Mississippi Aquarium team members released three endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles into the Mississippi Sound. The turtles were cold-stunned and flown to Mississippi last December. Since their arrival, animal care facilities and veterinary teams have been working in concert to return these Kemp’s Ridley turtles back to full health and into the wild. The release took place on the beach…
Hancock County has announced an upcoming road closure in Waveland. The Board of Supervisors are closing the westward bridge on South Railroad Avenue adjacent to the Jackson Marsh as they prepare to start a project at the end of the month. Contractors plan to close the bridge for about four to five months with traffic detouring via Waveland Avenue, South…
CSX Railroad announced the Port Bienville Industrial Park received a Bronze Designation, being the only site selected in Mississippi. CSX gathered information about 60 different communities to identify possible locations for the site selection program. The goal of the program is to connect expanding companies with rail-service to increase commerce and logistics. Blaine LaFontaine, the CEO of Hancock Port and…
The Veterans Affairs Center in Biloxi is encouraging veterans to take advantage of their benefits. The VA held a Pact event today to inform veterans, their families, care givers, and survivors about the Pact Act. The Pact Act allows an expansion of services for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals, burn pits, and things of that nature. Veteran advocates such as…
At Biloxi Bicycle Works on Howard Avenue, bikers gathered this morning to beat the scorching South Mississippi heat. News 25 caught up with the group as they set out on their 6:30 a.m. ride. These early birds meet every Wednesday in July to enjoy each other’s company and the cool morning breeze before the sun fully rises. The owner of…
Florence Gardens took the term dog house to a whole different direction and helped raise money for the Humane Society in the process. McMurphy Homes is building 12 different styles of coastal modern homes in the Magnolia District of Florence Gardens, blending South Mississippi architecture with some inspiration from New Orleans. 11 of the 12 homes were named after the…
Earlier today the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Breakfast with the Mayor. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich provided a brief update on significant developments in the city, such as the extension of Popps Ferry Road and improvements to various city complexes, including pickleball courts. One highlight of the morning was the Biloxi Chamber awarding over $10,000 in business…
Jim McCleney is in studio today to talk about the upcoming Big Rig Truck Show at the Coast Coliseum. The show begins Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturday, doors are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Big Rig Convoy starts at 6 p.m. on Highway 90. Admission is $15. Military admission is free and…
The government is launching another crackdown on robocalls and home prices are near record highs as supply drops. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. We’ve got Katie King in studio to tell us about this week’s News 25 Pet of the Week, Liam! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 7 pm as heat indices will max out between 107 to 111 degrees. High pressure is the dominant feature and will continue to be so through Friday afternoon. The main story is still how hot the temperatures will be through the rest of the workweek, with temperatures in the mid-90s. We can expect…
Another day of dangerous heat is expected across the area. A HEAT ADVISORY goes in effect from 12 pm until 7 pm as heat indices will max out between 107 to 111 degrees. High pressure is the dominant feature and will continue to be so through Friday afternoon. The main story is still how hot the temperatures will be today…
Another good thing to come out of the Biloxi City Council meeting is a grocery store is finally coming to Downtown Biloxi. The city entered into an agreement on vacant property at the intersection of Caillavet and Division Street with Commerce Street Partners, LLC for $200,000. Right now, there is Lee Grocery Store on Division Street and Food Giant on…
Biloxi Shuckers on the road for the first time in the second half of the season, taking on the Montgomery Biscuits. Shuckers wins 13-6. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Our award-winning series News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days is back starting Wednesday with St. Martin High School. That’s about all we have scheduled at the moment, but be sure to tune in every Monday through Friday at 9 p.m. on FOX and 10 p.m. on NBC on WXXV to get the full season preview of your favorite Coast…
For the first time since 2019, the Mississippi State football program heads into SEC Media Days coached by someone other than the late, great Mike Leach. But his memory still strong as ever this week in Nashville as Commissioner Greg Sankey took the podium without a neck tie in honor of the Pirate. MSU still undefeated under new Head Coach…
It’s the dog days of summer, but Moss Point students can soon call them school days as the district starts class this Thursday. Families gathered at the Jerry Alexander Stadium for the district’s annual Back-to-School Rally. This event provides students with free supplies. However, this year’s rally holds even greater significance. Just one month ago, a devastating tornado struck the…
In a bid to meet the rising demand of rehabilitation services, Encompass Health, located within Memorial Hospital Gulfport, is expanding their capabilities. Their most recent expansion was in 2020, which made them a 43-bed inpatient hospital. However, it didn’t take long for those beds to be filled. As their list for rehab services kept growing, Encompass Health decided to expand…
Warm and humid conditions will linger overnight as the flow gradually becomes southerly. Skies will be mostly clear if not totally clear. Tomorrow will be a repeat of today with very hot conditions and passing clouds. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 12 Noon until 7 PM Wednesday. Strong high pressure will remain in place until the end…
It’s never too early to invite your child to help you in the kitchen! MSU Extension invited children to the Pass Christian Library for a free cooking camp. The Fun with Food Cooking Camp is for students in the fourth through sixth grade and they learned how to make apple tarts from scratch! The children cut puff pastries, utilized apple…
The City of Biloxi is receiving a $2 million grant from the Mississippi Development Authority for the revitalization of downtown, specifically the Saenger Theatre. The grant agreement was made at the city council meeting where Mayor Gilich also talked about the progress of the Saenger. So far, the outside is nearly complete, which means the city will be moving forward…
Alongside the pursuit of funds for Moss Point, the recovery continues as local and out-of-state construction workers rebuild homes. One Stop Construction Enterprise out of Biloxi has led the way for the rebuild for citizens of Moss Point. The company and its crew of about 16 workers are donating their labor. They’ve helped many residents to place tarp on their…
Children at the library in Orange Grove had a wild experience this afternoon. The Harrison County Library in Orange Grove had some special guests from the Hattiesburg Zoo for all ages. Everyone at the family camp had the opportunity to meet Hattiesburg’s eastern box turtle, Allie! Allie is a full grown 30-year-old turtle and the kids got to get up…
The classes of 2036 and 2037 at Pass Christian Elementary are getting a head start on a productive school year. Pass Christian Elementary invited all of their registered pre-K and kindergarten students to attend transition camp where students were able to get a glimpse of what their classroom experience will be like when they start school on July 28th. Students…