The North Bay Elementary School Kindness Club hosted a party for first responders in remembrance of 9/11. EMTs, police, and the fire department were invited to North Bay where they were served cake, candy, and given thank you cards from the children. The kids were able to meet Bay St. Louis Police Department’s new therapy dog, see different first responder…
Traffic was at a standstill this morning on Interstate 10 after a series of wrecks happened in the Gulfport area. Gulfport police tell us there was a tractor-trailer truck that jack-knifed in the eastbound lanes and another that spilled oil on the interstate in the westbound lanes. The wrecks stopped traffic at Highway 49 and then police had to block…
An upper level trough of low pressure is currently ranging from Canada across the upper/mid-Mississippi Valley and will continue to rotate through the Ohio River Valley Wednesday. With the base of the trough generally north of Tennessee, the cold front associated with the trough will dissipate as it reaches the area. This morning there are a few showers and thunderstorms…
Cloud cover will increase overnight, particularly after midnight. Rain chances will also come into the picture after about 2 AM. Our area has 20% chances for isolated showers, more likely east of US 49 and closer to the beachfront. It will be slightly warmer, but still mild out the door for the start of Tuesday. The morning round of rain…
The Salvation Army Kroc Center invites you to celebrates its 12th anniversary. The Kroc Center opened its doors to the public in September 2011 with one goal: serving the families of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The center offers a variety of services including camps for children, an indoor aquatics center, fitness centers, church services, and more. To celebrate the Kroc’s…
Humid conditions are gradually returning to the Mississippi Coast. Clear skies will turn partly cloudy overnight with slightly warmer overnight temperatures as compared to the last few days. There will be a 20% or so chance for isolated showers after 2 AM. It will start out mild but still fairly pleasant for your Tuesday. The morning round of rain chances…
At the beginning of October, a familiar face is making an appearance to the News 25 Morning Show! Meggan Gray is joining the morning team with a special report every week called ‘Meggan Monday.’ She will interview exciting viewers who are making a difference in our communities. Be sure to watch Meggan Gray back at WXXV News 25. Categories: Local…
MGM Resorts, the parent company of Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, has suffered a cybersecurity breach on its systems. It is the second company on the Mississippi Coast to undergo a cyber attack in the last month. Singing River Health System discovered a breach on August 19th. According to a post on it’s ‘X’ account today, MGM said it identified…
The D’Iberville Moose Lodge held their annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive today. Since 2002, the D’Iberville Moose Lodge has parked a blood donation truck in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In their first year, there was well over 100 pints donated. In 21 years, they’ve likely been able to donate nearly 1,000. Moose Lodge Vice President Cindy Shanks said,…
Traintastic was letting visitors get up close and personal with local first responders and their vehicles. On Saturday, firetrucks, police cars, and ambulance vehicles were on full display during Traintastic’s First Responder Day. Guests were able to learn about the different functions and features of these emergency vehicles while also getting to tour the insides of some of their favorite…
One local community service-based organization celebrated National Teddy Bear Day by having a teddy bear drive. The North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville-St. Martin hosted its 14th annual Bears on Patrol Drive. The nonprofit organization had the help of local high school students from D’Iberville High’s Key Club and St. Martin’s Beta Club. The community showed its support by donating…
Miss Cora Phillips had her celebration of 106 years with her loved ones and friends in Gulfport Sunday evening at VFW Post 4526. Her family celebrated with lots of hugs and good music. Phillips was born on September 10th, 1917 in Alabama, eventually moving to Gulfport in 1972 with her husband. Phillips raised four children and many grand children and…
The competitive juices were flowing during this annual kickball tournament in Biloxi. The annual Kicking for Christmas Tournament is a fundraiser that started in 2014 after a small group of individuals in healthcare wanted to enhance the holiday season for their residents. It’s a double-elimination style tournament featuring first, second, and third place winners. The funds raised are used to…
Upper level high pressure this afternoon is centered over the Gulf of California extending northward through the northern Rockies. Weakness extended from the Appalachians into the northern Gulf of Mexico, with another weakness from Hudson Bay into the northern Plains States. At the surface, the remnants of an old frontal boundary remained over the northern Gulf of Mexico, but losing…
It was a day of family fun in the sun down at the Biloxi Town Green for the 42nd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival put on by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce. The 42nd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival saw thousands of seafood lovers gathering into the Biloxi Town Green for a day of family fun and good eating. Queen of Glaucus…
The New Orleans Saints let their defense do the talking in a 16-15 week one win over the Tennessee Titans, limiting opposing Quarterback Ryan Tannehill to the worst passer rating of his 11-year NFL career. WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger was on-hand for the season opener at the Superdome and brings us the full recap in the first…
Taco John’s has given up its Taco Tuesday trademark after a battle with Taco Bell and now customers may benefit and Kroger and Albertsons plan to sell over 400 stores to get their merger approved. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Today on Mom to Mom, we are making mason jar fish tanks.
A blood drive in D’Iberville is happening today in memory of the lives lost on 9/11. The D’Iberville Moose Lodge 332 has hosted a blood drive on this day since the attacks in 2001. Today’s drive runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in partnership with the Blood Center. Donors today will get a red bean lunch and a t-shirt…
Upper level high pressure is currently entered over the Gulf of California extending northward through the northern Rockies. Weakness extended from the Appalachians into the northern Gulf of Mexico, with another weakness from Hudson Bay into the northern Plains States. At the surface, the remnants of an old frontal boundary remained over the northern Gulf of Mexico, but losing definition pretty…
Not really a whole lot going on in the short-term side of things. We look to remain in northerly flow aloft as a trough of low pressure over the mid Atlantic exits off of the east coast while the high pressure stays parked over the desert southwest. That northerly flow aloft is promoting some dry mid-level air to be situated…
It’s week three of Friday night lights for our Gulf Coast teams, and many programs are pleased with their performances so far. Gulfport high school has started off the season undefeated, 2-0, and they did not let another team score against them until their sixth quarter this year. Along with the Admiral’s success this season, their athletic department is on…
Both Long Beach and Bay High looking to add to the win column tonight as the Bearcats host the Tigers. In the extremely high scoring game, Bay High defeats Long Beach with a final score of 60-41. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports Tags: Bay High School, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, Long Beach
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs comes away with a monster comeback win on the road at Northwest Rankin in Week 3, erasing a 17-point deficit to come away with a 27-24 victory. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS in the video above courtesy of WJTV and Scorebook Live Sports Writer Tyler Cleveland. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night…