Primary candidates for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District and U.S. Senate seats made their pitch to voters with one week left to go until the state’s primary elections. The candidate’s forum was held at the American Legion Post 77 on Waveland Avenue. This was an opportunity for Coast residents to ask questions to Representative Mike Ezell and his Republican primary challengers…
Mandy demonstrates a cute, homemade kids craft for St. Patrick’s Day. This DIY tutorial will show you how to turn those gold plastic coins from Mardi Gras into Magic Leprechaun rocks for your kids or grandkids this St. Patrick’s Day. Tags: coins, Craft, crafts, DIY, leprechaun, mandy williamson, mardi gras coins, Mom to Mom, Rocks, st. patrick’s day
Patrick Moates interviews the CEO of a New Zealand tech company about their new smart device, the Pylot Headband. He discusses how it aims to boost your productivity by tracking your brain and mental function and the applications for people with ADD and ADHD. Tech Byte is brought to you locally by: Rogers Technology Solutions Tags: ADD, ADHD, ben wisby,…
Earlier in the year we featured a much deserved WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, and she continues to prove she is more than deserving of that honor time and time again. Aryn Eady is a senior proudly representing D’Iberville High School on the track and field team competing in both discus and shot put. In her most recent meet,…
A log truck overturned Monday afternoon on Cemetery Road in Harrison County. The driver escaped with minor injuries, but the road was shut down while crews removed the truck and logs from the roadway. Harrison County Fire Rescue and AMR responded to the scene. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. Categories: Local News, News Tags: cemetery road, harrison county, log,…
Multiple disturbances are moving through west-southwesterly mid-level flow across the northern Gulf Coast. Most of the thunderstorms with these impulses are expected to track south of the area. Another disturbance will pass to the north of Interstate 10 during the late morning hours this morning, but recent runs have been less consistent with this scenario. There’s at least enough instability…
In the sports world, March is known as the best month in the year as college conference tournaments and, of course, March Madness gets underway. The Magnolia state has teams on the bubble who could sneak in to the big dance if they perform well in their conference tournaments. The Mississippi State Bulldogs have a 19-10 overall record with an…
While there will be some dry time overnight, rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue. Expect coverage of 40-60% on average with thunderstorms remaining below severe limits up until sunrise Tuesday. The final round of thunderstorms will pack a punch with the potential for damaging winds and another round of heavy rainfall. The middle of the week will be more…
Landon Fry from Long Beach high school and Will Berglind of Ocean Springs high school were both recently awarded as a National Football Foundation scholar athlete from the National Football Foundation. This award is given to those who excel not only in their sports, but in the classroom and as a leader. A big congratulations to both Will and Landon…
The Battle of the Beach baseball tournament is set to return to the Biloxi Shuckers ballpark this month for seven games over four days with multiple schools coming from the coast. Kicking things off for the tournament on March 8th will be a double header between Pass Christian and Wayne Academy at 5:00 – followed by a rivalry game between…
Coverage of rain in the form of showers and thunderstorms picks up this evening and you can expect thunderstorms capable of heavy rain overnight. Some thunderstorms tonight, but especially true for tomorrow’s round of activity, could bring damaging wind gusts and small hail. There will be a lull in the activity after midnight up until around daybreak. A final round…
The completion of acceptance trials for the Richard M. McCool Jr. were successful. The Richard M. McCool Jr. is an amphibious transport dock, also being the final Flight I transition ship before Ingalls moves into special production of the LPD Flight II line. The Ingalls’ test and trials team will now complete final finish work on the ship before delivering…
An act is headed to the Mississippi State Senate that would require any school district that has a secondary school to establish and maintain driver education and training programs. Senate Bill 2695 was authored by State Senator Dennis DeBar Jr. of District 43. The act would amend a section of the Mississippi Code of 1972, the state superintendent of education…
After nearly 100,000 people were dropped from Medicaid last year, the Mississippi senate will now see a bill that promotes expanding Medicaid. The new program will be known as “Healthy Mississippi Works”, and will focus on getting people back to work by getting them healthcare. House Bill 1725 passed in the House with an overwhelming majority vote of 98 to…
Our guest today is Danny Clark and he is here to tell us about the 13th annual Good Ole Days Festival this weekend in Lucedale. The Good Ole Days Festival runs from March 8th and 9th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. There will be hit and miss engines, tractors, arts and crafts, and a petting zoo….
A Spring Blood Drive is being hosted by the Knights of Columbus on March 5th. The drive will be happening at Our Lady of Fatima in the Parish Hall on Pass Road in Biloxi. The blood drive will be running from noon until 5 PM with the American Red Cross. For more information, you can call Jack Fields at (228)547-0880….
In Stone County, the school district superintendent application is live and now accessible to every qualified candidate in the nation. The Mississippi School Board Association met with the Stone County School District to discuss goals and qualifications that were top priorities. The board’s number one goal is hiring a qualified candidate who prioritizes students. Click here for a full list of…
In Hancock County, a chance to hear from congressional candidates ahead of next week’s primary elections in the Magnolia State. The candidate’s forum begins at 5:30 at American Legion Post 77 on Waveland Avenue. This is an opportunity for Coast residents to ask questions to Representative Mike Ezell and his primary challengers Carl Boyanton, Michael McGill, and Republican Senate candidates…
In the week before the primary elections here in Mississippi, WXXV News 25 is reaching out to candidates on the ballot here in South Mississippi to hear their stances on the issues impacting voters in 2024. Earlier today, WXXV’s Grant Chighizola sat down with 4th Congressional District Republican Primary Candidate Carl Boyanton as he prepares for next Tuesday’s election. We…
SEVERE & HEAVY RAIN THREAT THIS AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT… Showers/t-storms will begin around midday with activity increasing this evening and overnight. The next thing would be one or two storms that could produce some large hail and damaging winds. Weak tornadic storms are the lowest risk but as usual, we won’t rule them out either. A strong disturbance will begin to push…
Tattoo artists came together to display their art for the annual Due South Tattoo and Art Expo over the weekend. The expo kicked off Friday at the IP Casino and Resort. Tattoo artists from across the Gulf South and the country made their way to this convention. Ocean Springs based Twisted Anchor Tattoo Gallery hosted the convention. Artists and consumers…
We’re joined this morning by Rachel Dangermond with 100 Men Hall to tell us about some upcoming events. Samba Funk will take place March 8th from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Reggae Fest will take place March 16th from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at…
This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan is introducing us to a new center to assist Mississippians who are visually impaired. This week on Meggan Monday, we want to tell you about a new facility that’s dedicated to helping the visually impaired. The Mississippi Emerge Center in Long Beach is part of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services. Director of Rehab…
Sheriff deputies are investigating a mass shooting at a nightclub in West Point in the northeastern part of the state. The shooting happened early Sunday morning inside Club Oasis. Investigators say a 20-year-old woman was killed and about a dozen other people were wounded. Some of the victims are in serious condition. Several hundred people were believed inside the club…