Local Eats – Mr. & Mrs. Crab
Allen Beverages spotlights local “seafood-your-way” joint, Mr. & Mrs. Crab in Gulfport, in this month’s edition of “Local Eats!” Categories: Local Eats
25 teams in 25 days: Moss Point Tigers
“You just have to do what you have to do.” Simple and to the point. That is the message for this years Moss Point Tiger football team. Do your job, put in the hard work and let the chips fall where they may. The Tigers finished last season 2-7 but capped their season off with a big win before heading…
8/18 – Sam Parker’s “Storm Dodging” Sunday Night Forecast
The showers and thunderstorms look to dodge our area and the frontal boundary will help our temperatures go down to what they should be this time of year low 90’s. the muggy conditions will still be in the air through the week as well. Not seeing a chance of a storm for the beginning of the week. plus the tropics…
25 teams in 25 days: Bay Tigers
“It does not matter if we do it perfect on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday,” head coach Jeremy Turcotte said. “We have got to go and get paid on Friday nights.” The Bay Tigers finished last season 4-7 but could have very easily seen their regular season record reversed as three losses came in one score games. While each and…
8/16 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Severe North Of Here” Friday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Saturday will be similar to today as the higher moisture content hangs around the area for one more day. PW will remain above the 75th percentile at around 2.1, so this, along with the departing ridge to the west will support coverage similar to today. Much of the coverage will be dictated by lake and sea-breeze boundaries once again during…
St. Martin’s Unified Theatre gives everyone a chance at the spotlight
St. Martin High School’s unified theatre is back for a second year, and gearing up for the Mississippi Theatre Association’s Theatre for Youth competition. “Theatre is for everyone” is the motto here at St. Martin High School – where they’re creating a diverse cast for the stage. “Theatre kids are the most special kids you will ever meet in your…
8/16 – Weather Where You Live ( Jones Park )
Meteorologist Sam Parker
Meteorologist Sam Parker is braving the heat and humidity to bring you the live weather where you live! Categories: Weather Headlines
Annual Camille Remembrance Ceremony
In Gulfport Saturday morning, the annual Camille Remembrance Ceremony gets underway at 8 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Each year, leaders gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects to those lost in the storm, including Faith, Hope, and Charity, the three remaining unidentified storm victims. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Camille Remembrance Ceremony, Hurricane Camille
Camille Memorial Rededication Ceremony
Saturday marks the 55th anniversary of Hurricane Camille’s landfall in South Mississippi and there are two events tomorrow to mark the anniversary. At 10 a.m. in Biloxi, local leaders will rededicate the Hurricane Camille Memorial at its new location just outside the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. As we’ve reported, a major effort to relocate the Memorial was just undertaken…
Upgrades to Harrison County Sheriff’s helicopter
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is touting new upgrades to its helicopter. It is now outfitted with multi-sensor surveillance cameras and mapping systems from Trakka Systems. The upgrades allow pilots to get a better bird’s eye view of subjects or objects. Chief Pilot Brandon Hendry shares more on the new upgrades. “Now, we have high-definition infrared sensors, laser range binders,…
Gulfport Police Department offering gun safety resources
The Gulfport Police Department is now offering free gun locks for gun owners. The locks are available upon request at the front desk at the Gulfport Police headquarters. It all comes after multiple accidental shootings in the past year. The department is also gearing up for its basic firearm safety class later this month. Gulfport Police PIO Lt. Jason Ducre…
WXXV’s Marco Bitonel is live at the Back-to-School Community Youth Rally in Wiggins
Kids and families are coming together this evening to have some fun and celebrate the start of a new school year. WXXV’s News 25’s Marco Bitonel is live from First Methodist United Church in Downtown Wiggins with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: back to school, community rally
Stone County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation form partnership
Holly Bond with Stone County Community Endowment Fund and Tiffany Bell with Gulf Coast Community Foundation are in studio to talk about their partnership to help Stone County communities. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast community foundation, Stone County Community Endowment Fund
Mural competition underway at Ocean Springs Library
Calling all local artists! You could have your work displayed in Downtown Ocean Springs. The Ocean Springs Municipal Library and Walter Anderson Museum of Art are teaming up to host a mural competition as a way to beautify the exterior wall of the library’s newly renovated patio. The mural will go along the curved back wall of the library that…
Medgar Evers exhibit unveiled at Ocean Springs Library
The traveling exhibit honoring a Mississippi Civil Rights hero opened Thursday at Ocean Springs Municipal Library. The Medgar Evers exhibit was loaned to the library by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and will stay in Ocean Springs for the next month. The exhibit features posters all throughout the library with photos and information about Evers’ life. Library leaders…
Lil Market Deli and Bagelry serving the Ocean Springs community
We all love a good biscuit here in the South, but one Ocean Springs breakfast is serving up an authentic northern breakfast staple. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is on Government Street with the story. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, food, Lil Market Deli and Bagelry, Ocean Springs
Mayor Billy Knight delivers Moss Point State of the City address
The City of Moss Point is moving forward. That was the message in the State of the City address Thursday night. WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone was there and has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: moss point, State Of The City
Rock N Rollover Fundraiser benefiting Humane Society of South Mississippi
Happening tonight in Biloxi, the Rock and Rollover is taking! Boogie down for a great cause as the Humane Society of South Mississippi’s largest annual fundraiser returns to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi. The event starts at 7 p.m. Categories: Local News, News
Cinema by the Shore
Cinema by the Shore returns to Gulfport tonight! The big screen feature this month is ‘Wonka.’ It all begins at 6 p.m. at Jones Park and is free to attend. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cinema by the Shore
Elvis Week at Gulf Hills Hotel
Elvis Week at Gulf Hills continues with the Elvis Pool Party and Swim Up movie night. It’s all at the historic Gulf Hills Hotel. The rock n roll fun kicks off at 3 p.m. and is free to attend. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Elvis Presley, Elvis Week, Gulf Hills Hotel
25 teams in 25 days: Christian Collegiate Academy
“I am very excited to hopefully end it on a good note this time.” Those are the words from senior offensive lineman Carmine Naramore, but are words echoed throughout the entire CCA football team. Last season the Bulldogs finished with an impressive 7-4 record with their season coming to an end with a thrilling second round payoff game against Newton…
Race for U.S. Senate ramping up in South Mississippi
The race for the U.S. Senate seat is heating up in South Mississippi. Republican incumbent senator Roger Wicker is facing off against democratic challenger Ty Pinkins, who spent part of Thursday evening in Pass Christian meeting with South Mississippi voters. When asked about how he hopes to succeed in a historically republican state, Pinkins expressed his strategy. “We do what we’ve…
Former Mississippi State basketball star Tolu Smith returns to Bay St. Louis to speak with Bay-Waveland middle school basketball team
When the basketball team at Bay-Waveland middle school took the court on Thursday morning they thought that they were in for an average basketball practice. Little did they know that former Tiger, former Mississippi State Bulldog and current NBA player Tolu Smith would be making a surprise visit at his former middle school. While most people in the Magnolia State…
Post on Pine in Wiggins hosts comedy night
The Post on Pine Irish Pub in downtown Wiggins hosted locals for a laugh during its comedy night on Thursday. The event is typically held once or twice per month, and, as Post on Pine owner Tricia Mimbs explained, draws quite the entertainment. “We bring comedians from all over the country, so tonight, we have comedians from Oklahoma and Texas,”…