The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Monday in connection to a major ATM theft out of North Carolina. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Alecia Bailey of Texas, 24-year-old Braxton Hayes of Arizona and 34-year-old Christopher Walker-Aycock of Texas, have been charged with conspiracy, grand larceny and safe cracking. Sheriff’s deputies, with the help of Border Patrol, made a…
The Diamondhead City Council passed a motion Tuesday evening to disavow recent actions by Mayor Nancy Depreo. The decision comes after a July 26th incident in which Mayor Depreo and her son were allegedly taking pictures of the license plates of cars in city hall’s parking lot to try to determine if the city hall activity center was being used…
According to a press release from the Mississippi Coliseum & Convention Center, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will host Southern Miss vs. Ole Miss men’s basketball for the 2nd consecutive year on Dec. 14th. The Rebels walked away with a 89-72 victory over the Golden Eagles when the two teams met at the Coliseum last December. Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard…
“You know we kind of slacked off at the end which led us to have a 5-5 season,” senior Joshua Lane said. “I will ensure you that will not happen this season.” The West Harrison Hurricanes started off last season hot. A 4-1 start had the Hurricanes prime to make their first playoff game in school history, but finishing the…
Something we have been talking about over the past few days is a large ridge building over half of the country. That ridge was centered over the southern Rockies this afternoon with troughing along the Atlantic Coast. Shortwaves were moving overtop the ridging, with one over eastern South Dakota and another over Montana. An old frontal boundary was noted well…
For months, News 25 has been bringing you stories about an incredibly strong St. Patrick student named Katherine Adams who is currently battling Ewing Sarcoma. Throughout her two main fundraisers, the support has gone past the Fighting Irish walls and has expanded to the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast! Well this past weekend, Katherine’s Army grew all the way to Hammond,…
A piece of Mississippi history has made its way to New Jersey. Governor Tate Reeves was in Atlantic City for the unveiling of a new Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring Fannie Lou Hamer. This is the first marker for the Freedom Trail outside the Magnolia State, being installed at the site of the 1964 Democratic National Convention. The “Mississippi Freedom…
Have you ever started a project only to realize you’re missing one item or wanted to cook a new recipe but need an ingredient you’ll likely not need again? Wouldn’t it be nice if you rent these items like you check out a book at the library? The Ocean Springs Library has introduced two separate initiatives that will soon tackle…
One yoga studio in Ocean Springs provides the community with a unique way to stay healthy. Downtown Yoga on Porter Avenue doesn’t just work the body, it also works the mind and helps with mental health. The main focus of the class is to work on breathing techniques and bring harmony to anyone’s life. Owner/lead instructor Ellen Perkins said, “What…
The Biloxi Seafood Festival is warning vendors about a potential scam. The Biloxi chamber saying unauthorized individuals are impersonating the chamber and requesting vendor fees. The chamber warned that if anyone filled out a Google Doc application and was asked to pay between $50 and $100 via PayPal or any other online platform, the requests are not associated with the…
This evening, we bring you a follow up to a story we brought you yesterday about the Jackson County Jail. Supervisors did vote to terminate the contract with Moss Point to house inmates at the jail. However, county officials clarified the action, saying that all of the contracts with the cities were being renegotiated for the 2025 fiscal year that…
According to an analysis from HelpAdvisor, Mississippi has the third most expensive groceries. The average household in the Magnolia State is spending $290 per week – $20 more than the national average. People in Mississippi are making the lowest-average salary in the United States and paying more at the grocery store than in 45 other states. Not only are grocery…
Dr. Stanford Owen with Shots N’ Shakes discusses what weight loss shots are, what they do and the diet strategy and shakes he developed to safely lose weight. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: Dr. Stanford Owen, Expert, expert talk, extalk, michelle eubank, shakes, shots, shots n’ shakes, Talk, weightloss
Have you ever had that summer cookout where you walk across your deck, your feet are hot, your dog doesn’t want to join you? Today on Tech Byte, I have a friend that’s going to solve all of those problems for you. I’m Patrick Moates. Welcome to this week’s tech bite. This week in the studio, we have my…
Mandy shares a cute summer recipe for Watermelon pudding cups. If you’ve got a party that’s happening or your kids just love a fun festive treat, this is super fun, cute, and it’s yummy too. What you’re going to need to make these watermelon pudding cups is some watermelon Jell-o, coconut or white chocolate flavored instant pudding mix, mini chocolate…
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio with this week’s Pet of the Week. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
The Mississippi Sound Coalition is set to hold a public information meeting in Pascagoula. The agenda includes the impacts of Bonnet Carre Spillway on South Mississippi. Jackson County residents can learn more about the MSSC and their efforts. It all begins at 4 p.m. at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Sound Coalition
Are you looking for a place to clear the mind, relax the muscles and rejuvenate?! Downtown Yoga could be the place for you. The studio offers a blend of new and traditional yoga practices, focusing on breath awareness, meditation, and movement to promote both physical and mental well-being. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Downtown Yoga in…
It was a scary situation on the Twin Spans in Louisiana earlier this morning. According to the radio station WWL in Louisiana, a driver was stopped around 9:30 this morning after driving in the wrong direction. Responding officers were able to stop the driver before a serious crash happened. No report was given on why the driver was going in…
Stephanie Norris and Cindy DeFrances with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are in studio to talk about their big fundraiser this weekend. The Boogie Nights fundraiser takes place Saturday, August 24th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Wings Performing Arts Center at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Tickets are $75 for a single and $125 for couples. Categories: Community Headlines…
That’s right, we may be heading deeper into summer, but for the next few days it’s finally cooler and even a little drier! Let’s go ahead and temper those expectations now though, it is not going to be “cool” by any stretch of the imagination, in fact, it’ll still be above our 91-degree normal for this time of year at…
On Tuesday, a front will continue to reside just west of our area. An abundance of dry air again should keep our region dry outside of the marine zones. With surface dewpoints crashing during the hottest part of the day, no heat headlines will be required. Otherwise, the only concern may be for a limited or conditional fire weather threat…
One Biloxi restaurant closed its doors suddenly on Monday morning. Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar and Restaurant posted a message on Facebook this afternoon announcing it’s permanent closure. One part of the announcement stated, “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce we are closing our doors today (8/19) after five amazing years.” No clarification was provided as to why Lucy’s…
The Communication Workers of America, also known as the CWA, began their strike this week to protest AT&T Southeast, who they accuse of taking part in unfair labor practices during negotiations for a new union contract. The strikes involve over 17,000 employees across nine southern states in the southeast region, including here in south Mississippi. Local protests have already…