Safety improvements are in the works for the historic Friendship Oak tree on the Southern Miss Gulf Park Campus. The famous oak tree has stood for more than 500 years. In 2021, the campus was approved for a sidewalk grant by MDOT to allow visitors to easily walk around the live oak. Crews say the project is set to be…
Terror of the Coast is only a week away and the haunted house is a major milestone this year. When the doors open next Friday the 13th in Gulfport, Terror on the Coast will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In fact, WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. got a sneak peek inside the warehouse today. Terror on the Coast’s owners say…
A longtime sailor is recognized for his service at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. Chief Boatwain’s Mate Andrew Wood is retiring after 20 years of service to the Navy. NCBC Gulfport’s commanding officer Captain Ana Franco presented Wood with the Navy Commendation Medal. Congratulations Boatswain’s Mate Wood, and thank you for your service. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Andrew Wood,…
Pascagoula-Gautier students learned about jobs on America’s waterways on the Coast and beyond. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has this report from Pascagoula. Students had the chance to connect with maritime professionals at the ‘We Work the Waterways’ program at Singing River Island in Pascagoula. Featuring interactive engagement and hands-on activities, this event highlighted the varied maritime career pathways…
Terror on the Coast is back for season 10 this year. This is the largest haunted house in the southeast region with a whopping 43 rooms, a live DJ while you wait, and it is all indoors. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at Terror on the Coast in Gulfport to preview and tell you more about this upcoming…
Thunderstorm chances seem to stay on the gulf as we still expect rain and drizzle for coastal MS. The actual surface low or invest 90L is still well back to the west and about 150 miles south of Houston. as a cold front approaches tomorrow that should push away the showers into the gulf. Then on Sunday an upper level…
One Mississippi organization is looking for volunteers to drive anyone in need to the polls this election. Mississippi Move is accepting candidates now through November 2nd. The requirements for applications are: Valid driver’s license Minimum age of 22 Safe driving record Smartphone with GPS Pledge to not wear partisan merch If you are under 22, you may still apply but…
MDOT announced a temporary road closure on Sunday, September 8th. The closure would affect both directions of I-10 at Exit 69. Those closures are running from 6 AM to 10 AM. Both directions will be closed as work crews place power lines across I-10 at this location. Traffic will be stopped at 15-minute intervals during this time. Categories: Local News,…
Our first Student Athlete of the Week for the 2024-2025 year is St. Stanislaus football five-star Kicker Evan Noel. “Since I was nine, my dad has always been telling me to go kick a football because he’s been seeing videos, so we actually went to that field right over there.” Evan Noel is currently a senior kicker at St. Stanislaus…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal for a new subdivision off Highway 53. The developers of Highland Gardens wanted to build a 270 unit subdivision on 177-acres off Highway 53 and Mark West Road. In order to build the subdivision a zoning change would need to take place, changing the area from an agricultural zone to single-family…
Mandy has a cute tip to make your next nature walk with the kids more interactive. Tags: crafts, DIY, kids, mom hacks, moms, nature bracelets
Winnie Wright with Verizon is back with all the details on special new back-to-school tech including flip phones, tablets, smart watches and more. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: back to school, flip phone, patrick moates, smart watch, tablets, TECH, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology, winnie wright
In just one month, the streets of South Mississippi will be lined with every classic car you could imagine as Cruisin’ the Coast makes its way back to town. Even though this event is nothing new, we wanted to highlight some changes happening this year and it starts at Keesler Federal Park. The Grand Slam Jam will feature both blues…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Bridge Association will host the Lynn Logan Fall Sectional Bridge Tournament. Here to tell us more about it is Club President Gary Meece. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Lynne Logan Bridge Tournament
The Long Beach Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall is overflowing with clothes, shoes, toys, household goods and so much more. It’s all part of the Gulf Coast Association of Pride’s Indoor Yard Sale, which takes place on Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm and was made possible largely through community contributions. “We have collected over the…
Saturday, a cold front will push southward but will stall near or over the coastal waters. Depending on where exactly the boundary stalls, showers and storms should mostly be confined to the coastal waters. Thanks to the drier continental air being pushed by the front, dew points will get into the 60s. So in particular, low temperatures will be below…
The Ocean Springs Battle of the Badges Blood Drive took place today. Residents came out to the civic center to donate and show their support for local first responders. The police and fire departments came together for a little competition, encouraging those who donated to say who their favorite department is. They did appear to have a great turnout today…
The Sue Ellen Recreation Center has begun phase one of its upcoming much needed renovations. Inside the gym of the Sue Ellen Recreation Center will begin to look a little different. The rec center is a community hub offering a variety of recreational facilities which includes a basketball gym, concession stand, a ball field, tennis courts, a walking track, playground,…
The Nation of Patriots hosted a flag transfer ceremony Thursday as part of their annual Patriot Tour. WXXV News 25’s Sam Parker was at the Armed Forces Retirement Center as the community gathered tp celebrate America’s armed forces. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: armed forces retirement home, Nation of Patriots, patriot tour
A woman who was wanted on outstanding misdemeanor warrants in Gulfport fled from officers and allegedly dragged one officer with her vehicle. Gulfport Police on Thursday charged 39-year-old Daronda Jackson with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. She was taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond on that charge was set at $250,000. Police say Jackson arrived at the…
Looking for a new podcast to listen to? The Mississippi Department of Agriculture launched a new podcast series. Called “Freshly Picked”, the podcast spotlights specialty crops in the Magnolia State. The first episode aired on September 5th. A new episode is planned to be released every Thursday throughout the fall with 24 episodes expected. The podcast can be found on…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Association is hosting a clinic to benefit veterans. A veteran claims clinic will take place September 18th in Long Beach. Any veteran wanting to head out needs to be at The Columns on Beatline Road from 9 AM to 2 PM. The clinic is an opportunity for any veterans to speak directly to specialists from the…
The 33rd Blues and Heritage Festival is coming up quickly! We are joined by Country artist Hollywood to discuss the festival. The 33rd Annual Blues and Heritage Festival takes place Saturday, September 7th at the Jackson County Fairgrounds Pascagoula, MS. Gates open at 1 p.m. $30 at the gate and $5 parking. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 33rd annual Blues and…
We are joined by Darnell Penney to talk about the St. Oaks Shoe Drive benefiting the youth leadership initiative. St. Oaks Care Center and Home Care Agency, LLC and Picayune Chamber of Commerce are working together to conduct a shoe drive fundraiser on September 1st, 2024 through November 1st, 2024 to raise funds for the “Youth Leadership Program”. They will…