The Harrison County Library System is asking for funding to expand their popular digital services. Library Director Sarah Crisler-Ruskey attended the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting today and requested further funding for the digital service. Other library systems of similar size in the area allocate $70-90,000 towards the digital library service while the Harrison County Library System only allocates…
If you’ve noticed a building under construction on Lorraine Road and you’re wondering what it is, Mississippi Power is opening a training and development facility. The power company is partnering with colleges to train students to be ready to enter the workforce when they are finished with school. Students can attend a 13-week long training course to become linemen. Today,…
Gulfport City Council has amended its international property maintenance code to include language that prohibits parking on grass. Councilman R. Lee Flowers says when the council updated its latest IMPC, it did not amend the language to include the parking in residential districts. The vote held Tuesday simply modified the ordinance to add the parking language back in. The ordinance…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updating what to expect for the next six weeks in the hurricane season. NOAA predicting this year there will be an ‘above-normal level of activity’ along the Atlantic Coast. While NOAA’s June outlook called for a 30 percent chance of above normal activity. As of August, the probability doubled to 60 percent. The main…
The hot temperatures we’ve been experiencing lately have forced one South Mississippi city to shut down its playground equipment during certain hours of the day. Picayune announced on Facebook this week that playground areas at all city parks are closed from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, simply because the equipment becomes too hot to play on at those…
The deadline for veterans to apply for Pact Act benefits has been extended The Department of Veterans Affairs says veterans who submit an intent to apply for Pact Act benefits by midnight next Monday, the 14th will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10th, 2022, the date the Pact Act was signed into law. This extension comes…
Joining us this afternoon is Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi to talk about Rock N’ Roll Over. The event takes place August 17th at 6 p.m. at the Hard Rock Casino. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Animals, Humane Society of South Mississippi, Rock n Roll Over
I know folks we sound like a broken record, however another day of oppressive heat is in store for our area this afternoon. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING until 7PM this afternoon for heat indices from 110-116. This will come under mostly sunny skies which will make today feel like the hottest day of the week….
The End of Summer Barbeque Cook-Off is almost here, but a kick-off was held last night for the sponsors that make this tasty tradition a reality. The cook-off includes a BBQ contest, live music, and vendors, and admission is free. Proceeds from the event come from booth rentals and competitor fees. Every cent made goes back into helping veterans, animal…
How to stay cool under high pressure sales situations. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
We all know football season is just weeks away, but it’s not the only game in town. Joining us to talk hockey is Mississippi Sea Wolves Head Coach Joe Pace, who is getting ready to hit the ice. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: hockey, Mississippi Sea Wolves, sports
I know folks we sound like a broken record, however another day of oppressive heat is in store for our area. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING from 11am-7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. This will come under mostly sunny skies which will make today feel like the hottest day of the week. There is EXCESSIVE…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Vancleave football program is coming off a fourth place finish in Region 4-5A, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of 2022. “Nobody expected us to do that but the people here, so we came out, just battled everyday, came out here, got better, great feeling to come out and do something like that,” said…
White Pillar chef Austin Sumrall and finalist for “Chopped” All American Showdown: South competition comes to the WXXV studio to discuss his time on the show. Categories: Local News, News
It will remain very warm overnight with southerly winds ushering in extremely high levels of humidity. Some clouds will be around at times but the main issue continues to be the heat. Tomorrow will feature more sunshine as compared to Wednesday. Heat alerts will again be in place for your Thursday. Expect the same in that regard for Friday. Cloud…
The USM Gulf Park Campus had a lot going on today. Vivian O’Neal, the new Miss Mississippi, was touring the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus earlier today. She was given a tour by Shannon Campbell, who is the senior associate vice president of Coastal Operation. After being crowned Miss Mississippi almost two months ago, Vivian is proudly wearing…
The End of Summer Barbecue Contest is coming up in September. Tonight, a kick-off party is happening at Woody’s Roadside in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Brooke Parker is there now to tell us more about this tasty tradition. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
As has been the case for a while, dangerous heat continues into this evening. Heat alerts expire at 7 PM but it will still be VERY uncomfortable outside well into the night. South-to-southwesterly flow continues to pump in humidity. Temperatures will struggle to cool into the low-80s. Again, the heat continues through the end of this week. Tomorrow will have…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office took part in a K-9 officer training session in Tennessee. The training was hosted by a national nonprofit called K9s United, a group advocating and supporting K-9 law enforcement officers. It took place over four days and involved nearly 50 K9 teams and EMS professionals from across Tennessee and nine other states, ensuring they have the…
The application process for the 2019 Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Program is now open. This process is open to commercial fisheries and charter boat participants. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident 18-years or older and possess a valid Mississippi resident commercial fishing or dealer 2019 calendar year license with DMR documented landings. The application will be available at dmr.ms.gov/2019BCRELIEF….
Joining us this afternoon is Jeannie Herrin with the Harrison County Advocacy Center and Volunteer Maggie Rafferty. They’re here to recruit more volunteers for Friends of the Court. The Friends of the Court training will take place August 15th through the 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines
JACKSON, MISS. – All lanes of I-10 westbound at Menge Ave. will be closed overnight on Wednesday, August 9 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. While this closure is in place, traffic will be re-routed utilizing the Menge Ave. exit and entrance ramps. Detour signage will be in place, and drivers may seek alternate routes. Motorists are reminded to be on…
Stewart and Lance Pearson are headed to a runoff to decide who will be the next sheriff of Stone County. Stewart and Pearson were the top two candidates voters cast ballots for in a field of six to succeed Sheriff Mike Farmer, who is retiring. Stewart garnered 33% of the vote, while Pearson came in with 24% of the vote….
We will experience another day of high temperatures in the upper 90s. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING from until 7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. This will come under partly cloudy skies especially north of I-10. There is EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM 11AM – 7PM Thursday for heat indices from 110-116. One thing to note…