One motel in Bay St. Louis with a troubled history is receiving new life. The Driftwood Motel Property was declared a nuisance last year. Now, it’s been transformed into a newly renovated vacation destination. The motel is now styled in 60s and 70s décor while keeping with the coastal vibes of Bay St. Louis. The new design also invokes the…
You may recognize some of us at WXXV News 25 from our presence on the screen, but after two decades of service we want to highlight the smiling face, you see at the front desk when you walk into our building. Glenda Jackson, a lifelong Mississippi resident, has never appeared on air, but after 23 years at WXXV serving in…
We are joined by Captain Michael Strickland from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to talk about safety rules while out on the water. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: boating safety, mississippi department of marine resources
The funeral services for the Vancleave woman allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend last week have been announced. Services for Lauren Johansen will be held at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport. Visitation runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the burial to follow. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lauren Johansen
Voters in Biloxi’s Ward 4 are back at the polls today to decide who will represent them on the council for the rest of this term. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary are both looking to succeed former Councilman Robert Deming III. The pair advanced to the runoff as the top-two vote getters in the first round of voting on June…
The City of Bay St. Louis is announcing the temporary closure of the Court Street Public Parking Garage to facilitate necessary improvements. The renovation project is slated to commence immediately and is anticipated to be completed by December 31,2024. During this period, the Court Street Public Parking Garage will be inaccessible to the public. ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC PARKING OPTIONS Courthouse parking…
Memorial Hospital, Friends of Court, and local Harrison County officials are taking a stand against Child Protective Services and Youth Court Judge Michael Dickinson after a 4-month-old was allegedly killed by their father recently. They say it’s time to take action and have created a blue ribbon committee to investigate child protection failures within the county. Child Protective Services and…
Waveland city leaders cut the ribbon a new Marriot Town Place Suites Tuesday. Construction is expected to start soon with the hotel expected to be compete by late 2025 or early 2026. Waveland Mayor Jay Trapani says the project should bring good changes to the city. “It’s an exciting time in Waveland, it’s a beautiful day to be breaking ground…
After months of renovations there is a new vacation spot in Bay St. Louis. The former Economy Inn is now the new Driftwood Motel, which officially opened its doors July 1st. The revitalized motel offers a journey back in time to the charm of the 60s and 70s. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the Driftwood Motel in…
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings Bottle Rocket for Pet of the Week! Bottle Rocket is up for adoption at the shelter. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Salvation Army will be deploying teams to Houston starting tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be bringing water and kits to assist those left without power. The community can donate supplies or water to the Biloxi Municipal Stadium. You can help give back by clicking here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Hurricane Beryl, recovery efforts, Salvation army
Mississippi Power is sending a team to help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Over 160 linemen left the Magnolia State earlier this morning for Texas. They will be joining restoration efforts in impacted communities around Houston. While Mississippi Power is joining crews in Texas, they want to remind Mississippi residents to stay weather prepared during this hurricane season. Lead lineman…
Molly Shea with the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is here to tell us about the birthday celebration coming up this weekend and she’s brought some pottery to show us. George Ohr’s 167th Birthday Bash takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: George Ohr’s 167th Birthday Bash
A Disney trivia night will be taking place in Lucedale tonight. Teams are $8 for a four-person team. Proceeds will support the community art program and scholarships. Gulf N Dogs will be set up at 5 p.m. The trivia fun starts at 6 p.m. at the Vintage Cotton. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Vintage Cotton
Deep tropical moisture is moving into the area from the west this morning with plenty of showers developing ahead of it. Dry air is working in behind this line slowly which will cause the moisture axis to lay along the coast by this evening. The main issue with this line and storms ahead of the line will be efficient rainfall…
What sets Window Source of the Gulf Coast’s products and services apart from other companies? Cye Young explains their emphasis on service after the sale and more. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: cye young, expert talk, extalk, michelle eubank, replacement, window source, windows
Winnie Wright with Verizon offers tips on keeping kids safe online this summer. She discusses managing privacy settings, internet boundaries, google family link, and the google gizmo watch. Brought to you locally by Rogers Technology Solutions Tags: gizmo, Google, kids online safety, patrick moates, safety tips, TECH, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology, verizon, winnie wright
Earlier this year, Katherine Adams, who is going to be a junior next year at St. Patrick Catholic high school and a member of the Lady Irish soccer and tennis team, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma – a form of cancer that most often occurs around the bones. On Monday, over 200 people gathered at the Biloxi pickleball courts to…
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a summer camp for curious kids right now! Campers learn about how the aquarium operates through hands-on experiences at Camp Aqua. The kids are even heading to Ship Island for a day of fun. Nicole Martz with the Mississippi Aquarium shares with us the educational aspect of the camp for local kids. “Education is so…
Big changes could be coming to the City of Gulfport in the future. The United States Department of Housing and Development has announced that Gulfport will receive a 2024 CDBG Entitlement allocation of $759,822 and a HOME Investment Partnerships Entitlement allocation of $447,046.72. This funding will provide suitable housing and more economic opportunities to low-income and moderate-income Gulfport residents. Other…
Now to a reminder for Biloxi Ward 4 residents that special election run off for the vacant city council seat is Tuesday. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary are looking to succeed embattled former Councilman Robert Deming III on the city council. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ward 4 voters will vote at the Margaret Sherry Library…
Recently, one local high school student-athlete received life changing news, but her community is rallying behind her and her family. WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is live from a fundraiser happening right now supporting St. Patrick High junior Katherine Adams. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Katherine Adams
Over the weekend, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted its Pancakes for Penguins fundraising event. Families enjoyed breakfast while taking photos with a pair of African penguins and learning more about the species. The event is a fundraiser for the aquarium, all part of its ongoing $9 million project to create a new penguin habitat. Mississippi Aquarium VP of Marketing Patrick Pearson…
Starting today, the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier is having an adoption special. The special includes kittens up for adoption for just $5. The special is happening all this week and will end on Friday. This event is first come, first serve so be sure and get there early and adopt a precious kitten. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…