Deer Island has been shrinking for centuries. The island used to be doubled the size, but as water levels rise – more and more of it disappears. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hoping they can save it. “It’s a 400-acre expansion on the southeast side of the island,” Elizabeth Godsey, USACE lead coastal engineer, explains their plan. “We’re…
Insurance expert Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Services is back with some tips about the best practices for using your insurance. What you should and shouldn’t do regarding claims and more. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: best practices, claims, entrekin insurance services, expert talk, extalk, insurance basics, jody entrekin, michelle eubank, policies, tips
Patrick welcomes guest, Winnie Wright with Verizon for a demonstration of the Anker Solix Power Station, a portable generator to use for camping or hurricane kits that can be charged with a car, AC or solar power. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions Tags: anker solix, camping gear, charger, generator, hurricane supplies, patrick moates, power station, rogers technology…
Mandy demonstrates how to make a cheap and easy alternative to water balloons out of kitchen sponges. Tags: DIY, m2m, mandy williamson, mom hacks, Mom to Mom, sponge water bombs, water balloons
Today and Friday will look to be fairly similar like the past few days. A few more storms around each day taking full advantage of the strong heating during the day causing a few of these to become strong and maybe severe. Today the same thing and we should see these start to develop over and near the Pearl River…
Salute owner Rob Stinson’s convenience store and gas station has opened its doors today! The 90 Express gas station is a local fueling station along U.S. Highway 90, a major route along the gulf coast. The store will provide good food, non-ethanol gas and a liquor store at the foot of Debuys road. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was…
An annual start-of-school tradition in Ocean Springs returns tonight! It’s the Ocean Springs School District Community Pep Rally at Greyhound Stadium. It’s a chance to see the cheerleaders cheer, the band play, and to meet the players on the Ocean Springs High athletic teams. All the fun starts at 6:30. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ocean Springs Community, pep rally
Tonight in Moss Point is Mayor Billy Knight’s State of the City address. It’s all taking place at Pelican Landing Event and Conference Center at 6 p.m. The mayor will talk about a wide range of issues, including the city’s ongoing tornado recovery. Moss Point School District alumni honorees class of 2024 are set to join them as well. Categories:…
The L&N Train Depot has served as a hub to the City of Discovery for nearly 11 decades and it has finally received its historical marker. It was all made possible through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s State Historical Marker Program. Now, Ocean Springs will be able to honor the train depot’s history by sharing its story with…
Organizers are in the final stretch of preparations for this year’s version of America’s Largest Block Party. WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone caught up with Cruisin’ Executive Director Woody Bailey today. Watch the video above to hear their conversation. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has another K9 ready to protect students along the Coast. Meet K9 Rae, a year-and-a-half old black lab that is assigned to the school resource division, and she is so excited to be in school. The K9 unit plays a crucial role in Harrison County schools and can even search an area four times faster…
Powerful thunderstorms rolled through parts of South Mississippi early Wednesday evening. Some residents of Harrison, Jackson, and Stone County lost power. According to the Mississippi Power Outage Map several homes and businesses across various parts of Southern Mississippi were without power for some time. Mississippi power crews have been actively working to resolve any power issues arising from the storm,…
The Vancleave Bulldogs have a sour taste in their mouth coming off of last season. A year that saw the Bulldogs finish 4-7 with their season coming to an end in the playoffs against Brookhaven. There may be a chip on Vancleave’s shoulder the size of a Bulldogs, but they understand that this is a new year with new challenges….
Most grandmothers don’t go from baking cookies to running marathons. But then again, most grandmothers aren’t like Long Beach resident Frances McGill, who shared just how many big races she’s competed in. “I’ve done two full marathons and 18 half-marathons,” McGill said. The retired special education teacher started training for these endurance races at the age of 50. At first,…
Biloxi Police Officer John Johnson is in studio to talk about the Community Festival against Crime coming up next month. The Community Festival against Crime takes place September 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Police Department, Community Festival against Crime
Cruisin’ the Coast Executive Director Woody Bailey is in studio to talk about this year’s Cruisin the Coast. The early bird registration deadline for Cruisin is August 15th. You can register and get more information by clicking here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because Officer Waits was chasing him! Pascagoula Police Department shared this on their Facebook Page: “After a brief foot pursuit Officer Waits was able to take this guy into custody.” According to Pascagoula Police, the chicken was charged with eluding a police officer and clucking without a license, two very serious crimes. Pascagoula…
‘A Plan to Remember’ Wedding Planner Susie Davis is in studio to talk about the upcoming Bridal Experience this Sunday. The Bridal Experience takes place Sunday, August 18th at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: The Bridal Experience
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has another K-9 ready to protect schools along the coast. These K-9’s are typically trained in areas such as narcotics, search and rescue, tracking, and suspect arrests. K-9 Rae is excited to be in school! So, keep an eye out for her and all of the amazing school resource officers keeping schools safe! WXXV News…
If you’re looking for a new way to cruise along the Coast, you’re in luck! Tour De Coast is one of the new businesses in downtown Ocean Springs. The E-Bike share company is the first of its kind in South Mississippi. Ocean Springs residents and lifelong friends Beth Edmiston and Katie Seymour decided to get this idea off the ground…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is teaming up with the City of Gautier to help the city upgrade some of its public works infrastructure. Under the terms of an agreement between the corps and the city, the corps will help with the design and construction phases for upgrades to the city’s water, sewer, and drainage systems. Seventy-five…
The votes are in for the special election in Lucedale on Tuesday. Voters deciding whether to approve two taxes to bolster the city’s Parks and Rec Department. According to results posted to the city’s Facebook page, voters approved a one percent tax on prepared food and drinks in the city, as well as a three percent tax on hotel stays…
Members of the Gulfport Police and Fire Departments are working together to perfect their response to active shooter situations by taking part in a new training program called ‘Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training.’ Through the ALERRT training, first responders learn how to work together to render aid as quickly as possible. In an active shooter situation, it’s all hands-on…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Elton. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week