The Gulfport City Council will consider an $18 rate hike for garbage collection and disposal. City officials say the proposals that came in as Waste Pro’s contract came up for renewal were all high, Waste Pro submitting the lowest bid. The contract will include weekly recycling pickup and twice-weekly garbage pickup. Weekly debris pickup will stay with H2O Services. Officials…
Breezy conditions will subside through this evening and temperatures will be quite pleasant. Skies will remain clear overnight and light easterly winds will be present. It will be a comfortable start out the door tomorrow with upper-60s on average. A lot of sunshine will be around for your Tuesday. Temperatures will warm efficiently through the morning and winds will pick…
Looking ahead to this Wednesday, Walmart is recognizing the 25th anniversary of its Neighborhood Markets with free health screenings. The screenings will run from 9 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon at the Neighborhood Market located on Highway 49 in Gulfport. The newly renovated Walmart is one of only four selected across the U.S. to host an anniversary…
We’re also looking ahead to the new event on the lineup for Cruisin’ the Coast this year. Waveland city leaders are finishing their preparations for Hot Rods and Hospitality, the first Cruisin’ event for the city since 2006. Wednesday’s event will see classic cars lined up and down Coleman Avenue along with musical acts and food vendors. City leaders tell…
We’re joined today by Kristi Ducote and she is here to tell us all about the Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle coming up! The event takes place October 21st at 8 a.m. at Little River Marina. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle
Hundreds gathered inside War Memorial Park for the annual Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival. The social butterflies were out and about this weekend, getting up close and personal with different pollinators. The festival’s goal is to educate the community about the benefits Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators, their lifecycles, and what people can do to help them thrive. National…
High pressure remains dominate over the area and this will remain the case into mid-week. A few showers could tickle the coast from time to time, but that will be about the only showers that we should see with exception to the coastal waters. Breezy conditions will continue from the east with wind gust into the upper teens and low…
Singing River Health System is doing its part to help the fight against cancer at their annual run. The third annual Sunset on Cancer 5K and one-mile fun run is a race geared towards raising awareness for cancer screenings, early detections, and cancer prevention methods. Runners received swag bags filled with goodies and shirts in honor of the event. There…
A local foundation on the Coast is raising money to fight against childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation held its annual ‘Rock the Bald’ event at Jones Park yesterday. The event included a silent auction, fun kids activities, carnival style games, food trucks, and live music. St. Baldrick’s national sponsor Sports Clips provided heroes and volunteers with on-site hair cuts…
With the fall weather cooling things off, what better way to spend the day than fishing? That’s how dozens of families were spending their Saturday down at Jimmy Rutherford Pier in Bay St. Louis for Waveland Civic Association’s 13th annual Special Needs Fishing Rodeo. The Waveland Civic Association, the CCA, and sponsors provided fishing poles, shrimp, and bait and tackle…
It is that time of year again! Cruisin’ the Coast is finally here. Cars and visitors from all over the country traveled to Gulfport for the first day of Cruisin’ the Coast. The community gathered at Centennial Plaza for the kickoff event, View the Cruise, to catch a glimpse of rare and unique automobiles that will be cruising along the…
Job seekers say ghosting has doubled and stocks are set for a positive day as the federal government averted a shutdown. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
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Joining us this morning is the United Way CEO Kathy Springer, who is here to tell us all about the upcoming CEO talent show benefit. The United Way CEO Talent Show is October 14th at 6 p.m. Beau Rivage. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CEO Talent Show, united way of south mississippi
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LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — The George County football team got a big lift from the return of 4-Star quarterback Deuce Knight and 3-Star defensive back Kohl Bradley, who both had to sit out three games following their reverse transfers back from Lipscomb Academy in Tennessee. The Rebels and visiting Hattiesburg Tigers traded blows throughout all four quarters, with the home…
KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hancock Hawks needed all 48 minutes to take down Florence at home in Week 6, improving to a perfect 6-0 for the first time since 2000. They’re the last remaining undefeated team from the Southern Six counties, led by senior quarterback and former News 25 Student-Athlete of the Week Dylan Moran. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Former News 25 Student-Athlete of the Week Ian Gael Gonzalez Rioz and Ethan Galloway got the scoring started in the second quarter with a deep ball touchdown, putting St. Stanislaus ahead 7-0 at halftime. The Rock-a-Chaws then battled back from a 14-7 second half deficit to defeat the Tomcats 23-14. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy…
With Cruisin’ the Coast kicking off this Sunday, the city of Biloxi is getting the party started for those with special needs. News 25’s Spencer Pullen is on the dance floor with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, dance
The forecast is pretty simple for the next 7 days. Currently there is a stationary boundary well to the south of our area in the gulf. High pressure is the dominant feature to our northwest. As we head into the weekend high pressure will bring absolute gorgeous conditions to south Mississippi. Plenty of sunshine and just above average temperatures for…
Local leaders, organizations, and churches are coming together this weekend to combat food hunger in South Mississippi. Tomorrow at Jack and Florence Goldin Park in Gulfport, Ward 6 Councilman Robert Lee Flowers, Mississippi Power, Morning Star Baptist Church, and more are collaborating to a community food drop. Thanks to Feeding the Gulf Coast of South Mississippi, over 30,000 pounds of…
Locals in Wiggins got in on the Cruisin’ the Coast fun today by setting up their own car show. Classic car owners met up in front of Memorial Hospital in Stone County. “A lot of our locals in Stone County have classic cars. It’s important for the local citizens to feel like they’re involved in Cruisin’, and we wanted them…
All this talk about Cruisin’ the Coast may remind some of you of a time riding down Beach Boulevard with the hood down. News 25’s Brooke Parker takes us down Memory Lane at the Lyman Senior Center. Categories: Local News, News
It’s that time of the year again, Cruisin’ the Coast is almost here! News 25’s Amelia Stahan gives us a lineup of events. Categories: Featured, Local News, News