After standing tall for 17 years, WXXV found the Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi vandalized. The city was notified and has filed a police report. It is a harsh discovery on a day that many take the time to grieve those who lost their lives. If you have any tips on who vandalized this memorial, contact Biloxi police at 228-392-0641.
The Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi has been standing since February 2006. The memorial was built by 130 employees and subcontractors of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” It dons the name of those who died and are missing on a wall the size of the tidal surger that hit the Gulf Coast. The mosaic was done by the same artist as…
In Hancock County, we caught up with GOP Chancery Clerk nominee Tiffany Lee Cowman after the race was called in her favor. Cowman won the run-off against Challenger Kodie Koenenn with 54 percent of the vote. Cowman is a first-time nominee for this position and says she’s ready to hit the ground running as she prepares for the November general…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us in studio is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Maxine.
This morning a stalled cold front overhead or just to the north of the area will usher in a drier air mass…a welcome change from what we have felt the last several weeks. Lower dew point temperatures in the 60s are slowly moving this way. Due to a drier airmass today, we will not be dealing with temperatures above the…
The polls have closed on the 2023 runoff election. Political Expert Howie Morgan is in studio with more about the election. To see all the election results, click here. Categories: Local News, News
Rain chances will fade and skies will clear out overnight. Your Wednesday will start off on a mild note with humidity lowering. Skies will only feature a few clouds to partly cloudy skies at times the next couple of days. A Red Flag Warning will be in place due to breezy and dry conditions. Rain chances and humidity gradually return…
There was a drive-by shooting off George Street in the Pine Hills subdivision, this is right off Dedeaux Road. According to Gulfport PD Public Information Officer Jason Ducre, no one was injured. The incident is still under investigation, but if you know anything please contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5900. Categories: Local News, News Tags: crime, dedeaux road, drive…
New Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley joins News 25’s Lori Buhring in studio.
Showers and thunderstorms are in our area. Expect for them to continue to be scattered in nature this evening. Overnight, activity will gradually come to a close and for skies to clear somewhat. It will be mild out the door tomorrow and humidity will be on the downswing with northeast winds. Hurricane Idalia will be making landfall in the Big…
Eighteen years ago on this date, the Mississippi Gulf Coast was changed forever. On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall and many wondered how the Gulf Coast was going to respond and recover. Governor Tate Reeves, Senator Roger Wicker, and several mayors from various Coast cities met at the Mississippi Aquarium this morning to honor and remember the lives…
Today we remember one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history on the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “It was heartbreaking to see it like that.” This is how Brother Eduardo describes living through Hurricane Katrina. Today marks 18 years since the natural disaster battered the Gulf Coast. Several brave individuals at St. Stanislaus College stayed with students who…
Joining us today is Theresa Jaye with CASA of Southeast Mississippi, here to tell us about an exciting event that will also help raise money for CASA. The 5D Barrel Run will take place September 23rd at the George County Arena.
Artwork by local veterans will be on display tomorrow and Thursday. The display will be in building 17 at the recreation hall at the Biloxi VA Campus. Around 80 pieces of art, creative writing, and performing arts will be exhibited. The VA incorporates creative arts into their therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients. The annual competition acknowledges the progress made…
Community and military leaders gathered at Beau Rivage this morning for an annual event honoring local service members. This is the 42nd year the Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce has hosted this event. Military leaders from our local military installations were honored and guests heard from featured speakers Hancock Whitney CEO John Hairston and retired Colonel Christopher Estridge, a former…
A weak cold front to the north will aid in showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will stay lower this afternoon due to rain cooled air and the additional cloud coverage; however still just above normal for this time of year. No heat headlines today and possibly for Wednesday as well. However dry air will begin to filter in Wednesday as Hurricane…
This morning a weak cold front to the north is causing an abundance of cloud coverage and a few showers across the area…mainly in the N’tern GOM. Temperatures will stay lower today due to rain cooled air and the additional cloud coverage; however still just above normal for this time of year. No heat headlines today and possibly for Wednesday…
Skies will clear somewhat overnight and rain chances will gradually exit the picture for the night. It will remain mild, and humid. Tomorrow will start off mild with cloud cover and the heat building through the day. Scattered thunderstorm chances can be expected for your Tuesday afternoon. Frequent lightning and very heavy rainfall are the main concerns for tomorrow. But,…
Tuesday is Election Day! News 25 spoke with Secretary of State Michael Watson about what we’re learning from the last election day. Only a fourth of the Mississippi population got out to vote in the primary election. According to Watson, it is just as important to vote in local elections as it is national. Your local officials are going to…
Thunderstorms will remain around early on this evening for a lot of you. Very heavy rain and isolated pockets of gusty winds and small hail are possible with some activity. Thunderstorms will wind down as we press through the night. Some clearing of the skies can be expected towards daybreak. Tomorrow again brings the chance for scattered thunderstorms in the…
Get your walking shoes ready, the 2023 Buddy Walk date has been announced. Set aside October 21st and head over to the Gulfport Sportsplex Center at 11 in the morning. The Buddy Walk only happens once a year and shows support to those born with Down Syndrome. Sponsorships, teams, and donations are encouraged, but not necessary to join. Team registration…
Due to Tropical Storm Idalia’s projection to reach hurricane strengths in the Gulf of Mexico, IMMS has postponed the sea turtle release scheduled for tomorrow. The safety, health, and success of the rehabilitated sea turtles is what is causing the postponement. IMMS wants to give them the best chance at survival and waiting for the storm to pass is the…
Congressman Mike Ezell announced he is running for re-election in 2024. First elected in 2022, Ezell pulled in a whopping 73 percent of the votes. He then traded in his sheriff’s badge and uniform for a suit and tie with an American flag pin. He is serving on the Homeland Security Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. If re-elected, Ezell…
Mississippi State University has released a statement regarding the death of a student over the weekend. MSU officials and law enforcement are investigating the death of a male student in a parked car in a campus parking lot, but foul play is not suspected. That student was identified as Maxwell Pennebaker, a sophomore from Madison. MSU Police Chief Kenneth Rogers…