From October 18th-21st, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and the University of Southern Mississippi will host the the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. This invitational tournament will feature the nation’s top golf programs at one of Mississippi’s most popular courses, the Fallen Oak. The event is free and open the public and attendees are encouraged to wear school colors, tailgate, and cheer…
Those walking by Harrah’s Casino in Biloxi earlier today may have spotted something strange clinging to the side of the building. Spectators were greeted by Spider-Man as he scaled the 12-story building to repair a flag pole at the top. The web-slinging hero was actually Todd Ross, who, when asked to climb the building and fix the pole, decided to…
The City of Moss Point hosting breast cancer awareness events tomorrow. A celebration for breast cancer survivors is taking place October 18th from 10 AM to noon. Anyone wanting to attend needs to show up at River City Fitness Center. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink. Breast cancer detection and self-examination tips will be available. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Today was Bulldog Day at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County campus! The event started at about 9 this morning with incoming students being introduced to the college experience. This event was mainly geared toward high school seniors and their parents to give them a chance to learn about the campus of their choice. During the event, participants learned…
Lighthouse Full Gospel Fellowship is celebrating 50 years of service in Gulfport. Pastor Mike Borries and Senior Pastor Bill Towles are in studio to talk about the celebration. Another surprise after the church’s celebration, Pastor Borries and his fiancée will be getting married at the church that day! For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 50 Years, Lighthouse…
Organizations on the Gulf Coast are hosting events honoring those who donned the uniform. Gulfport High School hosting a breakfast and celebration for veterans on November 8th. Anyone interested can scan the QR code on the flyer. Veterans and spouses are welcome to take part in the breakfast from 9 AM to 9:45 AM. An optional tour happens at 10:30….
If you are driving in Harrison County, you’re sure to see smoke in the air from yesterday’s brush fire. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey has the latest update on the fire. Currently, the fire is over 800 acres at 25 percent contained. Crews are trying to contain the blaze by using bulldozers and other tools. U.S Fire Services, Mississippi Forestry…
Today is Bulldog Day on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County campus! At about 9AM this morning incoming students were introduced to the college experience. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at MGCCC Jackson County campus in Gautier to tell you about the campus events. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bulldog Day, Gautier, MGCCC Jackson County
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Meredith Horn with Traintastic is in studio to tell us about the Halloween treats Traintastic has in store for us the next two weekends. The fun begins Saturday, October 19th and 20th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and continues October 26th and 27th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: halloween, Traintastic
Kids at a daycare in east Columbus got to see police officers in a different role: animal control. Here’s the story on how officers spent several hours trying to catch the loose animal. A day care center in Columbus looked and sounded like a rodeo early Tuesday morning. Instead of clowns and cowboys, there were police officers and animal control….
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 Road in Harrison County. Officials received reports of a brush fire around 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Scenes on the ground showed large plumes of smoke engulfing the surrounding area with several brush fires scattered…
Expect a smoky start to the day in addition to it being one of the coolest mornings since early March for South Mississippi. While it wouldn’t surprise me since lows fell into the upper 30s for a few of our inland areas, our smoky air isn’t due to fireplace usage, but instead is due to lingering smoke thanks to a…
There is little change in the ongoing pattern expected this weekend into the first half of next week. A deep layer ridge will continue to dominate the Gulf South, and this will keep skies clear, humidity low, and any rain chances at zero percent. Temperatures will continue to moderate over the weekend as the wind field turns more easterly. Highs…
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