The countdown to opening day for The Picklr has begun, where in just under a month’s time Biloxi will be home to a new indoor pickle ball facility to sate all their pickleball needs. “We’re going to be the one stop shop. We’re going to have a full pro shop, all of your pickleball gear that you need, all of…
Weekend weather looks nice with above normal temperatures. Moisture increases ahead of the shortwave on Monday with showers and storms possible ahead of the front Monday night into Tuesday. Quite a bit of difference in the surface pattern beyond that point as the GFS essentially has one surface low and cold front with the lead shortwave, while the ECMWF develops…
Today is World Diabetes Day, and Mississippi is leading the nation with the highest number of diabetic patients. With so many people impacted by this chronic disease, a critical question arises: how accessible are diabetic medications, especially with insulin shortages and the growing use of diabetes drugs for weight loss among those without diabetes? WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter spoke with…
The Ocean Springs Blue-Grey Pride Band is set to perform soon across the pond. The band was selected to participate in the 2025 London New Year’s Day Parade. Before they leave, there’s a send-off concert December 5th at the Hirsch Auditorium. The band will perform at 6 that evening with a wind symphony performance following at 7. Be sure to…
The leader of Moss Point schools has announced his retirement. Moss Point Superintendent Dr. Oswago Harper’s retirement takes effect on July 1st, 2025. Dr. Harper has 25 years of experience in education with the past five years in Moss Point. In a statement, Dr. Harper says he cherishes this time he’s had to lead the school district and will forever…
Happening right now at the Lyman Community Center is a community resource event for new moms and moms to be. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the community center to tell us more about the big event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: community baby shower, Molina Healthcare
The 13th annual Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament teed off this morning. Fifty-eight teams and 232 golfers joined forces to support the Combat Wounded Veterans of South Mississippi. The Eagles Under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament began in 2012, raising $14,000 to help support those who served our country. This event and fundraising total have undergone tremendous growth….
T he past few day of wet and gray weather are behind us and today we have nice blue skies and cooler temperatures. This afternoon will run about 5° cooler than yesterday, with an even cooler mornings and afternoons ahead for the end of the week and the weekend. It won’t get too cool out there though, and sadly won’t…
We are joined by Pink Heart Funds President Brenda Long and Vice President Judith Brannan. They are in studio to give us a recap of last weekend’s Giving Gala event. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Giving Gala, pink heart funds
A community baby shower benefiting Coastal mothers is happening in a few hours. All mothers are invited to the Lyman Community Shower from 4 to 6 this afternoon. Free baby gifts, door prizes, food, and fun are offered at the event. Molina Healthcare is putting on the baby shower and is giving free giftbags on a first come, first serve…
Organizers of a popular South Mississippi collegiate golf tournament gave back to South Mississippi youth in a big way. The proceeds from this year’s tournament, $5,000 in all, was delivered to the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. Categories: Local News, News
Jeff Clark and Valeria De Matties with Harrison County are in studio and they are here to tell us about a very special event coming up called Seniors Got Talent. The Seniors Got Talent showcase takes place Biloxi Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 26th. Karaoke, line dancing, and lunch are provided. Categories: Community Headlines
A family in Wiggins recently opened up a water bottling company that taps right into a historic Stone County spring. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. It was an exciting day for the Batson family as they held the official grand opening for the Inda Bay Water Bottle Company. Shep Batson is the owner and founder of Inda…
It was cloudy and a bit stormy yesterday as a front moved in, but today’s post-front weather will be considerably nicer! By that I mean the cloudy skies and warm, humid weather we’ve seen recently is already gone as drier air rushes in. That had lows down between 5-10° already this morning, in the mid 60s on the coast. This…
A strong upper trough extends from near Omaha southward to western Louisiana this afternoon with ridging over the East Coast and the Rockies. Frontal boundary extends from near Natchez to the Baton Rouge and Houma areas with scattered strong to severe storms just in advance of the front. Temperatures ranged from the mid 70s to lower 80s in advance of…
On Wednesday night, the Bay St. Louis Community Hall became home to the Taste of Hancock County , where dozens of local restaurants and vendors from across Hancock county came to showcase some of their best culinary creations. From sliders, to desserts, to chicken waffles with Korean BBQ coleslaw, if you could think of it, it was there at the…
WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was at the Seawolves meet and greet and brings us more as well as a look ahead to the team’s military appreciation night at the Coast Coliseum. click here for more info on upcoming Seawolves games. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Coast Coliseum, hockey, Military Appreciation Day, Mississippi Sea Wolves, Seawolves
One Coast resident who recently graduated from Ole Miss is getting the chance to study in a different Oxford! Andy Flores of Ocean Springs graduated from the University of Mississippi in Spring 2023. He is a first-generation college student. Flores works as a special assistant to the director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator. If selected as a Rhodes Scholar, Flores…
There was a big retirement ceremony at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Center recently. Chief Master Sergeant Brian Hernstrom was the senior enlisted leader of emergency management. He officially retired last week. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered at the Trent Lott Center, honoring Hernstrom’s 28 years of service. Hernstrom is a Long Beach native. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chief Master…
The Stone County Correctional Facility is set to take on new inmates from out of the county. It’s a move that jail officials say is becoming the norm. Specifically, the facility will house inmates from Hattiesburg since the jail has the space right now to house around 100 additional inmates. This has become a regular occurrence for Stone County. The…
Oyster season in Mississippi waters officially kicked off this morning. St. Joe Reefs, Waveland reefs, and Henderson Point reefs are all areas that are approved. Oyster season in these specified waters will be limited to a max of ten harvest days. The Department of Marine Resources will also have check stations at the Pass Christian Harbor and Bayou Caddy. Categories:…
A new season on the ice is well underway here in South Mississippi and now Sea Wolves players are taking the time to meet with fans. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss is at Empanola in downtown Biloxi with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hockey, meet and greet, Sea Wolves, sports
Tuesday was much cooler than it has been thanks to the consistent light rain that stuck with us for the front half of the day, but stormy for Hancock and Pearl River counties during the forecast. That’s due to an approaching cold front coupled with the remnant low left over from Rafael lingering in the area. This will add just…
Oyster season has officially begun! Fresh oysters are usually at their prime during this time. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the offices of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources in Biloxi to tell you all you need to know ahead of the season. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, mississippi department of marine resources, oyster season