The MLB season may have began on Thursday, but for the Milwaukee Brewers and one former Biloxi Shuckers star, things got started on Friday on the road against the New York Mets. Brewers and baseball fans around the Major Leagues were introduced to 20-year-old sensation Jackson Chourio on Friday as he made his debut for the Milwaukee Brewers in their…
The Gulfport Admirals made their way to Biloxi high school to take on the Indians in the finale of a three game series that was split heading into Friday. Gulfport was looking for win number 12 for the year while the Indians were looking to reach double-digit wins for the season. Gulfport would go on to win 10-7, pick up…
More than 250 people gathered at the Lyman Senior Center for a fried catfish lunch. Members of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office cooking team manned the fryers. The cooking team fried up 120 pounds of fish and 650 hush puppies and served 30 pounds each of coleslaw and potato salad for lunch while Tony Graham, the chaplain at the Harrison…
The annual Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Ceremony took place at the Biloxi National Cemetery Friday. Many gathered for the Vietnam War Veteran Ceremony, recognizing all who served with a bronze plaque at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Since 2017, March 29th has been recognized as Vietnam Veterans Day. Crusaders for Veterans presented the bronze plaque as a show of respect to the…
Whether it’s Easter egg hunts or church on Sunday morning, many people have their way of celebrating the holiday. Showcasing the Stations of the Cross in a walking path has been a tradition at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church for years. After a few years on pause due to COVID, it was the children who asked to bring it…
Two big days of seafood starts today with the Good Friday seafood feast and the 8th annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off and Festival. It all takes place at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. Gates open at 3 p.m. today and 11 a.m. on Saturday. Today’s event includes a car, truck, Jeep and bike show. On Saturday, there will be the…
Over in Lucedale, the George County Championship Rodeo begins tonight at 7:30. The rodeo includes bareback riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and bull riding. All the action is at the fairgrounds in Lucedale. Gates open at 5:30. Categories: Local News, News Tags: George County Championship Rodeo
Four people are injured after an early morning apartment fire in Biloxi. The incident happened at the Southwind Apartments. Biloxi Fire crews responded to the scene around 4 a.m. The two adults and two children were able to escape from the building on their own, but suffered burns and smoke inhalation. Biloxi Assistant Fire Chief Jason Davis said all four…
Joining us in studio is Melissa McNew Garrison, the Harrison County School District Federal Programs Director, who is here to tell us about an upcoming career fair. The Harrison County Teacher Career Fair takes place April 11th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Center for Excellence. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Harrison County Teacher Career Fair
Our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is an extremely talented baseball player who has recently faced a series of trial and tribulations at a very young age, and instead of giving up and calling it quits on the diamond, he continues doing what he loves because he knows it will bring his father great joy. Get to know the…
The United MSD Foundation’s CEO, Sarah Vandersypen explains the mission of the charity founded by local community leader, Amber Olsen to aid in the care for children with multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD) and research toward a cure. Find out what you can do to help and get involved by visiting them online at https://curemsd.org or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CUREMSD Categories: Chamber…
Quality Bakery, which is located off of highway 49 near downtown Gulfport, will be opening its 2nd location in Wiggins this Saturday on March 30th. The grand opening has been about a year in the making and certainly has the citizens of Wiggins excited. “They have been so welcoming. Just about every Facebook post I make they’re on there and…
On March 19th, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed into law that the 4th Thursday of every March will now be recognized as Tuskegee Airmen Day throughout the state, honoring the valiant service of the members of the Tuskegee Airmen. “Well the Tuskegee Airmen were men that were allowed to prove that black men could fly aircrafts and would follow orders….
There are many question marks surrounding the world of sports gambling. There’s no questioning that it’s becoming more popular and prominent with every bet that is won or lost on a day to day basis. On Thursday, the Golden Nugget casino in Biloxi joined in on the fast growing business. The Golden Nugget casino hosted a ribbon cutting for their…
Thursday was Major League baseball’s openings day and this years regular season start meant a little more to sports fans here on the coast. Ocean Springs high school alum Garrett Crochet took the mound for the Chicago White Sox season opener against the Detroit Tigers. The former Greyhound was remarkable in his first ever opening day start. Crochet finished with…
Former George County Rebel and Lucedale native Justin Steele got things going on the bump to start the Chicago Cubs season. Steele took the mound against the defending World Series champion in the season opener for the Cubs. In just under five innings of work the Lucedale native had six strikeouts on just three hits given up, including one earned…
Patrick Moates explores the new Tap XR interactive wrist band technology in this episodes of Tech Byte sponsored by Rogers Technology Solutions.
Mandy demonstrates how to make Spring/Easter Treats, bunny candy bags and popsicles.
A mock emergency exercise was staged at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport this morning. News 25’s Austin Lindsey shares how first responders are practicing in response to the unthinkable. With the uncertainty of a mass casualty event happening at any time, it is important that emergency relief agencies stay prepared, and they are doing just that at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Harrison…
The Pascagoula Public Library is getting ready for a huge renovation and will be closed on April 1st until further notice. The building is nearly 40 years old – opening in October of 1986 – and it’s starting to show its age. The skylight leaks, the elevator needs maintenance, and the HVAC system does not work. On top of fixing…
The United Way of Jackson, George, and Greene County hosted its annual meeting. United Way raised more than one million dollars to support 17 organizations across the Coast, such as CASA of South Mississippi, the Salvation Army, and various children’s programs. Attorney General Lynn Fitch was a featured speaker and talked about human trafficking and fentanyl in Mississippi. The Gulf…
During this time period every year, it is typically difficult to secure clear skies and comfortably widespread for a 24 hour period. Not only will we have clear skies and ideal outdoor conditions for one day, but it appears almost locked in to stick around for a second day. Upper ridging over the Gulf of Mexico will be controlling the…
High pressure will continue to slide southeastward and be centered over North Florida Friday evening. Little in the way of cloud cover is expected today or tomorrow. Northerly winds will still be in place today, so it is definitely possible that the Mississippi Coast will be the warm spot for the region, 2 days in a row. High temperatures will…
Rouse was a Hancock County corrections officer who died from a hit and run on March 15th. The fundraiser saw lines of community members showing out to support the rouse family. Jambalaya plates were sold for $15 each in addition to t-shirts, cookbooks and a raffle, where winners could win bottles of wine, gulf coast items, or gift cards to…