It’s fun to see a wild animal, but what if you could safely touch one? One animal sanctuary in McHenry gives you that chance. Wild Acres gives visitors a close-up experience with capybaras, kangaroos, and porcupines. Wild Acres Owner Cody Breland shares that the facility not only gives a unique experience, but also provides care for the animals. “We allow…
Coast residents now have access to an urban forest in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach held a press conference for a new urban forest now open to the public. Located off Marcie Drive, the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain announced this morning a $1.9 million purchase for the 32 acres of undeveloped beach front property. The…
Local Italian Americans and the community gathered for a day celebrating Italian culture in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society held a family game day at Lighthouse Park. Guests enjoyed delicious food, games, music, and a silent auction while learning more about Italian culture in South Mississippi. Here’s what the president and vice president of the society have…
Caprice McKelvey and Christian Squires with Faith Christian Academy are in studio to talk about their upcoming FCA Elevates You Bazaar. The bazaar takes place Friday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Faith Christian Academy, ‘Elevates You Bazaar’
Today through tonight: Dangerously hot and humid conditions can be expected for the entire forecast area as we begin the work week. Anticyclonic flow with westerly low level trajectories will support temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Convective rainfall will continue to be greatest in eastern MS on the periphery of the stronger…
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience, offers a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of exotic animals. The facility hosts a range of events and specialized experiences that cater to both families and adults, making it a popular destination for animal enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy various experiences, such as the ‘Sloth Experience’ and ‘Babies of the Wild’ to name a…
You may remember in June there was a very special pilgrimage here in South Mississippi, the Biloxi Diocese hosted a Eucharistic Pilgrimage and that was something that was happening all over the United States. There were four pilgrimages that converged in Indianapolis last week for the National Eucharistic Congress, the first time that has happened in 83 years. This week,…
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Stephanie McClure. She is a wife and mother of two, a church volunteer, a veteran advocate, a nurse, and an event planner at the Biloxi VA. McClure said her motivation to serve in her community…
Lower precipitation numbers today and the next several days, will begin to dry the area out. They will also bring the heat back. More normal chances of rain for any particular area with the highest of these coming in around 20% – 30% for coastal locations and even some 40%s for coastal Mississippi today. The temperatures will respond as they…
On Sunday, Handsboro Baptist Church celebrated 150 years of worship in Gulfport. The special day was one of spiritual awakening for its members and a historical milestone as the oldest continuous Baptist church on the Coast. The church was founded in 1874. Mayor Billy Hewes declared July 28th as Handsboro Baptist Church Day for its work in the community. The…
“We had such a great foundation here in Soria City. It was a strong sense of community and love here in the community. The people here, were instrumental in all our lives,” said Ogal Howard, former resident of Soria City. Soria City in Downtown Gulfport is a historical community for the many African-Americans that lived there. It housed a self-sufficient…
Stepping into Downstage Productions Theatre in Gulfport, it’s easy to see that the small production group has had plenty of success by the show posters lining its back wall. The theatre’s latest show? “Gilligan’s Island,” a classic musical about shipwrecked voyagers. It’s eight-man cast and director has worked hard over the last few months to help recreate a beloved story,…
Looking into this upcoming week we see temperatures above average in fact, Stone and George counties will have heat advisory until tomorrow evening. However, the little bit of storms we do have out there is keeping this from being a widespread problem. This will change going into the workweek. In fact, NWS considered a heat advisories for Monday but for…
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV) – Our third stop of this seasons 25 teams in 25 days takes us to a school looking to continue the momentum built last year, as they were able to make it to the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history. We head to Harrison county this week as we visit…
We have had active southwesterly flow aloft and today it was an entertaining and loud afternoon. Numerous showers and thunderstorms have developed and several locations have gotten a few rounds of lighting. Although, it would appear most of the heaviest rainfall has been over more rural areas that can take a bit more heavier rainfall than the urbanized city. Lightning…
Memorial Health System held a graduation ceremony Friday morning for nurses in its externship program. 12 nursing students from Mississippi receiving recognition for completing the program. The program allows nursing students to work alongside a veteran nurse in an assigned area, gaining on the job training in the process. “Student nursing is our future and so I have always embraced…
The Gulfport City Council voted Friday to approve new precincts for future city elections ahead of a looming deadline. The city faced a July 31st deadline to get these changes approved. Under this new plan, Ward Five has two new voting locations, Ward Two is down to two voting locations, Ward Four keeps its two precincts, Wards 1 and 3…
“Its exciting, you know, the potential is here. Everything is in place we’ve just got to get it done.” The Biloxi Indians picked up six wins last season and finished the year .500 with a 6-6 overall record that saw them bounced in the first round of the playoffs to Oak Grove high school. First-year head coach Jamey Dubose understands…
Eric Cooper, the Soria City Civic Organization president, joins WXXV News 25 to discuss Saturday’s historical marker unveiling for Soria City. Categories: Local News, News Tags: historical marker, marker, Soria City, Soria City Civic Organization
Graduates from one local workforce development school spent the day fixing up a local park in Biloxi. The KOPC Workforce Development offers a free craft training program for people aged 18 to 50. Students learn general construction and electrical wiring. Their final test each year is to volunteer to repair a park. At Biloxi’s John Henry Beck Park, students are…
Improvements to one Biloxi sports complex are coming along nicely. Work at the AJ Holloway Sports Complex is nearing completion. The Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department is hoping to reopen the complex sometime this fall. “Construction has been going on for about a year now. We actually have four separate complexes at the A.J., we have the softball side, the…
All the way from Australia, two TV stars make their appearance! Bluey and Bingo make their appearance at the Mississippi Aquarium on August 10th. Guests will be able to join both for a breakfast. That breakfast happens from 9 to 10 that morning. Categories: Local News, News Tags: australia, Bluey and Bingo, Mississippi Aquarium
We have some exciting news here at WXXV News 25 to share with you this evening. A familiar face to South Mississippi is returning to the WXXV Weather Authority Team. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola joined our new Chief Meteorologist in the weather center earlier today to welcome him back. You can watch the whole conversation in the video above….
Over 130 new teachers will be entering the Harrison County School District this year. Some have taught at other districts while others are finally beginning their teaching career. With so many new faces, Harrison County School District hosting a training session for teachers to learn about the district, the programs they use, and have any questions answered before the start…