New date announced for Menge Avenue closure

MDOT has announced a new date for the overnight closure of I-10 at Menge Avenue, which was originally set for today. The closure of the westbound lanes will now take place Wednesday night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During that time, westbound traffic will be rerouted through the Menge Avenue exit and on ramps. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Faith Out Loud Conference hosts first in-person event

A three-day weekend conference in Gulfport gave believers a chance to amplify their faith and discover their purpose. For the first time since its inception, the Living Faith Out Loud Conference was an in-person event. The conference featured a group of guest speakers, all sharing their works, gifts, and testimonies. Attendees also received counseling, ministry, and marketing strategies and more….

Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport celebrates 121 years of service

Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport is celebrating 121 years of Christian fellowship. The church was founded in 1902 by Reverand Loggins, his followers, and members of Mount Bethel Baptist Church. The church building was completed a few years later in 1909 and has withstood its fair share of natural disasters, fires, and other hardships over the years. Nevertheless,…

8/7 – Chris’s “Heat Wave” Monday Afternoon Forecast

Folks the heat wave will continue into the first full week of August. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING  until 7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. There is a cold front north of the area, however it is not expected to aid in cooling us off.  Today winds will be a little stronger out of the…

Local students build boats and race for Free STEM Saturday

A unique learning opportunity was held for South Mississippi youth as they explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Presented by the Department of Defense, the Hancock County NAACP, and STEMNOLA, young students built battery powered boats. The students learned first hand about buoyancy and density as they crafted and tested their sailboats, pontoon boats, and swamp boats….

Community gets to know candidates at 38th annual Candidates Forum

Over the weekend in Harrison County, local candidates made their final pitches to voters during annual candidates forum. With primary elections inching closer and closer, South Mississippi residents were able to get a little more familiar with some of the candidates before hitting the polls this Tuesday. The 38th annual Candidates Forum hosted by the Gulfport chapter of the NAACP…

Kai’s Give Back Gala

Kai Davis with Big Hearts, Little Hands is in studio with details about ‘Kai’s Give Back Gala’ next weekend. The gala benefit for kids takes place Saturday, August 19th at 7 p.m. at the Frank Gruich Community Center in Biloxi. A donation is required for entry. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Big Hearts Little Hands, Kai’s Give Back Gala

8/7 – Chris’s “HOT & HUMID” Monday Morning Forecast

Folks the heat wave will continue into the first full week of August. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FROM 11AM – 7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. There is a cold front north of the area, however it is not expected to aid in cooling us off.  Today winds will be a little stronger out…

8/6 – Jeff’s “Brutal Heat Continues” Sunday Night Forecast

This very brutal stretch of heat is going to continue into the new week. It will remain very warm and oppressively humid overnight as southerly flow continues. Some clouds overnight will gradually clear out around daybreak. Most spots will not see temperatures below 80 degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect again from 11 AM until 7 PM for…

Mississippi Aquarium announces a new $4 million expansion, free annual passes for pre-K kids

This week the Mississippi Aquarium announced a $4 million expansion to one of its buildings — bringing new exhibits and more fun. CEO and president of Mississippi Aquarium Kurt Allen is elated on the $4 million project taking place in the changing tides facility. “We really listened to our customers and decided we really need some more exhibits to showcase…

Local discus thrower earn Silver medal at Junior Olympics

Earlier last month, we interviewed a student-athlete from Gulfport to discuss his preparation before he headed to the Junior Olympics. Three weeks later, he’s back from the competition, and he didn’t come home empty handed. Last weekend, Christian Collegiate Academy Sophomore, Sean Fairley, traveled to Eugene, Oregon, to compete in the Junior Olympics. The competition took place on Saturday, and…

Gulfport alum T.Q. Newsome leading by example for USM football

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — Last week, Southern Miss linebacker T.Q. Newsome threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Biloxi Shuckers game, just a few days after receiving rave reviews from USM head coach Will Hall at Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans. Here’s what the player-coach duo had to say about one another ahead of the 2023 season….

Harrison County Sheriff candidates sit down with WXXV

Harrison County will have a new sheriff named very soon, as current Sheriff Troy Peterson is set to retire. News 25’s Ansley Brent caught up with the two men vying for the Sheriff’s seat. For the first time since 2015, Harrison County will have a new Sheriff. The two candidates in the race are making their final pitches to voters,…

8/4 – Jeff’s “Very Hot Conditions Continue” Weekend Forecast

The humidity will be unrelenting tonight into this weekend. Temperatures will struggle to cool below 80 for much of you. This combined with another day of hot temperatures has our area under an Excessive Heat Warning again, from 11 AM until 7 PM. Heat indices will reach, and exceed the 110 degree mark. Saturday and Sunday will bring similar dangerous…

Shooting on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport

A shooting happened early afternoon near the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Gulfport. According to witnesses, an alleged employee was shot in the employee parking lot of the company off Dedeaux Road. Currently, there is no word from Gulfport police on any injuries and they have yet to release any details. News 25 will have more information as soon as…

Magnolia Soap and Bath opens in D’Iberville

The D’Iberville Promenade welcomes a new bath and soap shop! Magnolia Soap and Bath is holding its grand opening all weekend long. The store offers an array of pre-scented products or customers can mix different scents themselves. Magnolia Soap and Bath offers classes where customers can create customized bath product. The scented products are safe for sensitive skin and most…