Mccinnis 12 Bone Bbq
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McCinnis 12 Bone BBQ to compete in this years World Food Championships

Locally owned McCinnis 12 Bone BBQ recently won the Golden Ticket Award and will now compete at the World Food Championships.
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One local BBQ recently won an award that will allow them to compete at the national level. McCinnis 12 Bone BBQ won the golden ticket award at this year’s Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon – and BBQ festival. This means they’ve secured their spot in this year’s World Food Championship in Indianapolis. Owners Alton and Sonzie McCinnis spoke about what this…

Amir Abdul Rauf Signs To Play Basketball At Holmes Community College
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Amir Abdul-Rauf puts pen to paper to play basketball at Hines Community College

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Another day, another signing for one local high school student-athlete right here on the coast. On Wednesday, Amir Abdul-Rauf made his college commitment official by signing to play college basketball at Holmes community college. There’s no questioning Abdul-Rauf made his mark on courts all around the coast. His ability to attack the rim and shoot the long ball, mixed with…

Engine Testing For Rs 25 Space Engine At Stennis Space Center
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Engine testing for RS-25 Space Engine at Stennis Space Center

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Over at Stennis Space Center, testing for a development engine RS-25 to be used for future Artemis space exploration was displayed to WXXV. For eight full minutes, plumes of clouds filled the afternoon sky at Stennis Space Center. The test is for one of four RS-25 engines, which will be used on the space launch system for Artemis missions four…

4/3 Trey Tonnessen's "ideal Spring Day" Wednesday Evening Forecast
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4/3 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Ideal Spring Day” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
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As was the case all day Wednesday, we are starting out this evening on the quiet side following a nice and pleasant day! We will continue to see winds steadily lower some as we decouple/cool off at the surface around/after sunset. Otherwise, tonight is looking calm and chilly. Main focus will be on temperatures, and if winds can remain elevated…

Ocean Springs High School's Yearbook Staff Brings Home Awards
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Ocean Springs High School’s yearbook staff brings home awards

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The Ocean Springs High School’s yearbook staff brought home numerous awards from the Spring MSOA Journalism Competition in Oxford. The yearbook staff not only won awards for their photography skills, the marketing manager was also recognized. Parisay Barbar was recognized for implementing the best marketing campaign in the Magnolia State for selling publications. The theme of Ocean Springs’ 2023 –…

Stone County Hosting ‘shoe’ Us The Love Drive
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Stone County hosting ‘Shoe’ Us the Love Drive

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Stone County leaders are asking for gently worn shoes over the next two months. The county is hosting ‘Shoe’ Us the Love Drive for anyone to donate used and new shoes until May 31st. Collected shoes will not only help support the community, but will be re-used and given to those in need. Drop off locations include Crown Care in…

Pinwheels For Prevention
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Pinwheels planted in Hancock County representing child abuse victims

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235 pinwheels spin in the wind at Hancock County Court House, representing abused children in Hancock and Pearl River County. “The pinwheels represent the number of children that we provided services to,” said multi-disciplinary team facilitator, Jayne Riley, “Children that came in, interviewed for forensic interviews, were serviced through the multidisciplinary team and who received services not only as children…

Hope Festival At Jones Park
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Hope Festival at Jones Park

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Dr. Jimmy Stewart of First Baptist Church and Eddie Hartwell of St. James Baptist Church are joining us to talk about Hope Fest, a festival happening April 14th through 16th at Jones Park. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Hope Festival

Pearl River County Receives Development Grants
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Pearl River County receives development grants

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In Pearl River County, the Mississippi Development Authority awards site development grants to two projects. $50,000 is going to the Pearl River County Technology Park, located near Picayune Municipal Airport. In Poplarville, $1.35 million is allocated to the Pearl River Industrial Park Project. The changes coming to that site include road improvements to Highway 26 at the park’s entrance. To…

Harrison County To Receive $3 Million For Sea Rail Truck Project
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Harrison County to receive $3 million for Sea Rail Truck Project

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The state of Mississippi was recently awarded over $23 million in federal funding for transportation projects as a result of the recent passage of Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Bill for 2024. As a result of the bill’s passage, Harrison County is set to receive $3 million which will go towards the construction of the Sea Rail Truck Site. Construction…

Feed The Need Benefit Concert And Fish Fry
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Feed the Need Benefit Concert and Fish Fry

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Joining us this morning is Susannah Snyder, the board president for the Lord is my Help, who is here to tell us all about the Feed the Need event coming up Sunday. The Feed the Need benefit concert and fish fry takes place Sunday at Government Street Grocery in Ocean Springs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines…

Pass Christian Fire Chief
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Pass Christian appoints new fire chief at Board of Aldermen meeting.

The City of Pass Christian announced their new fire chief at the Board of Aldermen meeting on April 2nd.
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The Pass Christian BOA meeting took place on Tuesday at 6 PM at the City Courthouse. Residents were in attendance to voice their opinion on certain matters and to see some of the fire chief candidates who were interviewed by the BOA at the last meeting on March 19th. The candidates for the Pass Christian Fire Chief included Austin Grahm,…

Prcc Sets Sights On Biloxi Shuckers For Exhibition Contest
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Pearl River Community College baseball ready to take on the Biloxi Shuckers in exhibition on April 3

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Before the Shuckers can begin their regular season they have a scheduled exhibition against one of the top junior college baseball programs in the country – the Pearl River Community College wildcats. On Wednesday the Wildcats will travel to Biloxi to take on the Shuckers in an exhibition contest for the second straight season. The game won’t county towards either…

4/2 Trey Tonnessen's "isolated Thunderstorms" Monday Evening Forecast
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4/2 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Isolated Thunderstorms” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
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An upper trough late this afternoon extended from the western Great Lakes to west Texas, with upper ridging along both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. At the surface, a cold front extended from near Memphis to near Lake Charles. At 3 PM central time, the only thunderstorm near our area was near Natchez, moving northeast. There were a few showers…

Residents Attend Military And Civilian Job Fair In Biloxi
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Residents attend Military and Civilian Job Fair in Biloxi

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Applicants filed into the Biloxi Civic Center in search of jobs at the Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair. News 25’s Austin Lindsey followed a few applicants to get their perspectives about the job market. The search is on for those who are just looking for a position that fits their skills or to just start fresh in a…

City Of Gulfport To Use Tif Bonds For Promenade Project
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City of Gulfport to use TIF bonds for promenade project

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The City of Gulfport has passed a resolution authorizing tax increment financing revenue bonds in an amount of up to $5. 2 million for various infrastructure improvements. These improvements include what’s being called the “Gulfport Promenade Project”, upgrading the surrounding areas of the promenade. The TIF bonds will fund roadway enhancements, landscaping, and utilities — hopefully bringing in new businesses…

News 25’s Morning Anchors Judging Grillin’ The River City
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News 25’s Morning Anchors judging Grillin’ the River City

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Some exciting news happening this weekend, Moss Point is hosting Grillin’ the River City! The event is set to start at 10 in the morning and end at 3 p.m. in Downtown Moss Point. Admission is free, but there is a $15 tasting bracelet. Entertainment comes in the form of local bands. The best part, News 25’s Ansley Brent and…