It’s almost time for the Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest which has been going on for 40 years. Here to tell us more about this year’s event is Festival Chairman Jimmy Osbourn and Alicia Greenway. For more information about the OLG Crab Fest click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: OLG Crab Fest
In Pascagoula, a group of women meet up in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church every third Tuesday of the month where they iron and cut fabric to sew dresses, shorts, shirts, and bags. It is a mission of love for these women known as ‘Hemmed in Prayer.’ “We were focusing on giving ourselves something that we could do…
In preparation of the upcoming 4th of July celebration, tents and stands selling fireworks are beginning to appear. The main focus of this holiday is enjoying our freedom with loved ones and friends to round off the night. However, safety is a significant factor when using firecrackers. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at South Coast Fireworks in…
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 spotlighting Taja Cunningham from Gautier. Cunningham is an 18-year educator and currently teaches science. She has a background in Microbiology and a passion for promoting STEM careers. She founded the non-profit, ‘Girls ARE & Boys CAN’…
This is a monthly event from April to September that is held on the last Friday of each month. Located on Front Beach Drive, attendees can witness beachfront views and beautiful sunsets as the event kicks off. Attendees will also be able to enjoy live music, food trucks, and craft vendors. Friday’s live music was performed by Dwayne Dopsie and…
Every Friday, the community gathers at Fort Maurepas in Ocean Springs for a little weekend fun. News 25’s Ethan Krauss was there tonight to tell us about the fun being had. Categories: Local News, News Tags: city of discovery, Fort Maurepas, Friday at the Fort, Ocean Springs, weekend
There’s some exciting news out of one iconic business in the City of Discovery. Tatonut announced they are opening on Sundays. Customers lined up starting at 5 Friday morning ahead of the big day. The owner, Theresa Mohler, says the best part of the store is making relationships with the community. Theresa also explains how the decision to open on…
Relief is on the way for those in Hancock County following those damaging April storms. FEMA and MEMA officials have set up a disaster center at the Hancock County Tax Collector’s Office in Kiln. The center opening its doors on June 28th. You can talk to disaster relief officials from 8 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 8 AM…
Avery Warrick is a 2nd grade teacher, and as she heads into her third year teaching she has an entirely new classroom ready for her. Warrick was one of only two teachers chosen by schoolgirl style from across the country to win this makeover. “It feels like a dream,” Warrick said, explaining how it felt to see the room for…
The Mississippi Press Association is holding its convention at the Golden Nugget. The organization is inducting long-time sports columnist Rick Cleveland into its Hall of Fame. News 25’s Austin Lindsey was there to get Rick’s reaction. Categories: Local News, News Tags: golden nugget, hall of fame, Mississippi Press Association, Rick Cleveland
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo President Richie Valdez is here to talk about this year’s event. The dates for the 76th Annual Rodeo will be July 4 – July 7, 2024. Fishing begins July 4, 2024 12:01am Scales open at 12:00pm These dates are when all species of fish are running, and sport fishing is at its best. For more…
In Hancock County, a disaster center opens following the April storms. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey is at the center with more. For more information, click here.
One teacher in St. Martin won a classroom decoration for the upcoming school year. WXXV News 25’s Brooke Parker is at the room right now with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: classroom makeover, makeover, st. martin, teacher
After 20 years of coaching and spending time molding young adults, D’Iberville girls head soccer coach Paul Langham has announced his retirement. Paul Langham has been a talented coach on the Mississippi gulf coast for 10 years now, first serving at Our Lady Academy, and then moving to the pitch in D’Iberville five years later. Coach Langham has poured out…
TatoNut Donut Shop is a popular family-owned bakery known for its delicious donuts. It is often mentioned as “The Only Real Donut” because of its unique recipe of potatoes that has been passed down through generations. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at TatoNut Donut Shop to tell you all about the historic bakery. Categories: Local News, News…
On July 9th, Ward 4 residents will cast their final votes for the open city council seat in Biloxi. Two candidates will be on the ballot: Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary. Only 22 votes separated Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary in the last election with Creel in the lead. As they head into runoffs, Creel and McGilvary are sharing more…
The changing upper levels of our atmosphere do eventually force the shear axis out of the area by Sunday as it consolidates just to the west of the area near the Texas-Oklahoma border. It then builds east and eventually stretches along the Interstate 20 corridor for the middle and end of next week. Moisture levels remain rather high, with precipitable…
Upper ridging is building eastward early this morning, but is elongated northeast to southwest from California to Texas to Arkansas, instead of the east-west formation that has been forecasted. Additionally, at least for now, it doesn`t appear to be as strong as forecasted. A shear axis or weak trough extended from the Carolinas to near Mobile to the western Gulf…
Pass Christian’s very own Cory McGee was the first to cross the finish line during the opening heat of the Women’s 1500 meter race during Olympic trials on Thursday. Her trip to Eugene, OR lives to see another day as she moves on to the semifinal round – with heats beginning at 7:53 CT on Friday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…
The Biloxi Shuckers have found the win column in 13 of their last 20 games and a big reason why is the pitching rotation, both starters and relieves. Sports 25 had the chance to sit down with one of the best arms in Minor League baseball, and current Biloxi Shucker, Craig Yoho about all his recent success. Yoho began the…
Emergency agencies met with the community and local businesses to discuss hurricane preparedness during this hurricane season. Mississippi is almost one month into hurricane season and although its rather calm on the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi Sound, weather experts at NOAA still expect an above-average active hurricane season for the coming months. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Only seven people in the state of Mississippi have been inducted into the national high school athletic coaches association hall of fame, and one very deserving coast native took home that title Wednesday night is Bismarck, North Dakota. News 25 Sports Reporter Ansley Brent had the honor and privilege of getting to know the hall of famer, better known as…
John Brdecka and Kevin Cole with the Hancock County Library System are in studio to tell us about a new program! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Diamondhead Reads, Hancock County Library
A heads up for Moss Point residents, Grierson Street will be closed for a week and a half. That closure starts July 1st and affects the street between Martin and Larimore Street. The closure is for a drainage box culvert replacement. Detour signs will be in place during this time. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Grierson Street, road closure