Biloxi maintenance crews were out at the Old Biloxi Cemetery this morning for some sprucing up. A city official said the crews were out to cut grass and spruce up the cemetery. Some residents were calling out the city on social media about the long grass, but the city has been stalled by a reduction in its maintenance force and…
Now that Mobile has jumped on board with Amtrak to resume a passenger rail line to New Orleans, the big question is when will it start? The short answer is, not yet. The Southern Rail Commission updated its membership this morning about the status of the Mobile to New Orleans line and the big takeaway is that a contract has…
The helmets are back on the desk and that means it is time for high school football action here on the Coast. Our 10 p.m. newscast on NBC is your one stop shop for scores, highlights, and the best commentary in South Mississippi. The Friday Night Showcase sponsored by Alphacare Urgent Care is coming your way tonight. Sports Director Jevan…
Diana Odom is in studio to tell us about the annual Witches Ride coming up in October. The Witches Ride of Ocean Springs invites you to join them on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM as hundreds of witches and wizards fly through downtown Ocean Springs, tossing treats to tall and small for the 7th Annual Witches Ride of…
A sunny, hotter weekend lies begins today, but you’ll also need the latest update on potential tropical developments. Lets get the good news out of the way first…. Overall this week was on the more cloudy side, with initially scattered showers and thunderstorms becoming more isolated. Yesterday had just a bit of rain left for the coastline, but today will…
This year marks the 60th reunion for the Long Beach High class of 1965, with several of them gathering on their on float Thursday night for the Long Beach Homecoming parade. Even after all these years these Bearcats feel they still share the same bond they did with one another when they were still just kids. “We share the same…
Well gentlemen, start your engines, it’s time to hit the tracks! WXXV can say with confidence that this is one of the most unique and exciting sports we’ve ever featured on this segment, and we are highlighting a person who is so much more than just a driver of a car. He’s a boy in a man’s sport, and…
The Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicked off its weekend of events with its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in downtown Ocean Springs on Thursday night. Four inductees were honored at the ceremony: Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Glen Ballard. Ballard’s niece, Sophie Nord, shared what it was like growing up with…
Similar to Wednesday night, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has no precipitation Thursday night. A few showers in Louisiana, over lower Plaquemines Parish and a few over St. Charles Parish are all that’s showing up on the radar. No lightning since prior to sunset today. Our airmass is rather dry above 700 mb. Perhaps a 10 percent mention in the forecast…
A new store is coming to Pascagoula. Ollie’s is setting up shop next Wednesday in the Chicot Crossing Shopping Center. The store will open at 9 AM after a ribbon cutting. Ollie’s will be located in the old Save-A-Lot center. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chicot Crossing Shopping Center, Ollie’s, Pascagoula
On Thursday, Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced that an $8 million investment has been made in the Bulldog football program. Everyone knows that the game of college football is not the same as it was 10 years ago. Not because of the play on the field, but that the ever-changing world of NIL. According to a release…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted the Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony. This event honors the Gold Star families who have lost an active duty service member. Today’s ceremony celebrated and honored all the lives of fallen service members across all military branches. A total of 80 names were read today with a bell being tolled after each one. The…
“You know, just let everybody know you’re not alone. We are not alone, though the demons in the head tell you’re all alone, and they’re almost down the crap out here, you know, but you just got to maintain, and you feel that feeling coming on call someone.” Each year, nearly 6,000 veterans lose their life to suicide and local…
All is quiet for the as the upper level ridge tries to push east. Continuing to see highs in the upper 80s maybe low 90s tomorrow. A lack of low moisture will prevent showers for tomorrow and the weekend. Also, tomorrow we will see much of the same as the ridge continues to try to push eastward closer to our…
Two Biloxi officers graduating from the D.A.R.E. Program earlier this week. Officers Samuel Gaffney and Dayana Lyons graduated during a ceremony at the D’Iberville Middle School. The pair also met with students afterwards. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi police, D.A.R.E program
The Mississippi Songwriters Festival is kicking off in Ocean Springs tonight at 7. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has a preview of the fun weekend ahead. The 15th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival will begin September 19th, all the way through Sunday, September 22nd. Over 100 songwriters will be playing at ten venues in downtown Ocean Springs and Gautier. Not…
Coast Electric changing course on its decision to charge customers who were undercharged on their bills in a recent billing error. After thousands of customers were asked to pay the difference on a billing error made by Coast Electric, the company now announced they will no longer be charging for the error. In a statement released by Coast Electric, they…
Mississippi Power employees participated in a day of service in Biloxi on Wednesday. The Saluting Branches event was held at Biloxi National Cemetery. It’s all part of a larger National Day of Service where volunteers clean military cemeteries across the country. More than 50 South Mississippi volunteers spent their time trimming trees and washing headstones. This is the tenth year…
We are joined by musician Peyton Aldridge ahead of his performance at the Mississippi Songwriters Showcase as part of the Mississippi Songwriters Festival. Peyton Aldridge performs Saturday, September 21st. The showcase begins at 9:15 at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs. For more information on the Mississippi Songwriters Festival, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Join the Mississippi Songwriters alliance this weekend for an unforgettable celebration of music and creativity at the Mississippi Songwriters Festival in Ocean Springs. This four day event, will immerse you in the soulful melodies and lyrics of Mississippi’s finest songwriters. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center for Arts & Education in…
Joining us in studio are OLA Student Ambassadors Avery and Karoline. They are here to tell us about their upcoming 5K Race and Shoe Drive. Our Lady Academy (OLA) will host a 5K Run for Mercy and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 21st, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in memory of a dynamic and devoted English teacher, Mary Alice…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with the Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report