Circus Comes to Biloxi
Dusty’s All Star Circus is in Biloxi! For tickets and showtimes visit: https://dustyscircus.com/ Categories: Entertainment, Local News, News
Pet of the Week: Freckles is looking for a loving family!
It’s Tuesday, meaning it’s time for WXXV News 25’s Pet of the Week! Maridee Mallette of the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings in Freckles. Maridee also talks about upcoming adoption events happening across the coast. Categories: Local News, News, Pet of the Week
Students host mock debate ahead of the presidential election
We are one week from the presidential election, the presidential debates made their way to the Gulf Coast. Students at Harper McCaughan Elementary School hosting a mock presidential debate. Two students dressed up as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Even a few third party candidates such as Cornell West made their appearance. “I learned how to…
Humane Society hosting special for National Cat Day
The Humane Society is hosting a special for National Cat Day! Until 5 PM, cat enrichment stations are set up as a ‘Boo-tique.’ Those kittens are also $13 per adoption. For the humans, there are some treats and cat-related art. Categories: Local News, News Tags: adoption, cat, Humane Society, kitten, National Cat Day
Bray Hubbard excels in first career start with big interception and high ratings
Ocean Springs alum Bray Hubbard wasted no time getting comfortable on the gridiron! Not only did the Ocean Springs alum Bray Hubbard get his first career start with the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, he made it memorable to say the very least! He recorded seven tackles to his name and leaped to success with his first career interception. This…
10/29 Ryan’s “More Fog” Tuesday Morning Forecast
Expect more fog this morning, not necessarily in the same spots as yesterday, but it will spread out a bit.
The humidity continues to rise, leading to warmer mornings and more fog in the days ahead as a front moves in. Unfortunately this front won’t pass through, so don’t expect a blast of cooler, drier air like we saw with our last front a week and a half ago. For comparison, that front had our mornings down into the low…
Moss Point residents speak on recent alligator sightings
Many residents along River Road in Moss Point are just a close distance from the waterfront, so alligator sightings are mostly nothing out of the normal. However, recently it seems to be happening more frequently as there have been multiple alligator sightings over the past week. “They had one across the street come out. He was about an eight footer…
Railroad crossing in Gautier scheduled for Tuesday morning
In Gautier, another railroad crossing is set to close on Tuesday. That’s happening on Dolphin Drive, starting at 6 AM as CSX performs maintenance. It is set to reopen at 6 AM Wednesday morning. Just this weekend, the Ladner Road crossing was closed for maintenance but has since reopened. Categories: Local News, News Tags: CSX, Dolphin Drive, Gautier, Ladner Road
USM Set to Receive Deep Sea Remote Operated Vehicle
It’s an exciting day if you’re a student in USM’s school of Ocean Science and Engineering as the university just announced a new deep sea remotely operated vehicle coming to the campus. Called ROVs for short, the new technology aims to work on a wider range of ships than currently possible. Current ROVs are designed to only operate on one…
Pavilion project across from Centennial Plaza underway on Harrison County beach
The Department of Marine Resources is working on a project to build a pier and pavilion across from Centennial Plaza. The project, funded by GOMESA, is part of a project that replaced one of the concrete culverts that was caving in with an outfall canal. That project began in February 2020 and has since been completed. In addition, a handicap-accessible…
Stone County Fair kicks off this week
The annual Stone County Fair kicked off earlier today at the Stone County Fairgrounds and will run until this Saturday. From now until Wednesday, there are various competitions taking place. Family fun starts on Halloween night with rides opening at 5. The livestock barn opens at 5:30 with a petting zoo, giving everyone a closer look at farm animals. The…
City of Ocean Springs releases traffic plan for Peter Anderson Festival
The Peter Anderson Arts Festival is happening this weekend in Ocean Springs and road closures are expected. Certain streets will be closed to thru traffic from 3 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, through 7 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024. Police are scheduled to lift barricades at 5 p.m. Sunday to allow vendors to exit the festival area. The roads…
Recognizing community heroes for National First Responder Day
