In Downtown Gulfport, the Krewe of Gemini let the good times roll Saturday. The iconic parade has been in existence since 1969. Locals and tourists saw dazzling floats and caught multiple accessories aside from the tons of beads. Here’s what folks had to say about the fun season and parade ahead of Fat Tuesday. Lauren Sumrall and Lily Knox said,…
Over the weekend, a son meets his dad in Long Beach for the first time in 40 years. Texas native Seth Nay was born in El Paso, Texas and reconnected with his father Geoffrey Boatner virtually through the site 23andMe in 2022. This weekend, they finally met in person. For most of his life, Nay believed his biological father was…
A Coast woman died Saturday night in a deadly crash in St. Tammany Parish Louisiana. The coroner’s office there says 41-year-old Diann Stiglet died after a crash in the eastbound lanes of I-12 between Highways 190 and 59 in Mandeville. It happened around 9 Saturday night. Stiglet died of apparent blunt force trauma and next of kin have been notified….
The threat of severe weather will come to an end this morning and the Tornado Watch for Stone, Jackson, Harrison, & George County will be allowed to expire. Rain will be out of the area by 10 AM. Winds will elevate behind the cold front as colder air will work in. Expect gusty winds today with some sunshine this afternoon….
As our afternoon arrived we had been watching the storm system to our west as it approached Saturday into Sunday. The setup for Sunday into Monday is mostly flowing as expected. There are two rounds of thunderstorms that both pack severe potential. The first round has already moved through, and stayed mostly all to the north/central portion of Mississippi. Since…
Former Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Favre died early Sunday. He was 69. The mayor of Bay St. Louis when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 saw the city through its worst disaster — wearing shorts and flip-flops as he traveled the country to raise funds for his city and raise awareness of the devastation suffered by the Mississippi Gulf Coast….
Baseball is just one day away as many schools are set to begin their seasons on Saturday during jamboree play. This week we are highlighting Pass Christian, Harrison Central, and Pearl River high school. Pearl River baseball finished 22-12 last season, with the path ending in the second round of playoffs. It was the first time in nine years Pearl…
Pearl River defeated Baton Rouge 10-0 in the first game with a barrage of offense. The second game was much closer, but the pitching of the Wildcats was no to be messed with on Friday. PRCC did not allow a run all day, while scoring 13 themselves, and won the second game 3-0 to complete the sweep. Categories: Local Sports,…
In December, one lucky Harrah’s Gulf Coast hotel and casino employee was given the surprise that every NFL fan dreams of. He won two tickets to this years Super Bowl provided by the NFL. What makes this story even more special is that the employee, Jewel Coleman, just so happens to be a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan. Jewel Coleman…
WXXV sports director Jevan McCoskey continues the countdown to baseball season as he spoke with both the Vancleave Bulldogs and Long Beach Bearcats head coach. We are just under a calendar month away from opening day here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: baseball, long beach high school, sports, vancleave high school
On February 10, a World War II veteran will be turning 100 years old. William Jarrell served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Independence, even surviving a torpedo strike on the ship! A birthday celebration is being put on by Veterans Outreach and takes place at the Hurley Community Center. The birthday is free to the public and…
The Mississippi Aquarium is adding a new perspective into the world’s most unique places with its new wild explorer virtual reality experience. The new VR experience launched today. The exhibit gives guests a 360-degree 3D experience, taking you up close and personal into the depths of the ocean with a shark dive. Guests can also head to the jungle with…
The Lyman Senior Center held its Black History Month Celebration with two former South Mississippian sports stars headlining the program. At the program, citizens celebrated the decorated month by honoring local African-American pioneers in South Mississippi. Guest speakers Tiffany Travis and Sammy Winder shared their thoughts on the significant month and their journey to stardom in their respective sports contributing…
On Thursday, Vancleave high school celebrated a trophy presentation that many schools might need to get used to. Esports has been growing in popularity in recent years and on Thursday the Bulldogs were given two separate trophies for their performances in the fall. In partnership with the Special Olympics, Vancleave high school was awarded the Unified Central Rocket League and…
Lori sits down with insurance expert, Jody Entrekin from Entrekin Insurance Services to talk about coverage for special events like Mardi Gras parades, parties, retirement gatherings and other events where alcohol is served. Categories: Expert Talk
The strength of a woman isn’t defined by how much she can lift, how well she can balance multiple responsibilities, or how long she can keep a smile on her face, but if that was all it took, you would see this Ocean Springs tri-athlete’s face right next to that definition. Introducing our wxxv student athlete of the week, Farrah…
Joining us this afternoon is Musician Erin Coburn. She will be performing Saturday night at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $25. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Erin Coburn, Ground Zero Blues Club, musician
Today is Arbor Day in Mississippi and one group is celebrating by distributing trees and bushes to residents. The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District was at the Lyman Community Center just after signup to distribute an assortment of trees and bushes for $5 a car. The drive-thru event began at 7 a.m. and organizers said they will be…
Cloudy skies remain this afternoon as an active subtropical jet stream continues across our region. Beyond that, there is a 20% or so chance of a passing shower today into this evening. Fog will be more of an issue overnight if sea fog can set up. This would linger across beachfront locations as usual. Saturday brings a 30% chance of…
There are thousands of websites and businesses devoted specifically to helping you look younger longer. Today we will literally shed some light on how broadband light treatment can help you maintain your youthful appearance for longer. Tags: band, broad, byte, light treatment, patrick moates, rogers technology, solutions, TECH, techbyte
WOW your kid’s classmates and teachers with cute handmade Valentines. Mandy gives step-by-step directions in this how-to segment! Tags: classmates, DIY, handmade, how-to, mandy williamson, Mom to Mom, students, teachers, Valentine, valentine’s day, Valentines
We are counting down the days until Fat Tuesday here at WXXV, but the carnival fun really ramps up tonight in South Mississippi. Our very own Grant Chighizola has the details on all the fun coming up! City of Ocean Springs City of Biloxi City of Gulfport City of Pass Christian Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: mardi gras
Areas of patchy dense fog will dissipate quickly this morning. Cloud cover will remain in place with peeks of sunshine here and there. Temperatures will be quite warm with 70s across our area this afternoon. Expect a 20% or so chance of passing showers at times for your Friday. A slow-moving train of storm systems will be parked in our…
Happening February 9 at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi, a senior citizen’s Mardi Gras Bash kicks off at 11:30 and runs until 1! The event is free to the public and is open to anyone 55 or older. A king, queen, a grand duke, and a grand duchess will be chosen by drawing and crowned! There will be…