Mississippi Power took part in clean-up efforts in Biloxi’s Back Bay earlier today. The clean-up is a part of Mississippi Power’s Renew our Rivers initiative. The group collected dozens of bags of trash from the water ahead of peak boating season in local waters. This clean-up effort is one of three scheduled for this month. Mississippi Power Spokeswoman Kaila Moran…
It’s Poplarville’s premier event and it’s now in its 40th year. The first night of fun at the Blueberry Jubilee just getting underway downtown. Our newest WXXV team member Meteorologist Sam Parker is at the festival with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: blueberry jubilee
On Friday, parents were getting their kids car seats checked at an event at one Biloxi fire station. The event was organized by the group Safe Kids Gulf Coast. Organizers say Harrison County is the second leading county in the state for unrestrained passenger deaths. Mississippi law requires children under the age of seven to be in a child safety…
At Point Cadet Marina, anglers return from a day on the water for the Billfish Classic. Scales are open now with a lot of bragging rights and prizes on the line. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey is in Biloxi with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Billfish Classic
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children and Mississippi ranks in the top 10 for the most number of drownings in the United States. Some lifeguards are now saying it could be something people rely on daily in the pool that is increasing those numbers. It’s summer and children are ready to jump into the pool, and parents…
WXXV was in the presence of Champions on Friday! The 5A Baseball Champions of Vancleave High School joined us in studio to talk about bringing home the state title. Joining News 25’s Ansley Brent was joined at the interview set with Vancleave’s Head Coach and 5A Coach of the Year Jacob Edwards and senior players. Thank you Bulldogs for letting…
A drier air mass will continue throughout the column bringing rain chances close to zero. As high pressure moves into the region to shape the forecast though the weekend, expect even HOTTER temperatures especially today. The only problem with dry is the heat, and temps will be topping out in the low/mid-90s each day. The dry air will allow us…
Safe Kids Gulf Coast is holding a Car Seat Safety Check Up Event! It started at 9am Friday morning and it ends at 2pm. This event is calling on everyone in the community to come together, raise awareness, and get involved so that every child has the chance to grow up and do all the great things kids were meant…
Fair season is officially underway on the grounds of the Coast Coliseum. Gates opened Thursday afternoon for the 37th edition of the South Mississippi Summer Fair. Along with the usual fair staples, this year’s fair features new additions to the circus and frequent foam parties. U.S. Postal Service officials officially revealed a series of ‘Carnival Night’ stamps featuring fair scenes….
News 25’s Grant Chighizola sits down with Bob Usey, a local television personality and former state senator, to discuss senior topics. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bob Usey, senior topics
Joining us in studio is Morgan Shiyou with the Salvation Army. She is here to tell us about the Salvation Army’s Donut Day! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Donut Day, Salvation army
The athletic program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College just continues to prove their dominance on the links and on the field, and we have some exciting news to share for our friends up the road. Men’s Head Golf Coach Brad Thornton has been named the Dave Williams Coach of the Year presented by Golf Pride Grips! The George County…
The very weak front has finally settled and now stalled in the outer-coastal waters. The drying throughout the column has been achieved bringing rain chances close to zero. As high pressure moves into the region to shape the forecast though the weekend, expect even HOTTER temperatures especially today. The only problem with dry is the heat, and temps will be…
Upper ridging expands eastward across the Gulf of Mexico briefly over the weekend. This will keep any significant precipitation away from the area and high temperatures in the lower and middle 90s. Some potential for a weak sea breeze to temper highs on the Mississippi coast slightly, but that might be a late day occurrence. As East Coast upper trough…
A group of ladies in Hurley, united by one thing, come together each month to support one another! Now, the groups numbers continue to grow and the community at large is showing its support as well. Widows Walk is a monthly event held at Sassy’s restaurant in Hurley. The event started about a year ago in June 2023, with 50…
Rebels fans paced the Ground Zero Blues Club for the 2024 Rebel Road Trip stop on the coast in Biloxi. Head football coach Lane Kiffin and men’s basketball coach Chris Beard both made appearances as they spoke and met with fans who attended. Sports 25 had the chance to speak with Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter and men’s basketball…
News 25 caught up with a stamp collector who has been to over 50 stamp unveilings! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Carnival Nights, fair, Mississippi Summer Fair, stamps, summer, Summer Fair
We should lose the cirrus almost entirely this evening. Cannot entirely rule out some mid level cloud cover Friday afternoon with a very weak shortwave currently near the Arkansas-Missouri border, but see mo indications that there will be any precipitation associated with the shortwave. While the column is drying out this evening, some concern that forecast lows may be a…
Around noon on Thursday, five vehicles were involved in an accident at the corner of Pass and Cowan in Gulfport. One of the vehicles involved was a money truck. Three people were sent to the hospital as a result of the crash. News 25 will have more information as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, News Tags: accident, wreck
Teams set off earlier today to take part in the 2024 Billfish Classic. Boats sailed from the Golden Nugget to the Beau Rivage in a single line, then cutting loose to find the big catch in the waters of the Mississippi Sound. The tournament promotes conservation and sustainable fishing practices. As Marketing Director Robbie Carter tells us, fishermen from all…
WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is in Biloxi this evening for a special event at the Ground Zero Blues Club. He joins us from the 2024 Ole Miss Rebel Road Trip with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Ole Miss, Rebel Road Trip, sports
The gates are now open for the start of the South Mississippi Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey is there to share in all the fun and what fairgoers can expect. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Summer Fair
A Gulfport resident will soon have a new roof thanks to our friends at Daniels Roofing Solutions! Everett Ganier Jr. was with Tim Daniels this morning to surprise the lucky winner. Watch the video above to hear from Tim and the lucky winner Jean Ladnier! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Daniels Roof Solutions, Roof Rescue
A new effort is being launched to remove long-abandoned vessels from south Mississippi waters. On average, a boat costs around $30,000 to remove from the water. Usually, taxpayers would need to foot that bill, but thanks to the Gulf of Mexico Alliance and the bipartisan infrastructure law, more than $7 million will go towards removing derelict vessels from the gulf…