Coast Electric changing course on its decision to charge customers who were undercharged on their bills in a recent billing error. After thousands of customers were asked to pay the difference on a billing error made by Coast Electric, the company now announced they will no longer be charging for the error. In a statement released by Coast Electric, they…
Mississippi Power employees participated in a day of service in Biloxi on Wednesday. The Saluting Branches event was held at Biloxi National Cemetery. It’s all part of a larger National Day of Service where volunteers clean military cemeteries across the country. More than 50 South Mississippi volunteers spent their time trimming trees and washing headstones. This is the tenth year…
We are joined by musician Peyton Aldridge ahead of his performance at the Mississippi Songwriters Showcase as part of the Mississippi Songwriters Festival. Peyton Aldridge performs Saturday, September 21st. The showcase begins at 9:15 at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs. For more information on the Mississippi Songwriters Festival, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Join the Mississippi Songwriters alliance this weekend for an unforgettable celebration of music and creativity at the Mississippi Songwriters Festival in Ocean Springs. This four day event, will immerse you in the soulful melodies and lyrics of Mississippi’s finest songwriters. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center for Arts & Education in…
Joining us in studio are OLA Student Ambassadors Avery and Karoline. They are here to tell us about their upcoming 5K Race and Shoe Drive. Our Lady Academy (OLA) will host a 5K Run for Mercy and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 21st, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in memory of a dynamic and devoted English teacher, Mary Alice…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with the Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Yesterday didn’t see much rain as we’re starting to see noticeably drier conditions moving into the mid-and-upper-levels. That’ll lead to fewer clouds, no showers, and lots more sun today and for the rest of the week, but notice I didn’t mention the humidity…which stays on the high side which has led to the last few misty mornings. This afternoon will…
On Tuesday, WXXV News 25 took a trip to the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson to visit First Lady Elee Reeves and tour the historic mansion. Reeves was born in Tylertown, MS, and attended Millsaps College, where she was involved in Millsaps Singers and Kappa Delta Sorority. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Reeves was also an avid…
Cruisin’ the Coast is almost here and with the event right around the corner, Cruisin’ organizers want to make sure you know about some of the new policies for this year’s event. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest on those changes. Some new changes to Cruisin’ the Coast parking this year, as spectator parking for Cruise Central has…
Residents of Picayune and the surrounding areas now have a third grocery option to choose from. The 40,000 square foot supermarket is located at 1701 Highway 43 and it marks Rouses’ fourth store in Mississippi. A fifth store is set to open in Biloxi in October. The Picayune location has employed up to 150 people in both full and part…
Tragic new developments today in the case of a teen shot in Gulfport early Monday Morning. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest update on the identity of the victim as well as the status of the investigation. The 16-year-old who was shot in Gulfport on Monday morning has died, according to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer. The victim…
Around 4,500 South Mississippians are voicing their concerns after finding out they are being impacted by a billing error from their power company. In a statement made on September 17th, Coast Electric said a billing error charged customers incomplete amounts and are now asking for payment after the fact. This billing error affected 5% of their 90,000 customers who were…
One Mississippi State University researcher is studying a population of coyotes along the Gulf Coast. The researcher is hoping to conserve the red wolf legacy on the coast. A $2.1 million grant is allowing Professor Dana Morin to study red wolf ancestry among wild canines along the gulf. The team will identity high conservation value, having the greatest potential to…
If you are interested in propane and propane accessories, listen up! The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners announce an upcoming propane summit. The Propane Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th from 9 to 11:30 AM. The event is free, registration can be found by clicking HERE and the agenda for the event can be found HERE. Representatives from leading businesses…
A Hattiesburg resident is celebrating their 24th birthday this week. That resident is Greenbean, the Hattiesburg Zoo’s green iguana! Greenbean is celebrating with enrichment activities. If you go to the zoo, be sure to wish the iguana a very happy birthday! Categories: Local News, News Tags: hattiesburg zoo
The United States Air Force is celebrating a birthday today. The branch was officially founded on September 18, 1947! Predecessor organizations date back to 1907. Closer to home, Keesler Air Force Base was built in 1941, named after a member of the Army Air Service who died in World War I. Samuel Reeves Keesler Jr. was from Greenwood, Mississippi. Happy…
The Mississippi Songwriters Festival is kicking off Thursday, September 19th! There will be over 125 songwriters in over 11 venues from Ocean Springs to Gautier. Organizers have been hard at work planning for this year’s festival to include: Thursday Night – Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mary C. This year’s inductees are: Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon…
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store at the River Ridge Shopping Center in Picayune. The doors opened at 8AM, welcoming customers to explore a wide range of departments and services. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live in Picayune outside the new Rouses. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: grand opening, picayune, Rouses…
Joining us in studio are Chase Moses and Chad Dickens with the Krewe of Gemini to tell us about an upcoming bourbon tasting event. The ‘Evening with the Bourbon King’ event takes place Sunday at Ground Zero Blues Club from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets start at $50. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Evening with…
When Ansley took over the Student Athlete of the Week segment three seasons ago, she started it off with a bang, and that bang was the powerful leg of Ocean Springs kicker and punter, Bart Edmiston Jr.! Well Edmiston Jr. , also known as iceman, is all grown up now and is absolutely killing it at the next level.Tuesday afternoon,…
WXXV’s Ansley Brent first introduced you to this incredible athlete last year when featuring her as a WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, and she truly could not pass up another opportunity to brag on her! Jordyn Raynor is a junior at Vancleave high school who plays soccer, is a member of the track team, and is the first female…
Some members of the WXXV News 25 crew had an exciting day visiting the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson and sitting down with First Lady Elee Reeves. Tune into WXXV News 25 tonight at 9 and 10 p.m. to see the entire sit down interview with First Lady Elee Reeves. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: first lady, First Lady Elee…