10/24 – The Chief’s “Warm & Dry” Tuesday Morning Forecast

The biggest impact of the short-term is the fog potential this morning. With the east-southeasterly surface winds promoting low-level moisture, the areas where the winds have been able to shut off is where fog has developed tonight. The fog should mix out by 10am as thermal mixing takes place. Otherwise, high pressure over the Gulf will keep imposing its dominance…

Mermaids returning to the Mississippi Aquarium

Mermaids are making their way back to the Mississippi Aquarium in December for two weekends. They can be seen from December 8 through 10 and then again from December 15 to 17. The mermaids will entertain guests with dive performances, even leaving the water for a meet and greet! Guests can see the mermaids with the purchase of a general…

Lynn Meadows offering Free Friday

Kids and parents, get ready for an evening of free fun at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center! On the last Friday of every month, the children’s museum waives its entry fee and stays open late – until 8 PM. Museum director Joshua Poirrier said Free Fridays are an opportunity to make museum attendance accessible for families with unique schedules and…

10/23 – Jeff Vorick’s “Pleasant” Monday Evening Forecast

Breezy conditions this evening subside as daytime heating goes away. Clear skies will remain in place tonight and if winds can calm down, fog will be primed to set up. Patches of locally dense fog cannot be ruled out tomorrow morning. Any fog will quickly dissipate Tuesday morning and a lot of sunshine will be present through the start of…

FDA recalls dog food for risk of salmonella contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners to a recall of Retriever brand dog food due to potential salmonella contamination. The voluntary recall covers TFP Nutrition’s Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken recipe dry dog food. TFP Nutrition announced the recall on Saturday. The affected product was produced on October 4th and 5th of this year…

33rd annual Mullet and Music Fest in Gautier

It was a weekend full of good music and fellowship over in Nature’s Playground as the premier festival for the City of Gautier has returned for another year. Music and food, a combination that continues to inspire unity and fellowship in the community. Mullet Festival Planning Committee Chairman Wesley Ward said, “When you really look at everything that’s going on…

Fall Muster at Beauvoir

Fall Muster is now in the books at Beauvoir in Biloxi.  Here are some of the sights and sounds from this weekend’s re-enactment. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Beauvoir, Fall Muster

Raising Down Syndrome Awareness at the annual Buddy Walk

One major yearly event in Gulfport raised over $60,000 in donations for Down Syndrome Awareness Month over the weekend. Thousands of guests were out and about at the Gulfport Sports Complex for the annual Buddy Walk. It’s an event that the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society holds every year, bringing more awareness to those living with this disability, attracting many…

Wiggins PD facing shortage of officers

The Wiggins Police Department is facing a shortage of patrol officers. The police department shortage has forced most officers to work double duty to protect Wiggins residents. Police department officials say they are working on trying to get vacant positions filled with qualified applications right now. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Wiggins Police Department

Fall Baseball at MGM Park

Joining us this afternoon is Javik Blake with the Biloxi Shuckers to tell us all about the collegiate showcase coming up at MGM Park. Two weekends of fall baseball at MGM Park with SE Louisiana taking on Samford on October 29th at 2 p.m. and Auburn taking on LA Tech at 1 p.m. on November 4th. For more information visit…

Morning Business Report: October 23rd, 2023

What is the most popular Halloween costume this year? Car owners are falling behind on payments at highest rate on record. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Homecoming Weekend at MGCCC

There are lots of events coming up at MGCCC with homecoming this weekend as well as the Clem Dellenger Memorial Tournament. Joining us to tell us more are Sherry Carr Smith and Dr. Steven Campbell. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Homecoming, MGCCC

Upcoming fall events in Stone County

There’s a lot happening in Wiggins and Stone County this fall and excitement is building for many of those events. News 25’s Austin Lindsey is in Downtown Wiggins with more.

Meggan Monday: Community Leader Harry McDonald

On this week’s Meggan Monday, we’re introducing you to a man who has contributed countless hours to his community. One look at his walls inside his home and you’ll quickly see he’s been recognized by just about every Civic Club imaginable. He has helped identify and catalogue every cemetery in Jackson County. He’s always volunteering his time. He’s an avid…

Body found at Lake Norris in Columbus

Police in Columbus have recovered the body of a man near a local lake. According to our sister station WCBI, the body is presumed to be Robert Hargrove, a man missing since September 29 after a car accident. Columbus Police say they received a tip about the the body’s whereabouts from a maintenance worker. First responders found the body partially…

Shots fired near senator’s Brookhaven home

Shots were fired around the Brookhaven home of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith over the weekend. According to reports, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the event. The shots reportedly were fired as her family was returning to the Lincoln County home after church. WXXV will update this story as more information becomes available.  The Office of U.S. Senator Cindy…

10/23 – The Chief’s “Dense Morning Fog” Monday Morning Forecast

Upper level high pressure is now over the Mississippi River Valley with weakness along both Atlantic and Pacific Coasts. At the surface, high pressure was centered over Ohio. To this point of the night, fog has been rather patchy, with dense fog rather localized. Current Dense Fog Advisory has the area of fog pretty well covered at present. The upper high…

Gulfport takes care of St. Martin 42-0

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Gulfport shuts out St. Martin 42-0 on the road staying undefeated in district play. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Spencer Pullen in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: friday night showcae, Gulfport, Gulfport Admirals, high school football, st. martin, St. Martin Yellowjackets

Ocean Springs dominates Biloxi 42-21 at home staying undefeated in district play

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi gets off to a quick start against Ocean Springs, but falls short 42-21, thanks to a dominant defensive performance by the Greyhounds. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Spencer Pullen in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Biloxi Indians, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, Ocean…

Pascagoula storms back to hand Hancock its second straight loss 32-21

PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Pascagoula (6-2) would fall behind early to the Hancock Hawks (7-2) 14-0 but would quickly erase this deficit in the second half to hand Hancock its second straight loss in district play. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of AUSTIN LINDSEY in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Hancock football, Hancock Hawks, high school…

10/20 – Jeff’s “Very Nice” Weekend Forecast

It will be mild and pleasant to start Saturday. Temperatures will quickly warm with plenty of sunshine early on. Clouds begin to move in by the afternoon but temperatures will still be quite warm again. A dry, warmer than average pattern will be in place for much of the extended period. More clouds will be around Sunday but temperatures will…

Bunny abandoned on Biloxi Beach finds new home

A bunny was found on the beach in Biloxi, wandering and looking for a home. News 25’s Brooke Parker brings us a heartwarming story from Lola and Friends Bunny Rescue. Somethings are just meant to be and that’s how Ruby Fledermaus felt when Lola and Friends Bunny Rescue found a brown mini-rex wandering the beach in Biloxi. As they were…