This week the Mississippi Aquarium announced a $4 million expansion to one of its buildings — bringing new exhibits and more fun. CEO and president of Mississippi Aquarium Kurt Allen is elated on the $4 million project taking place in the changing tides facility. “We really listened to our customers and decided we really need some more exhibits to showcase…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Christian Collegiate Academy in Gulfport is expanding its football horizons in 2023 on its quest to win it all. “Our whole lives, we were waiting for this moment being a senior, getting ready for our last high school football season, and it’s just an amazing thing God gave us the ability to do this and that…
Earlier last month, we interviewed a student-athlete from Gulfport to discuss his preparation before he headed to the Junior Olympics. Three weeks later, he’s back from the competition, and he didn’t come home empty handed. Last weekend, Christian Collegiate Academy Sophomore, Sean Fairley, traveled to Eugene, Oregon, to compete in the Junior Olympics. The competition took place on Saturday, and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central softball alum Kayla Moran has a new home at the Division II level with the University of Charleston in West Virginia. In 2020, the former Red Rebelette signed with the University of Mobile, before going on to put up monster numbers as a senior, to the tune of a .397 batting average with 27…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — Last week, Southern Miss linebacker T.Q. Newsome threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Biloxi Shuckers game, just a few days after receiving rave reviews from USM head coach Will Hall at Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans. Here’s what the player-coach duo had to say about one another ahead of the 2023 season….
Harrison County will have a new sheriff named very soon, as current Sheriff Troy Peterson is set to retire. News 25’s Ansley Brent caught up with the two men vying for the Sheriff’s seat. For the first time since 2015, Harrison County will have a new Sheriff. The two candidates in the race are making their final pitches to voters,…
The humidity will be unrelenting tonight into this weekend. Temperatures will struggle to cool below 80 for much of you. This combined with another day of hot temperatures has our area under an Excessive Heat Warning again, from 11 AM until 7 PM. Heat indices will reach, and exceed the 110 degree mark. Saturday and Sunday will bring similar dangerous…
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the majority of our area, with the exception of George and Stone County, until 7 PM. Regardless of alert, be sure to take care with the heat this evening. A 20% chance of rain cannot be ruled out before sunset but the heat and humidity will remain the issue. It will remain…
If you are thinking about adopting a pet, August is the perfect time to bring home a furry friend. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is on a mission to clear the shelter. Clear the Shelter is a nationwide pet adoption campaign sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Pet adoption rates have significantly declined since the COVID-19 pandemic. In honor of…
A shooting happened early afternoon near the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Gulfport. According to witnesses, an alleged employee was shot in the employee parking lot of the company off Dedeaux Road. Currently, there is no word from Gulfport police on any injuries and they have yet to release any details. News 25 will have more information as soon as…
The D’Iberville Promenade welcomes a new bath and soap shop! Magnolia Soap and Bath is holding its grand opening all weekend long. The store offers an array of pre-scented products or customers can mix different scents themselves. Magnolia Soap and Bath offers classes where customers can create customized bath product. The scented products are safe for sensitive skin and most…
It is the first day back to school for the Harrison County School District and one elementary class is off to a far-out start. It’s a groovy first day of school for kindergarten students at Saucier Elementary as they begin their scholastic careers. Young scholars will be learning the essential tools to further advance their math, reading, and science skills….
Christian Hartley and Jasmine Magee are in studio to talk about the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast hosting a brand-new event for the very first time called ‘Are you Smarter than a Club Kid?’ The event takes place Thursday, August 24th at the MGCCC iMPAC Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Are you smarter than a club kid,…
Happening today, a beautification project to spruce Biloxi’s beaches. The Mississippi Inland Cleanup Crawl begins at 3 and runs until 7 tonight. Crews will assemble under the I-110 overpass next to Fly Llama Brewing at 3. Volunteers will pick up litter across the beach and will be eligible for a raffle drawing at the end of the day. This cleanup…
Just a reminder, tomorrow is the deadline to cast an absentee ballot ahead of Election Day next Tuesday. Circuit Clerk offices here in South Mississippi and across the state will be open from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow to allow people to cast their ballots. If you mail-in an absentee ballot, remember it must be postmarked by August 8th and…
Tomorrow there is another chance for voters in Harrison County to hear from those running for local officer just days before polls open. The 38th edition of the North Gulfport Civic Club’s candidates forum will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center. Candidates in county-wide and state legislative races will make their final pitch to voters…
Welcome to the first Friday/Weekend of August. Temperatures will not be pleasant today or for the weekend. A EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM Until 7pm for heat indices of 106-114. This afternoon we have a very small chance to see a shower or a thunderstorm. Tomorrow A EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11am until 7pm for…
What time of the day are American workers the least productive and Apple says people are buying fewer smartphones. 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for young professionals and mentors across the Coast at their 15th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala. Coast Young Professionals is an organization that works with up-and-coming professionals by helping them network and meet other people in their field. Black Tie and Blue Jeans is an event…
Harrison County Fire Rescue and Mississippi Forestry Fire Crews responded to a field fire that endangered a mobile home and burned several acres yesterday. The fire was just off of Mark West Road near the Lizana Community. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan reports one mobile home was damaged. No injuries have been reported, although fire crews faced extreme heat while putting…
Welcome to the first Friday/Weekend of August. Temperatures will not be pleasant today or for the weekend. A EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11am until 7pm for heat indices of 106-114. This afternoon we have a very small chance to see a shower or a thunderstorm. EFFECT FROM 11am until 7pm for heat indices of 106-114. . Tomorrow …
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — The Long Beach football program has a long way to go on its road back to winning ways, but it’s a challenge the Bearcats face head on. “I’d say the attitude,” said Long Beach junior quarterback Will Brady. “This year, we’re a lot happier to be here. We don’t have all the bad attitudes we…
A chef right here in Gulfport has the incredible opportunity to showcase his talents at the next level. News 25’s Ansley Brent got to know Island View Casino’s Chef, Calvin Lipe, before he takes off to compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off. A familiar face in the kitchen and around the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Chef Calvin Lipe has…
The humidity will remain in place overnight. Temperatures will not drop off too much more even under clear skies. Expect a very hot start tomorrow and the heat wave to continue. The heat combined with the humidity has our area under an Excessive Heat Warning from 11 AM until 7 PM. There will be a 40% chance of thunderstorms for…