One person is dead in a single car accident in Harrison County. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 42-year-old Ann Spiers of Dedeaux Community in Hancock County died of blunt force trauma. She was not wearing her seatbelt. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies and firefighters responded to the scene at Vidalia Road near Sundance Road in Pass Christian about 7…
Here at News 25, we take great pride in all the athletic accomplishments our coast athletes produce day in and day out, but what makes us even more proud is getting to know them, knowing they have a good head on their shoulders and an incredibly bright future ahead of them in the years to come. That’s exactly why we’re…
Clouds will thin somewhat overnight but the same cool conditions will linger into early tomorrow. Your Friday will start off with mostly cloudy skies and seasonal temperatures. As we work though the day, skies will clear out and a lot more sunshine will be present for the afternoon. Temperatures will respond accordingly in some spots. A cold front will make…
Thursday has been a much quieter day, and will remain generally quiet through the evening. Even with a cold front expected Friday night and Saturday it will likely remain dry with the forecast being mostly a temperature focused forecast. These low clouds have been stubborn and will probably continue to hang around through sunset and possibly most of the night…
The City of Ocean Springs will be hosting their Fall Festival next Friday on October 20th. The Fall Festival will run from 11 to 2 and hamburger plates will be sold to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Those plates also offer a hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, and a slice of pound cake. There will also be live…
A Heritage Star will be dedicated and unveiled on October 14th at 3 in the afternoon honoring Charles Gray. The ceremony will take place at the Hancock County Historical Society Headquarters at the Kate Lobrano House. A screening of the documentary film ‘Connections Matter,’ narrated by Charles Gray, will follow the ceremony. For background information on Charles Gray, he joined…
A letter to the mayor of Biloxi from the mayor of Mobile, Alabama claims the city is sending homeless people to the Port City. According to the letter from Mayor Sandy Stimpson, multiple homeless individuals reported that law enforcement officers in Biloxi approached them and insinuated they had the option of going to jail or to a homeless shelter in…
The low pressure that brought some measurable rainfall across the region yesterday as well as some gusty winds will continue to move downstream today. In the wake of the system, low level pressure field is breaking down allowing for winds to become lighter from west to east. Aloft, the parent wave will also continue downstream fairly rapidly in the active…
Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio to tell us all about a Caturday Brunch. The brunch is Saturday, October 14th from 10 a.m. until noon at The Chimneys. Tickets are $50 and kids 12 and under are $25. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Caturday Brunch, Humane Society of South Mississippi
If you know anything about WXXV News 25 Sports, you know that high school football is everything and it will continue to be everything tomorrow night for week eight of our Friday Night Showcase. It’s often difficult to find a Game of the Week because of our 25 incredible football programs, but we’re pretty confident in the one we chose…
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Southern Miss volleyball team is putting matters into their own hands to raise funds for the cause. The Lady Eagles on the front line have a little extra motivation to get above the net tomorrow night. The Southern Miss volleyball team is hosting an event called ‘Block out Cancer.’ For…
GULFPORT, Miss.—For a century, many Black residents of Ocean Springs have lived in a neighborhood nestled next to the tracks, the Railroad District. But thanks to revitalization of the city’s nearby downtown, homes that were once looked over are being eyed for redevelopment. In April of this year, the city designated this neighborhood and other areas it sees as ripe…
A new initiative here in South Mississippi is going to make childbirth less of a hassle for expecting patients. ‘Your birth, your story, your team:’ Singing River Health System has now launched its new initiative called ‘Team Birth’ which is helping patients feel empowered, safe, and supported. Nurse Manager Meagan Heidelberg said, “Today we are having our kickoff for the…
Joining us this morning is Ersel Bogan to tell us more about the inaugural Three Shades of Blue Festival coming up Saturday in Lumberton. The festival begins Saturday at 2 p.m. at 20C Newton Road. Tickets are $35. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Three Shades of Blue Festival
The low pressure system that brought some measurable rainfall across the region yesterday as well as gusty winds will continue to move downstream today. In the wake of the system, low level pressure field is breaking down allowing for winds to become lighter from west to east. Aloft, the parent support will also continue east fairly rapidly in the active…
Rain will gradually exit the area overnight as winds will remain blustery until around daybreak. Alerts including a Wind Advisory for the 3 immediate coastal counties and a Coastal Flood Warning for Hancock County still remain in effect. Cool conditions and some breaks in the clouds will be around out the door tomorrow. Gradual clearing will take place during your…
The FEMA deadline for Jackson County residents is today, it isn’t too late to apply! The Small Business Administration also announced today, it is permanently closing its business recovery centers at Moss Point City Hall tomorrow at 4. News 25’s Austin Lindsey has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: deadline, FEMA
Bay St. Louis, Miss. Apr. 28, 2023 -St. Augustine Seminary in Bay St. Louis is proud to announce its 100th anniversary celebration, coming up on October 28th and 29th. St. Augustine is the first seminary in the United States dedicated to training Black priests. The seminary was founded on September 16th, 1923, training hundreds of priests from many countries who…
If you have any antiques you think may be worth something, you’re in luck! This weekend, on October 13th and 14th, Mississippi Antique Showcase will be in Biloxi. Bring your antiques, family heirlooms, and other precious items to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Hospitality Center for appraisal. Tickets are $100 for the two-day event. Complimentary food and drinks will…
An area of low pressure to the SW will continue strengthen as it moves NE. This will allow pressure gradient to tighten across the waters first later this morning and then breezy to windy conditions develop respectively across the area. The higher winds will be in the advisory area. Otherwise, all headlines remain as is from the previous assessment. As for…
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs is celebrating 75 years of exploration with a community day. The University of Southern Mississippi invites locals out to the laboratory for a community day this Saturday, October 14th, from a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public for them to come explore the lab…
“It’s okay to not be okay,” words to remember as the guests on our midday show remind us. Jeannie Herrin and Valerie Dematties from Harrison County Advocacy Center joined us at noon to speak about an upcoming wellness workshop. As mental illness is on the rise in the United States, the Harrison County advocacy center is holding a free wellness…
An area of low pressure to the SW will continue strengthen as it moves NE. This will allow pressure gradient to tighten across the waters first later this morning and then breezy to windy conditions develop respectively across the area. The higher winds will be in the advisory area. Otherwise, all headlines remain as is from the previous assessment. As for…
Jeannie Herrin and Valerie Dematties are in studio to talk about a wellness workshop coming up next week. The workshop takes place October 20th at 9 a.m. at the Harrison County Advocacy Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Harrison County Advocacy Center, wellness workshop