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,…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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
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
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 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 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
“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…
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…
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…
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,”…
Showers and thunderstorms across the state line into Louisiana continue Thursday night as we begin our 9:00 PM newscast. Cold pool driven convection continues to dive southward across southeast Louisiana. The main effects have been wind gusts to about 40 mph, and very heavy rain. Several areas have received upwards of 2 to 3 inches of rain in an hour….
The Transportation Security Administration at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport held an explosive detection demonstration with its K9 unit this afternoon. TSA K9 Handler Michael Caleb Mabry and his K9 Dallas held the demonstration in the airport’s foyer. The team showcased how the dog’s nose detects suspicious luggage. The briefing emphasized that these teams serve as critical layers of security at…
A much-anticipated gas station opened its doors early this morning near a busy stretch of Highway 90. 90 Express is an idea Salute owner Rob Stinson brought to life. Stinson says there’s a big need for another gas station along Highway 90, especially one with a wide fresh food and liquor selection and one that sells non-ethanol gas. 90 Express…
The WXXV Weather Authority Team is actively covering weather from where you live. That is why we are going to send it on over to Meteorologist Sam Parker in Long Beach with a look at how the weather is where you live. Categories: Local News, Weather Headlines Tags: Weather, weather where you live
The WXXV Weather Authority Team is actively covering weather from where you live. That is why we are going to send it on over to Meteorologist Sam Parker in Long Beach with a look at how the weather is where you live. Categories: Local News, Weather Headlines Tags: Weather
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