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:…
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…
A local Tik Tok creator is competing in the Home Chef Throw Down Challenge for a good cause. Matthew Bounds is cooking in the kitchen for a global organization called ‘Lasagna Love.’ The organization connects home chefs with people nearby who are in need of a hot meal. Along with Bounds, a couple of other creators are competing in a…
The Biloxi Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is celebrating 28 years of evolution here on the Coast. The club was established in 1995 and had its inaugural parade in 1996. Betty Pollard, a founding member of the group, was inspired by the parades she saw on television and thought it would be a great idea to bring to Biloxi. The…
Singing River Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center let the good times roll through the halls as patients, along with hospital staff and volunteers, participated in a Mardi Gras parade. CRC patients decorated their wheelchairs in Mardi Gras flare while they threw beads and favors to the crowd. The halls were also decked out in purple, green, and gold. The Mardi Gras parade…
Talk about a party! The Mardi Gras Mambo for seniors was a hit! Seniors danced the day away as the DJ blared music at the Lyman Community Center. If they weren’t hitting the dance floor, you could catch these guests enjoying snacks from various vendors and volunteers, dressing up at the photo booth, or voting for king and queen. The…
Some tourists are skipping out on New Orleans and Mobile for Mardi Gras and heading straight for Mississippi. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has seen a 30 percent uptick in lodging during Mardi Gras. Tourism around this time is a huge economic advantage. According to Coastal Mississippi Tourism, a tourist spends between $200 and $300 a day, including lodging, food, beverage,…
The Blow Fly Bar and Grill will be opening soon in Gulfport. Blow Fly Inn is now Blow Fly Bar and Grill with a new owner and a newly renovated building. Staff members and renovation employees are working hard to make sure everything comes together for the grand opening. The renovations have been going on since November. Kelly Peleaz, director…
Your journey to becoming Biloxi’s next rock star could start tonight! Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi is kicking off its inaugural Musical March Madness Karaoke Tournament tonight at 9 p.m. Judges will choose four qualifiers to move on to the semi-final rounds held in March. Since early January, Ground Zero has been hosting Rock Star Karaoke every Thursday night, gearing…
The FDA says a drug used to treat opioid overdoses should be sold over the counter. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Armed Forces Retirement Home takes care of our veterans in their later years, but they need help. Joining us today to talk about an open house to help recruit nurses are Director of Nursing Beatrice Overby and Registered Nurse Brandon Kinchen. The open house takes place March 1st. For more information visit usajobs.gov. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: armed forces…
A special surprise awaited one student at Pecan Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs. Jace Mathews was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and underwent treatment which left him with an incomplete spinal cord injury, but Jace’s diagnosis has not held him back. He enjoys school, playing outdoors, and all things ‘superheroes’ and his one true wish was to go to…
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced his plan to drive economic development and growth in Mississippi by investing state funds in infrastructure projects throughout the state. Projects that will help with site development efforts also are included to entice more high-paying jobs from businesses that may locate in Mississippi. “To better position our state for further economic growth, we need to…
The threat for severe weather will be in the area this afternoon/evening with a cold front approaching from the west. Severe weather variables are not remarkable as far as shear values but are definitely high enough to be noticed. Moving north from our local area, severe potential increases. All modes of severe weather will be on the table, with hail…
The old stalled cold front that retrograded west has primed the area with warmth and instability. But there is still a weak cap in the low levels of the atmosphere. This will get quickly lifted and become unstable as the front approaches. Basically, the area should become surface based later this morning. Severe weather variables are not remarkable as far…
Former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week Julie Segroves is the new school and state record holder by pole vaulting 13’4” at the Sabbatini Relay! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Julie Segroves, sports
Legendary Southern Miss broadcaster John Cox is being honored for his national contributions to college baseball, capturing the 48th annual Russell D. Anderson Wilbur Snypp Award courtesy of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Fox has been director of sports broadcasting at USM since 1979 and is one of just three recipients of the award all-time to earn the distinction…
Truth be told, the Mississippi Sea Wolves didn’t have the best start to their first season back on the Coast, at one point losing 22 out of 24 games. However, some new ice magic in the air these days that has the pack ready to howl, having won six out of their last eight, three of those coming in overtime….
There’s not always a rhyme or reason as to how the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week comes to be, but this one was pretty hard to ignore, three different nominations on our website for Harrison Central softball standout Jayla Ladner, who’s ready to go out with a bang for her senior season. The game of softball came naturally at…
Warm and moist air advection continues as we stay ahead of the trough over southern Colorado. The advection as well as isentropic lift has created some showers across the northern half of the area. This should continue until tonight when the temperatures starts to cool down. Tomorrow, however, will be the main concern in the short-term period. We will see…
After a month long investigation, five people are accused of conspiring to bring drugs into the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. Sheriff John Ledbetter says the investigation started after an inspection of inmate mail, phone calls, and messages. Victoria Linsley is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Cherish Aucoin and Ashlie Wilson…