We are joined by Captain Longbeard and Lady Caliborne to discuss Pirate Day in the Bay happening this weekend! The ninth annual Pirate Day in the Bay kicks off at 4 p.m. on May 17th with the pub crawl. On Saturday, May 18th, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., is a full day of many activities including special performances and…
Francisco Gonzalez from the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is in studio to talk about the museum’s upcoming fundraiser. The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum takes place May 23rd from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the museum. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: fundraiser, Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
We have Phyllis Stewart in studio with us today. She is the Artist of the Month at the Gulfport Arts Center. ‘From Sunrise to Sunset’ Exhibit will be featured at the evening reception on Saturday, May 18th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gulfport Arts Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulfport Arts Center
The old frontal boundary is stalled near the coast this morning and drapes inland near Terrebonne Parish westward to Beuregard Parish. The back end of this front will be the main area to watch later today as it gets brought back to the north and storms start to fire along it. Rainfall rates will intensify through the day along this…
As National Police Week continues, South Mississippi law enforcement agencies continue to honor those officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Outside the Biloxi Police Department, first responders and community members gathered as a way to keep the memory of five Biloxi officers alive. The sounds of bagpipes filled the morning air Wednesday at Biloxi Police Headquarters….
Get ready to jet off to a summer destination! Allegiant Airlines launched nonstop flights from Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to Sanford, Florida today. Prices for one-way flights range from $30 to $60. Flights to Florida are scheduled to leave on either Saturdays or Wednesday and returning to the Mississippi Coast on those days as well. This flight schedule runs through August….
An iconic Biloxi bakery is celebrating 100 years of tasty treats on the Coast! Electrik Maid Bakery first opened its doors on April 12th, 1924. Over the years, Electrik Maid went through the Great Depression, a whole lot of hurricanes, and a major fire! The bakery’s story begins with A.W. Bissett and Donald Etringer opened up shop. The name of…
The House of Representatives passed a resolution introduced by Congressman Mike Ezell, a measure expressing support for law enforcement officers across the country. House Resolution 106 was originally introduced on May 6th. Fellow Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest co-sponsored the bill. The resolution condemns efforts to defund local police agencies. In remarks on the House floor this week, Ezell pointed to…
This summer marks 65 years since the start of the Biloxi Wade-ins, a significant moment in the civil rights movement here on the coast. “Stand up for your rights. Everyone has rights,” said Herschell Pargo, NAACP President when asked what he wanted to say to the next generation. “If you’re paying for something, you have the right to be on…
We are joined by Executive Director of Senior Services Jeff Clark and Harrison County PIO Valeria DeMatties to discuss Older Americans Month. There is a dance competition and health fair being hosted Thursday, May 15th at the Biloxi Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines
If your looking for some sweets in the area, Electrik Maid Bake Shop might be the place for you! For a century, the Electrik Maid Bake Shop has been serving bread, cookies, pastries, cakes, and more. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE in Biloxi to tell you all about this historical bakery. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi,…
Seafood and Maritime Industry Museum Education/Outreach Director Elizabeth Alexander is in studio to talk about the Billy Creel Wooden Boat. The boat show takes place May 18th and 19th at the Schooner Pier Complex on Highway 90. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Billy Creel Wooden Boat Show
If your home was built more than 8 years ago, your windows probably aren’t as energy efficient as they should be. Cye Young with The Window Source of the Gulf Coast explains how changing them out, could save you 25-30% every year and how you can get tax credit! Categories: Expert Talk Tags: cye young, energy efficient, expert talk, michelle…
Patrick Moates explores new technology to use on your outdoor adventures with Verizon’s Winnie Wright. Tags: outdoor, patrick moates, spring, tb, Tech Byte, techbyte, technology, verizon, winnie wright
A cold front is currently slowly moving south through the area this morning. This boundary will be very important for this forecast, as it will slowly move offshore today and stall. The next upper level disturbance will begin to draw this boundary back to the north, but it will be reluctant to move far inland. This surface boundary will give a…
The Hancock Lady Hawks traveled to Southern Miss to take part in MHSAA State Championships. The 6A state title matchup has the Lady Hawks taking on South Panola and the Lady Tigers for a three game series. Game 1 was on Tuesday where Hancock would drop the contest in a close game, 2-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags:…
Earlier this morning, a class from Gulfport High School visited the WXXV News Studio! Our News Director Rick Boone gave the students a tour of the studio, showing them the way a newscast runs. The class got to hang out at the weather center for a bit, getting some time in front of the green screen. The class also got…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted its Fallen Officers Memorial Service. The ceremony at MDPS headquarters honored all DPD officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, going back to 1940. The names of each fallen officer was read during the ceremony and red roses were placed at the memorial by loved ones. “It takes a tragic…
On this National Police Week, law enforcement agencies across the Coast are paying tribute to fallen officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Earlier today, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office paying tribute to Deputy Earl Phillips. Deputy Phillips was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Landon Road in 1973. He’s buried next to his wife…
The city of Hattiesburg is striving to be “the city of 100 murals” here in the Magnolia state. VisitHATTIESBURG and the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art recently unveiled the city’s 51st mural — named ‘Jam Session’. The mural by artist Reshonda Perryman pays tribute to musicians who call Mississippi home and created music in Hattiesburg such as Jimmy Buffett, Roosevelt Graves,…
The Civil Air Patrol is now taking to the skies of George County. The George County chapter currently has three adults who train and lead a seven-member cadet element in aerospace education. The only other wing on the Gulf Coast is in Biloxi. The George County wing was established back in January. The program is open to any children ages…
Joining us in studio is Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter with this week’s Pet of the Week, Ketchup. Ketchup is looking for a forever home and is available for adoption from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
An area of weak low-pressure overhead will slide to the east and dissipate. We will transition into somewhat lower dew-points and maintain those conditions for the next few days with a drier air mass moving through the region. A cold front will also actually move through and stall over the gulf tonight into early Wednesday and also remain over the…
Happening right now in Downtown Gulfport, Gulfport Main Street is hosting Lace Up and Lunch downtown. The public is encouraged to come out and join the City of Gulfport for a walk through some lunch spots downtown. Those spots include Patio 44, Murky Waters, and Half-Shell. The walk kicked off just an hour ago at 11, but it is expected…