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…
St. Alphonsus Catholic School thinks there’s enough room in their halls for two furry friends. St. Alphonsus Catholic School is home to students PreK-1 all the way up to sixth grade, but their campus was not complete until they adopted two, four-legged friends. Amy Nimmo is the admissions director at St. Alphonsus, and she has given five rescue pups…
Temperatures will struggle to cool off overnight as the warm and very humid pattern remains in place. Skies will be clear for the start of your Tuesday. It will start off very hot and humid as it has for the recent stretch. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect for Hancock, Harrison and Jackson County from 11 AM –…
Congressman Mike Ezell and other local officials made a stop in Jackson County to visit a communications tower site for better communications for local dispatch in the county. They toured the tower compound located in East Moss Point. The officials were given a rundown on the day-to-day operations. At the event, hosted by NATE, the Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, MillerCo,…
We have ushered in a new week and it still remains very hot. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 7 PM for all 6 of our counties. Temperatures remaining in the mid and upper 90s along with humidity will have it feeling like over 110 at times. Expect clearing skies this evening and warm/humid conditions to continue overnight….
When and where should you consider putting in carpet instead of wood or vinyl flooring? The Floor Trader’s DIY expert, Vicki Rhodes sits down the WXXV General Manager Don Moore to talk about the benefits of carpet for sound reduction and much more in this week’s episode of “Expert Talk.” Categories: Expert Talk
Multiple homeless people are dead across the Gulf Coast due to extreme temperatures in recent weeks. Four to five of these deaths were regulars at Back Bay Mission, a resource for those living in poverty. Back Bay Mission provides those in need with a food pantry, a housing rehabilitation center, and a recreation center where anyone is welcome to cool…
An area of low pressure over-southern Minnesota will move to the Mid-Atlantic states by Tuesday night, dragging the trailing frontal boundary into the local area during the daylight hours on Tuesday. Calling a frontal boundary that is moving into our area in August a cold front is a bit of a misnomer, because there isn’t going to be anything “cold”…
Popular kids cartoon character Bluey made a stop at the Mississippi Aquarium this weekend, bringing long lines to see the friendly blue colored Australian cattle dog. Saturday’s attendance was the highest of the year so far for the aquarium as parents brought their children for tons of hugs and pictures. Aquarium staff say the lines were so long it was…
Big Play Entertainment Center in Biloxi partnered with local biker clubs and the community to help feed children on the Coast with its food drive for the Gulf Coast Backpack Buddies program. Big Play hosts this event annually to help meet the nutritional needs of children on the weekends when they may not have enough food. Those who donated were…