Over in Diamondhead, the Hancock Junior Auxiliary hosted a free children’s fitness day over the weekend. The Junior Auxiliary hosted the event Saturday morning at the Diamondhead Town Green, promoting healthy lifestyle in children’s health. Local fitness instructors demonstrated health exercises from Pilates to line dancing and everything in between. The local chapter says the event aligns with its objective…
Patrick Moates interviews Ice Shaker CEO Chris Gronkowski about his innovative new water bottle, the Ice Shaker. Tags: byte, chris gronkowski, ice shaker, patrick moates, TECH, techbyte, technology, water bottle
Mandy has a spring decorating hack for your yard. A DIY faux carrot patch! Check out her step-by-step instructions. Tags: carrot patch, carrots, DIY, lawn, mandy williamson, mom hacks, Mom to Mom, spring decor, yard art, yard decorations
Happy Earth Day Everyone! Many of our South Mississippi citizens will be out in the community to observe Earth Day by cleaning up. This morning, several businesses cleaned up Deer Island in an annual event on Earth Day. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE at the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor to tell us more. Categories: Local News, News…
A MUCH DRIER air mass at the surface though the upper levels continue to flow into the region. This dry surge will move through and out of the area by Wednesday. At the surface, we will begin to see return flow from the gulf Tuesday. This will help bring low level moisture back, but there won’t be enough depth to…
If you are a music fan and then you will definitely want to know about this spot! Maynard’s Music in Ocean Springs is the largest and oldest record store on the Coast. With the resurgence of vinyl records, it has become one of the go to spots to pick up those albums. Just like this past weekend for Record Store…
Joining us in studio is Ashley Sneed, the clinical marketing liaison with Hospice of Light, here to talk about the upcoming Veterans Resource Fair. The Veterans Resource Fair takes place April 25th at the Ocean Springs Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Veterans Resource Fair
In the wake of yesterday’s cold front, strong dry air surge at the mid and upper levels is continues to move into the area. This is occurring at the surface as well but is most impressive in the upper levels as seen in IR Satellite imagery. This dry surge will move through and out of the area by Wednesday. At…
The axis of the shortwave trough that finally pushed Saturday’s cold front through the area, is just west of the Mississippi River and will be reaching the Appalachian Mountains by sunrise Monday. The rain is done and mostly sunny skies expected for all land areas before sunset. Post frontal high pressure will usher in cooler and drier air through Monday….
The Lady Pirates hit the road to open up their playoff push as they took on Richland. Pass Christian would go on to pick up the road win and start the playoffs on the right note, 7-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Pass Christian lady pirates, Softball playoffs
Pass Christian high school baseball was looking to open up their postseason run with a win on the road, but ran into a good Richland team. It was a close game, always in striking distance, but the Pirates would fall 3-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: baseball playoffs, High School Baseball, Pass Christian Pirates
Poplarville was trying to make it 2-for-2 in Hornet wins against the McComb Tigers. Softball did their job and so did the baseball team as they walked away with a 15-0 win. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: baseball playoffs, High School Baseball, Poplarville Hornets
This wasn’t your average high school softball game as the Poplarville Lady Hornets opened up postseason play against the McComb Lady Tigers. This one got out of hand quick as the Lady Hornets would go on to win 38 (!!!) – 0 Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Poplarville lady hornets, Softball playoffs
St. Patrick welcomed Hazlehurst for a double-header on Friday to open up playoff action here on the coast. The Lady Irish went on to win game one 21-0 and then followed that up with another dominant performance in game two, winning 20-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Softball playoffs, St. Patrick softball
South Mississippi Smiles Dentistry donated funds to three local non-profit organizations at Traintastic Museum. Annually, the dentistry presents three checks as part of its caring for community voting contest. South Mississippi Smiles says the program allows them to spread awareness of local charitable efforts across the Gulf Coast. Elijah’s Closet would receive $2500 for winning first place, second place was…
Some outstanding Harrison County middle school students were given a big applause from D’Iberville Police for making the right decisions. About 100 D’Iberville students graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, better known as D.A.R.E. With the help of D’Iberville Police, the 5th graders completed the 10 week program. They learned about signs of stress, bullying, risky situations, confident…
Keesler Air Force Base airmen wrapped up a two-day lead-a-thon Warrior Day, focusing on leadership and airmanship development. The lead-a-thon leadership development began Thursday, airmen students heard from guest speakers who provided insightful leadership tactics and training. Day two of the event led them to partake in physical activities training, such as agility, combat, and conditioning. The training was in…
Fishbone Alley is going to be jam-packed on Saturday as Gulfport Main Street hosts the inaugural Art and Antiques in the Alley. The event will host about 25 local and traveling artists and antique collectors. There will also be live music and food vendors. Fishbone Alley is in Downtown Gulfport and was opened in 2016. Prior to the pandemic, downtown hosted many…
News 25 is joined in studio by Chris Thomas King, a Blues musician who will be performing at Ground Zero Blues Club later tonight. King is a Grammy and Country Music Award winner, including a role in ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chris Thomas King, Ground Zero Blues Club
Joining News 25 in the studio this morning are Diana Major and Nicole Martz. They brought Thumper the African Penguin to talk about the Mississippi Aquarium’s Penguin House Party coming up on May 3rd. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: African Penguin, Mississippi Aquarium, Mississippi Aquarium’s Penguin House Party, Thumper
Cinema by the Shore will kick off today! The event will be held at Jones Park in Gulfport and offer a free showing of the movie “Migration.” Those attending are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Local food trucks and activities will also be available starting at 6 PM. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cinema by the Shore, Gulfport, jones…
Some outstanding Harrison County middle school students are getting a big applause from police this morning for making the right decisions. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE at D’Iberville Middle School on the big celebration happening. Categories: Local News, News Tags: d’iberville middle school, DARE Program Graduation, harrison county
This Saturday, the Pass Christian high school track and field team will host the regional meet on their own track. It’s not just by chance that they’re able to do this, but because of the success their team has had in the district meet this past weekend. Get to know some really fast athletes out of Past Christian, who made…
As temperatures warm into the 80s, low level instability will increase and some cumulus development is expected to take hold by late morning. However, a strong mid to upper level high pressure will remain in control of the area today, and the subsidence associated with this will keep a strong mid- level capping in place. A cold front the NW…