Mississippi State University and Jackson County broke ground on Monday on their Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center. This collaborative effort will create new jobs and set a new industry standard on the Gulf Coast. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Jackson County, Mississippi State University, Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center
The Mississippi Aquarium is releasing 20 rehabilitated sea turtles Wednesday afternoon! The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles will be released off Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall at 4 p.m. All those turtles being released are named after Taylor Swift lyrics. Staff from the aquarium will be on scene to answer any questions about turtles. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
So many of you remember Marine Life Oceanarium in Gulfport. For many years, it was the attraction on the Coast for locals and tourists alike. Marine Life was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Cliff Vick, whose father was one of the original owners, will do a presentation at the Gulfport Historical Society at the train depot in Gulfport Thursday…
Mississippi Power giving back to the Harrison County School District in a big way! A check for $38,000 was presented Monday night as part of the company’s energy efficiency rebate program. The rebate comes as the Harrison Central High’s baseball and softball fields switched to LED lighting. The school district is the first district to receive the rebate for sports…
The former Sun Herald building is soon to be demolished. Located on Debuys Road, the Sun Herald was published at the location for 50 years. Coastal businessman Rick Camarena bought the building and will demolish it. At the time, no word on what Camarena has planned for the property. The building has been vacant since the Sun Herald office moved…
The Special Olympics Mississippi Area 12 Track and Field Games took place in Moss Point on Tuesday. The athletes competed at Dantzler Stadium throughout the day. Athletes aren’t the only ones who headed out as students from the high school came out to support all who competed. Two of those students share it was their first time attending the games….
The 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic starts at 6 p.m. at Keesler Federal Park. Sports Director Jevan McCoskey has a preview of Mississippi State versus Old Dominion. Tune into WXXV News 25 Sports tonight at 9 and 10 p.m. for highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Hancock Whitney Classic, mississippi state, sports
The Long Beach Gateway Project, launched in 2018, was proposed to enhance the city’s appearance along Highway 90. Now, it’s finally a reality. The project features new signage and upgraded landscaping, designed to create a stronger connection between downtown and the scenic beachfront. This plan was already in progress before Hurricane Zeta devastated their harbor. The funding comes from federal…
Memorial Health System is looking for volunteers right now. Cathy Elledge and Sue Hatem are here to tell us about the importance of helping out and the criteria to apply. As a volunteer at Memorial Hospital, you could play a vital role in providing patient families with information, support and compassion. Volunteers are responsible for Staffing waiting rooms Delivering flowers…
The Pearl River County School District is getting parents involved in the search for a new superintendent. Two town hall meetings will be held, one happening tonight. Interested parents can head to Pearl River Central High’s Performing Arts Center starting at 6. This is a chance for parents, staff, and the community to learn more about the process as well…
The death row inmate convicted of killing a Gulfport banker’s wife back in 1976 is now appealing his sentence to the U.S. Supreme Court. Seventy-eight-year-old Richard Jordan is appealing the Mississippi Supreme Court’s decision late last year to deny a rehearing in his case. He was convicted of kidnapping and later killing Edwina Martel. Jordan and his legal team are…
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the new games the lottery is offering this month. For more information, click here. Categories: Mississippi Lottery Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Cassandra Harper Walton joins us in studio to tell us all about Unity Fest. Unity Fest takes place on March 15th from 9 to 6 p.m. at the corner of 19th Street and 31st Avenue in Gulfport. The parade begins at 1 p.m. For more information call 228-863-0307 or 228-861-0161. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Unity Fest
The Mississippi State Bulldogs, along with Old Dominion, Nicholls and Southern Miss, are back in Biloxi, MS for the 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic. This is the 7th time the Bulldogs have been to Biloxi, including the fourth consecutive season. MSU will take on Old Dominion on Tuesday followed by Wednesday contest against Nicholls. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags:…
Spring like going into the week but spring like severe weather on the horizon Saturday. Gorgeous clear skies for Tuesday with a high pressure system down to the south we’ll be back in the 70s in the afternoon with a south wind. That will set us up for a cloudier and more humid Wednesday with highs in the 70s. A…
The Sound Amphitheater announces another act. Counting Crows makes their way to Gautier on July 27th. The Complete Sweets Tour comes with special guests the Gaslight Anthem. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Counting Crows, the sound amphitheater
Another candidate forum is being hosted this Saturday in Ocean Springs. All candidates are invited to attend, the forum being a free event. Those planning to attend can email their questions and comments to oselections2025@gmail.com. The Ocean Springs Civic Center will host the forum from noon to 2 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: candidate forum, elections 2025, Ocean Springs
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting Touch-a-Truck this Saturday. Head out to the Long Beach Harbor to get up close with fire trucks, ambulances, and a few construction vehicles. Admission is free with the fun running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce at 228-604-0014. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Libraries on the coast are hosting programs for all ages. First up is the Vancleave Library. They will teach kids how to make chalk starting at 4 PM on Tuesday. The program invites those aged 5 – 12. The library does warn supplies are limited, you are asked to sign up at the front desk. Meanwhile Moss Point is hosting…
A bill came out of a Senate committee that would have taken powers away from the state auditor’s office to investigate wasteful spending. The bill died on the Senate floor. News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Mississippi State Auditor Shad White about what was behind the legislation. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Shad White, state auditor
The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance is hosting a mayoral and alderman candidate forum later this week. The aim of the event is to bring up concerns about environmental issues. It’s happening this Thursday at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center. The night starts with an alderman candidate open house from 5:30 to 6:30. After a break for refreshments, the…
Robert Richard is a father, veteran, and a recent member of the triplet digit club.Mr. Richard was born on March 7th, 1925 and retired from the US Army after serving in both the Korean War and World War II and reflects on how different life was back then. After a life of serving others, Monday was about celebrating Mr. Richard….
Today is National Salvation Army Day, a day to recognize the organization’s 160 years of service both across the United States and here on the Coast. The Salvation Army was founded on this date in 1865 in London by William and Catherine Booth. Now the organization operates multiple locations in South Mississippi, including the Biloxi Kroc Center, the Gulf Coast…
Early Monday morning, Hancock High School conducted a powerful demonstration to educate students about the severe consequences of distracted and impaired driving ahead of the prom season. The event featured a simulated vehicle accident in the school’s back parking lot, involving local first responders who treated the scenario as a real emergency. This initiative was organized by Theater Director Lena…