St. Patrick boys basketball cruises by Seminary, winning 85-54
St. Patrick catholic high school defeats Seminary, 85-54 Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: basketball, high school, sports, St. Patrick Basketball
Exhibit on Eudora Welty opening March 15
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…
INFINITY Space Center hosting events on March 2
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…
City of Biloxi celebrates birthday at Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade
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…
State wide tornado drill for Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week
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…
I-10 at Menge closed overnight Thursday
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….
2/13 – Jeff Vorick’s “Cool” Mardi Gras Evening Forecast
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…
2/13 – The Chief’s “Mardi Gras, Sunny & Cool” Afternoon Forecast
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….
Celebrate Cities: Biloxi
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…
Kansas City Chiefs become first back-to-back Super Bowl champs in nearly 20 years, defeating San Francisco 49ers 25-22
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…
2/12 – Trey’s “Deserved Clearing” Monday Evening Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
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…
Countdown to Super Bowl LIX
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…
Backpack Buddies receive grant from Sparklight
The Bridge Backpack Buddies has been awarded almost $3000 from Sparklight. The Bridge Backpack Buddies will use the grant to provide food bags for weekends and school breaks for students experiencing food insecurity. The program coordinator Caroline Hunh said the donation will ensure the success of the local chapter. With the grant from Sparklight, Backpack Buddies are able to finish…
Poll manager training begins February 19
The Harrison County Election Commission will conduct poll manager training for the presidential primary elections. The training begins Monday, February 19, and runs until completed on February 24. The training will begin at 9 AM. If interested, anyone can head to the Harrison County Annex Building. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2024, election, poll, poll manager, president, presidential election, Primary,…
Video shows arrest of suspect at Biloxi’s Neptune parade
Biloxi police are releasing a response to an arrest at the Neptune Parade in Biloxi on Saturday night that was caught on cell phone video. This video may be disturbing for some viewers to see. News 25 wants to remind viewers this video does not show the entire incident that happened Saturday night. Biloxi police say 32-year-old Richard De La…
Services for former Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Favre set
Services for late Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Favre have been announced. The longtime public servant died Sunday at the age of 69. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 18th at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis from 6 to 10 p.m. On Monday, the 19th, another visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Our…
2/12 – Jeff’s “Some Clearing/Gusty Winds” Lundi Gras Afternoon Forecast
A cold front moved through the area this morning which brought an end to the rainfall. This afternoon, some sunshine will emerge but the main concern will be gusty winds. Secure decorations and be mindful of the conditions if you are partaking in parades today. It will be cooler tonight and colder out the door tomorrow morning. While winds back…
Krewe of Gemini Parade rolls through Downtown Gulfport
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,…
40-year-old man meets dad for first time after being reconnected on 23andMe
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…
Coast woman dies in crash in Louisiana
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….
2/12 – Jeff Vorick’s “Rain/Severe Threat Ends” Lundi Gras Morning Forecast
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….
2/11 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Overnight Severe Risk” Sunday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
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…
Eddie Favre, ‘the Mayor in Shorts,’ remembered for his love of Bay St. Louis
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….
Pearl River, Harrison Central, and Pass Christian have eyes set on baseball jamboree
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…