The man accused of murdering Lauren Johansen earlier this month has been transferred from Harrison County to the custody of the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office. That information being confirmed to us by Harrison County Sheriff’s Office officials. This is the new booking mug shot for 23-year-old Bricen Rivers. According to the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office website, Rivers was booked into…
Excessive Rainfall Outlook including South Mississippi When: Timing is better for Thursday afternoon, with best chances mid-afternoon thru the evening hours, continuing moderately overnight. Traveling: Do NOT cross weather covered roadways. Find an alternate route home and remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown. Impacts: a Slight Risk to a Marginal Risk across the area. Hazards include locally intense rain rates in any…
Miss Black Mississippi, Alexis Williams, stopped by the WXXV News 25 studio to tell us more about her reign, community outreach programs, and platform. Williams is a Gulfport native, who will be representing the Magnolia State in the 2025 Miss Black USA Pageant happening in Washington, D.C. this year. She shares what motivated her to get involved in the pageant…
It’s become rare sight to see kids running and playing outside. When school is out, it seems like the first thing a kid wants to do is sit in front of a screen. If this sounds like your kids, then this summer, you may want to consider sending them to FANS Camp. FANS Camp founder Adrian Dodson explained how this…
“It brings me a ton of joy. I love like helping the people and seeing how happy they are. This year is really fun though I’ve never done anything like this. And I really like the building,” said 17-year old Anna Gebski. Over 70 plus teenagers from Massachusetts have decided to make the trek to Mississippi for an annual missing…
Downtown Wiggins was the place to be along the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening, as Chill Sloth Ice Cream and Smoothies served up delicious treats at its soft opening. Families were eager to get inside and and see all that the unique dessert shop had to offer, including signature treats and, of course, a live sloth habitat. The sound-proof…
WXXV News 25 invited the Country music trio, Chapel Hart, to discuss their upcoming concert schedule on the show. The group is currently performing on tour for their ‘Christmas in July’ shows stopping in several states including Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama, just to name a few. The ladies will also be hosting their listening party for their album in Orange…
At the surface we have a stalled frontal boundary draped just north of the southern six counties. Two additional pieces of the atmosphere worth noting are the tons of moisture and the storm energy. This combination of moisture air plus convective and frontal lift give us high chances of rain this evening. Additionally, there was a rain shield over western…
The American Library Association has gifted 10 thousand dollars to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Willis H. Lott Learning Resource Center to help educate those incarcerated at George County Regional Correctional Facility. The college library will handpick resources for these inmates that will help them have a successful career after they’re released. “The grant will fund laptops and also books…
It might be July, but it’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit! The St. Martin Public Library is hosting Christmas in July Thursday at 10 AM. Santa Claus is coming from the North Pole to read to coastal children. After the stories, Santa will be available to answer any questions and to take pictures. Categories: Local News,…
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library is hosting a shark adventure for kids! That adventure is happening Thursday at 11 AM. Presenters from the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Lab will show up to talk about anything shark-related. Also provided is a show and tell session. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast Research Lab, library, Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs Municipal…
News 25 is joined in studio by Brooke McCleney to discuss the upcoming Big Rig Truck Show in Biloxi this weekend. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Big Rig Truck Show, biloxi, coliseum, Truck Show
Looking at the temperature structure, one can easily see where we expect the most activity through most of the day. Moisture values remain high and north of 2.0″ today and Thursday so no surprise, precipitation numbers will also remain high. Some areas are becoming saturated and additional rainfall could cause some flooding issues for these locations, but this is not…
Are you looking for a place to grab a cup of coffee on your way to work? Coffee Culture is just one of many coffee shops along the coast that can help jump start your day. Coffee Culture offers a welcoming atmosphere where patrons can relax and savor there favorite drinks. The cafe features a diverse menu that includes espresso,…
Kimberly Trosclair of Get2College and Michelle Sekul from MGCCC come to the News 25 studio to discuss the upcoming ‘Funding Your Future’ this weekend on the MGCCC Jackson County Campus. Categories: Local News, News
Deep tropical moisture continues to stream northward from the southern gulf. This will set up over the coastal bend of Texas into the Lake Charles area again, and farther northeast from there. Once this area gets going this morning, it will eventually release outflow boundaries which will be capable of developing new activity to the east of this main showers…
For tonight and through the next couple of days will continue this rainy wet pattern. Looking at models, plenty off and on showers and storms will be expected over the course of the next couple days, especially during peak daytime heating hours. Lightning and gusty winds will be possible with these storms, but the primary concern will be the potential…
Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Gulfport had a unique opportunity to learn more about finding continued success at the Bridging the Gap community meeting on Tuesday evening. The event was hosted at the Almanett Hotel and Bistro and gave attendees the chance to learn more about accessing capital and opportunities. A panel of elected officials and community leaders answered…
Pascagoula becomes the icebreaker capital of the world! It comes after a trilateral agreement between the United States, Canada, and Finland was approved. Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula is the only company in the United States to engineer and construct a polar icebreaker in over 50 years. As a result, Bollinger will play a critical role in the trilateral pact. The…
Leaders from Biloxi’s 8 casinos came together to make a major donation to a local homeless advocacy center. The casinos donated $85,000 to the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Mercy Cross Center. The money will help the center expand its services and make improvements to the facility. The center’s leaders continue to tackle the challenges of homelessness in Biloxi. Biloxi Bishop…
The Biloxi City Council is making big moves in the city’s development. The council will take up two proposed amendments regarding the special events ordinance ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast later this year. These amendments redefine the permitting requirements for large events, like Cruisin’. Meanwhile, the council also passed an ordinance preventing medical marijuana dispensaries from conducting business downtown. The…
Gulfport business owners have a unique opportunity to learn more about growing their businesses and impacting the community. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bridging the gap, community meeting
Rodney McGilvary can finally add “councilman” to the front of his name after vying for a spot on the city council for nearly six years. Councilman McGillivray will now serve Ward 4 following his inauguration. McGilvary served the city as the assistant chief of police and held the title of the longest-serving officer when he retired in 2016. During his…
Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Agency is back to talk about an affordable option for tornado coverage in this week’s edition of Expert Talk. Categories: Expert Talk