It might be July, but it’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit! The St. Martin Public Library is hosting Christmas in July Thursday at 10 AM. Santa Claus is coming from the North Pole to read to coastal children. After the stories, Santa will be available to answer any questions and to take pictures. Categories: Local News,…
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library is hosting a shark adventure for kids! That adventure is happening Thursday at 11 AM. Presenters from the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Lab will show up to talk about anything shark-related. Also provided is a show and tell session. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast Research Lab, library, Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs Municipal…
News 25 is joined in studio by Brooke McCleney to discuss the upcoming Big Rig Truck Show in Biloxi this weekend. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Big Rig Truck Show, biloxi, coliseum, Truck Show
Looking at the temperature structure, one can easily see where we expect the most activity through most of the day. Moisture values remain high and north of 2.0″ today and Thursday so no surprise, precipitation numbers will also remain high. Some areas are becoming saturated and additional rainfall could cause some flooding issues for these locations, but this is not…
Are you looking for a place to grab a cup of coffee on your way to work? Coffee Culture is just one of many coffee shops along the coast that can help jump start your day. Coffee Culture offers a welcoming atmosphere where patrons can relax and savor there favorite drinks. The cafe features a diverse menu that includes espresso,…
Kimberly Trosclair of Get2College and Michelle Sekul from MGCCC come to the News 25 studio to discuss the upcoming ‘Funding Your Future’ this weekend on the MGCCC Jackson County Campus. Categories: Local News, News
Deep tropical moisture continues to stream northward from the southern gulf. This will set up over the coastal bend of Texas into the Lake Charles area again, and farther northeast from there. Once this area gets going this morning, it will eventually release outflow boundaries which will be capable of developing new activity to the east of this main showers…
For tonight and through the next couple of days will continue this rainy wet pattern. Looking at models, plenty off and on showers and storms will be expected over the course of the next couple days, especially during peak daytime heating hours. Lightning and gusty winds will be possible with these storms, but the primary concern will be the potential…
Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Gulfport had a unique opportunity to learn more about finding continued success at the Bridging the Gap community meeting on Tuesday evening. The event was hosted at the Almanett Hotel and Bistro and gave attendees the chance to learn more about accessing capital and opportunities. A panel of elected officials and community leaders answered…
Pascagoula becomes the icebreaker capital of the world! It comes after a trilateral agreement between the United States, Canada, and Finland was approved. Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula is the only company in the United States to engineer and construct a polar icebreaker in over 50 years. As a result, Bollinger will play a critical role in the trilateral pact. The…
Leaders from Biloxi’s 8 casinos came together to make a major donation to a local homeless advocacy center. The casinos donated $85,000 to the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Mercy Cross Center. The money will help the center expand its services and make improvements to the facility. The center’s leaders continue to tackle the challenges of homelessness in Biloxi. Biloxi Bishop…
The Biloxi City Council is making big moves in the city’s development. The council will take up two proposed amendments regarding the special events ordinance ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast later this year. These amendments redefine the permitting requirements for large events, like Cruisin’. Meanwhile, the council also passed an ordinance preventing medical marijuana dispensaries from conducting business downtown. The…
Gulfport business owners have a unique opportunity to learn more about growing their businesses and impacting the community. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bridging the gap, community meeting
Rodney McGilvary can finally add “councilman” to the front of his name after vying for a spot on the city council for nearly six years. Councilman McGillivray will now serve Ward 4 following his inauguration. McGilvary served the city as the assistant chief of police and held the title of the longest-serving officer when he retired in 2016. During his…
Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Agency is back to talk about an affordable option for tornado coverage in this week’s edition of Expert Talk. Categories: Expert Talk
Patrick and his guest discuss the advances in tech used for live television broadcasts. Tech Byte is brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions Categories: Techbyte
A lot of deep tropical moisture is streaming northward from the southern gulf this morning. Most of this will be found from the area down through the coastal bend of Texas after today. Today this deep moisture will stretch from our area westward down the western gulf coast. The highest values will be over the west and northwestern coast. This…
Systems Consultants Associates President Michael Thomas is in studio to talk about the Bridging the Gap community meeting. The meeting takes place tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Almanett Hotel and Bistro in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bridging the Gap Community Meeting
It’s that time of the year again for one Jackson County school district… time to trade in those goggles and beach towels for backpacks and notebooks! The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is set to begin its 2024 academic year on Tuesday morning, with both schools honoring senior students and showing off their school spirit. Pascagoula High School’s Class of 2025 kicks…
Summer afternoon thunderstorms are gradually propagating northeasterly into southern Mississippi. These storms will be capable of heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. After sunset, showers and storms will wane per usual for this time of year and then we await overnight development offshore but in land we should stay dry. The primary features dictating our pop ups and subsequently…
We are joined by Courtney Williams from Coastal and Pass Christian Health and Rehab Center and Laura Messina from the Tired Dog Rescue. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: pet supply drive, tired dog rescue
The city of Hattiesburg unveiled their newest mural on Monday. The mural is titled “Greetings From Hattiesburg” and is found on Broadway Drive! The mural is a part of a revitalization effort in the area and is the 54th mural created in the Hub City. It was designed by Hattiesburg artist Aubri Sparkman. Categories: Local News, News Tags: “Greetings From…
We are joined in studio by Political Analyst Howie Morgan. He is here to discuss the ramifications of President Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Joe Biden, politics
Folks are rolling with style at the Pass Christian Library. A sushi class led by chef and author Steve DeWitt was held earlier today. The classes have been going on at the library for over a decade. Monday’s class was held for teens and adults. Tuesday’s class will be held for families to learn the art of the sushi roll….