Our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is an extremely talented baseball player who has recently faced a series of trial and tribulations at a very young age, and instead of giving up and calling it quits on the diamond, he continues doing what he loves because he knows it will bring his father great joy. Get to know the…
The United MSD Foundation’s CEO, Sarah Vandersypen explains the mission of the charity founded by local community leader, Amber Olsen to aid in the care for children with multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD) and research toward a cure. Find out what you can do to help and get involved by visiting them online at https://curemsd.org or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CUREMSD Categories: Chamber…
Quality Bakery, which is located off of highway 49 near downtown Gulfport, will be opening its 2nd location in Wiggins this Saturday on March 30th. The grand opening has been about a year in the making and certainly has the citizens of Wiggins excited. “They have been so welcoming. Just about every Facebook post I make they’re on there and…
On March 19th, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed into law that the 4th Thursday of every March will now be recognized as Tuskegee Airmen Day throughout the state, honoring the valiant service of the members of the Tuskegee Airmen. “Well the Tuskegee Airmen were men that were allowed to prove that black men could fly aircrafts and would follow orders….
There are many question marks surrounding the world of sports gambling. There’s no questioning that it’s becoming more popular and prominent with every bet that is won or lost on a day to day basis. On Thursday, the Golden Nugget casino in Biloxi joined in on the fast growing business. The Golden Nugget casino hosted a ribbon cutting for their…
Thursday was Major League baseball’s openings day and this years regular season start meant a little more to sports fans here on the coast. Ocean Springs high school alum Garrett Crochet took the mound for the Chicago White Sox season opener against the Detroit Tigers. The former Greyhound was remarkable in his first ever opening day start. Crochet finished with…
Former George County Rebel and Lucedale native Justin Steele got things going on the bump to start the Chicago Cubs season. Steele took the mound against the defending World Series champion in the season opener for the Cubs. In just under five innings of work the Lucedale native had six strikeouts on just three hits given up, including one earned…
Patrick Moates explores the new Tap XR interactive wrist band technology in this episodes of Tech Byte sponsored by Rogers Technology Solutions.
Mandy demonstrates how to make Spring/Easter Treats, bunny candy bags and popsicles.
A mock emergency exercise was staged at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport this morning. News 25’s Austin Lindsey shares how first responders are practicing in response to the unthinkable. With the uncertainty of a mass casualty event happening at any time, it is important that emergency relief agencies stay prepared, and they are doing just that at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Harrison…
The Pascagoula Public Library is getting ready for a huge renovation and will be closed on April 1st until further notice. The building is nearly 40 years old – opening in October of 1986 – and it’s starting to show its age. The skylight leaks, the elevator needs maintenance, and the HVAC system does not work. On top of fixing…
The United Way of Jackson, George, and Greene County hosted its annual meeting. United Way raised more than one million dollars to support 17 organizations across the Coast, such as CASA of South Mississippi, the Salvation Army, and various children’s programs. Attorney General Lynn Fitch was a featured speaker and talked about human trafficking and fentanyl in Mississippi. The Gulf…
During this time period every year, it is typically difficult to secure clear skies and comfortably widespread for a 24 hour period. Not only will we have clear skies and ideal outdoor conditions for one day, but it appears almost locked in to stick around for a second day. Upper ridging over the Gulf of Mexico will be controlling the…
High pressure will continue to slide southeastward and be centered over North Florida Friday evening. Little in the way of cloud cover is expected today or tomorrow. Northerly winds will still be in place today, so it is definitely possible that the Mississippi Coast will be the warm spot for the region, 2 days in a row. High temperatures will…
Rouse was a Hancock County corrections officer who died from a hit and run on March 15th. The fundraiser saw lines of community members showing out to support the rouse family. Jambalaya plates were sold for $15 each in addition to t-shirts, cookbooks and a raffle, where winners could win bottles of wine, gulf coast items, or gift cards to…
“So here we are into March and we’re rolling right along. Looking to be finished in the next two weeks.” The beachside resort will include 101 back in RV sites, a clubhouse, fitness rooms, seating areas, a luxury style pool, and more, with the finishing touches being made right now. “We’re working on the landscaping and all of the amenity…
One local beverage distributor is celebrating nine decades in operation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “Each generation has carried on that legacy of hard work, integrity, and what employees mean to sustain our business long term.” F.E.B. Distributing officially began in the year 1934 by S.J. Bertucci. In 1946, the distributing company took on its official name after his son,…
It seems as if every other day there are high school athletes right here on the coast taking their talents to the next level and signing to colleges both in and out of the Magnolia state. Wednesday was no different. Not only does local student-athletes signing to play college sports feel like a regular occurrence – seeing St. Patrick high…
Gulfport senior Ryland Buford is knows on tennis courts all across the Magnolia state, competing on the Admiral tennis team since he was a freshman and first picking up a racket when he was just four years old. Buford is currently the second ranked player for the state of Mississippi, competes in both singles and doubles, and even brought home…
Permits for activities on the beach during Black Spring Break Weekend next month may not happen. Harrison County Sand Beach and the sheriff’s office sent an email memo to Biloxi Police Chief John Miller, who read it to the Biloxi City Council during Tuesday’s meeting, saying that because the special events committee denied a permit to Spring Break organizers for…
Local and national officials were invited to the Port of Gulfport to see how it operates. The Port of Gulfport is the third largest port on the Gulf of Mexico. The port handles exports and imports, has private research labs and more on its ground. With other shipping points around the world under stress, Gulfport may see a boom in…
Waveland is set to begin construction soon on a new dual brand Marriott Hotel. Marriott’s dual brand hotel will be the city’s first hotel in the last two decades. Mayor Jay Trapani said, “The hotel project on Highway 90 has been in the works for about a year now. And it’s going happen.” Voice of Bernie Cullen said, “We’ve never…
At the Biloxi City Council meeting, the council approved a bid by Keesler Federal Credit Union to use the ballpark marquee inside the stadium. The agreement comes after Keesler Federal won the bid for naming rights last month. Bids were advertised and Keesler Federal won over the Biloxi Shuckers for the naming rights after MGM relinquished the naming rights in…
A proposed 2 percent hotel tax that Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich wanted to add to the existing 12 percent tax in the city was removed from Tuesday’s city council agenda. The additional revenue from the 2 percent would have been used for tourism, special events, and park improvements. The resolution called for the council to agree to ask the legislature…