Good news from the National Park Service on the economic impact of visitors to the Gulf Islands National Seashore. According to the park service, there were 5.7 million visitors for the barrier islands in Florida and Mississippi. Those visitors spent $283 million which resulted in an economic impact on Mississippi of $610 million last year. Florida’s economic impact was $1.4…
A traffic advisory for motorists traveling Highway 26 in Stone County. Highway 26 East in Stone County will be shut down from 1st Street to Flint Creek Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow. An old building will be moved about four miles and both lanes will be needed to move it. MDOT’s Thomas Muffler said the building is…
The new director for the Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross begins his new role today. Hattiesburg native John McCarty succeeds John McFarland, who died in May from cancer. McCarty is a Southern Miss alum and has worked primarily in the non-profit sector, serving here on the Coast with the Mississippi faith-based coalition after Hurricane Katrina. He also…
All of South Mississippi remains under a burn ban. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, fires like campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and field burning are all prohibited under this order. Prior to this burn ban being issued, many local and county governments had already issued local burn bans. Of course, we’ll keep you updated on the status of this ban…
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new tip line to help fight crime. The new mobile app will allow Hancock County residents to submit anonymous crime tips with sheriff’s deputies. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam says this will help form a deeper crime-fighting partnership with local residents. The app is available to download on the Google Play…
Ocean Springs plans to cancel a contract it has with a vendor to write digital tickets. The Board of Aldermen have a special called meeting tonight at 5 p.m. to discuss canceling the contract with 60 days written notice. Chief Mark Dunston said the screen resolution was poor when officers used the system outside. The department will go back to…
An easterly wave in the SE GOM is expected to continue to move west-northwest toward the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas by late tonight or Tuesday morning. The axis of the wave is going to get west of us pretty quickly, so the best chances of any wetting rains are expected to be primarily this morning and to the…
South Mississippi moms received a wealth of knowledge after attending a local baby shower in Gulfport. The Mississippi Public Health Institute held a community baby shower on Saturday as part of its sharing health and awareness campaign. Attendees also had access to information and guidance on various topics, such as breastfeeding, performing CPR on infants, staying active, and the importance…
That ‘rip me out the plastic I’ve been acting brand new’ feeling is now in Hancock County after a new beauty supply store opened up shop over the weekend. It was a milestone achievement for store owner Constance St. Julien-Mims as downtown Waveland helped celebrate the grand opening of Unique Transition Beauty Supply. Waveland Mayor Jay Trapani said, “It’s a…
This month Allen Beverages’ spotlights one of their favorite “Local Eats” in Gautier. Killer Crab & Seafood is not only an old-fashioned seafood restaurant, but also a fresh seafood market and daquiri bar! Co-Owner Drake Killingsworth fills us in on what makes Killer Crab & Seafood unique and the place the locals like to eat. Categories: Local Eats
Ingalls Shipbuilding held a christening ceremony for a vessel named after former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. The late senator’s wife, Catherine Ann Stevens, and his daughters Susan Stevens Covich and Lily Irene Becker took part in the christening as sponsors of the ship. During his tenure, Senator Stevens was known for his advocacy for Alaska and his contributions to national…
Mississippi State basketball stand-out Tolu Smith paid a visit to his old stomping grounds at a local Boys and Girls Club to pay it forward to his community. The 6’10” basketball player, who led the Mississippi State Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding this past season, presented a check of $2,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast…
Joining us today is Joe Mastainich, who is bringing professional wrestling to the Coast next month with the Terror on the Coast event. The event takes place September 9th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. The event takes place at 320 Giles Road in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Terror on the Coast, wrestling
Half of parents have ‘no idea’ how to raise kids without smartphone and U.S. malls aren’t dying after all. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business
Are you looking for something fun to do with your kids? In this week’s Mom to Mom, Mandy Williamson teaches us about squirt gun painting. Tags: Mom to Mom
Upper high pressure centered near Kansas City this morning, with an easterly wave over the central Gulf of Mexico. Very isolated showers and a thunderstorm or two were noted over the coastal waters in association with this wave. The easterly wave is expected to continue to move west-northwest toward the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas by late tonight or…
Man oh man was it a hot day for the the southern six counties some areas had high temperatures above the century mark . Currently there is stationary front to the north of our area it will begin to weaken overnight into Monday morning. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 10am to 8pm Monday for heat indices from 105-110…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ocean Springs defense was as good as advertised in a 14-0 shutout jamboree win at Pascagoula. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Greyhounds, high school football, Ocean Springs, Panthers, Pascagoula
KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — Hancock appears to be in mid-season form, after cruising to a 29-7 jamboree win over Bay High to kick off the 2023 season. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bay High, Friday Night Showcase, hancock, Hawks, high school football, tigers
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Gautier comes out on the right side of an offensive explosion with a 20-17 win at Biloxi to kick off the 2023 season. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Ansley Brent in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: biloxi, Friday Night Showcase, gators, Gautier, high school football, indians
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The St. Stanislaus football team struck first and last in its 15-14 jamboree win over D’Iberville to kick off the 2023 high school football season. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville, Friday Night Showcase, high school…
Skies remain clear overnight and it will be slightly warmer with more humidity as compared to last night. Tomorrow will again be hot, with a modest increase in humidity. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM until 7 PM. Expect sunny skies with southerly winds developing by the afternoon. Sunday will also be very hot with heat…
The 2023 high school football season is officially upon us, starting with pre-season jamborees across the Gulf Coast. WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at St. Stanislaus as they prepare to host D’Iberville in tonight’s jamboree game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, sports
The heat is back and it will be very uncomfortable for a lot of you this evening. Humidity is on the upswing as well and the pattern will gradually return to our norm for this summer. Skies will remain clear overnight and it will be a bit warmer out the door tomorrow. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from…