Gulf Coast teenager Kaiden McGill has left a legacy far bigger than he likely could have ever imagined. It started when his mother, Rachel McGill, visited Quality Bakery in Gulfport to order a cake in honor of her late son’s 18th birthday. McGill told bakery owner Danielle White that she wanted to help other families and children in need. The…
One Gulfport 21-year-old has transformed his love of plants into a growing career on the Mississippi Coast. Jack Bellew founded Jackpot Arranging in April. The small business specializes in planter arrangements and similar types of floral design. Here’s more on Bellew and his booming business. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Jackpot Arranging, local business, small business
Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Rd. in Harrison County. Officials received reports of a brush fire around 1:00 PM Wednesday afternoon. Scenes on the ground show large plumes of smoke engulfing the surrounding area with several brush fires scattered…
Another cemetery tour in the Flagship City has been announced. The LaPointe-Krebs House hosting its cemetery tour for the 18th year. The focus of this year is medical history ranging all the way back to 1720. You’ll need to head to the cemetery on October 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Categories: Local News, News Tags: cemetery tour, Flagship City,…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest information on the brush fire in Harrison County. The Mississippi Forestry Commission confirming over 600 acres are being affected and a few structures are in danger from the flames. Categories: Local News, News
Coast Episcopal School’s Headmaster Jake Winter and Big Bertha Catering Owner Bertha Parker join us to talk about the school’s Toast to the Coast event that’s on the horizon. The Toast to the Coast takes place Friday, October 18th at 845 East Scenic Drive, Pass Christian. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Coast…
Long Beach Mayor George Bass joins us in studio to talk about his future after making the decision to not run for a third time in next year’s municipal elections. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Long Beach, Mayor George Bass
Biloxians have a new option when it comes to grocery shopping where all that road work is taking place. City leaders helped Rouses officials cut the ribbon on the new store located on the corner of Pass Road and Popp’s Ferry Road. It’s one of the largest Rouses now in the state of Mississippi and has all the typical features…
Work has officially begun on the extension of Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi with the goal of alleviating traffic congestion. Approximately one and a half miles of four-lane boulevard will be constructed. This project also includes new signalized intersections, construction of a new Mississippi Coast Coliseum access road as well as the installation of a gated rail crossing, roadway lighting,…
Fire crews are battling a large brush fire in Harrison County as our region remains under a red flag burn warning at this hour. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is near the scene of that fire with the latest information from fire crews there on the ground. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: brush fire, fire, harrison county
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store today in Biloxi with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The doors opened at 8 a.m. this morning, welcoming customers to explore a wide range of departments and services. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is in Biloxi inside the new Rouses. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, rouses, Rouses…
Parishioners Jackie Ogler and Robin Johnson from Sacred Heart are in studio to talk about the 98th annual bazaar. The 98th annual Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bazaar takes place from October 18th until the 20th. The fun begins on Friday at 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. at 10446 Lemoyne Boulevard, D’Iberville, MS. You can call…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Joining us in studio is Aaron Parker with Board Game Peddler. He is here to tell us about an event coming up at Altered Reality Brewing. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. Entry is $10. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Board Game Peddler, Costumes and Commanders Halloween Party
John Perkins and Christina Gasaway are in studio to tell us about the Gulf Coast Equality Festival. The festival takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Great Lawn at Harrah’s. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Equality Festival
Harrison Central High School raised money for breast cancer awareness last night. The event, ‘The Big Red Night,’ and was put together by many of the school’s clubs and sports teams. It was a night of fun, games, and good food at the school and a way to show support for the South Mississippians impacted by breast cancer as the…
Every year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. By celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those from Hispanic descent. October 15th is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month. One of the easiest and best ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage is by enjoying the cuisine. Spanish food has become a staple of the…
Today we met Emma, a local weather enthusiast from Bay St. Louis who likes to do her own forecasts on social media. She also likes collecting dolls, and playing in the rain so she can jump in the puddles. Thank you Emma for being our first WXXV Weather Kid! If you’d like your child to be our next WXXV Weather…
Things had already begun to cool off yesterday thanks to Monday evening’s cold front, but stronger high pressure moving in overnight is responsible for today’s windy weather. This cool, dry airmass has many of our morning lows over ten degrees cooler than yesterday’s, falling into the low 50s on the waterfront with a few upper 40s further inland. This afternoon…
On Tuesday night, Downtown Ocean Springs became the hosting grounds for the Blue Moon Kick Off Party and Pub Crawl. Participants made their way to six venues across Downtown Ocean Springs and were treated to a night of exclusive food and drinks, merchandise, as well as live music. The event was held as a celebration for the upcoming Peter Anderson…
A Fire Weather Warning is in effect from: 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY Reason: Critical fire weather conditions for: SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN AND COASTAL MISSISSIPPI. WINDS: Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 to 25 percent. IMPACTS: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor…
New developments have been made in a Mississippi Coast cold case that dates back to the early 1990s. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has released new details in the case of baby Mary Josephine, a newborn who was found dead on December 21st, 1993, on I-10 near Lorraine Road in Gulfport. At that time, it was determined that the baby…
The Biloxi Shuckers season may be over, but two teams are heading to Keesler Federal Park! The Samford Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers going head-to-head in the Hancock Whitney Classic. Gates open at 10 AM on November 3rd, tickets starting at $15. The first pitch is at 11, head out for three games of fun! Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Bay St. Louis residents are celebrating the opening of two pickleball courts today. This comes after years of requests to city leaders to add pickleball courts at McDonald Park. There are more pickleball courts, corn hole, and several pavilions in the near future. Mayor Mike Favre said, “As you can see, there are a lot of enthusiastic people out here…