Along HWY 57 and Jim Ramsay Rd, renovations are under way for a new spot in Vancleave which is going back to the basics when it comes to food service. Named after their herd bull, Luckies Diner is planning on returning the classic diner experience to Vancleave, and owners Byren Ferguson and his wife are taking some inspiration from Dairy…
One black bear in South Mississippi being found right in our back yard! M55 is a 175 pound male thought to be between 3-5 years old. He was found close to Success Road in the Woolmarket community. M55 was sedated and received a GPS collar. Biological samples were taken, he was given ear tags and a microchip for tracking. Wildlife…
It’s never too early to be thinking about Christmas… The City of Ocean Springs hosting a Christmas Tree lighting on December 5th. The lighting happens from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Mary C. Arts Center. Special guests from the North Pole are expected to attend as well. Local musicians provide the entertainment with artists providing demonstrations. Categories: Local…
The Hattiesburg Zoo is coming out with a new exhibit space. This one is reserved for their flamingo populations. The flamingos are staying in a temporary exhibit after the old one was damaged by flooding. Construction on the new exhibit is currently underway, with the work expected to be finished by mid-December. In the new location, the flamingos will have…
A teacher at Woolmarket Elementary entered a radio contest and won $500 to purchase analog watches for her students to learn how to tell time. What Mrs. Allison Breland didn’t know was that she was also getting a grand prize! Mrs. Breland thought that the story was just going to be about her students getting new watches. She was quickly…
Harrison County Child Development Center honors current and former military members with a luncheon. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter connects with a USAF member who is planning for retirement but says her service outreach is not stopping anytime soon. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: US Military, veterans
Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio with Prada for Pet of the Week! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
An upcoming nighttime closure will be impacting drivers in Harrison County. Starting November 17th and lasting four weeks, Exit 41 at Shriners Boulevard in Woolmarket will be closing to both directions of traffic from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. The closures will take place Sunday through Thursday only. Paving and concrete work associated with an interchange reconstruction project are the…
If you join the Ocean Springs Municipal Library’s walking club, you can enjoy a discussion about books and other fun topics while walking and enjoying the great outdoors. The book club meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the library with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ocean Springs Municipal Library, walking club
The Mississippi Aquarium unveiled a new addition paying homage to Armed Forces on Monday. The Veterans Garden was officially unveiled on Veterans Day and features eight plaques celebrating the different branches of the Armed Forces as well as those who lost their lives while serving. Mississippi Aquarium CEO Kurt Allen says this is just a small way the aquarium can…
We’re off to another damp start today, though unlike yesterday we won’t see the sun peaking through this afternoon. I expected we’d see some clearing yesterday as we hit an expected dry pocket, but at an unexpected time. The sun broke through in the late morning, allowing us to warm into the 80s, and even hit yesterday’s record of 85…
Located in the heart of Camp Shelby on the outskirts of Hattiesburg, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum has long been providing both veterans and civilians alike with the opportunity to recognize the heroes of America’s past and present. This Veterans Day proved to be no different, as a stroll the the halls of the museum highlighted the American bravery of…
In honor of Veterans Day, we asked our Assistant News Director Kate Magandy Holzhauser to tell us about her dad, a Navy veteran of 30 years. Growing up, my life and the lives of my siblings revolved around the military. My dad was Master Chief John W. Magandy, a 30-year veteran of the Navy Seabees. My earliest and strongest memories…
Singing River Hospital in Gulfport honored veterans in a special way Monday. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: military, Singing River Health System, veterans, veterans day
The City of Gautier held their annual wreath laying ceremony to honor those who served on Veterans Day. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the event and has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gautier, military, veterans, veterans day, Wreath Laying Ceremony
South Mississippians lined up to discard unwanted waste at an annual Mississippi Power event on Saturday. The yearly event at Plant Watson, called ‘Bring it!’ is a way to get rid of some of those big things lying around your house or yard like old motor oil, paints, batteries, electronics waste, and more. Event organizers say this year they collected…
The Mississippi Coast Convention Center was transformed into a Winter Wonderland this weekend! Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show wrapped up this Sunday evening. The three-day extravaganza featured hundreds of gift vendors, plus food and entertainment as people got their shopping done. There were also appearances by Santa Claus. This was the 41st year of providing some early Christmas magic…
WXXV News 25 staff members honor their families on Veterans Day. Those service members serving as far back as World War II to recent conflicts. WXXV News 25 wants to thank those members who fought for our freedoms. If anyone on the Gulf Coast wishes to recognize a veteran, they can send a photo to our Facebook page or by…
Wiggins Fire crews spent much of the early morning hours on Sunday battling a large structure fire. It happened in the area of Jackson Street. At one point, the fire grew to a point where it threatened neighboring buildings. Firefighters were able to prevent it from spreading further. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is now…
The thicker cloud cover and rain did cool things down yesterday and for this morning, dropping lows to the upper 60s and low 70s, cooler than last week but still considerably above normal. Highs will only climb into the upper 70s thanks to the early rain, but we are seeing some 80s as the cloud cover has broken through some…
South Mississippi descended on Downtown Biloxi Saturday to celebrate our local veterans. The Gulf Coast Veterans Parade is a tradition unlike any other with veterans of various wars, along with students and other service members, marching to celebrate those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Since the inaugural parade in 2000, it has grown each year to honor…
Here is today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A Gulfport outreach program that began in 1983 works every day to make sure that those facing food insecurities do not go hungry. Let’s head over to Feed My Sheep to find out more about this program that feeds more than 350 people a day — including deliveries to shut-ins. Feed My Sheep Executive Director David Lion said, “Our mission…
Joining us this morning is Mike Wattigny with Fresh Junkie Racing. He is in studio to tell us about the Gulf Coast Marathon! The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon takes place December 14th through the 15th. For more information, click here! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon