The new ‘Changing Tides’ exhibit at the Mississippi Aquarium opens Friday. Local leaders and aquarium officials cut the ribbon on the exhibit earlier today, ahead of the big grand opening. This will be the aquarium’s first major expansion since opening in 2020. Twenty-three new habitats will be featured as well as more than 120 new species. The environments of a…
Two former fishing vessels were repurposed as artificial reefs last month. Both were sunk off the Coast of Biloxi on July 26th and 27th, being used to create new biodiversity hotspots and new destinations for divers and recreational fishermen. Both ships operated out of Moss Point and worked for a fishery for over 30 years, retiring in 2020. The reefing…
New developments might be underway in Ocean Springs soon because of a new proposal. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen received an urban renewal plan aiming to develop and redevelop various areas within the city. The renewal project is looking to enhance tourism and economic development in Ocean Springs as well as improving the public health and safety and welfare…
The Rotary Club of Gulfport was able to hear from the athletic director at Gulfport High School ahead of the fall. AD Matt Walters revealed some of the innovative projects they’ll be trying in the athletic department to help get children involved and help Gulfport get to the top of the scoreboard. They’re going to be working on a new…
The disturbance in the Gulf has a medium chance of escalating to a tropical development. As hurricane season starts to pick up, we wanted to remind you of preparations. According to a study by YouGov, nearly 75 percent of people make no preparations for a hurricane or wait until the last minute to prepare. Delaying preparations could be costly, especially…
Mississippi Power is attempting to keep its workers cool in this oppressive heat. Linemen and ground workers have been equipped with cooling vests made by Cooling Shirt Systems. This new technology allows workers to be more efficient fixing power lines and electrical systems without taking as many breaks. The vest is hooked up to an ice chest connecting to pipes…
It is National Waffle Day and what better way to celebrate than with chicken and waffles. Restaurants across the Gulf Coast are offering National Waffle Day specials and deals. The pros at Slim Chickens are well known for their golden buttermilk chicken and waffles. Depending on your topping of choice, the versatile breakfast plate satisfies your sweet or savory tooth….
The groundbreaking ceremony for the East Biloxi Community Center we told you about last week is set for tomorrow. The ceremony will take place at 8:15 a.m. You may recall the new center will be located on Lee Street near the site of the old Yankie Stadium and is set to be a $3 million project. The center will include…
An update now on recovery efforts in Moss Point, FEMA has announced that the approval process for submitted disaster grants is well underway. The agency has already approved grants to individuals and households for basic home repairs, temporary rentals, and other needs. Those who have applied for grant funding are also receiving letters in the mail on the status of…
At the surface, a very subtle weakness resides across portions of the region, however, this feature hasn’t been as productive as I’d like in terms of precip generation. That said, I cannot rule out an isolated shower or t-storm this afternoon. Within the easterly flow aloft there will be a very weak impulse over the local waters, which may spark…
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice latte returns for its 20th year today and the Hawaii wildfires are predicted to be among the most expensive disasters in U.S. history. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A head’s up for those of you who live or work near Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, TSA agents and local law enforcement agencies are holding a training exercise today. The annual improvised explosive device training started this morning at the airport. As part of the exercise, local authorities are responding to the airport as if it is a real call…
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson was on the Coast this morning to talk about the importance of free and fair elections. Watson, who oversees voting in the state, spoke to the Gulf Coast Business Council during its August general membership meeting at the Knight Nonprofit Center. Watson also talked about the Tidelands Trust Fund, which disburses money generated from…
It is National Waffle Day and what better way to kick off the holiday than with chicken and waffles. News 25’s Amelia Strahan is live from Slim Chickens in Biloxi. Categories: Local News, News Tags: National Waffle Day, Slim Chickens
Yet another hot day is anticipated across the central Gulf region today as high pressure remains situated to our north with a general easterly flow aloft across the area. At the surface, a very subtle weakness resides across portions of the region this morning, however, this feature hasn’t been as productive as we’d like in terms of precip generation. That…
Tonight we will see clear skies and warm low temperatures in the low 80s. High pressure continues to be the most dominate feature across the there area. Dangerous heat is expected across the southern six counties through the remainder of the week and into the weekend. Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the peak heating hours of the day….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s all about journey over destination at St. Patrick Catholic High School, where the Fighting Irish break in a whole new attitude with their new head coach Oscar Glasscock. “Well, the biggest thing we have to focus on is doing our job and not being distracted by things from the past here or how last season…
Looking one week ahead, the Miner’s Toy Store in Ocean Springs will be hosting a statue rededication. The original statue outside of Miner’s Toy Store was stolen in 2022. That statue was purchased by Ocean Springs Main Street as a 90th birthday gift in 2015 for Mary-Alice and John Miner, the original owners of the toy store. The rededication will…
This morning, Long Beach dedicated the first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box for the State of Mississippi at the city’s central fire station. The City of Long Beach held a ceremony for the first ever Baby Box in the state of Mississippi, giving struggling mothers another option in their time of need. “The most overwhelming part is the support we have…
The MGCCC Jackson County Fines Art Gallery has announced a new exhibit, opening to the public on Tuesday, August 29th. The exhibit features the works of coastal artist Curtis Jaunsen and will run through September 29th. For anyone interested in talking to Jaunsen, an artist talk will be held during the opening at 12:30. As a little background on…
MGCCC celebrates the start of construction for a new building on the Harrison County Campus. This afternoon, school leaders broke ground on the new STEM building. The groundbreaking for the $25 million facility was held beside the site at Pedestrian Plaza. Once complete, the STEM building will house classrooms and facilities for STEM related classes and programs for MGCCC. Vice…
Memorial Health System in Gulfport has been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association. They’ve been given the Gold Plus Standard for the 2023 ‘Get with the Guidelines’ recognition. They achieved this award in two categories: type 2 diabetes and stroke care. In the past year, Memorial has been able to get their response time to strokes, such as how…
Today has been miserably hot across the area most of our reporting sites are well into triple digit values with heat indices well above 110. Temperatures will slightly cool this evening to the upper 80s. Tonight we will see clear skies and warm low temperatures in the low 80s. High pressure continues to be the most dominate feature across the…
A guardianship clinic was held at Gulfport Circuit Court. Friends of Court and Catholic Charities work together for the ‘Kinship Navigator Program.’ Through this program, volunteer attorneys and Friends of Court are assigned to caregivers who are seeking to claim guardianship over a child. During the clinic, they work through all the paperwork before returning to Judge Alfonso. Catholic Charities…