On Tuesday, a new era began for the Gulfport Admirals high school boys basketball program as Brain Butler was introduced as the schools newest head coach. Butler is from the coast and played high school basketball at St. Stanislaus. He also becomes the first African American head coach in the history of Admirals basketball. During his press conference he spoke…
We should see an area of storms begin developing near Laredo, Texas around midnight tonight. These storms will be the main focus for severe weather over our area Wednesday as they move northeast, possibly crossing into the WXXV area around 8:00 AM Wednesday. There could be a few cells ahead of this main line as well and all variables that…
The City of Gautier broke ground on the Sound Amphitheater over a year ago, and it is finally ready to welcome hundreds of fans for its first concert this Friday. Here’s what attendees can expect when attending a concert at The Sound. The Sound can accommodate 7,000 seated and 11,000 standing. You’ll be seated in your corresponding section according to…
The City of Ocean Springs is creating the Front Beach Event Space and Pavilion Project. Funding for the project comes from grants the city applied to support each phase of the project. The project is focused on outdoor recreation, green space, and enhancing the beauty of Front Beach. The City of Discovery is currently focused on the land base portion…
George County is set to begin work on its infrastructure and dispatch system after receiving federal funding. Old Highway 63 in George County is one of the most traveled roads and in 2025 it will be receiving some much-needed upgrades, going from two lanes to three. Economic Development Director Ken Flanagan said, “We want to do a new turn lane…
With severe weather in the area, News 25 wants to make sure the public is weather aware. News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. spoke with Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight ahead of the weather. For up to the minute weather information, download our WXXV Weather Authority App. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Weather, Weather Aware
Cye Young with The Window Source of the Gulf Coast explains how upgrading your homes windows isn’t as financially impossible as you may think. Categories: Expert Talk
Dr. Stanford Owen with The ADD Clinics discusses the effects of marijuana on individuals with attention deficit disorder. Categories: Expert Talk
A woman is dead after a structural fire in Gulfport Monday. Forty-four-year-old Wajeedah Waheed from Gulfport was pronounced dead at the local hospital. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, the victim sustained smoke inhalation as well as severe burns. The exact cause of death is still unknown and the investigation is ongoing. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Deadly…
Joining us in studio are Matt Olivari and Chris Vickrey and they are here to talk about Concerts on the Causeway! This concert is benefiting Advocates for Freedom and takes place April 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Causeway Park in Biloxi. The concert originally took place Wednesday, April 10th but was rescheduled due to severe weather potential in…
Monday was a day of celebration at Vancleave High School– as one of their own makes a huge step in her athletic career. The Bulldog library was filled with proud family members, coaches, and teammates as Sarah Donnelly officially puts pen to paper with the University of Mobile soccer program. Donnelly is a senior member of the Vancleave girls soccer…
Again today, we should see showers and a few t-storms around. But as we move forward in time, a few of these storms could become a bit more volatile as upper level support gets closer to the area. SPC has drawn the area in a marginal risk for today over the western portion of the state. This is due to…
As the surface low deepens late tomorrow night and Wednesday morning, winds in the upper layers will increase from near 35 knots to at or above 50 knots by mid-morning Wednesday. Precipitable water values are expected to increase to nearly 2 inches, which is pretty much at the top of the chart for the first half of April. CAPE, shear,…
The Gautier girls powerlifting team recently added to the history they have been making for the last three years. Over the weekend the Gators powerlifters brought home their third consecutive high school state title after traveling to Jackson for their competition. Sports 25 had the chance to speak with seniors on the team about what it means to cap off…
There is no denying that the game of women’s college basketball has grown faster maybe than we have ever seen. Players like Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and Caitlin Clark have transcended the sport of college basketball all across the world – including right here on the coast. “I have a 17-year-old daughter who s infatuated with Angel Reese,” said Biloxi…
“We’re holding out hope.” “It’ll impact being able to view the sun but hopefully the clouds will part.” Ultimately the clouds didn’t part, as the Mississippi Gulf Coast experienced cloudy skies and scattered rain throughout the day. “The moon is going across and it’s blocking the path of the sun. We were supposed to see that eclipsed outline if everything…
Upper ridging from Florida to the eastern Great Lakes this afternoon. Upper lows over Minnesota and western Arizona. At the surface, high pressure along the Carolina coast,, with low pressure over Wisconsin. A frontal boundary extended from the Wisconsin low to Oklahoma and west Texas. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms were generally near and north of Interstate 10 this…
Image LicenseAccording to the Gulfport Fire Chief, Billy Kelley, units arrived on scene just after 5 P.M. on April 8th. The fire was confined to just the bedroom with no exterior damage. The 44-year-old female victim was taken to Gulfport Memorial Hospital after sustaining severe burns. The fire is under investigation, and we will have more information as it becomes…
The Kroc Center in Biloxi announced a pool closure that started April 7th. The Kroc Center Pool will temporarily be closed until Sunday, April 21st. The closure is for an annual spring cleaning and maintenance. The Kroc Center is dedicated to ensuring a clean and safe environment for the public. The pool will be reopening on Monday, April 22nd. Categories:…
Struggling families in Hancock County only had two days, now they have food available five days a week. The food pantry is opening its doors a lot more these days. News 25’s newest reporter Everett Ganier Jr. has the story and you can watch the video above to hear the full story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: food pantry,…
Unfortunately, the rain put a damper on the solar eclipse, but the students were still able to learn a lot about this unique experience so they could be prepared for the next one. Students at Bel Aire Elementary School spent the day learning about solar eclipses before marching outside with their glasses to view the eclipse. “Children are very inquisitive,…
It was a beautiful day to help feed the need in the City of Discovery on Sunday! The 10th annual Feed the Need benefit concert and fish fry at Government Street Grocery benefits the Lord is my Help as they work to put an end to hunger in Ocean Springs. While enjoying a delicious fish plate, attendees were entertained by…
If you passed by the Moss Point Riverfront Saturday, you may have caught the great smells of grilled and smoked barbeque. The third annual ‘Grillin’ the River City’ was organized by the Moss Point Main Street Association. Attendees were able to enjoy an array of smoked and grilled delicacies. A total of 16 teams of grill masters competed in various…
We are joined by Gateway Christian Academy Principal Gwen Taylor and Jason Hooper to talk about the 10th annual Wings over Wiggins. Wings over Wiggins takes place Saturday, April 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free, bring your own chair, camera, and sunscreen! Categories: Local News, News Tags: 10th Annual Wings over Wiggins