Some of the biggest unsung heroes in our community are first responders, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren highlights some of these heroes for National First Responder Day. Monday was National First Responder Day, lets highlight some of the first responders right here on the Coast that save lives every day. Our first stop takes us to Pafford EMS which is…
Morning Business Report: October 28th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Singing River hosting Hospice of Light events in November
Singing River is hosting their Hospice of Light for November. The QR code can be found at the bottom of the page, scan the code if you plan to attend one of the events. The first event is happening November 5th at 10 AM. The Singing River Campus in Gulfport is hosting the first tree planting ceremony. A week later…
Meggan Monday: Fun, Fit, and Fabulous Aerobics Class
Three days a week a group gathers at the Waveland Library, but it’s not a book club. It’s an aerobics class called ‘Fun, Fit, and Fabulous.’ Leading the charge is Sherrie Romero. Meggan takes us to Waveland to learn more about the class and the spirit of the community it embodies. Tags: Fun Fit and Fabulous aerobics class, meggan monday
Harrison County fire crews battle house fire Sunday
Harrison County fire crews spent part of the day on Sunday battling a house fire just west of Gulfport. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue, it happened at a home located off Highway 53. No injuries are reported. Gulfport Fire and CRTC crews also responded to the blaze. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: fire, Harrison County Fire, house fire
Police investigating Saturday night shooting at Biloxi park
Biloxi police continue to investigate a Saturday night shooting at a park in the city. Details are still limited, but officials tell us one person was injured in that shooting at John Henry Beck Park. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. There’s no word yet on if there are any suspects in this case. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: biloxi,…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. previews Stone County Fair
The annual Stone County Fair kicks off this week. It is an event that celebrates local agriculture, community, and entertainment. The fair offers a range of activities and attractions. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at Stone County Fairgrounds in Wiggins to give you some details about the upcoming event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Stone County Fair
10/28 Ryan’s “Foggy” Monday Morning Forecast
Our mornings have gotten warmer and warmer as moisture moves in, leading to a foggy start to the week today.
We were right on the edge of foggy morning weather by the end of last week, but we’re starting this week off with it firmly in place. It has become particularly noticeable after the 6 AM hour as we cooled as much as we could, leading to areas of little to no visibility on some of our weather cameras across…
10/27 – Sam Parker’s “Getting You Ready” Sunday Night Forecast
Monday and Monday night will be fairly similar to the past several days With the front weakening the chances for fog Monday morning. Temperatures will still remain above average with mostly sunny skies remaining as subsidence and lack of much deep layer moisture limit overall cloud development tomorrow. Although, humidity looks to rise Tuesday on bring back humid conditions. the…
Gulfport picks up the Homecoming win defeating St. Martin 42-7.
A showdown at Milner Stadium between the Gulfport Admirals and the St. Martin Yellowjackets. Gulfport remains undefeated in regional play on Homecoming night as they defeat St. Martin 42-7. St. Martin hits the road to take on D’Iberville while Gulfport will travel to play Ocean Springs for their next matchups. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night…
Ocean Springs improves to three straight regional wins as they defeat Biloxi 34-14
The Ocean Springs Greyhounds traveled to Biloxi to take on the Indians for Week Nine of high school football. The Greyhounds continue their undefeated regional streak as they defeat the Indians 34-14. Ocean Springs will host the Gulfport Admirals while Biloxi travels to take on Harrison Central for their next matchups. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Biloxi…
Sports Reporter Ansley Brent previews the Week Nine matchup between D’Iberville and Harrison Central
News 25’s Ansley Brent is live at Warrior Stadium as she previews the Week Nine Regional matchup of D’iberville hosting Harrison Central for the 66th time in a row! Here’s what Ansley had to say. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville, Harrison Central, high school football