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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…