The U.S. Department of Commerce’s economic development administration announced a federal grant awarded to Mississippi. The strategy development grant focuses on addressing unemployment gaps within the state. The grant will fund local planning activities that increase labor force participation for ages between 25 and 54. The activities will be over an 18-mnoth period and will evaluate barriers of labor force…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hosted a public meeting Wednesday night. The meeting was held at the West Harrison High School to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease in deer in the state. The Mississippi coast has seen one case — leading to a new Harrison County management zone. As a reminder, carcasses are not to be transported outside…
It will be cold overnight but outside of very patchy frost, temperatures will be slightly more manageable. Light winds will provide for a slight wind chill factor but more sunshine early will lead to a quick warm-up tomorrow. Thursday will feature temperatures right around average and a light breeze out of the east. Friday will have a milder start to…
The Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting Series is returning to Biloxi on February 10. This is the third time the event returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The event will be highlighted by a pair of co-main title fights as BYB heavyweight champion DJ Linderman faces 2-0 former UFC star Ike Villanueva. BYB featherweight champion Brandon Birr takes on Harold “Lightning”…
A viral TikTok shows some Gautier Police officers working another job – taking care of a car wash. A 7-second video posted earlier this month shows officers directing traffic and using a hose tool to spray cars as they enter the car wash. The caption says the worker was arrested, and according to the Gautier Police that is true! Gautier…
The Gulfport Police Department and Walmart came together to make the holidays a little brighter for some kids in their community. Five children, along with teenagers, were treated to a $350 shopping spree today. The shoppers were paired up with officers from the Gulfport Police Department for their “Shop with a Cop” initiative. This event allows the children to choose…
After recent emailed threats were sent out to airports across the Magnolia State, first responders along with the public met up to discuss safety measures. Safety was the topic of discussion during a board meeting at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, addressing the handlings of emergency situations that transpired earlier in the month With the alleged bomb threats and emergency landing…
Skies clear out this evening which will help temperatures plummet again. Despite the overall moderating trend being underway, it will be a cold night again with some spots in the 30s tomorrow morning. Your Thursday will bring more sunshine and temperatures near seasonal averages. Winds could achieve a light breeze by the afternoon.Southerly flow becomes more prominent for the end…
You might have Mississippi oysters back on your plate next year. Mississippi was once the oyster harvesting capital, but multiple disasters have depleted the supply. There’s been no public oyster harvesting since 2018, but more privatized harvesting is coming after Senate bill 2544 passed this year. Private businesses will lease water bottoms from the state to cultivate and harvest oysters…
Multiple organizations across Mississippi have created a plan to help families experiencing homelessness This plan will be especially beneficial in keeping children out of the foster care system. Just in the lower 14 coastal counties, 165 children have been separated from their families for inadequate housing. Studies have shown that when a child is taken into custody, it can be…
All day today, we celebrated the man we all know and love, the one we call chief, Rob Knight! Rob is celebrating his 10th anniversary here at WXXV this month and we’re going to talk a lot about how he got to this point! Categories: Local News, News Tags: rob knight, WXXV
The Caring and Sharing Meal will take place on Christmas Day in Stone County. Volunteers will offer free meals to anyone in need. They will be serving up to 1,000 meals. The meal includes turkey, ham, dressing, sides and desserts. The event takes place at the Stone County Fairgrounds on Highway 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas…
According to data from software firm ‘Salesforce,’ 17 percent of gifts given during this year’s holidays will be something that is resold. More fashion brands are also offering resale items in order to keep up with consumers’ wants. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and much more in our Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got CeCe Collins to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Olaf. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
The general upper high pressure over the lower and middle Mississippi River Valley extends off the eastern seaboard. At the surface, high pressure was centered over West Virginia, with low pressure and associated frontal boundary along the lee side of the Rockies. A large cirrus shield was moving through the southwesterly mid-level flow across the area, but the airmass was pretty…
The Lady Hornets traveled to the Stone county school district to take on the Lady Tomcats. East Central would walk away with a big road win, picking up their third of the year, winning 27-23. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: East Central, high school basketball, sports, stone high school
Early signing period for high school football began this week and Moss Points Taboris Charles wasted no time putting pin to paper. The Tiger’s senior running back signed to continue his academic and athletic career at Southeastern Louisiana University. While repping the Tiger’s jersey during his senior year Charles balled out. He eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in just four…
It will be cold again tonight with low temperatures below average. That being said, some clouds moving in will limit temperatures bottoming out. You will still need to dress accordingly because of temperatures in the 30s. Thin upper-level clouds will be around for your Wednesday and it will be breezy at times. Strong high pressure will shift to its east…
On Tuesday, Alcorn State University named Cedric Thomas as its new head football coach. Thomas becomes just the 22nd head coach in program history. He has plenty of coaching experience, having stints at the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and even had multiple previous stints with Alcorn State in the past. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
One local entrepreneur and cancer survivor is giving hope to children who desperately need it during the holidays. As a cancer survivor, Zack Rushing is one who knows all too well how important support can be in a sensitive period in life and he is sharing that experience with children at a hospital in Mobile during the Christmas holidays. “We…
Fishermen out to land offshore species of fish in Mississippi will soon be required to obtain a new permit in addition to a fishing license. The commission on Marine Resources today passed a regulation calling for an offshore landing permit, similar to those in place in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida. The intent is to keep more accurate records of offshore…
A few places on the Coast will be collecting Christmas Trees for recycling starting December 26 and running through January 13. Locations available for collection include: Pass Christian Harbor The east side of the Long Beach Harbor The Courthouse Road pier in Gulfport Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson Make sure all lights and ornaments are removed and no artificial trees….
A local Boys and Girl Club is fulfilling its mission in helping the youth in the community. With new editions coming to the afterschool program, young students will be setup for success for years to come. The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast held a ribbon cutting today at the Forest Heights Center, unveiling the newly renovated afterschool…
Did you know that turtles can fly? Well, not literally, but they did fly to MillionAir in Gulfport. Each year, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies and Mississippi Aquarium receive Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles from the New England area. They’re flown here by volunteers with the Turtles Fly Too organization. “One of our aquarists said it was the best day…