The weather pattern that we are currently in remains stagnant through the forecast period. We are under the influence of high pressure and a generally barotropic pattern. This gives us fairly typical fall weather with clear skies leading to high diurnal temperature swings, light winds, and no rain. Once we reach the mid to upper 80s Wed, we will see…
Tyrone’s Barber and Beauty Shop has been providing hair services in Biloxi for several decades, and could now potentially be Biloxi’s latest city landmark. On Tuesday’s Biloxi City Council meeting, a first reading was held which presented the motion to mark Tyrone’s Barber and Beauty Shop as a city landmark. An official vote on the matter will be held at…
One of the biggest industries on the Mississippi Coast is manufacturing, but advances in automation seem to be making less jobs available. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the grand opening of a new lab that is looking to fix that problem. The MGCCC Advance Manufacturing and Technology Center held a grand opening for their AiM UP lab. AiM…
Federal and regional transportation leaders making the next steps in the return of passenger rail to the Coast today. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Mobile today at the groundbreaking for the Gulf Coast Rail Project, a project that’s been 20 years in the making. As we’ve reported over the past few months, passenger rail service between New Orleans and…
Biloxi Fire Department honored three first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty with a memorial service at the Biloxi Cemetery. Kurt Jacquet and Carl Ohr died in a house fire on October 20th, 1986. Anthony Rousseau also being honored. He died in 1951. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Anthony Rousseau, Biloxi Fire Department, Carl Ohr, Kurt…
The Biloxi Fire Department is supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association with their annual Fill the Boot Drive. This year marks 70 years of partnership between firefighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This long-standing program raises funds to support MDA’s mission to empower people with neuro-muscular diseases to live fulfilling and independent lives through research, care, and support. This partnership has…
Congressman Mike Ezell updated South Mississippians today on legislation in Congress right now that may have impacts for the Mississippi Coast. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter spoke to Ezell today and has more information. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Congressman Mike Ezell
From planning your Disney vacations to navigating your cruise, Patrick has two guests this week to discuss using online tools and apps to book and plan your travel. Brought to you by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: byte, TECH, techbyte, technology, travel
Some big congratulations are in order for our coast swim teams that competed in the State Championship meets this past weekend! Class III took place on Friday, with Classes I and II happening on Saturday all at the Tupelo Aquatic Center. Starting out with huge news, the St. Patrick Girls swim team are your Class I Girls State Champions for…
David Reese and Corey Christy join us in studio to talk about their annual Llamapalooza! Llamapalooza takes place Saturday, October 26th from 1 p.m. until sundown at Fly Llama Brewing. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Fly Llama Brewing, Llamapalooza
The opening for the Ocean Springs Library is delayed on Wednesday, October 23rd. A scheduled power outage is expected for tomorrow morning. The Ocean Springs Library opening at noon instead of their usual time. The time for closing is still the same. Any events scheduled before noon, including story time, are canceled for the day. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
The Lady Crescents of Our Lady Academy were looking for their third state championship and 17th title overall as they played against Belmont at AE Wood Coliseum at Mississippi College. Lady Crescents fell short in the first set, and refused to relive that feeling again. After fighting tooth and nail each and every set, the Lady Crescents have done it…
When Stennis Space Center was brought to Hancock County in 1961, with it came the need for a large buffer zone. As a result, the towns of Santa Rosa, Westonia, Napoleon, Gainesville and Logtown, as well as a large portion of Pearlington, were displaced, with all residents being relocated. No permanent structures could remain in the buffer zone, and now…
The Biloxi Fire Department is back supporting Muscular Dystrophy Association with their annual Fill the Boot Drive! The event usually involves Firefighters standing at various locations in the community, holding boots for people to drop their donations into. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live along Popps Ferry Road and Pass Road in Biloxi to take you there. Categories:…
Each year, the witches wear their best attire and ride into Ocean Springs. This year, they’re hoping to create a little magic and get some pets adopted in the process. Joining us are Diana Odom and Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The Witches Ride of Ocean Springs takes place Saturday, October 26th beginning at 5:30 p.m….
One of our very own is thriving on the greens and she isn’t slowing down anytime soon! Ocean Springs alum and current Mississippi State golfer, Avery Weed, has tied the NCAA record versus par at -11 following round one of the Ally on Monday. She also tied the second lowest score in NCAA history after shooting 61. She made history…
Pascagoula’s city government is looking to the future with multiple projects on the horizon designed to better house city operations. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in the Flagship City to talk to city leaders about how these projects will impact municipal services. In 2023, Governor Tate Reeves signed off on more than $10 million for Pascagoula projects and the…
Some of the country’s very best collegiate golfers have been on the Mississippi Coast the past four days competing in the Fallen Oak Invitational. 13 prestigious universities competed for team and individual championships during a 54-hole, six play, five count, four low scores tournament. Protecting the greens of their own state, Ole Miss earned back-to-back team wins for the first…
Our afternoons crept above normal a couple days ago, but our mornings have still been considerably cooler thanks to clear skies, low humidity, and light winds. We’ll still keep all of these factors, but as the humidity bounces back, mornings will slowly creep up the thermometer. They’ll still be on the cool side for the next day or so, but…
On Monday the U.S. Forest Service confirmed the arson investigation into the Northern Harrison County brush fire is still ongoing. Last Wednesday, fire officials responded to reports of a brush fire along Carson Rd, which ended up impacting several hundred acres in Northern Harrison County. The U.S. Forest Service confirmed on Monday afternoon that their investigation into the incident is…
A gradual warming trend will continue into the latter part of the work week. Expect afternoon highs to be in the mid to upper 80s by Wednesday, which is 10-15 degrees higher than normal for this time of year. The good news is highs look to level out at that point with no additional warming. Can`t rule out a few…
Monday marked one of the opening days for the Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair in Pascagoula. For an entire week, Pascagoula will home to dozens of rides, games, food vendors, and barnyard animals as the Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair makes a return to town. The fair will lasts until Sunday and offers a variety of different events on a…
Cruisin’ the Coast might be in the rearview mirror, one lucky couple just drove away with the Make-A-Wish raffle car! Don and Adele from Louisiana picked up their new ride last Thursday. It’s a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible. The best part, all proceeds from the raffle tickets benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Cruisin’ the Coast. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Two Gulf Coast residents in the profession of public relations received one of the highest honors from an organization in the industry. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter reports from Biloxi. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, gulf coast, public relations