Just a few short weeks ago, a new Miss Mississippi was crowned in Vicksburg, and now we’re hearing directly from her on what she has planned over the next year. Miss Mississippi 2024 Becky Williams visited WXXV for an exclusive interview. Elizabeth Keen has the full conversation. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: MISS MISSISSIPPI, Miss Mississippi 2024, Mississippi
The city of Long Beach is looking to make some potential changes to its non-smoking ordinance. The city’s Board of Aldermen met Tuesday evening and discussed some new recommendations from the American Heart Association regarding public smoking ordinances. Currently, the non-smoking ordinance in Long Beach prohibits smoking in all indoor public locations, excluding approved smoking areas in tobacco shops…
Bay St. Louis police officers are taking the time to brush up on their tactical emergency casualty care. Officers actually receive state certification for this type of training. Police instructors teach officers the most up-to-date casualty care and how to respond to large incidents. Also of note, producers from the TV series On Patrol Live witnessed officers complete the training….
Hurricane Beryl is forecasted to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. While the track of the storm is still uncertain, we want our viewers to feel prepared regardless. Multiple projects are happening along I-10 and Highway 90 right now, which are part of evacuation routes for both Mississippi and Louisiana. Some residents have expressed concerns about the closures throughout…
Battalion Chief Joe Bates of the Biloxi Fire Department visited WXXV News 25 to talk about firework safety ahead of the 4th of July holiday. Bates says it is always important to never allow children to use fireworks alone. He also encourages people to use the flint that they purchased with the fireworks to light them and to never use…
Home of Grace, a faith-based rehab for addiction, has received a massive donation from Butch Oustalet. The Butch Oustalet Foundation was able to donate $80,000 that was raised during their get down and derby fundraiser. On average, it costs up to $7,000 for someone to participate in Home of Grace’s 3-month program, but thanks to donations like these, Home of…
The Blessing of the Fleet is this weekend in Biloxi and children are able to take part in the fun too! The 16th annual Shrimp Boat Contest is open to all kids ages five to 12. The deadline to enter is coming up, boats must be brought to St. Michael’s in Biloxi by July 3rd. Kids can build a boat…
Cye Young with The Window Source Gulf Coast discusses the advantages and disadvantages of installing or replacing standard size versus custom-sized windows. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: cye young, expert talk, michelle eubank, window source gulf coast
Dr. Renee Dua explains the uses of the medical app she designed, the Together App in this week’s episode of “Tech Byte” sponsored by Rogers Technology Solutions. Tags: Dr. Renee Dua, medical app, medicines, tech byte; tb; techbyte; together app
Harrison County fire crews responded to a camper fire in the northern part of the county Monday. Firefighters got the call around 2 p.m. No injuries were reported. The camper was completely destroyed in the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Categories: Local News, News Tags: camper fire, harrison county
A member of staff at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg makes a big impact in her community with small acts of kindness! News 25 Ansley Brent’s mom, Kelli Brent, is the Next Generation Director at her church which teaches and influences people of many ages. Ever since Brent came on the Temple staff, she had a dream of turning an…
The upcoming 4th of July holiday is a time for celebration, but it’s also one of the busiest times on the roads, which can increase the risk of accidents. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing for the holiday travel period, which will begin on Thursday, July 4th at 6AM and conclude on Sunday, July 7th at midnight. WXXV News 25’s…
It’s no secret that Olympian and Florida Gator Cory McGee put the Pass Christian track team on the map when she was in high school, and 14 years later, younger Pass Pirates are still striving to follow in her footsteps. Along with winning State Championships in her time at Pass Christian, Cory McGee was also runner-up in the USATF World…
In his start against the Colorado Rockies, Ocean Springs alum Garrett Crochet jumps to the top of the MLB ranks as the new leader in strikeouts with a total of 141. On the mound for the Chicago White Sox, left-hander Garrett Crochet pitched 7 innings, allowing 5 hits, two earned runs, no bases on balls, and eleven total strikeouts. This…
The beat on the street is the heat and unless you have been sitting inside an air conditioned room (pretty smart more by the way) you have probably noticed. This is not going to get better today but should be slightly better the next few days. Better will be relative as it will still be hot but rain chances go…
On Sunday night, Pass Christian’s very own Cory McGee competed in the final heat of the US Women’s qualifying round for the 1500 meter. Although she came up just short, she continues to impress on the track. Last Thursday evening, Cory lined up for round one of the women’s 1500 meter race and she placed first with a time of…
A Gulfport native with the Elmwood Gymnastics Academy is now a Junior Olympian! Tyse Love was in “gymnastics city” last week for all things Olympic gymnastics for Team USA. Although Love has been battling an injury which kept him from competing, all he had to do in Minneapolis was salute and he would be a top eight qualifier due to…
Feels-like temperatures in South Mississippi on Monday were well over 100 degrees, with many more days of extreme heat on the way. This can be concerning for families, especially those with younger children, but this has not stopped Gulf Coast residents from trying to enjoy the outdoors while staying cool. Long Beach father Jim McCann explained how he and his…
Beginning today, new laws from the previous legislative session are on the books in Mississippi. Three of these laws could have significant impacts on South Mississippi residents. House Bill 349, also known as the Squatted Truck Ban, places restrictions on certain vehicle modifications. Front fenders cannot be raised four or more inches higher than rear fenders. Violating this law…
The Biloxi Shuckers welcomed the Mississippi Braves to town for the first of a 3-game homestand. The Shuckers were looking to snap a 2-game losing streak and they did just that, defeating the M-Braves 7-5 Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, Minor League Baseball, Mississippi Braves
The 4th of July is this Thursday! Folks are going to be shooting off fireworks to celebrate America’s birthday. To ring in the moment, firework stands are setting up ahead of the big day. Fireworks can be dangerous, even if someone thinks they know what they are doing. One firework stand employee explains ways to stay safe while also celebrating…
If you’re looking for a little fun, the New Orleans Aquarium is hosting some familiar faces! Animal Crossing is teaming up with aquariums across the country for this special event. For a limited time, Animal Crossing: New Horizons are at the aquarium starting June 21st. The fun runs through September 14th. Islanders ranging from Tom Nook to Isabelle will be…
Some exciting news from our favorite musical trio! Chapel Hart announced today they will be releasing a new album at the end of the month. The best part is the album is all things Christmas. To celebrate the occasion, Chapel Hart will be hosting updates on their album every Wednesday on their YouTube channel. The girls will dive into some…
According to the Family Research Council, attacks on churches and their congregations nearly doubled in 2023 — and this is why the Wiggins Police Department is encouraging their local churches to prioritize safety. During these security assessments, the Wiggins Police Department will evaluate how churches are keeping their visitors safe. The Wiggins Police Department also opened a class in April…