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…
The Frosty Mug in Downtown Wiggins celebrated in style for its 64th birthday. Many came out for the restaurant’s first ever block party birthday celebration. Guests enjoyed lived music, a car show, and the restaurant’s famed dishes. Frosty Mug Owner Calie Golott said, “The Frosty Mug has been around for 64 years. Wiggins just means so much to us. That’s…
Monday will be another suppressive day expected with heat continuing to be an issue. The only areas that should escape this will be where cloud cover and a few showers and thunderstorms are able to develop. As far as rainfall, we should see some suppression again today keep most showers from developing, but the coastal locations may get more than…
At the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport, a shark was caught by Mason Cuevas! His team caught the shark ten miles south of the rodeo at Cat Island. The shark measured to be 75 inches long. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Shark
One coastal organization is working to give back to the community this weekend. The Mississippi Coastal Clean Up Program is picking up firework debris from Fourth of July celebrations. One benefit of the program is being able to conduct research on litter in the area. Program Coordinator Evelyn McQueen shares what areas are hosting clean ups. “We do this every…
The River City is hosting a huge homecoming, inviting back Magnolia High School alums from near and far to the city. “Come home so they can stay in touch with each other, talk about times, reminisce, and see family. That’s what it’s all about.” In Moss Point, this homecoming for alumni of the former Magnolia High School is a day…
The 95th Blessing of the Fleet is kicking off in Biloxi this weekend, celebrating the city’s shrimping and seafood industry. The coronation of the Shrimp Queen is this Saturday night. On Sunday, the Blessing of the Fleet Festival takes place on Harrah’s Great Lawn from 10 to 4. Chapel Hart will be headlining the festival. To learn more, check out…
It’s the first weekend in the month of July and many people have their eyes set on rest and relaxation as they close out the Fourth of July holiday, but that couldn’t be further from the truth for a girls soccer team out of the Magnolia state who’ll be preparing for a major tournament. The United States Youth Soccer team…
Around the time school was let out for summer, one student from St. Patrick High School received news that no one wants to hear. 16 year old rising junior Katherine Adams was told that she has been diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma. Katherine has begun her treatments at MD Anderson, but this will be a very long process. Along with an…
Tullie Brae is performing at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi Saturday. The performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Grounds Zero Blues Club, Tullie Brae
We’re joined by Sir Devon Nooner from the Molly Ringwalds to discuss the entertainment for Boomtown’s 30th anniversary. The 30th Anniversary Party starts at 6pm on THE DECK at Boomtown Biloxi. There will be food, beverage, daquiris and ice-cold beer for sale. The opening act is at 7pm with New Direction then The Molly Ringwalds takes the stage from 8pm…
The traditional Blessing of the Fleet is this weekend along with all of the celebrations that go with it. Joining us this morning are the reigning Shrimp Queen Elizabeth Wetzel and the Shrimp King to Be Bat Van Pham. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet
Despite some early morning rain, runners made their way to the Y in Ocean Springs for the 43rd Annual Wesson Memorial Run. Each year, the run serves as a way to honor the memory of Ray and Ann Wesson, two local benefactors who died in a plane crash in 1980. The 2-mile run started at 8, followed by a children’s…
Gulfport hosted its annual Fourth of July fireworks show over the Mississippi Sound on Thursday night. Crowds gathered in multiple locations across downtown Gulfport to watch the display, which began at 8:45 p.m. and lasted just under half an hour. It was one of many holiday festivities that took place along the Gulf Coast. WXXV News 25 was live from…
On this day in 1826, our second president John Adams and our third president Thomas Jefferson – friends, political opponents, and two of our Founding Fathers – died just five hours apart. That July 4th is also notable in that it was the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In fact, the story goes John Adams’…