Cynthia Sutton with Ocean Springs Main Street is here to tell us about the Pelican Pound Program. That program is coming back for the summer. The pelican pound, a wooden nickel valued at $5 per coin, can be used at shops, restaurants, and galleries around town at participating businesses only. Pelican pounds can only be picked up at the Ocean…
They say two are better than one, so double that and you’ve got yourself a stellar recruiting class out of George County High School. Four members of the 6A State Championship baseball team and All-State team are headed from “The County” to “The Curly” as they commit to play baseball at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. New Head Coach Zach…
A weak stationary front overhead will slowly drift south with energy moving into the area this evening. Coupled with daytime heating…isolated t-storms will pop mid-afternoon into late evening. Prior to the front getting here temperatures will likely warm up fairly quick and temps are expected in the lower to mid-90s again. The question is can we get any storms. Most of…
In Poplarville, thousands flooded into the downtown area for a ‘berry’ good time! The 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee featured all things blueberries. Local farmers sold out fast on Saturday afternoon from the high demand. The festival showcased cars, live music, and fun for the kids all weekend long. The city is coined the blueberry capital of the state for the…
The Billfish Classic festivities wrapped up Sunday with its awards banquet at the Golden Nugget. The tournament awarded over $1.4 million in awards with the top team taking home nearly $350,000 in cash prizes. Team One More out of Pensacola secured the win by catching a 670-pound, 120-inch blue marlin. Team One More Angler Tyler Massey said, “We’re fishing for…
The popular food chain Chick-Fil-A is coming to Pass Road in Biloxi. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey gives us more details on the new restaurant and some possible traffic concerns with its construction. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, chick-fil-a, restaurants
The military is a huge part of our South Mississippi Community. We have Keesler Air Force Base, CRTC, the Seabee Base, the National Guard Base, and Camp Shelby, just to name a few. On this week’s Meggan Monday, we want to take you along on a tour of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Springs, where our…
Today in Biloxi, St. Vincent De Paul at Our Lady of Fatima Church is hosting Hair Cuts for the Homeless. This event began at 9 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. It is sponsored by Polished Salon and Spa and Lara Bernich Alley. Haircuts are free for men, women, and children. There will also be beard trimming for those that…
Denise Smith and Hayden Hoffman with the American Red Cross join us in studio to discuss the Media for Red Cross Blood Drive. The blood drive takes place at different locations across the Gulf Coast the entire week! Monday, June 17th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.- Randolph Senior Center in Pass Christian Tuesday, June 18th from noon to 4…
The first 24 to 36 hours of the forecast are somewhat uncertain. Currently we have widely scattered showers that have been developing off the coast along with activity well north. A weak stationary front overhead will slowly drift south with energy moving into the area this afternoon. Coupled with daytime heating…isolated t-storms will pop mid-afternoon into late evening. Prior to…
The flames happened overnight Saturday off Mostie Road at Popps Ferry. All residents got out safely, but 2 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. It took some 4 hours to put out the blaze. The cause of the fire is still not known. Many of the families affected have set up GoFundMe accounts to help rebuild their lives. To donate…
A digging trough across the southern United States, with a trailing shortwave at the base of it will erode the ridging overhead and assist in pushing a weak surface front southward into our area during the day on Monday. There will be ample moisture across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With that said, mid-level lapse rates are meager and shear is…
If you are a fan of Southern Miss or Ole miss basketball, we have some good news for you! The game between the Golden Eagles and the Rebels is in the works to make its way back to the coast for the second year in a row. At the annual Rebel Road Trip stop in Biloxi on Thursday, Ole Miss…
A familiar face is making his way to the coast, or rather staying on the coast, as one former high school baseball standout has been hired as the head baseball coach at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Earlier this week the university introduced Zach Allen as the new baseball head coach at MGCCC. Allen is a Pascagoula alumni and now…
Mississippi Power took part in clean-up efforts in Biloxi’s Back Bay earlier today. The clean-up is a part of Mississippi Power’s Renew our Rivers initiative. The group collected dozens of bags of trash from the water ahead of peak boating season in local waters. This clean-up effort is one of three scheduled for this month. Mississippi Power Spokeswoman Kaila Moran…
It’s Poplarville’s premier event and it’s now in its 40th year. The first night of fun at the Blueberry Jubilee just getting underway downtown. Our newest WXXV team member Meteorologist Sam Parker is at the festival with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: blueberry jubilee
On Friday, parents were getting their kids car seats checked at an event at one Biloxi fire station. The event was organized by the group Safe Kids Gulf Coast. Organizers say Harrison County is the second leading county in the state for unrestrained passenger deaths. Mississippi law requires children under the age of seven to be in a child safety…
At Point Cadet Marina, anglers return from a day on the water for the Billfish Classic. Scales are open now with a lot of bragging rights and prizes on the line. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey is in Biloxi with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Billfish Classic
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children and Mississippi ranks in the top 10 for the most number of drownings in the United States. Some lifeguards are now saying it could be something people rely on daily in the pool that is increasing those numbers. It’s summer and children are ready to jump into the pool, and parents…
WXXV was in the presence of Champions on Friday! The 5A Baseball Champions of Vancleave High School joined us in studio to talk about bringing home the state title. Joining News 25’s Ansley Brent was joined at the interview set with Vancleave’s Head Coach and 5A Coach of the Year Jacob Edwards and senior players. Thank you Bulldogs for letting…
A drier air mass will continue throughout the column bringing rain chances close to zero. As high pressure moves into the region to shape the forecast though the weekend, expect even HOTTER temperatures especially today. The only problem with dry is the heat, and temps will be topping out in the low/mid-90s each day. The dry air will allow us…
Safe Kids Gulf Coast is holding a Car Seat Safety Check Up Event! It started at 9am Friday morning and it ends at 2pm. This event is calling on everyone in the community to come together, raise awareness, and get involved so that every child has the chance to grow up and do all the great things kids were meant…
Fair season is officially underway on the grounds of the Coast Coliseum. Gates opened Thursday afternoon for the 37th edition of the South Mississippi Summer Fair. Along with the usual fair staples, this year’s fair features new additions to the circus and frequent foam parties. U.S. Postal Service officials officially revealed a series of ‘Carnival Night’ stamps featuring fair scenes….
News 25’s Grant Chighizola sits down with Bob Usey, a local television personality and former state senator, to discuss senior topics. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bob Usey, senior topics