Many prisons across the state are without air conditioning this summer and the heat index is reaching as high as 115 on some days. In Mississippi, a study found that prisons were reaching a temperature of 145 degrees. In April, Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain said all correctional facilities would be receiving AC, but that could take up to a…
This month WXXV and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce spotlight a local business in Waveland, MS that exists to help other small business owners. We caught up with the president of Workwise, LLC, Samantha Walley to find out about the wide range of services they offer to small and large businesses and why community matters most. Categories: Chamber…
It’s time to vote! Feeding the Gulf Coast has been nominated as one of the top charities in the country for a community choice award. The nomination is from Charity Navigator, a top nonprofit evaluator, as a result of Feeding the Gulf Coast’s outstanding achievements. Feeding the Gulf Coast has earned a four-star rating for its work as well as…
Could you or someone you know have one of the seven types of ADD and not even know it? What can they do to treat it? News 25’s Lori Buhring sat down with brain expert, Dr. Stanford Owen from The ADD Clinics for some clarification and the latest medical discoveries about how ADD effects the brain. Categories: Expert Talk
Is your roof ready for hurricane season? When do you need a new roof as versus just a repair? What is the process? News 25’s Lori Buhring sat down with President of Strong Roofing LLC, Burt Goltz to find out about this long-time coast business and get some answers. Categories: Expert Talk
Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is now underway. This means that there will be no sales tax charged on firearms, ammunition, and certain hunting supplies from now until midnight Sunday. The State Department of Revenue has released a long list of items that are eligible for the tax exemption and those items that are not eligible as well. Just…
Upper level high pressure continues to spread eastward through the central MS River Valley and into the southern Appalachians. Basically, in a nutshell, same old same old around our region with continued hot conditions. Heat index values today are more borderline in terms of meeting Excessive Heat thresholds. However a Heat Advisory remains in effect for all in the area….
The D’Iberville High Basketball squad has a unique talent on its team whose charisma and personality is the heart of the Warriors. “Alex exemplifies everything it means to be a Warrior and that means to be family. He’s an amazing kid.” Last fall, Alex Stewart’s parents were concerned about how their child would fare entering high school. That’s when Coach…
Bud Light is going on the offensive for the NFL season and the markets are bracing for today’s message from the Federal Reserve Chairman. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
If you’ve ever wanted to see a dinosaur in real life, the coliseum has an event for you this weekend. News 25’s Amelia Strahan is at Jurassic Quest with more! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jurassic Quest
The stubborn high pressure continues to remain centered over the I-35 corridor from Kansas through much of north and central Texas this morning. Upper level high pressure continues to spread eastward through the central MS River Valley and into the southern Appalachians. Basically, in a nutshell, same old same old around our region with continued hot conditions. Heat index values today…
Tonight we will steadily drop into the upper 70s for overnight lows with mostly clear skies. Unfortunately little change in the overall pattern is expected through the end of this week as high pressure remains dominant. Despite the slight weakening of the high pressure temperatures will remain well above average as dry low level conditions allow for rapid heating each…
CARRIERE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pearl River Central Blue Devils are trying to leave it better than they found it under first-year head coach Jacob Webb. “Coach Webb recruited a bunch of people first day he was here,” said Pearl River Central senior wide receiver/running back Carsen Black. “Literally the first day he got to the school, brought everybody into…
A girl was nearly hit by a train in Ocean Springs this afternoon. Police responded to reports of a person hit by a train at the crossing on Betchel Boulevard. Ravin Nettles, the administration and community relations coordinator for Ocean Springs, says nobody was killed when the train hit the girl’s book bag. The girl was only thrown to the…
Unfortunately little change in the overall pattern is expected through the end of this week as high pressure remains dominant. However currently there is an overall weakness in the pattern overhead causing cloud coverage and a shower or two. This is unfortunately not enough rainfall to cut into our severe drought. Despite the slight weakening of the high pressure temperatures…
The new ‘Changing Tides’ exhibit at the Mississippi Aquarium opens Friday. Local leaders and aquarium officials cut the ribbon on the exhibit earlier today, ahead of the big grand opening. This will be the aquarium’s first major expansion since opening in 2020. Twenty-three new habitats will be featured as well as more than 120 new species. The environments of a…
Two former fishing vessels were repurposed as artificial reefs last month. Both were sunk off the Coast of Biloxi on July 26th and 27th, being used to create new biodiversity hotspots and new destinations for divers and recreational fishermen. Both ships operated out of Moss Point and worked for a fishery for over 30 years, retiring in 2020. The reefing…
New developments might be underway in Ocean Springs soon because of a new proposal. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen received an urban renewal plan aiming to develop and redevelop various areas within the city. The renewal project is looking to enhance tourism and economic development in Ocean Springs as well as improving the public health and safety and welfare…
The Rotary Club of Gulfport was able to hear from the athletic director at Gulfport High School ahead of the fall. AD Matt Walters revealed some of the innovative projects they’ll be trying in the athletic department to help get children involved and help Gulfport get to the top of the scoreboard. They’re going to be working on a new…
The disturbance in the Gulf has a medium chance of escalating to a tropical development. As hurricane season starts to pick up, we wanted to remind you of preparations. According to a study by YouGov, nearly 75 percent of people make no preparations for a hurricane or wait until the last minute to prepare. Delaying preparations could be costly, especially…
Mississippi Power is attempting to keep its workers cool in this oppressive heat. Linemen and ground workers have been equipped with cooling vests made by Cooling Shirt Systems. This new technology allows workers to be more efficient fixing power lines and electrical systems without taking as many breaks. The vest is hooked up to an ice chest connecting to pipes…
It is National Waffle Day and what better way to celebrate than with chicken and waffles. Restaurants across the Gulf Coast are offering National Waffle Day specials and deals. The pros at Slim Chickens are well known for their golden buttermilk chicken and waffles. Depending on your topping of choice, the versatile breakfast plate satisfies your sweet or savory tooth….
The groundbreaking ceremony for the East Biloxi Community Center we told you about last week is set for tomorrow. The ceremony will take place at 8:15 a.m. You may recall the new center will be located on Lee Street near the site of the old Yankie Stadium and is set to be a $3 million project. The center will include…
An update now on recovery efforts in Moss Point, FEMA has announced that the approval process for submitted disaster grants is well underway. The agency has already approved grants to individuals and households for basic home repairs, temporary rentals, and other needs. Those who have applied for grant funding are also receiving letters in the mail on the status of…