Gulfport city officials have confirmed to News 25 that Mayor Billy Hewes will not be seeking re-election for a fourth mayoral term. Mayor Hewes was first elected as the city’s mayor in 2013, currently serving his third term as the coastal city’s chief executive. During his time in office, he has overseen many projects including the Mississippi Aquarium and the…
We have a lot of fun on Tech Byte, but today I want to bring attention to something a little more serious. Something that scouting told me years ago to be prepared for and in full transparency I was not. The first week of June nationally is known as CPR week intended to bring awareness to CPR and how you…
Mandy shares a recipe for homemade dog treats. Our sweet dogs are like our babies, right? I love to create little treats for them. Well, simply because we know the ingredients, right? And they absolutely love these. I’m calling ’em Cheddar Puffs. For your puppy or for your dogs. My dogs go crazy for it. All you’re going to need…
Saturday marked the beginning of Pride Month across the United States and the community showed up at Point Cadet in Biloxi to celebrate. The Gulf Coast Association of Pride hosted their annual kickoff event this past weekend. Many from around the Coast came to celebrate with songs, encouragement, and laughter. The all-day event also brought out special guest speakers to…
Saturday was the day to eat all things blueberry and support local farmers for the Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs. The Ocean Springs Main Street Association in partnership with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market hosted the annual event where over 30 vendors of all kinds were on site. A staple of the fest is the free…
Hurricane Season started on June 1st. MDOT is offering free resources available for download to help Mississippians prepare for any upcoming hurricanes. The agency is offering a hurricane emergency checklist as well as a hurricane evacuation guide for this year available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The evacuation guide has information such as evacuation routes, public broadcasting radio coverage areas,…
HOT temperatures this afternoon will feel like the low 90s with the heat index! As a stalled boundaries form last week move northward and leave the gulf coast, rain chances will drop off through the weekend. A typical sea-breeze front around noonish could trigger a few showers/t-storms this afternoon. This pattern will continue through the week as high-pressure through the…
The City of Moss Point wants to remind the public now that ATVs are prohibited to be used on city streets and public parks. Operating one can be a danger to the riders and the community. Moss Point police say they responded to an ATV accident that resulted in a child’s death. Moss Point PD say they have a zero-tolerance…
Cye Young with The Window Source Gulf Coast explains how upgrading your old aluminum windows can increase your home’s value and curb appeal. Plus, he discusses several customization options available to best match your home’s exterior needs. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: curb appeal, cye young, expert talk, michelle eubank, window source, windows
The Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum started Monday! It is a day camp that is designed to bring about a greater awareness of original history and Maritime heritage through a variety of fun and educational activities. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE in Biloxi to give you all the information. Categories: Local News,…
At the start of 2024 season, some called it a rebuilding year for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, but those words never came out of the mouth of first-year Head Coach Christian Ostrander, who never had any doubt about his ball club. This past weekend, and the entire season, the Southern Miss baseball team proved time and time again that…
Shrimp season opened last week and fishermen are out in the Sound and the Gulf of Mexico searching for a bountiful harvest. We wanted to give you an up-close look at what goes into catching the shrimp that lands on your plates. Join Meggan as she climbs about the Sailfish and take a ride with Captain Mike Moore with the…
Joining us this morning is Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol to tell us about an upcoming Shred it Day. Shred it Day takes place Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pascagoula Senior Center. This is part of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Senior Medicare Patrol, Shred it Day
As a stalled boundaries form last week move northward and leave the gulf coast, rain chances will drop off through the weekend. A typical sea-breeze front around noonish could trigger a few showers/t-storms this afternoon. This pattern will continue through the week as high-pressure through the region will shape the forecast. With the outside possibility for a few afternoon showers…
Tuesday will be a very typical early June day across the forecast area. Zonal flow will remain in place aloft and widely scattered convection will develop along weak mesoscale boundaries like the sea breeze and outflow boundaries from previous convection as temperatures warm into the upper 80s and lower 90s. A pattern change is then expected to take shape on…
Southern Miss began their quest toward Omaha in the Knoxville Regional against the Indiana Hoosiers. Things got off to a rough start and only continued from their for the Golden Eagles as they go on to drop game one 10-4. They will play again on Saturday at 11:00 AM for a chance to extend their season. Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…
Before the Biloxi Shuckers took on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, members of the New Orleans Saints organization, including past and present players, were recognized on the field as part of the Saints Hall of Fame night. Current Saint Pete Werner through out the ceremonial first pitch, while the Shuckers got back in the win column – defeating the Blue Wahoos…
The Bulldogs of Mississippi State were in a pitchers duel against St. Johns that saw extra-innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Dakota Jordan broke out of his slum and sent one deep over the right field wall to give MSU the win over the Red Storm, 5-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Dakota Jordan, Mississippi State…
The Southern Railway Commission quarterly meeting is coming up at 9 a.m. next Friday at the community foundation of South Alabama in Mobile. Amtrak, the Alabama State Port Authority, and the railroads issued a joint status report earlier this month to give an update on the progress to bring passenger rail service between Mobile and New Orleans. The report said…
It’s been nearly four years since Hurricane Zeta surprised the coast with its power and wiped out multiple piers — including Long Beach’s one and only harbor. Since then, they’ve been in a long battle with FEMA to rebuild. Now, the city is reaching the end of its options and filing an arbitration. “Arbitration, it will go through a three-person…
Today is Pass Christian Fire Chief Dwight Gordon’s last day on the job! Chief Gordon announced his retirement in February and today is his last official day as fire chief! Some of the Pass Christian police officers, along with Police Chief Daren Freeman, spent some time with Chief Gordon on his last day with the City of Pass Christian as…
The Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center has announced upcoming flight training. Over the month of June, multiple F-35C Lightning II aircrafts will be flying over the skies of the Gulf Coast. They will be conducting flight training. Due to this training, there may be an increase of noise in the areas surrounding the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center. Categories: Local…
First responders are on the scene of a roll-over accident at the 55-mile marker in Jackson County, not far from the Ocean Springs exit. Traffic is delayed in the westbound lanes while the first responders work the accident. News 25 will have more information as it becomes available. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: accident, Jackson County, rollover accident
On Thursday, our morning reporter EJ went to Charlie’s U-Pik in Wiggins. Just in time, too, with the summer starting there isn’t a better time to go out and pick your own food! A U-Pik allows the public to go out into the farm fields and pick their desired fruit or vegetable straight from the source. Not to worry though,…