Coastal Life Exhibit at Gallery 782
We’re joined today by Jeff Baldock and Ukrainian artist Tetiana Muller who have an exhibition at Gallery 782 starting Friday. The exhibit runs through September.
8/30 – Chris’s “Much Drier Today” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
This afternoon a stalled cold front overhead or just to the north of the area will continue to usher in a drier air mass…a welcome change from what we have felt the last several weeks. Lower dew point temperatures in the 60s are slowly moving this way. Due to a drier airmass this afternoon, we will not be dealing with…
Morning Business Report: August 30th, 2023
Many Americans are planning to pull off one last summer getaway and Farmers Insurance is laying off thousands of workers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Wildfire Safety and Prevention Tips
More than 400 wildfires have broken out in Mississippi since November. News 25 wants to help keep the Coast safe by teaching you some wildfire safety tips. Prevention and Protection is the key during a drought. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says that keeping your yard clean, lean, and green will help prevent wildfires. This means watering your yard, trimming your…
Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi vandalized
After standing tall for 17 years, WXXV found the Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi vandalized. The city was notified and has filed a police report. It is a harsh discovery on a day that many take the time to grieve those who lost their lives. If you have any tips on who vandalized this memorial, contact Biloxi police at 228-392-0641.
What the Hurricane Katrina Memorial represents
The Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi has been standing since February 2006. The memorial was built by 130 employees and subcontractors of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” It dons the name of those who died and are missing on a wall the size of the tidal surger that hit the Gulf Coast. The mosaic was done by the same artist as…
Cowman wins Republican nomination for Hancock County Chancery Clerk
In Hancock County, we caught up with GOP Chancery Clerk nominee Tiffany Lee Cowman after the race was called in her favor. Cowman won the run-off against Challenger Kodie Koenenn with 54 percent of the vote. Cowman is a first-time nominee for this position and says she’s ready to hit the ground running as she prepares for the November general…
Pet of the Week: Maxine is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us in studio is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Maxine.
8/30 – The Chief’s “Drier Air-Mass Today” Wednesday Morning Forecast
This morning a stalled cold front overhead or just to the north of the area will usher in a drier air mass…a welcome change from what we have felt the last several weeks. Lower dew point temperatures in the 60s are slowly moving this way. Due to a drier airmass today, we will not be dealing with temperatures above the…
Insight on runoff election
The polls have closed on the 2023 runoff election. Political Expert Howie Morgan is in studio with more about the election. To see all the election results, click here. Categories: Local News, News
8/29 – Jeff’s “Idalia Approaching Florida” Tuesday Night Forecast
Rain chances will fade and skies will clear out overnight. Your Wednesday will start off on a mild note with humidity lowering. Skies will only feature a few clouds to partly cloudy skies at times the next couple of days. A Red Flag Warning will be in place due to breezy and dry conditions. Rain chances and humidity gradually return…
Drive-by shooting off Dedeaux Road near Pine Hills subdivision
There was a drive-by shooting off George Street in the Pine Hills subdivision, this is right off Dedeaux Road. According to Gulfport PD Public Information Officer Jason Ducre, no one was injured. The incident is still under investigation, but if you know anything please contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5900. Categories: Local News, News Tags: crime, dedeaux road, drive…
Incoming Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley in studio
New Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley joins News 25’s Lori Buhring in studio.
8/29 – Jeff Vorick’s “Scattered Thunderstorms Early/Tracking Idalia” Tuesday Evening Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are in our area. Expect for them to continue to be scattered in nature this evening. Overnight, activity will gradually come to a close and for skies to clear somewhat. It will be mild out the door tomorrow and humidity will be on the downswing with northeast winds. Hurricane Idalia will be making landfall in the Big…
State and City leaders attend Hurricane Katrina memorial in Gulfport
Eighteen years ago on this date, the Mississippi Gulf Coast was changed forever. On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall and many wondered how the Gulf Coast was going to respond and recover. Governor Tate Reeves, Senator Roger Wicker, and several mayors from various Coast cities met at the Mississippi Aquarium this morning to honor and remember the lives…
Remembering Hurricane Katrina 18 years later
Today we remember one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history on the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “It was heartbreaking to see it like that.” This is how Brother Eduardo describes living through Hurricane Katrina. Today marks 18 years since the natural disaster battered the Gulf Coast. Several brave individuals at St. Stanislaus College stayed with students who…
CASA of Southeast Mississippi hosting 5D Barrel Run
Joining us today is Theresa Jaye with CASA of Southeast Mississippi, here to tell us about an exciting event that will also help raise money for CASA. The 5D Barrel Run will take place September 23rd at the George County Arena.
Veterans Creative Arts Show at the Biloxi VA
Artwork by local veterans will be on display tomorrow and Thursday. The display will be in building 17 at the recreation hall at the Biloxi VA Campus. Around 80 pieces of art, creative writing, and performing arts will be exhibited. The VA incorporates creative arts into their therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients. The annual competition acknowledges the progress made…
42nd Salute to the Military Event
Community and military leaders gathered at Beau Rivage this morning for an annual event honoring local service members. This is the 42nd year the Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce has hosted this event. Military leaders from our local military installations were honored and guests heard from featured speakers Hancock Whitney CEO John Hairston and retired Colonel Christopher Estridge, a former…
8/29 – The Chief’s “Tracking Hurricane Idalia” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
A weak cold front to the north will aid in showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will stay lower this afternoon due to rain cooled air and the additional cloud coverage; however still just above normal for this time of year. No heat headlines today and possibly for Wednesday as well. However dry air will begin to filter in Wednesday as Hurricane…
8/29 – The Chief’s “Tracking Hurricane Idalia” Tuesday Morning Forecast
This morning a weak cold front to the north is causing an abundance of cloud coverage and a few showers across the area…mainly in the N’tern GOM. Temperatures will stay lower today due to rain cooled air and the additional cloud coverage; however still just above normal for this time of year. No heat headlines today and possibly for Wednesday…
8/28 – Jeff’s “Rain Gradually Ending” Monday Night Forecast
Skies will clear somewhat overnight and rain chances will gradually exit the picture for the night. It will remain mild, and humid. Tomorrow will start off mild with cloud cover and the heat building through the day. Scattered thunderstorm chances can be expected for your Tuesday afternoon. Frequent lightning and very heavy rainfall are the main concerns for tomorrow. But,…
Run off elections take place Tuesday
Tuesday is Election Day! News 25 spoke with Secretary of State Michael Watson about what we’re learning from the last election day. Only a fourth of the Mississippi population got out to vote in the primary election. According to Watson, it is just as important to vote in local elections as it is national. Your local officials are going to…
8/28 – Jeff Vorick’s “Thunderstorms Early” Monday Evening Forecast
Thunderstorms will remain around early on this evening for a lot of you. Very heavy rain and isolated pockets of gusty winds and small hail are possible with some activity. Thunderstorms will wind down as we press through the night. Some clearing of the skies can be expected towards daybreak. Tomorrow again brings the chance for scattered thunderstorms in the…