On Wednesday night, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted Penguin-A-Thon: a Facebook live fundraiser that benefits the on-campus habitat for their group of African penguins. “African penguins are actually an endangered species, so it’s really important to try to educate everyone in the public about endangered species, and we’re going to do everything we can to help this species survive,” Mississippi Aquarium…
“I have been dreaming and thinking about putting on pads all summer. It’s around the corner so I am ready for it.” Now that we are in August, St. Martin senior Monclair Brave is right – Friday night lights are just around the corner. The Yellow Jackets are coming off a season that saw most starter positions filled by freshman…
Tropical Storm Debby is not moving very quickly, although it should get far enough northward tomorrow and tomorrow night, over central North Carolina tomorrow night to begin feeling the influence of the westerlies. That is not likely to be soon enough to influence forecast high temperatures tomorrow, as forecast soundings indicate little change in boundary and temperatures from today. Precipitable…
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an event tonight that you can get involved in without even leaving the comfort of your home! WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen is live at the aquarium now where she’s getting to witness this fun first-hand. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium, Penguin-A-Thon
Today is National Lighthouse Day and WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. took a trip out to Pascagoula this morning. The Round Island Lighthouse has been a beacon for mariners for 150 years. It’s survived multiple hurricanes and has undergone numerous renovations. Pascagoula Mayor Jay Willis spoke on its importance and how you can learn more about its history outside…
TikTok star Matthew Bounds, or as many know him as “Your Barefoot Neighbor”, is hoping to unite the coastal community and his 1.5 million followers to buy 2,000 beds for children in foster care. At Elijah’s Closet, they give out nearly 200 beds a month to children in the foster care system. Between families being displaced and children entering into…
All of us on the Gulf Coast have been feeling the heat these past couple of days. During times like this, it’s important to stay safe as the temperatures reach dangerous levels. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is live with more on some simple things you can do to cool down. Categories: Local News, News Tags: heat safety, safety, Weather
Two suspects have been identified in connection to the fire at the Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport. Officials have been investigating the cause of the fire ever since flames broke out at the Safe Mini Storage off Highway 49 last Thursday. During the investigation, Gulfport police detectives identified Landon Cain Owens and Raechelle Chianne Jackson as the suspects who entered…
Surface dewpoints are running a couple degrees below expectations in a few areas, but the only impact on the forecast would be that it might take a little longer to reach heat advisory criteria. The drier air is definitely makes the hot not feel as hot. that is because of the high pressure still sitting in the west. When looking…
Join the Mississippi Aquarium for their Penguin-A-Thon Fundraiser later today! The event starts at 6 p.m. and its goal is to raise money for a permanent on-campus penguin habitat. The event will be live streamed on the Mississippi Aquarium Facebook page. You can find that by clicking here. Viewers can tune in for delightful surprises, including special guests, fun challenges,…
Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio to talk about an upcoming fundraiser. Rock N Rollover Takes place at the Hard Rock Casino on Friday, August 16th. Click here for more information. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, rock-n-rollover
Rebecca Morrow from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is in studio to talk about a few of their upcoming Childhood Cancer Awareness Events. Thursday, Aug 31: 7: 30 p.m. Biloxi Lighthouse- Lighting the lighthouse gold for childhood cancer awareness month. Mayor and other community members will be there. All are welcome. Friday, Sept 1: 9 a.m. Gulfport City Hall-Tying ribbons on…
Did you know that today is National Lighthouse Day?! Today we highlighted just one of the few well preserved lighthouses along the coast of south Mississippi. The Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula has been a beacon for mariners for 150years, has survived multiple hurricanes, and has undergone numerous renovations. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at Lighthouse Park…
Long Beach Community Affairs Director Courtney Cuevas is in studio to talk about the City of Long Beach’s 119th Birthday Celebration. The celebration takes place Saturday, August 10th at Greenvale on 179 East Old Pass Road. Play of Long Beach – 10 am Carol Paola’s gifted program will tell the story of Long Beach on stage for the community. Tours…
On the coast, having a boat can save a life, especially during a water emergency or a storm. That’s a game changer in operations for the Gautier Fire Department that’s getting two boats for free. Two inflatable boats will soon be on the way to the GFD. They are being donated to the city of Gautier from the Philadelphia, Mississippi…
The Gulfport Police Department invited the community to a night of fun and fellowship in its National Night Out event on Tuesday. The event encouraged community togetherness and, as GPD Public Information Officer Jason Ducre explained, showed that law enforcement officers are more than just the badge they wear. “I hope that they see that we had officers out here…
Another day, another stop on this year’s 25 teams in 25 days. We are up to our 11th stop as we visit with a team who racked up nine wins last season and saw a deep run into the playoffs. Today, we meet the Resurrection Catholic Eagles. “It’s your team. If you want to be something special you will be…
It is pretty clear that the changes in Debby are becoming more obvious; as the backside of it is filtering in the dry air from the west. The expanding ridge from the four corners region is also to blame as its suppression is not helping our rain chances. Unfortunately, the lack of rain and the compression from the ridge will…
The Blood Center Public Relations Manager Paul Adams is in the studio to talk about blood donation. Adams said one blood donation can save up to three lives. He shares that blood levels across the country get lower during the summer months, especially between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During this time, it is really common for traffic accidents to…
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 —…