Today is National Kitten Day and there is no better way to celebrate than adopting one! The Jackson County Animal Shelter is currently in the midst of a kitten adoption special. Right now, all kittens in the shelter are just $5. Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette tell us more on how you can adopt an animal right…
Moss Point police are cracking down on speeding within city limits with new camera equipment. The new radar cameras officers will use are part of a larger program to increase public safety throughout the city. The speed detection device allows officers to check for speed and capture license plates at the same time. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley tells…
Gulfport Police are set to host an adoption event on July 27th. Cops, Pops, and Pups will take place at Jones Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. that evening. The event includes face painting, food trucks, and puppy adoptions. At the event, free pet vaccines will be available for your new furry friend! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport…
Sam’s Club shoppers will soon have to spend more money to get free shipping, delivery, and curbside pickup. Starting August 19th, Sam’s Club Plus members must spend at least $50 to get free shipping and free same-day delivery. Orders of less than $50 will incur an $8 flat shipping rate for most purchases. Before the changes, the Sam’s Club Plus…
There have been huge developments lately in the constructions of Mississippi’s first-ever Buc-ee’s in Harrison County. WXXV News 25’s Brooke Parker is at the site to give us an update on the long-awaited project. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s, harrison county, Menge Avenue
The monthly Concerts on the Causeway kicks off at 6 p.m. in Biloxi. This concert series benefits local charities in the form of a fun night for the entire family. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is live from Yul’s Place to tell us more about which local initiative this month’s concert benefits. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Concerts on the…
Mississippi Highway Patrol PIO Landon Orozco joins us in studio to discuss the Mississippi Highway Patrol Job Fair. The Mississippi Highway Patrol Job Fair takes place Saturday, July 13th at 2 p.m. at the substation at 16741 Highway 67. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: job fair, mississippi highway patrol
Today is National Kitten Day and on Monday the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier started an adoption special. The special includes kittens up for adoption for just $5. The event is happening today and continuing all throughout this week and will end on Friday. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is live at the Jackson County Animal Shelter with…
You may recognize some of us at WXXV News 25 but after two decades of service we wanted to highlight the smiling face you see at the front desk when you walk into our building. Glenda Jackson, a lifelong Mississippi resident, has never appeared on air but after 23 years at the station and now a sales assistant we…
Showers and thunderstorms could pop up through any day of the next seven. A daily fluctuation will happen with moisture here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast relating to the micro-scale meteorology. Some early day showers and thunderstorms should also get going each morning as well over or near the coast. The rainfall, mainly during the daylight hours, with these storms…
Rodney McGilvary leads Jamie Creel in the Biloxi Ward 4 city council runoff election after all election day votes were counted Tuesday night. According to unofficial results, McGilvary leads Creel by nine votes, 452-443, with two write-in votes. There are still around 17 absentee and affidavit votes yet to be counted. The Municipal Election Commission will meet next Tuesday, July 16th…
A coastal woman won big in a recent Mississippi Lottery drawing. Erika Dawson of Gulfport won a pontoon boat from a boat service in Columbus. The drawing happened back on June 25th. Dawson also won $10,000 and a cooler! A huge congratulations to Erika for her win! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Mississippi Lottery, Pontoon
One motel in Bay St. Louis with a troubled history is receiving new life. The Driftwood Motel Property was declared a nuisance last year. Now, it’s been transformed into a newly renovated vacation destination. The motel is now styled in 60s and 70s décor while keeping with the coastal vibes of Bay St. Louis. The new design also invokes the…
You may recognize some of us at WXXV News 25 from our presence on the screen, but after two decades of service we want to highlight the smiling face, you see at the front desk when you walk into our building. Glenda Jackson, a lifelong Mississippi resident, has never appeared on air, but after 23 years at WXXV serving in…
We are joined by Captain Michael Strickland from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to talk about safety rules while out on the water. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: boating safety, mississippi department of marine resources
The funeral services for the Vancleave woman allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend last week have been announced. Services for Lauren Johansen will be held at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport. Visitation runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the burial to follow. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lauren Johansen
Voters in Biloxi’s Ward 4 are back at the polls today to decide who will represent them on the council for the rest of this term. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary are both looking to succeed former Councilman Robert Deming III. The pair advanced to the runoff as the top-two vote getters in the first round of voting on June…
The City of Bay St. Louis is announcing the temporary closure of the Court Street Public Parking Garage to facilitate necessary improvements. The renovation project is slated to commence immediately and is anticipated to be completed by December 31,2024. During this period, the Court Street Public Parking Garage will be inaccessible to the public. ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC PARKING OPTIONS Courthouse parking…
Memorial Hospital, Friends of Court, and local Harrison County officials are taking a stand against Child Protective Services and Youth Court Judge Michael Dickinson after a 4-month-old was allegedly killed by their father recently. They say it’s time to take action and have created a blue ribbon committee to investigate child protection failures within the county. Child Protective Services and…
Waveland city leaders cut the ribbon a new Marriot Town Place Suites Tuesday. Construction is expected to start soon with the hotel expected to be compete by late 2025 or early 2026. Waveland Mayor Jay Trapani says the project should bring good changes to the city. “It’s an exciting time in Waveland, it’s a beautiful day to be breaking ground…
After months of renovations there is a new vacation spot in Bay St. Louis. The former Economy Inn is now the new Driftwood Motel, which officially opened its doors July 1st. The revitalized motel offers a journey back in time to the charm of the 60s and 70s. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the Driftwood Motel in…
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings Bottle Rocket for Pet of the Week! Bottle Rocket is up for adoption at the shelter. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Salvation Army will be deploying teams to Houston starting tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be bringing water and kits to assist those left without power. The community can donate supplies or water to the Biloxi Municipal Stadium. You can help give back by clicking here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Hurricane Beryl, recovery efforts, Salvation army
Mississippi Power is sending a team to help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Over 160 linemen left the Magnolia State earlier this morning for Texas. They will be joining restoration efforts in impacted communities around Houston. While Mississippi Power is joining crews in Texas, they want to remind Mississippi residents to stay weather prepared during this hurricane season. Lead lineman…