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…

Today is National Pizza Day

Every year on February 9th, pizza lovers come together for National Pizza Day. A broken oven did not stop Brooklyn Pizzeria from serving the City of Gulfport. Customers continued lining up for a taste of some signature style New York pizza. The pizzeria was serving pizza by the slice, whole pizza pies, and even sub sandwiches. After mastering his skills…

Pass Christian Police Department welcomes new K9

The Pass Christian Police Department is adding a new officer to their patrol. This new officer has a tail that wags and a furry face. Meet Pass Christian PD’s new K9. He’ll be hard at work as a narcotics detection dog, as well as strengthening the department’s bond with the community. Police Chief Daren Freeman said, “This type of dog,…

State Senate passes Mississippi School Safety Guardian Act

The state Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers who are trained to carry weapons at school. The bill would create the Mississippi School Safety Guardian Act, which would allow for armed, trained teachers in public and private schools. The bill, if passed in the House and signed by the governor, would create a firearms training and licensure program…

Career Pathways Experience happening in Harrison County

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County gymnasium is currently hosting the Career Pathways Experience to give students a chance to learn more about different careers they may want to dive into in the future. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the event with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Career Pathways experience, careers, education

No truth found in alleged dog abuse in Hancock County

Hancock County officials say there is no truth to a woman’s claim that her dogs were mistreated and abused by a neighbor in the Kiln. The woman’s six dogs were taken by Animal Control as well as three others owned by the neighbor after responding to a complaint January 21st about a  neighbor abusing the animals. Animal Control officers testified…

Brett Favre sues auditor, sportscasters in defamation case

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre filed lawsuits Thursday in Mississippi, accusing the state auditor and two national sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in one of the poorest states in the nation. The lawsuit against Auditor Shad White says…

Morning Business Report: February 9th, 2023

More than $50 million Americans are projected to bet on the Super Bowl and Disney will fire 7,000 workers as executives reveal a sweeping revamp of the business. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Mississippi Department of Revenue Career Fair

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is hiring! Here to tell us about an upcoming career fair is Kesha Smith. The career fair takes place Wednesday, February 15th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Bring your resume and/or transcript. To register visit www.dor.ms.gov.

Zeta Phi Beta hosting prayer vigil to honor youth

Lambda Xi Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated will host a public prayer vigil and balloon release this Sunday to honor those youth who have lost their lives to violence. Guests will hear from local community leaders as well as families who’ve been affected. The event is to not only pray and remember those youth who have lost…

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Harrison County

If you have some old paint or car batteries lying around, go ahead and gather them up. Harrison County is bringing back its Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. It’s happening Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Harrison County collection site off Lorraine Road, just north of the drawbridge. Acceptable items include: Paint Aerosol cans Batteries Light bulbs Motor…

Latest Artemis rocket test at Stennis Space Center

The next phase of Artemis rocket testing is underway at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. NASA is hoping it’s newly redesigned engine will help bring astronauts to the moon and back. The space agency conducted a hot fire test of its newly redesigned RS-25 engine yesterday for future flights of the space launch system rocket. Engineers fired the engine…

2/9 – The Chief’s “More Rain Ahead” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

With the cold front east of the area and the upper level support moving north-northeast, the front won’t make a lot more progress much further eastward today. Drier air will move into western portions of the area, but some question as to how much eastward progress it makes. Forecast moisture flow values will show quite a range across the area,…