hurricanes in Florida. Troop K is escorting the Louisiana National Guard during relief efforts. The Louisiana State Police, MHP Troop L, and the Alabama Highway Patrol are helping in efforts as well. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Florida, hurricane relief, mhp, mhp Troop k, mississippi highway patrol, troop…
The new Republican Women of Stone County organization held a dinner Thursday night as the group looks to establish itself in the county. People gathered at the Venue at Pine Burr to learn more about the organization, especially as the presidential election approaches. The keynote speaker was Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson. Members of Stone County’s delegation in the state…
An animal sanctuary in Pearl River County is providing shelter for Hurricane Milton evacuees and the animals they would not leave behind. Tracy Bulino with the Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary is helping nearly 20 Floridians and the 40 animals they brought to her farm. Her social media post that was meant to spread the word did just that. More than…
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation hosted its annual donor appreciation breakfast this morning. This event celebrates the donors who have contributed to the foundation’s impactful work across the Gulf Coast. Through donor supported initiatives, the foundation addresses key issues like housing, healthcare, education, arts, and environmental conservation. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation actively promotes philanthropy throughout the lower six counties…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Happening tonight in Gulfport, the annual Boo Bash returns. This event is free and features trunk or treating, games, entertainment, and much more. This spooky event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gulfport Sportsplex soccer fields. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Boo Bash, City of Gulfport
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi continues to deploy multiple assets to states throughout the Southeast due to the recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Since September 25, 2024, Governor Reeves has approved the deployment of 12 Mission Ready Packages (resources that are pre-defined and organized for a specific mission or capability) to five states. Members of the Mississippi…
I hope you enjoyed the coolest morning of the week so far, with a few coastal lows falling into the mid 50s! Gulfport and Biloxi stayed on the warmer side of things with lows down to around 60 degrees, but even that was a couple of degrees below normal (62) for this time of year. This afternoon will also see…
Milton has departed Florida to the east. Troughing extended from New England southwest into northern Louisiana. There was a trailing shortwave moving through Kansas and Missouri at mid- afternoon. Upper ridging was centered over the Arizona-New Mexico border. Sunny skies across the local area this afternoon with temperatures generally in the 80s. Dew points ranged from the mid and upper…
Rounds two and three of high school volleyball playoffs took place around the Magnolia state on Thursday. Ocean Springs, East Central, Hancock, George County, Vancleave, Poplarville, Our Lady Academy, and Resurrection Catholic have all advanced to south state in their long journey to a potential state championship. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: East Central, George County, hancock, High…
The Biloxi Indians welcomed the Gulfport Admirals to town to open up week 7 of high school football. The Admirals would go on to defeat the Indians 21-7. Gulfport will be back at home in week 8 as they welcome the D’Iberville Warriors to Milner Stadium. Biloxi will hit the road in week 8 as they travel to St. Martin…
Even when the official Cruisin’ the Coast events come to a close each day, the party continues to go on in South Mississippi. On Thursday evening, hundreds of spectators packed along HWY-90 in Long Beach as they tailgated, car watched, and kept the Cruisin’ the Coast festivities alive and well. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel was there along Highway 90…
Hundreds of antique cars and flashy new rides filled the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for the Vicari Auto Auction, one of the most popular events of Cruisin’ the Coast 2024. This event allows hundreds of bidders to name a price and potentially take home one of these unique automobiles. Bidding began on Thursday, and it runs through Saturday. WXXV News…
On Thursday evening, Cruisin’ the Coast spectators packed along Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian for the much anticipated, Burn ‘Em Up in the Pass. Vehicles did their best to burn some rubber and produce as smoke as possible as hundreds of spectators cheered on from the sidelines. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel was there and had an inside look at…
At the Coast Convention Center, a new Cruisin’ event this year for those Cruisers into vehicle restoration! The PPG Paint Seminar with Charley Hutton was broken down into two sessions today. The seminar talks about painting techniques and other ways to handle the restoration process. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, PPG Paint Seminar
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the American Red Cross is springing into action once again to assist residents of Central Florida. Joining us now to talk about South Mississippi’s Red Cross response to this storm is Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Executive Director John McCarty. WXXV News 25 and the American Red Cross are teaming up with every cent going…
Cruisin’ the Coast is all about antique cars but in Pascagoula when they say they have antique cars they mean it. It was all smiles and sunshine in Beach Park where Pascagoula hosted their Goula Cruise event. They had all the trapping of a Cruisin’ the Coast event with good food, live music. Some classic cars for Cruisers to enjoy,…
55 soldiers of the Mississippi National Guard are back home after a 10-month deployment to Germany. The 115th Armored Brigade Combat Team was part of Task Force Thunder, training Ukrainian forces on operational and strategic maneuvering in hostile environments. The homecoming happened at Tupelo Regional Airport on October 9th. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 115th Armored Brigade Combat Team,…
Earlier today, friendly faces in the Friendly City served up breakfast to hungry cruisers. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. takes us to the Country Cruisin’ Breakfast. Classic breakfast items like scrambled eggs, sausage, and biscuits with some gravy was served before heading to other festival activities. Since 1999, the Long Beach Yacht Club has been serving breakfast to Cruisers…
After a few days of prep, one of Cruisin’ the Coast’s biggest events returns to the floor of the Mississippi Coast Convention Center today with car enthusiasts looking to get their hands on some historical rides. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen tell us more now. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, Vicari Auto Auction
The City of Ocean Springs has a new addition. An M60 tank from Camp Shelby is being installed at Veterans Memorial Park. The tank itself is named Mama’s Boy. This addition comes after a three year collaboration to bring the M60 to the coast. A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the tank will be held on Veteran’s Day this…
Saints Quarterback Derek Carr is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering an oblique injury against the Kansas City Chiefs. With his injury leaving him sidelined, the Saints have announced seventh round draft pick Spencer Rattler will make his first career start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rattler split preseason snaps with Jake Haener, but Head Coach Dennis…
Todays date is like todays weather 10 out of 10! The dry cool nights and warm days continue with mid to upper 80s for highs with a few 90F thrown in and 50s and 60s for lows. Tomorrow we will have cooler air heading into the weekend which will get us back to near normal temperatures. Categories: Weather Headlines Tags:…
Sports Director Jevan McCoskey was in Pascagoula last night as Southern Miss Head Basketball Coach Jay Ladner made his way to the Coast. He has more from the fundraiser event on Wednesday as Coach Ladner made his way back to where his coaching career began in South Mississippi. Last season, the Golden Eagles finished .500 in their regular season and…