“I am very excited to hopefully end it on a good note this time.” Those are the words from senior offensive lineman Carmine Naramore, but are words echoed throughout the entire CCA football team. Last season the Bulldogs finished with an impressive 7-4 record with their season coming to an end with a thrilling second round payoff game against Newton…
The race for the U.S. Senate seat is heating up in South Mississippi. Republican incumbent senator Roger Wicker is facing off against democratic challenger Ty Pinkins, who spent part of Thursday evening in Pass Christian meeting with South Mississippi voters. When asked about how he hopes to succeed in a historically republican state, Pinkins expressed his strategy. “We do what we’ve…
When the basketball team at Bay-Waveland middle school took the court on Thursday morning they thought that they were in for an average basketball practice. Little did they know that former Tiger, former Mississippi State Bulldog and current NBA player Tolu Smith would be making a surprise visit at his former middle school. While most people in the Magnolia State…
The Post on Pine Irish Pub in downtown Wiggins hosted locals for a laugh during its comedy night on Thursday. The event is typically held once or twice per month, and, as Post on Pine owner Tricia Mimbs explained, draws quite the entertainment. “We bring comedians from all over the country, so tonight, we have comedians from Oklahoma and Texas,”…
Showers and thunderstorms across the state line into Louisiana continue Thursday night as we begin our 9:00 PM newscast. Cold pool driven convection continues to dive southward across southeast Louisiana. The main effects have been wind gusts to about 40 mph, and very heavy rain. Several areas have received upwards of 2 to 3 inches of rain in an hour….
The Transportation Security Administration at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport held an explosive detection demonstration with its K9 unit this afternoon. TSA K9 Handler Michael Caleb Mabry and his K9 Dallas held the demonstration in the airport’s foyer. The team showcased how the dog’s nose detects suspicious luggage. The briefing emphasized that these teams serve as critical layers of security at…
A much-anticipated gas station opened its doors early this morning near a busy stretch of Highway 90. 90 Express is an idea Salute owner Rob Stinson brought to life. Stinson says there’s a big need for another gas station along Highway 90, especially one with a wide fresh food and liquor selection and one that sells non-ethanol gas. 90 Express…
The WXXV Weather Authority Team is actively covering weather from where you live. That is why we are going to send it on over to Meteorologist Sam Parker in Long Beach with a look at how the weather is where you live. Categories: Local News, Weather Headlines Tags: Weather, weather where you live
The WXXV Weather Authority Team is actively covering weather from where you live. That is why we are going to send it on over to Meteorologist Sam Parker in Long Beach with a look at how the weather is where you live. Categories: Local News, Weather Headlines Tags: Weather
Deer Island has been shrinking for centuries. The island used to be doubled the size, but as water levels rise – more and more of it disappears. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hoping they can save it. “It’s a 400-acre expansion on the southeast side of the island,” Elizabeth Godsey, USACE lead coastal engineer, explains their plan. “We’re…
Insurance expert Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Services is back with some tips about the best practices for using your insurance. What you should and shouldn’t do regarding claims and more. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: best practices, claims, entrekin insurance services, expert talk, extalk, insurance basics, jody entrekin, michelle eubank, policies, tips
Patrick welcomes guest, Winnie Wright with Verizon for a demonstration of the Anker Solix Power Station, a portable generator to use for camping or hurricane kits that can be charged with a car, AC or solar power. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions Tags: anker solix, camping gear, charger, generator, hurricane supplies, patrick moates, power station, rogers technology…
Mandy demonstrates how to make a cheap and easy alternative to water balloons out of kitchen sponges. Tags: DIY, m2m, mandy williamson, mom hacks, Mom to Mom, sponge water bombs, water balloons
Today and Friday will look to be fairly similar like the past few days. A few more storms around each day taking full advantage of the strong heating during the day causing a few of these to become strong and maybe severe. Today the same thing and we should see these start to develop over and near the Pearl River…
Salute owner Rob Stinson’s convenience store and gas station has opened its doors today! The 90 Express gas station is a local fueling station along U.S. Highway 90, a major route along the gulf coast. The store will provide good food, non-ethanol gas and a liquor store at the foot of Debuys road. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was…
An annual start-of-school tradition in Ocean Springs returns tonight! It’s the Ocean Springs School District Community Pep Rally at Greyhound Stadium. It’s a chance to see the cheerleaders cheer, the band play, and to meet the players on the Ocean Springs High athletic teams. All the fun starts at 6:30. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ocean Springs Community, pep rally
Tonight in Moss Point is Mayor Billy Knight’s State of the City address. It’s all taking place at Pelican Landing Event and Conference Center at 6 p.m. The mayor will talk about a wide range of issues, including the city’s ongoing tornado recovery. Moss Point School District alumni honorees class of 2024 are set to join them as well. Categories:…
The L&N Train Depot has served as a hub to the City of Discovery for nearly 11 decades and it has finally received its historical marker. It was all made possible through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s State Historical Marker Program. Now, Ocean Springs will be able to honor the train depot’s history by sharing its story with…
Organizers are in the final stretch of preparations for this year’s version of America’s Largest Block Party. WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone caught up with Cruisin’ Executive Director Woody Bailey today. Watch the video above to hear their conversation. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has another K9 ready to protect students along the Coast. Meet K9 Rae, a year-and-a-half old black lab that is assigned to the school resource division, and she is so excited to be in school. The K9 unit plays a crucial role in Harrison County schools and can even search an area four times faster…
Powerful thunderstorms rolled through parts of South Mississippi early Wednesday evening. Some residents of Harrison, Jackson, and Stone County lost power. According to the Mississippi Power Outage Map several homes and businesses across various parts of Southern Mississippi were without power for some time. Mississippi power crews have been actively working to resolve any power issues arising from the storm,…
The Vancleave Bulldogs have a sour taste in their mouth coming off of last season. A year that saw the Bulldogs finish 4-7 with their season coming to an end in the playoffs against Brookhaven. There may be a chip on Vancleave’s shoulder the size of a Bulldogs, but they understand that this is a new year with new challenges….
Most grandmothers don’t go from baking cookies to running marathons. But then again, most grandmothers aren’t like Long Beach resident Frances McGill, who shared just how many big races she’s competed in. “I’ve done two full marathons and 18 half-marathons,” McGill said. The retired special education teacher started training for these endurance races at the age of 50. At first,…
Biloxi Police Officer John Johnson is in studio to talk about the Community Festival against Crime coming up next month. The Community Festival against Crime takes place September 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Police Department, Community Festival against Crime