After starting our day in the 40s, we`ve made it all the way up into the low 70s. An exceptionally deep layer of dry air is entrenched on the backside of the strong long wave trough exiting the eastern CONUS spanning down the entire Mississippi River Basin and into the southeastern CONUS. With PWATs at daily record minimums and high…
Behind the doors of a simple office building at NASA”s Stennis Space Center, scientists are developing technologies that are already streamlining operations on satellites, with the hopes of using this technology on future manned missions to the moon and Mars through the ASTRA mission. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola took a tour of the Stennis Autonomous Systems Lab, and talked…
On October 6th the TGI Fridays along Crossroads Parkway in Gulfport officially closed its doors. The Gulfport location is the latest in a string of closures for the restaurant chain, TGI Fridays. Those closures began early this year and were concentrated in the East Coast, Midwest, and the Southeast. On the door was left behind a sign by the company…
Pascagoula High School is hosting a Veterans Day lunch. It’s happening November 8th, starting at 10 AM. A program kicks off the event, with a lunch following at the Performing Arts Center. A reservation is needed for the lunch, call or text 601-297-9022 with the veteran’s name and names in the group. The deadline to register is November 5th. Categories:…
From October 18th-21st, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and the University of Southern Mississippi will host the the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. This invitational tournament will feature the nation’s top golf programs at one of Mississippi’s most popular courses, the Fallen Oak. The event is free and open the public and attendees are encouraged to wear school colors, tailgate, and cheer…
Those walking by Harrah’s Casino in Biloxi earlier today may have spotted something strange clinging to the side of the building. Spectators were greeted by Spider-Man as he scaled the 12-story building to repair a flag pole at the top. The web-slinging hero was actually Todd Ross, who, when asked to climb the building and fix the pole, decided to…
The City of Moss Point hosting breast cancer awareness events tomorrow. A celebration for breast cancer survivors is taking place October 18th from 10 AM to noon. Anyone wanting to attend needs to show up at River City Fitness Center. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink. Breast cancer detection and self-examination tips will be available. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Today was Bulldog Day at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County campus! The event started at about 9 this morning with incoming students being introduced to the college experience. This event was mainly geared toward high school seniors and their parents to give them a chance to learn about the campus of their choice. During the event, participants learned…
Lighthouse Full Gospel Fellowship is celebrating 50 years of service in Gulfport. Pastor Mike Borries and Senior Pastor Bill Towles are in studio to talk about the celebration. Another surprise after the church’s celebration, Pastor Borries and his fiancée will be getting married at the church that day! For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 50 Years, Lighthouse…
Organizations on the Gulf Coast are hosting events honoring those who donned the uniform. Gulfport High School hosting a breakfast and celebration for veterans on November 8th. Anyone interested can scan the QR code on the flyer. Veterans and spouses are welcome to take part in the breakfast from 9 AM to 9:45 AM. An optional tour happens at 10:30….
If you are driving in Harrison County, you’re sure to see smoke in the air from yesterday’s brush fire. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey has the latest update on the fire. Currently, the fire is over 800 acres at 25 percent contained. Crews are trying to contain the blaze by using bulldozers and other tools. U.S Fire Services, Mississippi Forestry…
Today is Bulldog Day on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County campus! At about 9AM this morning incoming students were introduced to the college experience. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at MGCCC Jackson County campus in Gautier to tell you about the campus events. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bulldog Day, Gautier, MGCCC Jackson County
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Meredith Horn with Traintastic is in studio to tell us about the Halloween treats Traintastic has in store for us the next two weekends. The fun begins Saturday, October 19th and 20th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and continues October 26th and 27th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: halloween, Traintastic
Kids at a daycare in east Columbus got to see police officers in a different role: animal control. Here’s the story on how officers spent several hours trying to catch the loose animal. A day care center in Columbus looked and sounded like a rodeo early Tuesday morning. Instead of clowns and cowboys, there were police officers and animal control….
Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Road in Harrison County. Officials received reports of a brush fire around 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Scenes on the ground showed large plumes of smoke engulfing the surrounding area with several brush fires scattered…
Expect a smoky start to the day in addition to it being one of the coolest mornings since early March for South Mississippi. While it wouldn’t surprise me since lows fell into the upper 30s for a few of our inland areas, our smoky air isn’t due to fireplace usage, but instead is due to lingering smoke thanks to a…
There is little change in the ongoing pattern expected this weekend into the first half of next week. A deep layer ridge will continue to dominate the Gulf South, and this will keep skies clear, humidity low, and any rain chances at zero percent. Temperatures will continue to moderate over the weekend as the wind field turns more easterly. Highs…
Gulf Coast teenager Kaiden McGill has left a legacy far bigger than he likely could have ever imagined. It started when his mother, Rachel McGill, visited Quality Bakery in Gulfport to order a cake in honor of her late son’s 18th birthday. McGill told bakery owner Danielle White that she wanted to help other families and children in need. The…
One Gulfport 21-year-old has transformed his love of plants into a growing career on the Mississippi Coast. Jack Bellew founded Jackpot Arranging in April. The small business specializes in planter arrangements and similar types of floral design. Here’s more on Bellew and his booming business. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Jackpot Arranging, local business, small business
Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Rd. in Harrison County. Officials received reports of a brush fire around 1:00 PM Wednesday afternoon. Scenes on the ground show large plumes of smoke engulfing the surrounding area with several brush fires scattered…
Another cemetery tour in the Flagship City has been announced. The LaPointe-Krebs House hosting its cemetery tour for the 18th year. The focus of this year is medical history ranging all the way back to 1720. You’ll need to head to the cemetery on October 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Categories: Local News, News Tags: cemetery tour, Flagship City,…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest information on the brush fire in Harrison County. The Mississippi Forestry Commission confirming over 600 acres are being affected and a few structures are in danger from the flames. Categories: Local News, News
Coast Episcopal School’s Headmaster Jake Winter and Big Bertha Catering Owner Bertha Parker join us to talk about the school’s Toast to the Coast event that’s on the horizon. The Toast to the Coast takes place Friday, October 18th at 845 East Scenic Drive, Pass Christian. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Coast…