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…
Temperatures will sharply drop this evening, but may not bottom out at their maximum potential overnight thanks to cloud cover moving into the region. Mid and upper level clouds will be around from late tonight through much of tomorrow. That being said, it will be a very cold start tomorrow with some spots recording temperatures in the 30s. High pressure…
The Gulfport city council voted unanimously to name Wayne Miller chief administrative officer. Leonard Papania will be retiring from the position at the end of the year. Wayne Miller grew up in Harrison County and is a civil engineering graduate from the University of South Alabama. He’s worked for Gulfport Public Works for 14 years, beginning as a staff engineer…
With Christmas fast approaching, Waste Pro has announced an update to its garbage collection schedule. Garbage will not be collected on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Due to the holiday schedule, services will run a day behind schedule for the remainder of those weeks. Categories: Local News, News Tags: collection schedule, holiday, waste pro
An upper-level disturbance moving into New England and the Pacific Northwest will provide for high pressure moving out of the Rockies into the Plains States. At the surface, high pressure was centered over Arkansas. Clear skies across much of the area early this morning, with some high clouds approaching from the west. The surface high-pressure will shift from Arkansas to…
Tuesday will be a frigid start with a reinforcing shot of colder air making its way through the area. There will also be a slight wind chill factor so be sure to take necessary steps if you have to be outside early tomorrow. Despite lots of sunshine, temperatures will struggle to reach the upper-50s thanks to cold northerly winds. High…