Harrison County fire crews were busy yesterday afternoon responding to calls as storms moved through South Mississippi. In addition to reports of trees and power lines down across some local roads, two homes were struck by lightning within minutes of each other. Firefighters were able to respond quickly and limit the damage to those homes to a minimum. However, one…
Lending a helping hand is what Harrison County volunteers do as training begins for ‘Friends of Court.’ People who signed up with the Harrison County Advocacy Center have spent some time this week preparing to work alongside chancery court judges with family-related issues to assist those in need. The trainees have two more days of eight-hour training sessions left. Tuesday,…
Early this morning, a disturbance extended from Lake Ontario to near Memphis, southwestward into east Texas. Showers and thunderstorms yesterday afternoon brought much needed rain to the area as the cool (Not Cold) front has slipped directly overhead this morning. Quite a bit of upper level cloud coverage across the area has prevented temperatures from cooling as much as they…
A new survey shows the top reason for divorce and Disney is accused of withholding profits from the group that financed ‘Avatar.’ Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. CeCe Collins is in studio to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Klaus. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Motivation comes easy at Bay High, where the Tigers are coming off a not-so-good season in 2022, on the back of what was a really good season in 2021. “One thing that I had to do in this off-season is remember that progress is not necessarily a straight line, and sometimes there’s the old…
Other than spotty showers, rain chances have exited the area for the most part and skies will clear out overnight. A front is moving through the area and some changes will occur. Winds will shift to a northerly direction which will usher in a less humid regime. Your Wednesday will start on a more refreshing note with some clouds, but…
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus is holding a training session to discuss anti-human trafficking. The goal of this three-day session is to collaborate with federal, state, and local organizations against human trafficking to create a game-plan that will strengthen how they help and identify victims. Various groups across the Coast joined, such as Jubilee Havens, Gulf Coast…
Instead of dwelling on the past, Columbine survivor Craig Scott chooses to turn his pain into purpose with presentations. Scott attended Harper McCaughan Elementary this afternoon and his goal was to challenge them. He challenged them to do many things which involves using kind words, accepting, and including others, choosing positive influences, and setting goals. The last challenge was to…
News 25’s Brooke Parker was able to catch up with Secretary of State Michael Watson about the latest in Jackson. 2023 has been a busy year for Secretary of State Michael Watson and we last caught up with him in February. The most important item for Watson: making people feel confident at the polls. “First and foremost, so very proud…
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the area ahead of an approaching cold front. Some heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and non-severe wind gusts of 30-40 MPH. Rain chances will fall off this evening as the front pushes through South Mississippi. Winds will shift to a northerly direction overnight and skies will begin to clear. It will be refreshing out…
As President Biden appoints federal aid to Moss Point from the mid-June tornado, Mayor Billy Knight and his citizens prepare for the roll-out of resources. The government agency is beginning coordination to establish headquarters to closely assess and assist the devastation. FEMA assistance includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and more. Business…
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has successfully launched the Navy’s third flight III Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer ‘Ted Stevens.’ Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG Program Manager Ben Barnett says “the translation and launch are always important milestones for our shipbuilders and the life of a ship.” Prior to launch, the ship was moved from land to the dry dock, using translation…
The Smithsonian Museum is bringing a slice of history and culture to the Magnolia State. Beginning August 28th, Stone County will host ‘Crossroads: Change in Rural America’ in partnership with the Smithsonian’s ‘Museum on Main Street’ program. The exhibit is interactive and tells how rural life in America has changed over time in communities like Wiggins. Director of Stone County…
A strong upper disturbance is near Chicago early this afternoon, extending southwest to near Oklahoma City. At the surface, a cool (NOT COLD) front extended from near Birmingham to Jackson. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING will be in effect from 11 am to 7 pm today. The area of low pressure will lift into New England by tomorrow evening; however the…
The Peoples Bank is giving back to the people by donating $8,800 to the Dream Program. The Dream Program provides inclusive leisure activities and recreational experiences to individuals with varying abilities. They rely only on volunteers and donations to provide more than 300 people with fun, athletic, and artistic programs. Each year, the staff at Peoples Bank donate money for…
Most parents agree children should be taught financial literacy in school and Hawaiian Electric stock plunges after a lawsuit alleges it failed to shut power off ahead of the Maui wildfires. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library has reopened after a year-long renovation. The library closed up shop nearly a year ago for the work. Jackson County helped fund the repairs, which include a new roof, H-VAC system, and new information desks. On top of the high-priority repairs, the library also has new ADA accessible bathrooms, a maker’s space, and a re-arranging…
The Smithsonian Museum has an exciting traveling exhibit that is coming to Wiggins, Mississippi. Here to tell us about it is Betsy Rowell, executive director of the Stone County Economic Development Partnership. The museum runs from August 28th to October 8th at the Ferris B. O’Neal Senior Center. Volunteers are needed for the exhibit. For more information call 601-928-5418. Categories:…
A strong upper disturbance is near Chicago early this morning, extending southwest to near Oklahoma City. At the surface, a cool (NOT COLD) front extended from near Birmingham to Jackson. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING will be in effect from 11 am to 7 pm today. The area of low pressure will lift into New England by tomorrow evening; however the…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pass Christian football program has a new head coach who’s all about winning, which means the Pirates are all about winning. “It’s easier to follow because you know he’s a man of winning,” said Pass Christian senior defensive end/tight end Jayden Acker. “No one likes losing.” “Set goals, set expectations and set them too…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Before Saturday’s Biloxi Shuckers game, Gulfport native and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Reese threw out the ceremonial first pitch for Women in Sports Night at MGM Park. The queen of the long jump continues to inspire the next generation of female athletes. “We want to raise women in sports and participation in sports with little girls…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) — Former St. Patrick boys basketball standout Nick Krass is on the move once again, having already transferred from Oregon State to Southern Miss in May, and is now moving from USM to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to play for former Gulfport head coach Owen Miller, who just coached Nick’s younger brother Matt Krass last season….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) –For the first time in more than four years, Southern Miss alum Walker Powell started a game at Biloxi’s MGM Park on Saturday. He was wearing a different jersey, but pitching at the same stadium and posting the same results. “Every time I see this park that’s the first thing that I think of and winning that…