It could be another large leap for mankind as the NASA Stennis Space Center is gearing up to make history with deep space exploration. In the early 1960s, Dr. Werner Van Braun once said ‘I don’t know yet what method we will use to get to the moon, but I do know that we have to go through Mississippi to…
The Ocean Springs Carnival Association Parade is set for tonight. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at Front Beach with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mardi gras, ocean springs carnival association, parade
The annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics continues this weekend at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. For the next six weeks, competitors from all over the world will be showing out to win prizes, awards, and prize money. This is the largest hunter-jumper show on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the beautiful horses and talented riders come to the Gulf Coast every…
In Biloxi, seniors were all dressed up in their Mardi Gras outfits, ready to partake in a fun-filled day at the Donal Snyder Community Center. Senior citizens socialized and enjoyed a lunch that included chicken tenders, sandwiches, and meatballs. For dessert they ate king cake. The DJ played music while some of the seniors let loose on the dance floor….
Good Day Farm Dispensary in Biloxi cut the ribbon today and began welcoming in guests. Good Day Farm is celebrating the grand opening of its Biloxi location. Originally created in Arkansas, Good Day Farm is a southern marijuana dispensary. CEO Ryan Herget is excited that Good Day Farm is finally on the Mississippi Coast. “We consider ourselves a Good Day…
The Barq’s Building in Downtown Biloxi is coming together. The project finally finished demolition and is moving forward with the residential apartments on the second flood. JDLE Demolition was able to leave the original flooring, brick walls, and beaming on display to keep the original charm of the building. The bottom floor will feature old wallpaper and graffiti found in…
The housing market downturn isn’t over and car insurance rates are expected to rise this year. 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 Mardi Gras fun is ramping up this weekend and as an added bonus, an unexpected weather delay has gifted us a Lundi Gras party in Biloxi. The Children’s Walking Parade had to be canceled last weekend due to weather, but it is being replaced with a Family Mardi Gras Celebration on Monday. Here with details is Biloxi Historical Administrator…
While most people have to go to the parade for Mardi Gras fun, this parade came to the residents at Gulfport Care Center. Cars were decked out in Mardi Gras décor as riders were slinging beads, moon pies, and goodies to patients at the Care Center on Canal Road. Home health agencies, community businesses, organizations, and schools all participated in…
A retired professor and documentary maker used a Black History Month keynote address to celebrate change makers cross the U.S. Judy Alsobrooks Meredith is the wife of James Meredith, who was the first African-American to attend Ole Miss. She used the address to talk about change and how society needs to move forward. Judy Meredith spoke at Ole Miss before…
A local resident and business owner is so fed up with the litter problem in his area, he’s taking matters into his own hands. The owner of the White Barn on Wortham Road in Saucier wants to do his part to make his community look better. He and several of his employees are picking up litter from the side of…
The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse will be rolling its golf cart parade at 5 p.m. Monday in Bay St. Louis. This year’s Lady Claiborne III and Capt. Longbeard III visited WXXV on Friday to tell us more about the krewe and the Lundi Gras parade. Categories: Entertainment, Featured, Local News, Mardi Gras, News Tags: Bay St. Louis, lundi…
The cold front has made it through our area bringing with it clearing skies, gusty winds out of the north, and colder temperatures. Clouds will continue to thin this afternoon while temperatures will struggle to climb far into the 50s. Clear skies and cold temperatures will be in the 30s overnight. Winds will make it feel like the 20s overnight….
Cold front has moved through the area and NW winds are bringing the cool dry air in. Breezy conditions will ease late today leading to a fantastic weekend. Sunny skies Saturday with cool temperatures and just a few upper level clouds expected Sunday. The cool temps will begin a steady warming trend over the next few days. The warming will…
Eddie Smith Gulfport Police have made an arrest in the shooting that happened Thursday night near Middle Drive and Highway 49. Police arrested 33-year-old Eddie Louis Smith on a charge of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon after a felony conviction. Bond is set at $300,000. Police say officers were helping a stranded motorist in the area about 8…
The Mary C. in Ocean Springs welcomed the community to their Tea Talk art reception. Tea Talk is just that. Visitors drink tea while talking with the artists whose work is now on display. The featured artists are Oliver Preus and Brent Funderburk. Preus’ exhibit ‘Capturing a Story’ is in the Local Creative’s Gallery and his photos take spectators alongside…
A press conference was held today to officially introduce Jake Bramlett as the Ocean Springs head football coach. Coach Bramlett is a familiar face to the Ocean Springs community because he has served as the offensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coordinator for the past three years. While being on staff, the Greyhound football team was crowned the Region 4…
Mississippi Gulf Coast rolled out the welcome mat for Southwest Mississippi. Bulldogs fall to Southwest at home 83-76. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, MGCCC, sports
Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been indicted on two criminal charges following the alleged 2022 incident in Las Vegas. After more than a year of going through the court system, Kamara could soon be facing some serious legal repercussions for the incident. The Saints star has been indicted by a Clark County jury on charges of battery resulting in…
As far as threat timing is concerned, the tornado threat peaks this afternoon ahead of the cold front when SRH and surface-based instability is maximized while with the straight-line damaging wind threats as plateaus this afternoon by may extend a few hours into the early evening while the main line of storms ahead of the cold front progresses eastward across…
After closing its door in August, 2022, the 104-year-old business Ellzey’s Hardware in Biloxi is back open. Two Biloxi sisters-in-law, Lauren and Dallas Ellis, who grew up going at the legendary spot decided to purchase the store from the original owners to keep the local business running. While much of the original store is still the same, the duo decided…
Through our Discover Black Heritage stories each Thursday, News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African-American making a difference in our community. This week, News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce a preacher and CEO who is inspiring a new generation of community leaders. John Whitfield is not only the pastor at Morning Star Baptist Church in Gulfport, but also CEO…
Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Middle Drive and Highway 49. Limited information is available at this time, but one witness says he was at a nearby restaurant when he heard a gunshot. He says he went outside and allegedly found a man lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. News 25 will continue to update this…
Conrad Howell, the man we told you about who went missing around noon yesterday, has been found dead. Gulfport police said the 81-year-old was found this morning and offered prayers to the family. Police also thank the Mississippi Task Force Urban Search and Rescue, Harrison County Fire Department, and Gulfport Fire Department for their efforts in finding Mr. Howell. Categories:…