The Mardi Gras spirit was alive and well over the weekend in Jackson County. The City of Pascagoula was going out with a bang as the carnival season comes close to the end. The 46th annual Jackson County Carnival Association Parade has become a fundamental part of the community that Mardi Gras lovers look forward to every year. “Me and…
Kindergarten is such a formative time in a child’s life. A time where a great teacher can help set the stage for continued success in school and life. For our Class Act this month, Grant Chighizola takes us to St. James Catholic Elementary in Gulfport where one kindergarten teacher there makes sure her students know they are valued and loved…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has many unique, locally-owned eateries. Today, we’re starting a new quarterly segment called ‘Local Eats’ to highlight them. ‘Local Eats’ is made possible by another locally-owned business, the Coast’s very own Allen Beverages. Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, local eats, monster subs
The warmth is here, and Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras look to have stellar conditions! Clouds are on the increase through the rest of this afternoon with high temperatures in the mid-70s across a lot of the area. Elevated winds this afternoon will back off slightly this evening. There is some potential for patchy fog to develop in some spots…
Today is a continuation of a steep temperature moderation period that started yesterday as a strong upper level high pressure builds in over the Gulf Coast behind an exiting trough. Temps jumped up 10 degrees from Saturday to Sunday and will do the same again today, jumping another 10 degrees. Max temps should be touching mid to upper 70s by…
After the brief cool-down earlier in the weekend, the pattern is on the upswing regarding temperatures. It won’t be as cold tonight. Patchy fog could develop in some locations but overall, just a few clouds will be present. Clouds will be on the increase tomorrow. Temperatures will be too as they will max out in the 70s across our area….
People lined up on sidewalks and streets to catch some beads at the Ocean Springs Night Parade. What started in 2009 with the Ocean Springs Carnival Association’s first night parade has grown into one of the most anticipated Mardi Gras parades on the Gulf Coast. The parade started at 7 p.m. with over 65 floats. The route began on Front…
Today was Opening Day for college baseball and it was a cold day at Pete Taylor Park, but the Golden Eagles brought the heat. Southern Miss starting off their 2023 campaign with Liberty University. Pitching Coach Christian Ostrander gives All-American pitcher Tanner Hall the nod to start things off. The pitching staff, made up of Hall, Tyler Martin, and Justin…
The week has ended on a cold note across South Mississippi. Elevated winds will back off some tonight. Clouds will thin and temperatures will tumble overnight. Wind chills will be in the 20s tomorrow morning. Expect plenty of sunshine, cold temperatures, and breezy conditions for parades tomorrow! As high pressure scoots east, winds will turn southerly on its western periphery….
It could be another large leap for mankind as the NASA Stennis Space Center is gearing up to make history with deep space exploration. In the early 1960s, Dr. Werner Van Braun once said ‘I don’t know yet what method we will use to get to the moon, but I do know that we have to go through Mississippi to…
The Ocean Springs Carnival Association Parade is set for tonight. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at Front Beach with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mardi gras, ocean springs carnival association, parade
The annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics continues this weekend at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. For the next six weeks, competitors from all over the world will be showing out to win prizes, awards, and prize money. This is the largest hunter-jumper show on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the beautiful horses and talented riders come to the Gulf Coast every…
In Biloxi, seniors were all dressed up in their Mardi Gras outfits, ready to partake in a fun-filled day at the Donal Snyder Community Center. Senior citizens socialized and enjoyed a lunch that included chicken tenders, sandwiches, and meatballs. For dessert they ate king cake. The DJ played music while some of the seniors let loose on the dance floor….
Good Day Farm Dispensary in Biloxi cut the ribbon today and began welcoming in guests. Good Day Farm is celebrating the grand opening of its Biloxi location. Originally created in Arkansas, Good Day Farm is a southern marijuana dispensary. CEO Ryan Herget is excited that Good Day Farm is finally on the Mississippi Coast. “We consider ourselves a Good Day…
The Barq’s Building in Downtown Biloxi is coming together. The project finally finished demolition and is moving forward with the residential apartments on the second flood. JDLE Demolition was able to leave the original flooring, brick walls, and beaming on display to keep the original charm of the building. The bottom floor will feature old wallpaper and graffiti found in…
The housing market downturn isn’t over and car insurance rates are expected to rise this year. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Mardi Gras fun is ramping up this weekend and as an added bonus, an unexpected weather delay has gifted us a Lundi Gras party in Biloxi. The Children’s Walking Parade had to be canceled last weekend due to weather, but it is being replaced with a Family Mardi Gras Celebration on Monday. Here with details is Biloxi Historical Administrator…
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…