The Mardi Gras spirit can be felt all across South Mississippi right now and that was especially true at the Pillars of Biloxi Nursing Home Tuesday evening. Residents and staff bust out their best moves for the Mardi Gras Ball as everyone was decked out in their best Mardi Gras attire. The dukes, maids, and the king and queen made…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business
The Battle at the Beach is returning to Keesler Federal Park next month. We are joined by Biloxi Shuckers Media Relations Manager Javik Blake. For more information on the Battle of the Beach, click here. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Battle at the Beach, sports
In recent years, the City of Moss Point has been working to preserve their many bodies of water and Magnolia Middle school is looking to continue that way of thinking with their 6th grade class. To accomplish this the school partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA to take part in their B-WET program.NOAA knows that real…
Every other Wednesday here on WXXV, we feature pets up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pets of the Week, Goober and Idol. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Today we get to meet today’s WXXV Weather Ki…Teen…, Savanna! Savanna is 13 and goes to Pass Christian Middle School. She’s on the basketball and track team, so she has an activity to do in all weather conditions. Thankfully today will be sunny and not too humid, so you should be able to get in any outdoor activities today. Once…
We’re off to another cool & misty start across South Mississippi this morning, with localized areas of Dense Fog popping up along the coast. We ended up cooling a couple of degrees more than I initially expected thanks to an apparently slow, lazy relative high in the area, but it has finally shifted east of us and will begin increasing…
Dr. Jason Akers with South Mississippi Oral Surgery and Implant Center is here to educate us on wisdom teeth extraction, why it’s necessary and what’s involved. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: expert talk, extalk, jason akers, michelle eubank, oral surgery, south mississippi oral surgery, wisdom teeth
Almost a perfect week of weather but a small chance of rain and cold front expected to move in Thursday. Nice and clear today with warm temperatures in the high 60s and low 70s. Tonight there is a chance we could see dense fog but recent model runs are showing more patchy areas. We do have the Advisories in place…
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting a king cake taste-testing contest through February 28th. Locals and visitors can stop by to vote for their favorite king cake. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chamber Of Commerce, king cake, Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Infinity Science Center is hosting a free event for kids on the Coast this Saturday. A type of block party takes over the center. All are invited to come out from 9 to 4. Kids will learn about STEM using hands on demonstrations. Also on tap is arts and crafts plus recreational activities for all ages. A few special guests…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and the Gulfport School District are partnering to provide a food truck for campers this summer. Food will be prepared and offered for free to all campers. That food is prepared by the Child Nutrition Department out of the Gulfport School District. Categories: Local News, News Tags: gulfport school district, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Over in Pascagoula, they held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of a Navy Exchange Micro Market. The market will provide 24/7 self-service access to food and beverages to those working at Ingalls Shipyard. This is all part of a recent investment made by the Navy called ‘Get Real Get Better’ which aims to improve moral and quality…
Driver Service Bureau offices statewide were shutdown for a while and are now open with limited service because of problems with the system. Department of Public Safety Commission Sean Tindell joins us with an update. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Department of Public Safety, driver service bureau
In honor of Black History Month here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. To finish out the month of February, WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by the Gulfport Sportsplex to introduce a member of the Mississippi Move Foundation. Here’s a sneak peek at that interview. Mississippi Move Foundation Co-Founder and…
WXXV had a few visitors earlier this morning as students from Gautier Middle School came to the set! Ms. Warden brought an eighth-grade class during an intersession period. During that time, students are able to volunteer to attend school for hands-on experience they wouldn’t normally get. Our own Grant Chighizola, Ethan Krauss, and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan were on hand…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Tiffany Bell and Christen Duhe with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation are in studio today. They’re here to talk about 228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting. The 228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting takes place February 28th at 9 a.m. at the Knight Nonprofit Center. For more information on 228 Day, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
As Pope Francis remains in critical condition, many of you may be wondering what the next steps would be for the Catholic Church if he were to pass. WXXV Spoke to Father Augustine of Bay St. Louis who detailed how the church would honor the Pontiff’s passing and how they would go about appointing the newest leader in the papacy….
Superior Optical out of Ocean Springs has supplied eyewear to Mississippians since 1990.After over twenty years of operation, their eyeglasses are now competing to be the best product in the state of Mississippi. Superior Optical President and CEO Derek Bodart said, “To have it voted on and be in the running for one of the best manufacturers in Mississippi is…
The Biloxi high school boys and girls basketball teams were unable to capture a win in the MHSAA playoff semifinal round. Their seasons come to an end in Jackson, MS. The Biloxi lady Indians finish the season 28-2 while the boys team finished the year 20-8. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi High school, High School Boys Basketball,…
Above average temperatures for most of this week but a cold front comes Thursday with a chance of little rain. Today we saw an average day with some clouds, some sun and 68 as the high. Tonight it cools down around the low 50s upper 40s. Watching for the chance of patchy fog although it doesn’t look too likely. Tracking…
The Mississippi Sea Wolves offering a chance to meet the team on Wednesday. The puck drops for the event at Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune this Wednesday from 4 until 6. Players will be on hand for autographs, pictures, and to share pastries with guests. Categories: Local News, News Tags: meet and greet, Sea Wolves