Political Analyst Howie Morgan is in studio to discuss Tim Walz, Minnesota’s governor who was selected as Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, Kamala Harris, presidential election 2024, tim walz
The Biloxi Police Department is hosting its citizens academy. This is the fourth year and it is designed to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the public. Twenty-five participants will go through classroom-based teaching, a ride along, K9 demonstrations, and some additional hands-on opportunities. Today, our morning reporter Everett Ganier Jr. took a trip to the Biloxi Police headquarters,…
Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris announced that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be her running mate in the 2024 election. This news comes just weeks before the Democratic National Convention taking place in Chicago from August 19th through August 22nd. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves gives his thoughts on Kamala Harris joining the presidential race. “Focus on Kamala Harris’ record. When…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently searching for a suspect in the killing of a man who was found dead on the side of the road in Gulfport. Deputies believe the accident happened between two and three in the morning on Orange Grove Road and Azalea Trace. Deputies found a man lying dead in the roadway. Harrison County Coroner Brian…
Amtrak passenger rail service will soon resume on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mobile City Council voted this morning to approve three resolutions that will enable the Mobile to New Orleans run to begin soon — after a rail platform is built in the city. Once service starts, there will be two runs along the Gulf Coast each day —…
Cameron Brookhouse with Quell Fitness Gaming explains how the Quell games and workout system work. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions.
Mandy demonstrates a cute DIY art project to do with your pets to commemorate them.
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio for the Pet of the Week. This week’s Pet of the Week is Felicity! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Ever wonder what’s it like to be a police officer or maybe how officers work with the community? Well, sign up for the 4th annual Biloxi Police Citizens Academy and find out! The program is designed to give citizens insight into the different divisions of the Biloxi Police Department and how the department serves the community. WXXV News 25’s Everett…
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs announced their Homecoming Closet Community Drop Off Day! The event will take place on Saturday, August 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and they are asking for donations of formal dresses, accessories, and formal shoes. All donations will help local students prepare for special events ensuring they have the attire they need…
Meg Annison with the Mississippi Lottery is studio to talk about the newest games they lottery is offering. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
You read that title right, today will be even hotter as temperatures keep rising each day and night. Thankfully that’s not a trend that’ll continue for too much longer, but today and tomorrow will likely be the hottest of the week as they reach 100 later today. Highs “should be” around 91 degrees for this time of year, which we’ve…
It’s been a little less than three months since the George County baseball team won the 6A State Championship, and the City of Lucedale is still celebrating in full force! This past Saturday, the George County baseball team hosted their first ever State Championship autograph party at Walt Massey in Lucedale. The community was invited to come recognize the team’s…
A Bay St. Louis 8-year-old is headed to Houston after showing up and showing out at a recent Pitch-Hit-Run competition in New Orleans. Ryder Fontenot found out he qualified to move on in the competition. Fontenot has been playing baseball for three years. If he fares well in Houston, he will be entered for a chance to win an all-expense…
We’re highlighting one of our South Mississippi counties known across the state as “The County of Murals.” A total of 31 can be found in Stone County, including six in Blaylock Park in Wiggins. The artwork showcases historic events and even famous faces from around the county. Layla Essary, the executive director of Stone County’s Economic Development Partnership, tells more…
Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a pedestrian early Monday morning and are searching for a suspect. Deputies believe the accident happened between two and three in the morning on Orange Grove Road and Azalea Trace. Deputies found a man lying dead in the roadway. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the victim as 38-year-old Patrick Howard…
Tropical Storm Debby is likely to still only be near the South Carolina or Georgia coastline Wednesday evening. It may take until Friday night or Saturday to get far enough north to get absorbed into the westerlies. Until that happens, there is going to be little day to day change locally. As long as surface winds continue to be out…
The City of Ocean Springs made big changes just months ago, as it made the decision to extend city limit lines and annex area streets and neighborhoods. However, these changes have not come without some tension and frustration. As newly-annexed residents interacted in a meet-and-greet forum on Monday night, it became clear that not everyone was on board with officially…
We have already reached double-digits on our visits for this years 25 teams in 25 days. Today we visit with a team who is welcoming a first-year head coach – the Harrison Central Red Rebels. “We try to look good, feel good, play good and that is our mentality right now.” A good mentality to have for first-year Red Rebels…
Harrison County Emergency Management Director Matt Stratton is in the studio to talk about hurricane preparedness. Statton said August and September are the busiest times of the year for storms that might impact the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “One of the good things about hurricane preparedness is that it is never too late to start and so this a good time…
Pearl River Community College cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Hancock County campus earlier today. This facility has been a dream for Pearl River Community College since 2016. Eight years later, the college is ready to welcome its first year of students. PRCC President Adam Breerwood tells us coming back to Hancock County, however, has been the college’s plan since…
A Jackson County neighborhood was on lockdown for several hours today, not letting residents in after an artillery shell was found in a yard while a neighbor was cutting his grass. Early Monday morning a local resident cutting his grass discovered an unexploded military artillery shell on his lawn. The resident immediately notified the Biloxi Police Bomb Squad. Residents were…
A major vote to determine the future of Amtrak service here on the Gulf Coast is taking place in Mobile Tuesday. That Mobile City Council meeting starts at 10:30 tomorrow morning. If council members give the green light for Amtrak funding the work will begin on passenger platforms across the proposed route including here in South Mississippi. Amtrak leaders say…
Hancock Whitney celebrated 125 years in business by ringing the NASDAQ Stock Exchange Opening Bell. The event took place at 8:30 a.m. in a ceremony that includes a current Gulf Coast resident, Nita Kuhner of Pass Christian. The bank officially celebrates its anniversary in October. President and CEO John Hairston was there with Chairman of the Board of Directors Jerry…