Rouses has transformed the River Ridge Shopping Center. Previously a Winn-Dixie, the new store is opening its doors Wednesday morning at 8 AM with a big ribbon cutting ceremony. It’s a much anticipated milestone for many residents of lower Pearl River County, who for many years have only had two primary options for grocery shopping in the Picayune area. Rouses…
A new event is on the calendar this year that will provide fun for coast anglers and help others in the process. The event is called Hook ‘Em for Heroes and it’s intended to raise money to help first responders and the military. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the Pass Christian Harbor where he’s got more…
Barb Medlock comes to WXXV News 25 to discuss BugFest 2024 happening at the Crosby Arboretum. BugFest 2024 is happening this weekend, with a photo contest available for guests to take part in! Categories: Local News, News Tags: BugFest 2024, bugs, crosby arboretum, photo contest, picayune
We’ve had some noticeable misty areas over the last few mornings, but today’s are much more so and a little more widespread as well. There aren’t any Dense Fog Advisories in the area, but it wouldn’t surprise me if you encountered an area or two where visibility fell to a quarter mile or less, especially just off the coast. As…
With just 100 days remaining until Christmas, the Salvation Army is preparing for another season of helping others. Thousands along the Gulf Coast are currently facing food and housing insecurity, adding another challenge to a holiday season that is already incredibly busy. According to Major Jerry Friday, the Area Commander for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Salvation Army, the organization has…
Journalism students at Biloxi High School are now taking their skills from the classroom and bringing them to the local airwaves. Biloxi High’s, Tribe TV, is a weekly student led broadcast which highlights different aspects of the school such as events, student stories, school sports, as well as interviews with staff and faculty. However, recently the group has taken the…
Forecast models tracking ongoing showers/storms across coastal areas. This activity will persist through around 12-3 AM before we dry out overnight. Quiet overnight other than some patchy fog for some parts of southern MS but will see another round of scattered showers/storms again popping up primarily during the afternoon on Tuesday. Temperatures to reach around normal tomorrow afternoon. Categories: Weather…
A Gulfport Marine who has been the local Toys for Tots coordinator was recognized for his work last weekend at a conference in St. Louis. Gunnery Sgt. Gus Campbell was one of 16 coordinators recognized as national or regional winners for their work on the Toys for Tots campaign. Campbell, currently assigned to NCBC Gulfport, was the Region 3 winner….
One fourth grader from Mississippi is the national grand prize winner for the Smokey Bear and Woodsey Owl Poster Contest! The winner is Aiden Finkelstein from Pearl. The contest is open for any students in grades first through fifth. Kids who enter demonstrate understanding of wildfire prevention and conservation principles through drawings. Aiden attended the recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C….
We are joined by Pat and Mike Brown ahead of an inaugural event in Long Beach. The Car/Truck/Jeep Show is taking place Saturday, September 21st. Vehicle registration is from 8 a.m. to noon. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and awards are given at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Carnival Association of Long Beach which provides…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport hosting the 9th Annual Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony. That ceremony is happening on Thursday, September 19th. All with base access are invited to participate in the event, starting at 10 AM. Bells will be tolled as the names of 80 service members are read. NCBC’s Commanding Officer Captain Ana Franco will be…
Join the Salvation Army Kroc Center in celebrating the Kroc Center’s 13th anniversary this week. Whether you’re looking for a place to work out, swim, or participate in youth and adult programs, the Kroc Center has something for everyone. Their fitness classes, gym, and pool provide great ways to stay active and the state-of-the-art facilities are designed to help you…
Over in Ocean Springs on Saturday, the aroma of good burgers and beer filled all of downtown. The annual Buds and Burgers cooking competition, hosted by the Ocean Springs Chamber and Mitchell Distributing Company, saw a large crowd fill the streets, trying different homemade burgers and enjoying various arts and crafts vendors. Some local teams also shared their biggest secrets…
Earlier this year, the George County baseball program accomplished something that hadn’t been done since the year 1997. For that reason alone, it’s worth celebrating almost four months later and for the rest of their lives. This past Friday night, the George County baseball team received a nice size rock that was extremely hard earned! The Rebels took to Gill…
We are joined by Chief Deputy Randy Muffley of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and Assistant Chief Chris DeBack from the Biloxi Police Department. They are here to talk about the department’s efforts to cover a cruiser. Cover the Cruiser is a fundraiser to help raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics Mississippi. The LETR…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
In Gulfport, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club brought the dogs out for Paws under the Oaks. Dog owners from around the Coast set up shop at Centennial Plaza for the third annual event. Various breeds put their skills to the test with demonstrations. Owners were also able to learn more about the resources available to them and their pups….
The Hancock County Fair was in full swing this weekend, bringing lots of visitors to the fairgrounds. Over the Kiln Saturday, the fair featured its annual horse racing where jockeys saddled up and looked to get their horse through the finish line the quickest. When the dust settled, winners were crowned in nine total races. Horse Racing Coordinator Shala Ladner…
The Biloxi King Cakes might have been a one-off name, but they have been nominated for “Best Alternative Identity” in the Minor League Baseball Awards! The link to vote for the Biloxi King Cakes can be found by clicking HERE. Every vote matters! Voting ends next Monday, September 23rd. Voting closes on 5 PM that evening. Categories: Local News, News…
Things get off to a cloudy start this week as the “ghost of Francine” returns from the north, bringing clouds and scattered showers later this afternoon. We’ll likely see a few thunderstorms mixed in there as well, but at this point it isn’t looking like anything too serious and severe weather is not expected. As always though, please remain “weather…
The iconic Biloxi Seafood Festival made its annual return to the Coast this weekend, seeing a huge turnout at the Biloxi Town Green on Saturday. “There are marinated crab claws. There is also stuffed pineapple and Dem Dam Burgers has that. It actually has shrimp and pineapple and rice in it. We even had cheese cheesesteak, but seafood infused.” You’ve…
Anyone with kids can tell you that most of them outgrow their clothes before they wear them. On this week’s Meggan Monday, we want to tell you about Twice as Nice Kids Resale, a pop-up store that helps parents sell their gently used children’s clothes and do a little shop for their next size up. For more information, click here….
A low pressure system has been hanging around the area for the past few days will continue to bring a risk of showers and thunderstorms to the forecast area through Tuesday evening. Thunderstorm activity will tend to peak in the afternoon hours and wane in the overnight hours for southern Mississippi both Monday and Tuesday. Temperature spread between mid 80s to…
The Biloxi Shuckers close out their regular season on Sunday at home, but the season will continue as they are playoff bound for the first time since 2019. Over the weekend Keesler Federal Credit Union and Shuckers representatives unveiled the new name for the ballpark. Keesler Federal Park. WXXV sports director Jevan McCoskey had the chance to speak with Keesler…