Jurassic Quest returns to the Gulf Coast
If you’ve ever wanted to see a dinosaur in real life, the coliseum has an event for you this weekend. News 25’s Amelia Strahan is at Jurassic Quest with more! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jurassic Quest
8/25 – The Chief’s “Mother Nature’s Trying To Cook Us” Friday Morning Forecast
The stubborn high pressure continues to remain centered over the I-35 corridor from Kansas through much of north and central Texas this morning. Upper level high pressure continues to spread eastward through the central MS River Valley and into the southern Appalachians. Basically, in a nutshell, same old same old around our region with continued hot conditions. Heat index values today…
8/24 – Chris’s “Heat Advisory” Thursday Night Forecast
Tonight we will steadily drop into the upper 70s for overnight lows with mostly clear skies. Unfortunately little change in the overall pattern is expected through the end of this week as high pressure remains dominant. Despite the slight weakening of the high pressure temperatures will remain well above average as dry low level conditions allow for rapid heating each…
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Pearl River Central Blue Devils
CARRIERE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pearl River Central Blue Devils are trying to leave it better than they found it under first-year head coach Jacob Webb. “Coach Webb recruited a bunch of people first day he was here,” said Pearl River Central senior wide receiver/running back Carsen Black. “Literally the first day he got to the school, brought everybody into…
Girl experiences close call on train tracks in Ocean Springs
A girl was nearly hit by a train in Ocean Springs this afternoon. Police responded to reports of a person hit by a train at the crossing on Betchel Boulevard. Ravin Nettles, the administration and community relations coordinator for Ocean Springs, says nobody was killed when the train hit the girl’s book bag. The girl was only thrown to the…
8/24 – Chris’s “Heat and Tropics” Thursday Evening Forecast
Unfortunately little change in the overall pattern is expected through the end of this week as high pressure remains dominant. However currently there is an overall weakness in the pattern overhead causing cloud coverage and a shower or two. This is unfortunately not enough rainfall to cut into our severe drought. Despite the slight weakening of the high pressure temperatures…
Mississippi Aquarium opening new exhibit Friday
The new ‘Changing Tides’ exhibit at the Mississippi Aquarium opens Friday. Local leaders and aquarium officials cut the ribbon on the exhibit earlier today, ahead of the big grand opening. This will be the aquarium’s first major expansion since opening in 2020. Twenty-three new habitats will be featured as well as more than 120 new species. The environments of a…
Two vessels sunk to become reefs off the Coast of Biloxi
Two former fishing vessels were repurposed as artificial reefs last month. Both were sunk off the Coast of Biloxi on July 26th and 27th, being used to create new biodiversity hotspots and new destinations for divers and recreational fishermen. Both ships operated out of Moss Point and worked for a fishery for over 30 years, retiring in 2020. The reefing…
Urban Renewal Plan proposed for City of Ocean Springs
New developments might be underway in Ocean Springs soon because of a new proposal. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen received an urban renewal plan aiming to develop and redevelop various areas within the city. The renewal project is looking to enhance tourism and economic development in Ocean Springs as well as improving the public health and safety and welfare…
Gulfport Athletic Director speaks at Rotary Club of Gulfport meeting
The Rotary Club of Gulfport was able to hear from the athletic director at Gulfport High School ahead of the fall. AD Matt Walters revealed some of the innovative projects they’ll be trying in the athletic department to help get children involved and help Gulfport get to the top of the scoreboard. They’re going to be working on a new…
Preparing as hurricane season picks up
The disturbance in the Gulf has a medium chance of escalating to a tropical development. As hurricane season starts to pick up, we wanted to remind you of preparations. According to a study by YouGov, nearly 75 percent of people make no preparations for a hurricane or wait until the last minute to prepare. Delaying preparations could be costly, especially…
Mississippi Power keeping employees cool with new vest tech
Mississippi Power is attempting to keep its workers cool in this oppressive heat. Linemen and ground workers have been equipped with cooling vests made by Cooling Shirt Systems. This new technology allows workers to be more efficient fixing power lines and electrical systems without taking as many breaks. The vest is hooked up to an ice chest connecting to pipes…
Slim Chickens offering waffle deals for National Waffle Day
It is National Waffle Day and what better way to celebrate than with chicken and waffles. Restaurants across the Gulf Coast are offering National Waffle Day specials and deals. The pros at Slim Chickens are well known for their golden buttermilk chicken and waffles. Depending on your topping of choice, the versatile breakfast plate satisfies your sweet or savory tooth….
