The Biloxi Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony for officers. In total, four officers were sworn in. A few officers also received promotions! Eleven were promoted to become sergeants while six officers were promoted to lieutenant. One officer was also promoted to the rank of captain. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Biloxi PD, Biloxi Police Department, officers, police, swearing…
The Ocean Springs Fire Department announced the launch of a community program aimed at bolstering safety awareness. The program also aims at building strong ties with residents and businesses. The program is designed to employer residents and businesses to become ambassadors of safety within their neighborhoods. Through an online portal, anyone can provide information to OSFD to assist more effectively…
Residents on the Coast stopped at the Long Beach Harbor this morning to honor Ash Wednesday. Pastor David Parr of the Grace Lutheran Church has been doing ashes to go for ten years now. Drivers pulled in to receive prayer and the symbolic cross on their forehead to signify the start of lent which runs until Holy Week. The pastor…
A single car accident was reported at the interchange of Highway 49 and Highway 67. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robertson, the car rolled over leaving three injured. One person was ejected from the car and is in serious condition. The other two passengers are seriously injured, one person is being life-flighted away for treatment. News 25 will…
We’re joined this afternoon by Eddie Holmes, president of the Gulf Coast Bicycle Club, who is here to tell us about an event to help a fellow cyclist. The Benefit Ride for Mark Harrington will take place February 24th at Woolmarket School on Old Woolmarket Road at 8 a.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: benefit ride, gulf coast bicycle club
An overturned tractor trailer on the Alabama side of the state line is causing traffic delays. The overturned trailer is at mile marker 1.3 according to ALDOT and has the eastbound lane closed. According to Alabama Highway Patrol, two vehicles were involved and traffic on the Alabama side is flowing normally. The accident happened earlier this morning around 7 a.m….
We all know it’s Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, but it’s also an important day here at WXXV as it is the station’s 37th anniversary. WXXV’s Grant Chighizola takes a deeper dive into the history of the station and spoke to a few key team members about the anniversary and what’s in store for the next 37 years. It was…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us today is CeCe Collins to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Dawson. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
A post frontal airmass continues to push into the region with the center of surface ridge currently over the state of Mississippi. The remainder of this short term is rather simple with the atmosphere being suppressed, an abundance of sunshine with uneventful conditions expected through Friday morning. A broad region of enhanced upper level forcing will develop over the Gulf…
Pass Christian let Wingfield hang around early – but this one got out of hand after the first quarter as the Pirated win 66-39. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: basketball, high school, Pass Christian, sports
Temperatures overnight will be slightly below average so it will be chilly to start Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day. Expect a few clouds to partly cloudy skies Wednesday as an active subtropical jet stream continues for the region. More clouds and slightly milder temperatures will be around Thursday. More warmth and moisture greet us by Friday ahead of an unsettled period. A…
St. Patrick welcomed Our Lady Academy to town for a South state showdown. This is the third straight year that these teams have met at this stage. Sophomore and former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week Bella Jordan was on a mission in this game as she comes up with not 1, not 2, but three goals. Hat Trick for…
St. Patrick catholic high school defeats Seminary, 85-54 Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: basketball, high school, sports, St. Patrick Basketball
The Ocean Springs Library will host “Welty,” a traveling exhibit of photos taken by Eudora Welty. The photos were taken during during her time with the Works Progress Administration, the WPA employed job seekers to carry out public works projects during the Great Depression. She took photos to show Mississippi’s rural poor and the effects the Great Depression had on…
STEM FEST On March 2, the INFINITY Science Center is hosting a STEM FEST! The STEM FEST is a free event running from 9 AM until 12 PM. Guests will be able to engage in science demonstrations and participate in NASA STEM activities. No pre-registration for the event is required. Rocketry Lab The INFINITY Science Center will also host a…
The City of Biloxi’s Fat Tuesday was a celebration and highlighting of history. Today, the city honored its 325th birthday with a 6-foot wide and 7-foot-tall birthday cake to lead the annual Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade. The city, named after the native tribe of Biloxi, was founded by Frenchman Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville in 1699. The GCCA…
As Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues here in Mississippi, crews are preparing for a state-wide tornado drill tomorrow. The drill will take place at 9:15 tomorrow morning in coordination with the National Weather Service. It will run through the NOAA Weather Radio System, but emergency management officials in all Mississippi counties are encouraged to participate. Categories: Local News, News…
MDOT says the westbound lanes of I-10 at Menge Avenue will be closed overnight Thursday to affix the lanes of overpass onto the supports. MDOT says the closure will run from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to install concrete beams, braces, and safety devices across the westbound lanes. Traffic will be rerouted using the Menge Avenue exit and entrance ramps….
Expect temperatures to drop fairly quickly this evening as winds relax and skies remain mainly clear. It will be chilly if you have any remaining Mardi Gras plans. Temperatures overnight will be slightly below seasonal averages with 30s inland and lower-40s along the immediate coast. There should not be a significant wind chill factor tomorrow morning. Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day will…
The forecast through the remainder of the workweek is pleasant with no major impacts. Rain should at least hold off till late Friday if not overnight Friday night and what feels like clockwork, another weekend storm system bringing rain back into the area but hopefully that will be for only the first half of the day Saturday and nothing more….
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Ansley Brent as we continue our Celebrate Cities series in Biloxi! This week they are celebrating all things Biloxi as the city celebrates their 325th birthday on Fat Tuesday! In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast. Rob will be back in two weeks to celebrate another…
The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl 58 over the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22. In an overtime thriller, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs won their third Lombardi trophy in six years and became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2004 and 2005. The Chiefs will now shift their focus to next…
Our frontal system has moved off into the eastern Gulf. Strong northerly winds tonight will bring in cooler and drier air into the region, making for a cool Mardi Gras morning and day. Winds around 20-25mph with gusts of 40mph possible have been present today, mainly around the coastal areas. Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning, lows are forecast to be…
With the football season now officially over, many fans have already started looking towards next season. News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is outside of the Caesar’s Superdome with a little preview of what fans can expect for next year’s big game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: big easy, football, louisiana, new orleans, super bowl, super bowl 59, super bowl…