A popular Netflix series was in Wiggins over the weekend, helping restore ecosystems in the De Soto National Forest for National Public Lands Day. “MeatEater,” the popular outdoor hunting television series, teamed up with the USDA and about 100 volunteers to improve the Leaf River Wildlife Management area in the De Soto National Forest. Volunteers improved the wildlife habitat by…
One Cruisin’ the Coast host club got an early start on all the fun as well with an annual fundraiser over the weekend. The parking lot of the Elks Lodge in Biloxi was the site of the Singing River Street Rod Association’s 45th annual Car and Truck Show. The show included a raffle, door prizes, and awards as well for…
The stars were out and were ready to party at the Mississippi Aquarium’s annual fundraising event. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars fundraiser brought animals and community members together, featuring live music, great food, and a chance to check out the new changing tides exhibit. There was also a silent auction for those in attendance and chance for guests to…
The Hancock Health Foundation is bringing back its Happy Days are Here Again Sock Hop on Friday to help raise money for the foundation. The sock hop takes place at 7 p.m. at Community Hall. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Hancock Health Foundation, Happy Days are Here Again Sock Hop
We’re joined this morning by Debbie Benoit with Crusaders for Veterans to talk about an upcoming blood drive the group is hosting. The blood drive takes place Saturday at the Mississippi Coast Harley Davidson. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: blood drive, Crusaders for Veterans
Seniors have stopped eating at Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden and Hollywood writers reach an agreement with studio streamers to end the strike. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Cruisin’ the Coast is just around the corner, but the pre-game partying has already begun for the nation’s number one car show, according to USA Today, that is. Our News 25 cameras were at the D’Iberville Civic Center for the Cruisin’ The Coast packing party. “We’ve got quite an event going on here in D’Iberville and behind us as you…
The upper level pattern across the country remains complex, with an area of high pressure extending from northern Mexico to the Great Lakes and low pressure systems over the High Plains, southeastern Gulf of Mexico and New England. A decaying complex of t-storms over central LA continues to move southward. The thinking is that the cirrus blow off from that convection,…
The pattern across the country remains complex. There’s a high pressure system extending from northern Mexico to the Great Lakes and areas of low pressure over the High Plains, southeastern Gulf of Mexico and New England. An area of dry air that was partially over the area has shifted southeastward as moisture is spread southeast. As we head into the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) –After losing its first game of the season in Week 4, Pascagoula bounced back in a 27-7 statement victory over Biloxi in Week 5. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: biloxi, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, indians, Panthers, Pascagoula
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — After coming back from a 21-point deficit in Week 4, The Maroon Tide didn’t have the same comeback juice in Week 5 against Ocean Springs. Picayune scored on its very first play from scrimmage, but it was all Greyhounds the rest of the way in a 31-21 victory. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports…
The undefeated Hancock Hawks hit to road to Vancleave for week five of high school football. For the first time since 2000, the Hawks are 5-0 with a win over the Bulldogs with a final score of 35-14. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports Tags: Coast football, Friday Night Showcase, Hancock football, Hancock High School, high school football, vancleave high…
It will be mild to start off your weekend. Fall officially begins at 1:50 AM but it won’t necessarily mean much as our pattern won’t make any significant changes. Saturday and Sunday will feature mild starts and hot afternoons under mainly sunny skies. An unsettled pattern begins to arrive for Monday and beyond. Monday – Wednesday bring 30-40% thunderstorm chances…
It’s not every day that Biloxi gets to host a foreign head of state. Biloxi leaders hosted the president of Croatia for an official visit right here on the Gulf Coast. President Zoran Milanovic met with Mayor Gilich at city hall this morning followed by lunch at Mary Mahoney’s. The president finished his visit to Biloxi with a ceremony at…
One Coast city is ready to offer some delicious treats at its Taste of Long Beach. The Taste of Long Beach sponsored by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 28th at the Long Beach Senior Center. Long Beach Chamber’s Pam Sanders and Coast Chamber’s Anna Claire Perronne are excited about the benefit…
Some clouds this evening will clear out around sunset. Other than very stray showers, rain chances are put to bed for the next 48 hours or so. Passing upper-level clouds overnight can be expected but it will be a mild and pleasant one. Fall begins at 1:50 AM local time overnight tonight. While the season is changing, there won’t be…
Mississippi Power is continuing its Renew Our Rivers clean up this month. Roughly 75 employee volunteers met at the Pascagoula River this morning for the company’s environmental stewardship program. Volunteers spent their time pulling large debris and litter out of the river, extracting 10 refrigerators and an estimate of five tons of debris. The Renew our Rivers program impacts more…
We’re joined today by Krewe of Salacia members Johnnie Mintz and Cheli Strumila to talk about their benefit ‘Love the Wine you’re with.’ The benefit takes place Saturday at 6 p.m. at Martinis in Biloxi. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Krewe of Salacia, Love the Wine You’re With
The Gulf Coast Heart Walk will fill up Jones Park Saturday morning to help save lives. Teams have raised money and will walk one to three laps around Jones Park to help raise awareness and funds to fight heart disease. Hancock Whitney is this year’s platform sponsor. The walk starts at 8:30 a.m. and everyone is encouraged to dress in…
Currently high pressure is the dominate feature across the southeast. There is currently lots of sunshine across the area this afternoon. A stationary front is well to the south in the Gulf of Mexico and will not affect our forecast. As for the rest of the afternoon expect a similar day to the past couple without the chance of a…
Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming was arrested on federal charges connected to a drug trafficking case. Deming made his initial court appearance earlier today after being taken into custody yesterday on a DEA warrant. Our media partner, the Sun Herald reports that federal officials have filed paperwork to seize nearly 1.8 million cash seized during a raid on Deming’s home…
The 7th annual Renaissance the Runway brought Barbie to the Gulf Coast. It’s a night of philanthropy, fashion, and fun here as local models and community leaders are partnering with local boutiques to strut the latest fashion trends on the runway as the Bacot Foundation of South Mississippi is raising money to help South Mississippians in need. The Barbie-themed fundraiser…
This week on WXXV News 25’s “Expert Talk,” Lori sat down with Strong Roofing’s president, Burt Goltz, to find out why choosing a roofer that is certified should be a priority. What do factory warranties and certifications really mean to consumers? Burt explains. Categories: Expert Talk
Ansley Brent is with Tim Daniels of Daniels Roofing Solutions for a big announcement. Heather and Zach Conover are the winners of the Roof Rescue contest. They have received a new roof from Daniels Roofing Solution. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Daniels Roofing Solutions, Roof Rescue