Groundbreaking ceremony for East Biloxi Community Center tomorrow
The groundbreaking ceremony for the East Biloxi Community Center we told you about last week is set for tomorrow. The ceremony will take place at 8:15 a.m. You may recall the new center will be located on Lee Street near the site of the old Yankie Stadium and is set to be a $3 million project. The center will include…
Update on FEMA applications for Moss Point residents
An update now on recovery efforts in Moss Point, FEMA has announced that the approval process for submitted disaster grants is well underway. The agency has already approved grants to individuals and households for basic home repairs, temporary rentals, and other needs. Those who have applied for grant funding are also receiving letters in the mail on the status of…
8/24 – The Chief’s “BIG Changes Ahead” Thursday Afternoon Forecast
At the surface, a very subtle weakness resides across portions of the region, however, this feature hasn’t been as productive as I’d like in terms of precip generation. That said, I cannot rule out an isolated shower or t-storm this afternoon. Within the easterly flow aloft there will be a very weak impulse over the local waters, which may spark…
Morning Business Report: August 24th, 2023
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice latte returns for its 20th year today and the Hawaii wildfires are predicted to be among the most expensive disasters in U.S. history. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
TSA training exercise at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
A head’s up for those of you who live or work near Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, TSA agents and local law enforcement agencies are holding a training exercise today. The annual improvised explosive device training started this morning at the airport. As part of the exercise, local authorities are responding to the airport as if it is a real call…
Watson addresses Gulf Coast Business Council about importance of free, fair elections
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson was on the Coast this morning to talk about the importance of free and fair elections. Watson, who oversees voting in the state, spoke to the Gulf Coast Business Council during its August general membership meeting at the Knight Nonprofit Center. Watson also talked about the Tidelands Trust Fund, which disburses money generated from…
Celebrating National Waffle Day at Slim Chickens
It is National Waffle Day and what better way to kick off the holiday than with chicken and waffles. News 25’s Amelia Strahan is live from Slim Chickens in Biloxi. Categories: Local News, News Tags: National Waffle Day, Slim Chickens
8/24 – The Chief’s “When Will The OPPRESSIVE Heat End” Thursday Morning Forecast
Yet another hot day is anticipated across the central Gulf region today as high pressure remains situated to our north with a general easterly flow aloft across the area. At the surface, a very subtle weakness resides across portions of the region this morning, however, this feature hasn’t been as productive as we’d like in terms of precip generation. That…
8/23 Chris’s “Dangerous Heat and Tropics Update” Wednesday Night Forecast
Tonight we will see clear skies and warm low temperatures in the low 80s. High pressure continues to be the most dominate feature across the there area. Dangerous heat is expected across the southern six counties through the remainder of the week and into the weekend. Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the peak heating hours of the day….
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: St. Patrick Fighting Irish
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s all about journey over destination at St. Patrick Catholic High School, where the Fighting Irish break in a whole new attitude with their new head coach Oscar Glasscock. “Well, the biggest thing we have to focus on is doing our job and not being distracted by things from the past here or how last season…
Miner’s Toy Store holding rededication ceremony for statue
Looking one week ahead, the Miner’s Toy Store in Ocean Springs will be hosting a statue rededication. The original statue outside of Miner’s Toy Store was stolen in 2022. That statue was purchased by Ocean Springs Main Street as a 90th birthday gift in 2015 for Mary-Alice and John Miner, the original owners of the toy store. The rededication will…