A replica of the Pinta is open for tours in City of Biloxi

Christopher Columbus set sail with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Two out of those three ships have become replicas that you can tour. The Pinta replica is docked in Biloxi at the Schooner Pier Complex. A replica of one of Christopher Columbus’ famous ships, the Pinta, is now available for tours. The floating museum was…

Long Beach Harbor still in need of reconstruction

The Long Beach Harbor has remained in ruins since Hurricane Zeta. The City of Long Beach has been waiting 28 months for FEMA to approve paperwork to fix the harbor. Mayor George Bass, Alderman at Large Donald Frazier, and Alderman Bernie Parker traveled to Washington, D.C. to see what the holdup was. While in D.C., the city officials met with…

Thunderbirds returning to the Gulf Coast in April

The Air Force’s Thunderbirds will be roaring back across the Coast in April and guests can expect fireworks, smoke displays, and unique maneuvers in their fully revamped performance. Thunder over the Sound is a unique, one-of-a-kind partnership between Keesler Air Force Base and the City of Biloxi. The airshow will be divided into two portions. The morning portion, which takes…

House Bill 1562 could lower grocery tax in Mississippi

Mississippi is one of seven states that still taxes groceries. The state’s seven percent grocery tax is the highest in the nation. House Bill 1562 could cut that tax in half. This bill goes directly against the legislatures push to eliminate income tax. As inflation rises, so does poverty. Mississippi has a poverty rate of 19 percent, also the highest…

Donations for earthquake relief can be made through Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Kroc Center needs your help to provide relief to Turkey and Northern Syria. As of today, the 7.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed the lives of more than 22,000 people. Rescue workers have saved thousands of survivors and are still digging through rubble for more in below freezing temperatures. The earthquake also caused a food shortage and has…

Rep. Ezell reacts to proposed deportation policy

The Biden Administration is considering an unprecedented step to help stem the flow of migrants entering the U.S. from the Southern border. Under the proposed policy, many non-Mexican migrants would be deported. Right now, the Biden Administration is still leaning on the Trump-era COVID policy, known as Title 42, which allows authorities to turn away certain migrants at the border….

Organizations offering co-parenting classes

The Harrison County Advocacy Center, Mississippi Center for Legal Justice, and MSU Extension Services are teaming up to offer co-parenting classes to help parents understand the importance of putting children’s needs first. Amanda Glover Evans and Jeannie Herrin are in studio with more. The classes will be every Wednesday starting March 1st through April 5th at the Harrison County Advocacy…

Morning Business Report: February 10th, 2023

Southwest executives say they still have lost luggage to get to travelers and the consumer product safety commission is warning parents their children could be at risk of death or injury while using a certain stroller. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Jackson County 4H Club starting new programs

The Jackson County 4H Club is starting new programs geared toward the environment. Joining us to tell us more about these exciting new opportunities are Kimberly Gowdy and Shelby Hudson from the Mississippi State Extension Service. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Jackson County 4H Club

Mardi Gras Parades rolling along the Coast this weekend

We have a full slate of Mardi Gras parades over the weekend as we move closer to Mardi Gras Day. Main Street Pascagoula is getting ready for the Krewe of Little Rascals to parade through the streets Saturday. This year, a fourth-grade king and a queen will be crowned from each Pascagoula elementary school. The Little Rascals can walk in…

2/9 – Brittany’s “Chilly” Thursday Night Forecast

Upper low and trough continue to lift northeastward today. With deep layer flow mostly parallel to the surface frontal boundary, expect it to remain stalled near the mouth of the MS River through the short term, though it could meander a bit. Expect to see isolated to scattered showers across southeastern areas through Friday with the best chances in the…

MGCCC hosts Career Pathways Experience

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County partnered with the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce to host the very first Career Pathways Experience. Different vendors from industry partners across the Coast along with their MGCCC partnered CTE program showed the students the different career paths the industry has to offer. Industries ranging from police departments, auto repair shops, banks, and more…

Discover Black Heritage: Media Mogul Dorothy Wilson

In celebration of Black History Month, each Thursday News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African American making a difference in our community. This week on WXXV’S Discover Black Heritage, Janae Jordan will introduce you to a media mogul giving a voice to women of all colors across the Coast. Media Mogul Dorothy Wilson said, “Having worked in the media…

Excel by 5 celebrates Mardi Gras with toddlers

Excel by 5 in Biloxi wanted to make sure toddlers and their families had the same fun as any older child when it comes to celebrating Mardi Gras. Excel by 5 is a certified early childhood community center that offers resources to children up to five years of age as a way to prepare them for school. It is free…

Cruisin’ the Coast is coming back to Waveland

After more than a decade, Cruisin’ the Coast is making its way back to the Hospitality City. The City of Waveland has been left off the list of Cruisin’ activities since 2006, but that’s no longer the case. The Hot Rods and Hospitality event will take place on Coleman Avenue near city hall. Waveland hosting an event is picture perfect…

Gulfport Museum of History showcasing history of Mardi Gras

The Gulfport Museum of History has a display that showcases some of the history of Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Venus donated 30 years’ worth of their scrapbooks to the museum, full of photographs along with memorabilia. The Krewe of Revelers also donated costumes and memorabilia. Members of the museum also put together a display of key Mardi Gras items…

2/9 – Brittany’s “Colder” Thursday Evening Forecast

Upper low and trough continue to lift northeastward today. With deep layer flow mostly parallel to the surface frontal boundary, expect it to remain stalled near the mouth of the MS River through the short term, though it could meander a bit. Expect to see isolated to scattered showers across southeastern areas through Friday with the best chances in the…

Beware of dating app scams this Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, dating app scams are becoming a higher risk. A romance scam is when someone you’ve matched with online uses dishonest connection to get you to do what they want. This scammer’s goal is to establish a relationship with their victim before asking for money or personal information. Since the victim feels like they know…

Volunteers getting ready for the Night to Shine prom Friday night

Tomorrow night, the North Woolmarket Baptist Church will be rolling out the red carpet for those with special needs. After shutting down for two years because of COVID, the Night to Shine Prom is back in our area. The Tim Tebow Foundation sponsored event now has more than 137 registered guests ready to dance the night away. The prom will…