After months of renovations there is a new vacation spot in Bay St. Louis. The former Economy Inn is now the new Driftwood Motel, which officially opened its doors July 1st. The revitalized motel offers a journey back in time to the charm of the 60s and 70s. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the Driftwood Motel in…
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings Bottle Rocket for Pet of the Week! Bottle Rocket is up for adoption at the shelter. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Salvation Army will be deploying teams to Houston starting tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be bringing water and kits to assist those left without power. The community can donate supplies or water to the Biloxi Municipal Stadium. You can help give back by clicking here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Hurricane Beryl, recovery efforts, Salvation army
Mississippi Power is sending a team to help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Over 160 linemen left the Magnolia State earlier this morning for Texas. They will be joining restoration efforts in impacted communities around Houston. While Mississippi Power is joining crews in Texas, they want to remind Mississippi residents to stay weather prepared during this hurricane season. Lead lineman…
Molly Shea with the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is here to tell us about the birthday celebration coming up this weekend and she’s brought some pottery to show us. George Ohr’s 167th Birthday Bash takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: George Ohr’s 167th Birthday Bash
A Disney trivia night will be taking place in Lucedale tonight. Teams are $8 for a four-person team. Proceeds will support the community art program and scholarships. Gulf N Dogs will be set up at 5 p.m. The trivia fun starts at 6 p.m. at the Vintage Cotton. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Vintage Cotton
Deep tropical moisture is moving into the area from the west this morning with plenty of showers developing ahead of it. Dry air is working in behind this line slowly which will cause the moisture axis to lay along the coast by this evening. The main issue with this line and storms ahead of the line will be efficient rainfall…
What sets Window Source of the Gulf Coast’s products and services apart from other companies? Cye Young explains their emphasis on service after the sale and more. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: cye young, expert talk, extalk, michelle eubank, replacement, window source, windows
Winnie Wright with Verizon offers tips on keeping kids safe online this summer. She discusses managing privacy settings, internet boundaries, google family link, and the google gizmo watch. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions Tags: gizmo, Google, kids online safety, patrick moates, safety tips, TECH, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology, verizon, winnie wright
Earlier this year, Katherine Adams, who is going to be a junior next year at St. Patrick Catholic high school and a member of the Lady Irish soccer and tennis team, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma – a form of cancer that most often occurs around the bones. On Monday, over 200 people gathered at the Biloxi pickleball courts to…
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a summer camp for curious kids right now! Campers learn about how the aquarium operates through hands-on experiences at Camp Aqua. The kids are even heading to Ship Island for a day of fun. Nicole Martz with the Mississippi Aquarium shares with us the educational aspect of the camp for local kids. “Education is so…
Big changes could be coming to the City of Gulfport in the future. The United States Department of Housing and Development has announced that Gulfport will receive a 2024 CDBG Entitlement allocation of $759,822 and a HOME Investment Partnerships Entitlement allocation of $447,046.72. This funding will provide suitable housing and more economic opportunities to low-income and moderate-income Gulfport residents. Other…
Now to a reminder for Biloxi Ward 4 residents that special election run off for the vacant city council seat is Tuesday. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary are looking to succeed embattled former Councilman Robert Deming III on the city council. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ward 4 voters will vote at the Margaret Sherry Library…
Recently, one local high school student-athlete received life changing news, but her community is rallying behind her and her family. WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is live from a fundraiser happening right now supporting St. Patrick High junior Katherine Adams. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Katherine Adams
Over the weekend, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted its Pancakes for Penguins fundraising event. Families enjoyed breakfast while taking photos with a pair of African penguins and learning more about the species. The event is a fundraiser for the aquarium, all part of its ongoing $9 million project to create a new penguin habitat. Mississippi Aquarium VP of Marketing Patrick Pearson…
Starting today, the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier is having an adoption special. The special includes kittens up for adoption for just $5. The special is happening all this week and will end on Friday. This event is first come, first serve so be sure and get there early and adopt a precious kitten. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
An incredible tradition continued in Biloxi this weekend as the city held its 95th annual Blessing of the Fleet, celebrating the start of shrimp season. The event started with the Blessing of the Fleet wreath drop, honoring fishermen whose lives were lost at sea. Following the symbolic drop, boats of all kinds lined up for a parade as they were…
William Carey Professor Karla Pope and Harrison County Advocacy Center Liaison Jeannie Herrin are in studio to talk about the Friends of the Court. The Harrison County Friends of the Court is looking for volunteers. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Harrison County Friends of the Court
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced Gulfport will receive CDBG Entitlement Allocation of about $760,000 and Home Investment Entitlement Allocation of a little over $447,000. Gulfport is required by HUD to conduct two public hearings to give residents a chance to provide input on housing and community development, those residents also participating in development and implementation of…
On this week’s Meggan Monday, we are going to take you inside a pediatric behavioral clinic with the Children’s International Medical Group and introduce you to a special therapist who has an even more special friend helping him bring smiles to his patients faces. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Patrick Dugger said, “So, I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I take care of…
WXXV News 25 continues its brand-new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are highlighting Velma Barker to talk about her service in the community. Velma has spent over 35 years serving as a bus monitor with Gulfport School District Bus Services, which later became First Student. She is an…
Several athletes near and far are trained by a local track and field coach, Larry Fairley, and most recently he took a group of his talented athletes to compete on a regional stage! I had the honor of joining in on a practice last week with Fairley Track Club and learned how they prepare for these life changing moments. July…
Camp Aqua: Water Works presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union is Mississippi Aquarium’s summer camp for 2024. It runs weekly in June and July with only two weeks remaining and a limited number of spots currently available! Campers will spend one week at the aquarium’s facility exploring the ins and outs of the aquarium industry through hands-on learning. WXXV News…
The Chicago White Sox said it best, there was never any doubt, but now it’s official! Left-handed pitcher and Ocean Springs alum Garrett Crochet has been named to the 2024 MLB American League All-Star roster! Garrett Crochet is wheeling and dealing on the mound like a well oiled machine, currently leading the Majors in strikeouts with 146 recorded. He also…