Sunny skies and windy conditions will prevail this afternoon, with clear and cold conditions overnight. The biggest concern for the weekend is going to be morning lows Saturday. We will be under northwest flow aloft while high pressure at the surface slides east from MS Valley across the OH and TN Valleys and over the Appalachians. This will wedge down…
Today will bring clearing skies early this morning with windy conditions through today as high pressure settles in from the north. The biggest concern for the weekend is going to be morning lows Saturday. We will be under northwest flow aloft while high pressure at the surface slides east from MS Valley across the OH and TN Valleys and over…
On February 2, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department responded to City Hall in reference to a group of protesters that breached the building with the intention to cause disruption. The protesters yelled with bullhorns and escalated the situation to the point where staff members were in fear for their safety. As Officers responded to gain control of the crowd,…
Main forecast problem is rain chances tonight and then morning lows Saturday morning. Today was just another dreary day across much of the area thanks to the stalled boundary over the area and southwest flow aloft. The airmass is significantly sloped to the northwest with our current system. At the sfc the sfc low continues to slowly take shape just…
Southern Miss signing five more on National Signing Day yesterday, increasing the grand total to 27 players for the class of 2023. Four of them hailing from the Magnolia State and three of them joining the defensive back room. Those being Miles Jones, Cameron Mackey, Wildrekus Johnson, Justyn Reid, and Sentario Willis. Head Coach Will Hall says they also signed…
National Signing Day pictures still rolling in the WXXV newsroom, defending 5A State Champion Picayune sending four to the next level. Starting with Alcorn State bound Tyran Warren, alongside Pearl River signees Darnell Smith, and Jessiah Contee, as well as PRCCC student assistant Peyton Wells. Over at Hancock this afternoon, football standout Ryder Island put pen to paper with the…
Shoutout to Long Beach High School, home of the Class II Girls Bowling State champions yesterday. That makes the Lady Bearcats the best of the best out of both 4A and 5A. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: bowling, Long Beach, sports
The Gatorade Mississippi Girls Cross County Player of the Year Award is staying on the Gulf Coast. Today, Ocean Springs Sophomore Standout Addison Rainey took home the honors following the four-year run of former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week Brooklyn Biancamano. This season, the 5’4” speedster racing her way to the 6A individual state championship with a 5K…
Tonight at the Lady May, one lucky woman received some extra help in making her dreams come true. Margie Magee is a student at MGCCC with plans to complete her associate’s degree and become a chef. Today she was awarded the community college scholarship on behalf of the Mississippi Business Women of Ocean Springs. It’s an exciting time for Magee…
Abandoned bunnies have been popping up all over the Gulf Coast. They may look cute and they may look cuddly, but many of these rabbits have been abused and abandoned, left in the wild to fend for themselves. Lola and Friends Bunny Rescue of South Mississippi has 50 domesticated rabbits in their care. James Johnson with Lola and Friends Bunny…
In celebration of Black History Month, each Thursday News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African American making a difference in our community. Tonight, on News 25’s Discover Black Heritage, News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce you to Stone High’s first black head football coach who is inspiring students on and off the field. In 2016, Stone High School Head…
Four people were arrested this afternoon after protestors breached the Gulfport City Hall. Supporters of Jaheim McMillan held a protest outside of City Hall when a group of 20 people entered the building at 3:03 p.m. During this time, the group crossed several breaching points including one leading to the mayor’s door while aiming cell phones in that direction. Officers…
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is calling for nominations for the second annual Mississippi Makers Challenge. The contest is sponsored by Hancock Whitney and it’s all to find the coolest thing in the Magnolia State. Products featured in this scavenger hunt range from automobiles to aircrafts, all the way down to gardening tools. Voting is open to the public which gives…
Main forecast problem is rain chances tonight and then morning lows Saturday morning. Today was just another dreary day across much of the area thanks to the stalled boundary over the area and southwest flow aloft. The airmass is significantly sloped to the northwest with our current system. At the sfc the sfc low continues to slowly take shape just…
Pass Christian aldermen are in the process of determining whether the city can build a sportsplex in the city. A study will determine on what the city can build, funding for the building, and the biggest question: can it be done? Ward 3 Alderman Kirk Kimball said a 47-acre parcel of land on Menge Avenue would be a perfect location…
Two live oak trees were donated to Church Park in Pass Christian. Church Park, located on Church Avenue, was an abandoned space until renovations took place by Kirk Kimball, alderman of ward three. Some of the renovations included new recreational equipment, painted basketball courts, water services, and more. With Pass Christian being a designated Tree City, the live oaks were…
The Pass Christian Garden Club had a guest speaker from Mississippi State University talk about the benefits of bats on the Gulf Coast. Bats are not generally thought of as species that live in our area, using hollow trees, bridges, and abandoned buildings as homes. All 15 bat species found on the Coast are insect eaters, which is really good…
A grant from a pet company helped Fixin’ the Coast with their mission to control the feral cat population. The organization says the grant helped them spay and neuter 44 more community cats. This reduces shelter and rescue intake in the coming months and years. Since 2019, Fixin’ the Coast has spayed and neutered more than 2,800 homeless cats. Categories:…
A Harrison County native was recognized by the state for his leadership earlier this week. Secretary of State Michael Watson gives out the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award once a year to recognize a gifted, civic-minded young individual. For the first time, the award was given to two individuals and one recipient was Gulfport’s very own Bobby Hudson. Hudson gives…
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is getting ready to have a good time at the PCA Rodeo Finals! Rick Gogreve is at the Coliseum with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: PCA Rodeo, PCA Rodeo Finals
The Federal raises interest rates again and it may not be the last time. Amazon is expected to report its first unprofitable year since 2014 today. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It may not look like great boating weather right now, but at the Coast Coliseum Convention Center, boats are all the rage. Melissa Miller is in studio to talk about the Biloxi Boat Show going on this weekend. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Boat Show, Coast Coliseum
Biloxi Main Street is planning to redevelop a space at Howard and Hopkins Avenues to turn it into an arts and entertainment venue. Kay Miller with Main Street is here with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: biloxi, Biloxi Main Street, How Hop
The PCA Rodeo Final starts today at the Coast Coliseum and runs through this Sunday. The first performance begins at 7 tonight and lasts until 10. There will also be a contestant party at Hard Rock Biloxi after the performance. Tomorrow, there’s a school kids learning rodeo, followed by the second round of performances tomorrow night with a full schedule…