George Ohr’s 167th Birthday Bash

Molly Shea with the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is here to tell us about the birthday celebration coming up this weekend and she’s brought some pottery to show us. George Ohr’s 167th Birthday Bash takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: George Ohr’s 167th Birthday Bash

Disney Trivia Night at Vintage Cotton in Lucedale

A Disney trivia night will be taking place in Lucedale tonight. Teams are $8 for a four-person team. Proceeds will support the community art program and scholarships. Gulf N Dogs will be set up at 5 p.m. The trivia fun starts at 6 p.m. at the Vintage Cotton. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Vintage Cotton

Expert Talk – Window Source Gulf Coast

Window Source vs. Other Companies

What sets Window Source of the Gulf Coast’s products and services apart from other companies? Cye Young explains their emphasis on service after the sale and more. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: cye young, expert talk, extalk, michelle eubank, replacement, window source, windows

Tech Byte – Kids Online Summer Safety

Winnie Wright with Verizon offers tips on keeping kids safe online this summer. She discusses managing privacy settings, internet boundaries, google family link, and the google gizmo watch. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions Categories: Techbyte Tags: gizmo, Google, kids online safety, patrick moates, safety tips, TECH, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology, verizon, winnie wright

St. Patrick Catholic high school community rallies around student-athlete Katherine Adams after life-changing news

Earlier this year, Katherine Adams, who is going to be a junior next year at St. Patrick Catholic high school and a member of the Lady Irish soccer and tennis team, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma – a form of cancer that most often occurs around the bones. On Monday, over 200 people gathered at the Biloxi pickleball courts to…

Camp Aqua underway at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a summer camp for curious kids right now! Campers learn about how the aquarium operates through hands-on experiences at Camp Aqua. The kids are even heading to Ship Island for a day of fun. Nicole Martz with the Mississippi Aquarium shares with us the educational aspect of the camp for local kids. “Education is so…

Gulfport receives grants from US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Big changes could be coming to the City of Gulfport in the future. The United States Department of Housing and Development has announced that Gulfport will receive a 2024 CDBG Entitlement allocation of $759,822 and a HOME Investment Partnerships Entitlement allocation of $447,046.72. This funding will provide suitable housing and more economic opportunities to low-income and moderate-income Gulfport residents. Other…

Biloxi Ward 4 Election Runoff is Tuesday, July 9th

Now to a reminder for Biloxi Ward 4 residents that special election run off for the vacant city council seat is Tuesday. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary are looking to succeed embattled former Councilman Robert Deming III on the city council. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ward 4 voters will vote at the Margaret Sherry Library…

Mississippi Aquarium holds Pancakes for Penguins fundraiser

Over the weekend, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted its Pancakes for Penguins fundraising event. Families enjoyed breakfast while taking photos with a pair of African penguins and learning more about the species. The event is a fundraiser for the aquarium, all part of its ongoing $9 million project to create a new penguin habitat. Mississippi Aquarium VP of Marketing Patrick Pearson…

$5 Kitten Adoptions at Jackson County Animal Shelter

Starting today, the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier is having an adoption special. The special includes kittens up for adoption for just $5. The special is happening all this week and will end on Friday. This event is first come, first serve so be sure and get there early and adopt a precious kitten. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

95th annual Blessing of the Fleet Biloxi

An incredible tradition continued in Biloxi this weekend as the city held its 95th annual Blessing of the Fleet, celebrating the start of shrimp season. The event started with the Blessing of the Fleet wreath drop, honoring fishermen whose lives were lost at sea. Following the symbolic drop, boats of all kinds lined up for a parade as they were…

Harrison County Friends of the Court needs volunteers

William Carey Professor Karla Pope and Harrison County Advocacy Center Liaison Jeannie Herrin are in studio to talk about the Friends of the Court. The Harrison County Friends of the Court is looking for volunteers. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Harrison County Friends of the Court

2024 CDBG and Home Action Plan Meeting in Gulfport

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced Gulfport will receive CDBG Entitlement Allocation of about $760,000 and Home Investment Entitlement Allocation of a little over $447,000. Gulfport is required by HUD to conduct two public hearings to give residents a chance to provide input on housing and community development, those residents also participating in development and implementation of…

Meggan Monday: Meet McKenzie the Child Dog Therapist

On this week’s Meggan Monday, we are going to take you inside a pediatric behavioral clinic with the Children’s International Medical Group and introduce you to a special therapist who has an even more special friend helping him bring smiles to his patients faces. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Patrick Dugger said, “So, I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I take care of…

Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Velma Barker

WXXV News 25 continues its brand-new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are highlighting Velma Barker to talk about her service in the community. Velma has spent over 35 years serving as a bus monitor with Gulfport School District Bus Services, which later became First Student. She is an…

Seven local athletes with Fairley Track Club are headed to the USATF Junior Olympics! WXXV attended one of the practices to see how they prepare for this big moments.

Several athletes near and far are trained by a local track and field coach, Larry Fairley, and most recently he took a group of his talented athletes to compete on a regional stage! I had the honor of joining in on a practice last week with Fairley Track Club and learned how they prepare for these life changing moments. July…

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport for Camp Aqua: Water Works

Camp Aqua: Water Works presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union is Mississippi Aquarium’s summer camp for 2024. It runs weekly in June and July with only two weeks remaining and a limited number of spots currently available! Campers will spend one week at the aquarium’s facility exploring the ins and outs of the aquarium industry through hands-on learning. WXXV News…

Frosty Mug in Wiggins celebrates 64 years

The Frosty Mug in Downtown Wiggins celebrated in style for its 64th birthday. Many came out for the restaurant’s first ever block party birthday celebration. Guests enjoyed lived music, a car show, and the restaurant’s famed dishes. Frosty Mug Owner Calie Golott said, “The Frosty Mug has been around for 64 years. Wiggins just means so much to us. That’s…

7/8 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Beryl’s Landfall” Monday Morning Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Monday will be another suppressive day expected with heat continuing to be an issue. The only areas that should escape this will be where cloud cover and a few showers and thunderstorms are able to develop. As far as rainfall, we should see some suppression again today keep most showers from developing, but the coastal locations may get more than…

Shark caught during Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

At the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport, a shark was caught by Mason Cuevas! His team caught the shark ten miles south of the rodeo at Cat Island. The shark measured to be 75 inches long. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Shark

Star Spangled Beach Clean Up

One coastal organization is working to give back to the community this weekend. The Mississippi Coastal Clean Up Program is picking up firework debris from Fourth of July celebrations. One benefit of the program is being able to conduct research on litter in the area. Program Coordinator Evelyn McQueen shares what areas are hosting clean ups. “We do this every…