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:…
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…