An organization dedicated to advocating for children in foster care is expanding. CASA of Hancock County has become CASA of South Mississippi and will also serve Harrison and Stone counties. Executive Director Cynthia Chauvin spoke to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors this morning, saying that CASA of Harrison and Stone counties dissolved in January and Hancock County expanded to…
In 2019, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce declared Mississippi a catastrophic regional fisheries disaster after the Bonnet Carre Spillway was open 123 days. In 2023, it was declared that it was a federal fisheries disaster, making Mississippi fisheries eligible for assistance. That money is finally making its way to fishermen and other fishing businesses in the state. “At this point,…
A Gautier pet groomer is being forced to shut down. The groomers say the facility did nothing wrong. News 25 reached out to the business for comment, but they did not respond. However, the owner of Sandi’s Pet Grooming Too, Nikki Anderson, posted on Facebook on February 3rd, saying Gautier police released her from custody, no charges related to alleged…
The Krewe of Nereids Parade held their parade in Waveland on Sunday. Thousands lined Highway 90 to see the parade featuring floats, Joppa Shriners, dance teams, and marching bands. The event celebrated Mardi Gras and the krewe announced Queen Doris the 56th. The parade originated from the 1960s Nereids Mardi Gras Krewe from Hancock County and is an all-woman team….
The Mystic Krewe of Pine Island made its stop in Vancleave on Saturday. The krewe’s parade went rolling through neighborhoods, starting on the south end of John’s Bayou Road and ending at the Paige Bayou Marina. The parade featured over 25 different floats, golf carts, side-by-sides, four-wheelers, and more. Residents were lining the streets, catching all types of throws from…
Mardi Gras is a way of life for most cities on the Coast and Biloxi is proving that statement to be true. The City of Biloxi held its 12th annual Children’s Walking Parade on Saturday. It’s a family fun event that gives children the opportunity to learn about the culture of Mardi Gras through participation. Children ages 12 and younger…
Joining us in studio are CeCe Shabazz and LaShaundra McCarty to tell us about the upcoming AAF Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter Award Program, also known as the Addy Awards. The Addy Awards take place February 17th at the Great Southern Club at 6 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: AAF Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter Award Program, Addy Awards
It was a dogs day out at Point Cadet Plaza as the Krewe of Barkloxi rolled throughout the park. The Krewe of Barkloxi has pulled out all the stops as dogs and their humans dressed in Mardi Gras colors. Some have even driven hours to see the pawrade. From east to west, north to south, dog lovers have come from…
This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan is telling us about a moment in Biloxi 63 years in the making. What a day it was at Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School in Biloxi as they celebrated its new gym. The elementary schools first gym in 63 years. So, it calls for quite the celebration and now this multi-million-dollar, multipurpose facility…
The system to the SE that brought thunder/hail to parts of the area yesterday evening will continue to meander south and east today. On the backside of this feature, there is still a couple of disturbances to pay attention to with perhaps additional shower development. That said, the moisture flow and instability in the low levels should keep mostly overcast…
Friday lent itself to quiet and relatively mild conditions as sunshine returned. Tonight, clouds increase late and temperatures will be mild. Some patches of fog could develop in some spots if winds do not increase before daybreak Saturday. Winds will increase tomorrow as a frontal system makes its way into our area. Expect mostly cloudy skies and dry time for…
Robotics students at Gulfport High School have been working diligently for more than a year for an opportunity of a lifetime. Four Gulfport High School students had a life-changing experience in Peru as they fit over 30 people with prosthetic legs that they had the opportunity to help create. Before they could fly to Peru, dozens of prosthetic parts needed…
Vestige, a restaurant in Ocean Springs, is nominated for a 2024 James Beard Award. The award is one of America’s most prestigious honors for culinary experts. Vestige has been nominated in the past for regional and individual awards but has yet to win an award. This year they’re being nationally recognized after garnering a spot as an outstanding restaurant semifinalist….
Growing up, my generation was told we’d never have technology like calculators at our fingertips. That statement couldn’t be further from the reality we live in today. Samsung is unveiling a new line of smartphones that leaves the speech and spells my generation grew up with inits virtual dust. I’m Patrick Moates, welcome to this week’s tech byte! At…
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a very cute DIY explosion Valentine’s gift box. It’s always fun to receive those gift boxes where you open it up and just stuff keeps falling out. Well, I came across this really cute idea online of A DIY Valentine’s explosion box, and all you’re going to need are about three boxes that…
Mississippi Power will begin prep work to transfer poles at the intersection of Hanley Road and Bienville Boulevard starting Monday, February 5. The work will begin at 7 in the morning and is scheduled to run until 7 in the evening. Utility crews will run power lines across the roadway in 15-minute closure intervals. There will be traffic control and…
We’re joined today by Ann Madden and Julie with Coast Episcopal. They are here to tell us about Coast Episcopal’s Celebrate the Arts: Students and Mentors. The event takes place Tuesday, February 6th at the Gail Keenan Art Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Celebrate the Arts, Coast Episcopal School
Happening in Bay St. Louis, a job extravaganza is being hosted for high school students aged 14 through 21 with disabilities. The job fair runs until 2 this afternoon at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. Each student is able to showcase their skills to employers, the students can do a specific skill at each work station. So far, 70…
The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street and Tourism Bureau is hosting its annual King Cake Contest right now. Bakeries in the city compete for the title of ‘Best King Cake in Ocean Springs’ from January 16th to February 10th. Locals and tourists are able to savor this tradition by stopping by the Visitors Center, tasting the king cake of the…
The sport of golf is known for beautiful courses and its calming environment, yet it’s one of the most difficult sports to master. Although the game tests athletes mentally time after time, one local golfer accepts the challenge daily and tries to get one percent better each and every day. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Will Nolte….
Tax season is starting and Mercy Housing and Human Development has a program to help you with your taxes. Joining us today to tell us about the program is Lauren Misko. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mercy Housing, Taxes, vita tax program
A lovely day is ahead with mild temperatures and sunny skies. A few upper level non-rain producing clouds will move through from time to time. The system that will impact our area is starting to get going over the SW CONUS. The synoptic surface low that first develops should do so over SE Colorado by this evening and move SE…
Skies gradually clear out overnight and there will be the possibility of patches of light fog out the door tomorrow morning. Fog and clouds dissipate rapidly and Friday will be a lovely one with war, afternoon temperatures. Rain arrives for the second half of Saturday with the potential for heavy rain as soon as the evening hours. It will also…
Have no fear, but today is National Serpent Day and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center got in on the fun with Nature on the Geaux! Lynn Meadows Discovery Center got in on the fun with Nature on the Geaux stopping by to educate children on the different snakes around the world. Children were able to hold the snakes and feel the…