Police departments in Harrison County are receiving a fluffy gift. The Omicron Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at MGCCC is donating 165 teddy bears to campus police, state troopers, and seven law enforcement agencies. These teddy bears are kept in officers’ cars for children who are involved in scary situations, such as car accidents. The teddy bear provides a…
Eight-year-old Creekbend Elementary & Middle School student Talia Nguyen received the greatest gift this Veterans Day when her father returned home. Sergeant Nguyen, a defender with the 172nd Security Forces Squadron of the Mississippi Air National Guard, is back on dad duty. Of course, he’s always been Talia’s dad, but he’s been overseas for an extended deployment and they have…
Since we are fast approaching the holidays that means many South Mississippi law enforcement agencies will come together like they always do every year to make Thanksgiving a little bright for some. You can call Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and D’Iberville police departments or Harrison County Sheriff’s Office to request a Thanksgiving Day meal as part of the…
It was a proud day for St. Patrick baseball as one of their senior standouts committed to the next level. Family and friends, coaches, and staff came together to celebrate and honor senior center fielder and putcher Cohen Weinhofer as he signs his letter of intent. Cohen will be taking his talents to Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Ever since he was…
Rain will fill back in this afternoon and especially into this evening. Expect heavy rain at times as a cold front makes its way through our area prior to stalling. Breaks in the action should take place as early as tomorrow morning, with a potential round of activity during the afternoon. Sunday offers up a lot of dry time and…
Huge news coming out of Picayune Memorial High School as the 5-Star Florida commit Jamonta Waller has been chosen as the Mr. Football Recipient for Class 6A. Currently sitting at 56 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, and three forced fumbles, the outside linebackers and defensive end gets to add this accomplishment to his long resume which also…
Soccer may be the most popular sport in the world, but here in America only about 7.9 percent of high school men’s soccer players end up competing in the sport at the collegiate level, but our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week isn’t backing down from the challenge and instead he uses it as motivation. Growing up in Gulfport, Drew…
Lori sits down the Entrekin Insurance Agency Owner, Jody Entrekin to get the reasons for increased insurance costs and finds out a key reason is that policy holders frequently treat their insurance policy as a maintenance plan instead of an indemnity plan. Categories: Expert Talk
Singing River Health System commemorated veterans Thursday at the Gulfport Hospital by raising a special flag which symbolizes all branches of military services. The brief ceremony was observed by several veterans, including hospital staff who previously served. It was marked by solemn prayer followed by a posting of the colors by the West Harrison High JROTC color guard. Finally, they…
Americans are delaying their holiday shopping in order to get more bang for their buck, according to new research. Microsoft says foreign countries could engage in election interference. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
We’re joined today by Angelyn Treutel Zeringue who is here to tell us about the Mermaids Arts and Crafts Show going on this weekend in Bay St. Louis. The crafts show is presented by the Krewe of Nereids. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mermaid Arts and Crafts Show
High pressure has shifted well to the east of the area, with a weakness running from the Great Lakes to near Phoenix. At the surface, a frontal boundary extended from near Atlanta to near Houston early this morning. Radar early this morning shows most rainfall northwest of a Jackson to Lake Charles line, but a smaller area of light rain…
The past few weeks have been characterized by continued sunshine and warm temperatures on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Alongside our warm second half of October and warm first half of November, there have been drawbacks. As we came into the fall season carrying over slight drought conditions from summer, our long dry and warm strings have placed southern Mississippi into…
In Gautier, students and staff celebrated local veterans and their families ahead of Veterans Day for the school’s annual Veterans Breakfast. Veterans and students alike packed into Gautier High’s gymnasium for the school’s 24th annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Students gave rounds of applause and tokens of appreciation for local veterans and their families with performances from the school’s dance team,…
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich told chamber members this morning he hopes the city can soon call for bids on the Popps Ferry Extension Project. Speaking at the latest Breakfast with the Mayor, held at the Edgewater Mall this morning, Mayor Gilich said once a bid is awarded, he hoped the project would be completed in a year’s time. The project…
The Armed Forces Retirement Home celebrated Veterans Day with an open house. The last time they were able to host their Veterans Day Open House was in 2019 before the pandemic. Guests were invited onto the campus to see multiple helicopter landings, military equipment, and a ceremony. Veterans were also able to showcase and sell their art and projects. It…
A quiet evening with increasing clouds will give way to chances of showers overnight before dawn. The main batch of activity arrives as early as mid-morning or so tomorrow ahead of the cold front. Rain could be heavy at times with a few embedded thunderstorms possible. This weekend will still feature gloomy and unsettled times. That being said, there will…
400 students from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast were able to spend a day at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus. These students were able to talk with people in different career paths that USM offers. Ocean engineering, teaching, and language studies are just a few of the schools highlighted. The goal is to showcase career paths the…
Our friend Francisco Gonzales from the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is here this afternoon to tell us about some events involving the museum. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
Before they enter the MMA cage, Roy Nelson and Alan Belcher stopped by WXXV Studio to talk about this weekend’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Fights at the Coast Coliseum. The fights start at 8 p.m. Friday at the Coast Coliseum. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Fights
Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine this afternoon with warm temperatures continuing in the area. Winds will remain breezy especially along and south of the interstate. Rain chances remain at bay until tonight. The first round of a few showers will be present during the pre-dawn hours. Ahead of the cold front, a batch of showers and even a…
It’s going to be a busy day in Bay St. Louis this weekend when the city celebrates Stennis Day in the Bay. Here to tell us all about it is Anne Pitre with the Hancock County Chamber. Stennis Day in the Bay kicks off at 12 p.m. at 152 Main Street. At 3 p.m., they will have a Fred Haise…
The St. Patrick Boys Cross Country team showed up and showed out at their recent state meet. The Fighting Irish brought home the State Championship hardwear for Class 3A.. This is their sixth State Championship in the last seven years. The team was led by All-State selections gold medalist Jack Hewes, silver medalist Joseph Ross, bronze medalist Tristan Davis,…
Airline complains nearly doubled from a year ago and a new weight loss drug is about to hit the market. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report