WXXV News 25’s Brooke Parker went to Jackson County for the latest on the wildfires and how crews are working to contain the blaze. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: blaze, crews, Jackson County, st. martin, wildfires
On Thursday, WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. made a trip out to Bay Wave Crossfit in Waveland to learn about their mission. Those who attend the gym try to connect with the community through health, wellness, and fellowship alongside other Crossfit gyms located across south Mississippi. There are many Crossfit gyms across the coast that hold many different classes….
Noble Bobby Roberts and Bruce Hill from Joppa Shriners are in studio to talk about their upcoming steak night and Jeepin for the Kids fundraiser. The steak night takes place tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For $20 you can get a ribeye with baked potato, salad, bread, and drink. Jeepin for the Kids takes place Sunday, August 11th…
Very little change to our weather pattern today as a very weak frontal boundary moves through the region and pushes offshore and weak it shall be because the only change is the lower relative humidity values, across George and Stone county. Strong surface heating will also help mix some slightly drier air down during peak heating as well. This is…
Hancock County deputies have arrested a Kiln man in connection with the theft of a trailer from the Buc-ee’s construction site on Menge Avenue. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam pointed to the work of Investigator James Zugg and two K9 handlers, as well as Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, in recovering the stolen trailer, which included tools used at the construction…
Earlier today, an RV caught fire at the Stop ‘N Geaux off Highway 53. According to Gulfport Fire Department District Chief Ian Murray, the firefighters with the department were at the Stop ‘N Geaux filling up their truck with gas when a man came running out of his RV saying it was on fire. Those firefighters acted swiftly in putting…
Moss Point Police are investigating the death of a man found Tuesday night.On Tuesday, August 6th at 11:30 p.m., Moss Point police were dispatched to Howze Street where they discovered a deceased man inside of the residence. According to police, the man was deceased from apparent gun shot wounds. Officers on scene identified the victim as 43-year-old Dwan Williams of…
To be clear, it is still summer in South MS (hot & humid), but our next few highs and lows will be technically cooler. I say “technically” because if I wasn’t showing you the numbers, you likely wouldn’t be able to tell anything had changed. We started off this week with highs in the upper 90s/low 100s and dewpoints in…
73-year-old Warren Luther Alexander of Diamondhead is accused of three California cold-case murders dating back to the 1970s… all thanks to new DNA technology. Alexander was connected to his alleged victims after his DNA was entered into a nationwide database and connected to the cold cases by investigators. Ventura County law enforcement officials say the three women died by strangulation….
“Hard nose, straight at your face, no letting off the gas, just right at you football, and just straight at you,” Andre Crosby said. “That’s it.” “Hard work,” Jarimyah Owen said. “You’ve got to have hard work and determination to be a Warrior.” “It’s family, that’s what it is,” TJ Jasper said. “D’Iberville football and the D’Iberville community is family….
Tropical Storm Debby still in the vicinity of Charlotte this afternoon, with upper ridging over New Mexico. That ridging extends southeastward into the northwest Gulf of Mexico. The circulation around Debby has effectively produced a surface boundary to the north of Interstate 10. Northwest winds have surged along this boundary in the last hour or two to 15 to 20…
We continue to follow a serious situation in the St. Martin area of Jackson County as crews are battling a fire that is threatening homes in the area. WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone has the latest.
A woods fire burning in Jackson County right now is threatening homes in the St. Martin area. Evacuations have also been issued this evening. WXXV News 25 is in Jackson County with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: fire, Jackson County
Following Wednesday night’s Penguin-A-Thon, the Mississippi Aquarium is hoping to continue fundraising efforts for its new African penguin habitat. The Facebook live fundraiser gave the community a chance to interact virtually and raised a few thousand dollars to go towards giving the colony of penguins a permanent home in the aquarium. The penguins are currently housed off-campus and visit the…
The next steps in creating a city flag in Gulfport are now underway. The city has opened the flag search up to the public to design a concept for the next flag. Mayor Billy Hewes announced today they are opening an online portal for residents to submit their ideas for the new flag. The deadline for the flag design submission…
A Jackson County neighborhood is being evacuated due to wildfire. WXXV was told to evacuate as well. WXXV is on seen with the latest. Categories: Local News, News
The city of Moss Point has been going through a financial rough patch after losing economic development and being struck by a tornado, but officials can finally breathe a small sigh of relief as they welcome new local businesses back to town. “I’ve been pushing economic development ever since I got here because we need more money coming into the…
Multiple woods fires in Jackson County are dangerously close to some homes in the Gulf Hills area and residents are being evacuated this evening. Crews are actively battling these flames. WXXV News 25 is live at the scene with the latest. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jackson County, woods fires
Residents are being evacuated in the Talla Point area in Gulf Hills as crews are currently working a fast-moving woods fire in the Gulf Hills area in Ocean Springs. News 25 has a crew on scene. According to our reporter on scene, homes are in danger with this fire and it is blazing in multiple locations. Residents in the Talla…
Pass Christian Parks and Recreation Director Bret Bentz is in studio to talk about their upcoming football and cheer fundamentals camp. The camp takes place August 9th beginning at 6:30 at Pass High Stadium. For more information call Coach Bentz at 228-216-9281. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Football and Cheer Fundamentals Camp, Pass Christian
Are you looking to have some fun while also staying in shape?! Bay-Wave CrossFit in Waveland is just one of a bunch of crossfit gyms along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The mission at Bay-Wave CrossFit is to improve the lives of the community through health, wellness, and fellowship. They strive to meet the needs of everyone regardless of there fitness…
Krangus is here to tell us about a comedy roast show happening this weekend in Ocean Springs. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door. Food trucks will be out in front of the Mary C. starting at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Juke Joint is providing the bar. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Roastin’ the Coast…
Robert Smith of Wildlife Mississippi is in studio to talk about the upcoming BugFest photo contest. Wildlife photographers of all ages and skill levels have a venue to showcase their camera eye in an insect photo competition. The Crosby Arboretum BugFest 2024 Photo Competition is accepting entries until September 14th for photos. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines…
Are you trying to beat the excessive heat we’ve been experiencing this week? We sent WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone out in the high temps to see how some of you are getting by. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Excessive Heat, temperatures, Weather