Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit marketplace ministry, coordinated an appreciation event named ‘WOW honors First Responders’ earlier Monday. The event was for first responders in Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson counties. Lunch was served to over 1,000 firefighters and police officers at over 80 individual stations in 14 cities and 30 different agencies. Bridget Turan with WOW tells us why this…
With some potential impacts to our state from Tropical Storm Francine, there are some things you should keep in mind as you go through your storm checklist. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to prepare for flash floods ahead of Tropical Storm Francine making landfall. At this time, heavy rain and flash floods are expected in the Gulf…
The Krewe of Les Badineurs has a storied history on the Coast and this weekend they hosted a unique event to bring together family and friends. The krewe’s 31st annual free pig roast was on the campus of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. The all guys krewe roasted 130-pound pig from head to toe in the smoker, topping the…
Two former Bay High basketball standouts and current professional players made a return to their high school over the weekend. Former Mississippi State star Tolu Smith and brother Galen Smith Jr. hosted a free youth skills camp Saturday morning in Bay High’s gym. Tolu is a current forward for the Detroit Pistons while Galen plays professionally overseas. The camp centered…
We are joined by Michelle Goodson of Storybook Birthdays and Princess Belle. They are in studio to discuss a princess ball happening this weekend. The Princess Ball takes place Saturday, September 15th at noon and again at 3:30 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Tickets are $33 for adults and $25 for kids. You can purchase tickets by clicking here….
Here’s the latest on Tropical Storm Francine, which formed late this morning out of Potential Tropical Cyclone Six: The last few updates have seen little change to the central track. Landfall is expected late Wednesday night/Thursday morning between Lake Charles and Lafayette, Louisiana as a Category 1 hurricane. Max winds earlier were only at 80 mph, but have been increased…
A Pascagoula officer is celebrating a huge birthday, they are turning three! You read that right, K9 Nuke is celebrating his third birthday today! Nuke received a special cake, coming in the form of a cheeseburger with a ‘3’ candle on top. Not only that, but he is receiving lots of love for his special day. A big shout out…
Despite some rain over the weekend, the Long Beach Carnival Association hosted a community family fest at the St. Thomas Pavilion. Team Stirrat-Brown of the carnival association hosted the all-day event with food, vendors, games, and more. The event raised funds for local charities and scholarships for Coast students. Pat Brown said, “I have been involved in carnival most of…
The SHEA Community Baby Shower made its return this weekend to assist local mothers with health resources. SHEA stands for ‘sharing, health, education, and awareness,’ and that’s exactly what happened for soon-to-be moms and mothers with the resources provided at the Community Baby Shower under the program with the Mississippi Public Health Institution. Mothers and those expecting would hear from…
The Friendship Oak on the campus of USM Gulf Park in Long Beach is considered to be one of the oldest live oaks in South Mississippi. People all over the country send emails and posted on the internet to ask whether the tree had survived after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Coast. Today, we want to give you a little more…
Senior Services Executive Director Jeff Clark is in studio to tell us about Senior Center Month and some of the free events planned at the seven senior centers in Harrison County. Free flu shot clinics presented by Walgreens 9 Frances Frederick’s 9 a.m. 25 doses 10 Lobouy 11 a.m. 35 doses 11 Saucier 11 a.m. 30 doses 12 East Biloxi…
Tuckahoe Farms Subdivision is a first for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It features a 3,300 by 100 foot runway and boasts a tournament waterski lake that is designed to give you the ride of your life. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was live at Tuckahoe Farms in Pass Christian to inform you about what it has to offer. Categories:…
Sunday ended up as forecast with “fall-ish” drier air and cooler mornings moved in, and while we’re starting the week off that way it won’t stick around. We’re already seeing the significantly drier air in place over the state inching northward as tropical moisture creeps in. Right now that’s only showing up as upper level cloud cover as the sun…
All eyes now shifting towards the tropics as potential tropical cyclone in in the Gulf of Mexico and if forecasted to strengthen into a category 1 hurricane at this moment. forecasts will change over the few days but as of right now coastal flooding is the biggest concern to South Mississippi gulf coast. Keep in mind that because this storm…
The Poplarville Hornets welcomed the Stone Tomcats for their Week 2 matchup. Poplarville wins a defensive battle versus Stone High, by a score of 13-7. The Tomcats will have a bye next week before they hit the road to take on St. Martin on September 20th. The Poplarville Hornets will host Newton County for their Week 3 matchup next week….
The D’Iberville Warriors welcomed the Gautier Gators to town for Week 2. The Warriors drop 33 in their win over Gautier, 33-12. The Warriors will hit the road to take on the Maroon Tide of Picayune next week while Gautier will host the Pascagoula Panthers in Week 3. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: D’iberville High School, Friday…
The Pascagoula Panthers welcomed the East Central Hornets for their Week 2 matchup. Pascagoula pulls away late against East Central and wins, 27-14. The Hornets will host Lawrence County next week while the Panthers hit the road to take on Gautier for Week 3. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: east central high school, Friday Night Showcase, high…
St. Stanislaus welcomed Bay High to town as the Rock-A-Chaws were in search for their first win of the year. The Rock-A-Chaws blank the Bay High Tigers, 27-0. The Tigers will host the Long Beach Bearcats in their Week 3 game while the Rock-A-Chaws welcome the Moss Point Tigers next week. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bay…
Ocean Springs based HVAC technician, Alex Ivey, has qualified to compete in the final round at the Service Titan HVAC National Championship. Alex Ivey has been in the air conditioning business for over 18 years, and the last night nine years has been the proud owner of Ivey Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. These years of hard work and expertise have…
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…