The State Board of Education has named a North Carolina educator and Mississippi native as the next state superintendent. The department announced Dr. Robert Taylor as the new leader of Mississippi’s 140 public school districts. His appointment ends a monthslong search after former superintendent Carey Wright stepped down from the position in June. Dr. Taylor was most recently a deputy…
A long-standing member of the Pascagoula Police Department died on Thursday after a battle with cancer. Former Detective Bureau Command Captain Shannon Massey spent 23 years with the Pascagoula Police Department before recently retiring. He began his career with the department as a jailer and climbed his way up to captain of administration. Prior to his time with the police…
A spectacular light display for the family can be enjoyed at the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum in Gulfport. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at museum with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: christmas light display, MS Coast Model Railroad Museum
It’s that time of year again for the Gulfport Civic League’s Tour of Homes, an event that benefits children and adults with special needs. For 60 years now, the Tour of Homes has showcased beautiful houses across the city. This year’s tour, coming up this weekend, will feature houses on Second Street. Civic League officials say the tour brings families…
The Art House in Ocean Springs is hosting its inaugural Very Merry Art Market this Saturday. Members of the Ocean Springs Art Association will be selling their original paintings, pottery, glass, and jewelry, all perfect for holiday gifts. Dancers from Donna’s Visual and Performing Arts Center will present impromptu performances. Three gift baskets valued at more than $200 each will…
As you’re out and about shopping this holiday season, don’t forget to take a second and donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Due to inflation, the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase. The Salvation Army remains committed to helping individuals and families have a safe place to rest as well as provide food, rent, utility, and…
A Coast favorite restaurant made a big donation to the Pass Christian School District. Shaggy’s Restaurant presented a $50,000 check to the district for the Pass Christian Early Learning Collaborative. The early learning collaborative is a one-to-one tax credit program that aims to provide high-quality early education to four-year-old children. The pre-k children at the presentation were ecstatic to see…
The holidays are all about giving and the best gift you can give local businesses is your support by shopping small. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer major savings, those two days aren’t the only opportunities to find gifts for everyone on your list. Hillyer House was one of the many South Mississippi businesses participating in Small Business Saturday…
Disney CEO Bob Iger held a town hall with employees today and billions are expected to be spent today on Cyber Monday, but with sales starting so early, is Cyber Monday still a thing? Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Asgard Motorcycle Club held its 38th annual Toy Run for charity this weekend. Riders were encouraged to donate one new toy, clothing, or pay $10 per motorcycle at Big Dawg’s Roadhouse in the Kiln. Riders participate in this event the Sunday after Thanksgiving each year. Many cruised to different stops in South Mississippi, picking up more toys and more bikers…
Don’t have a Christmas tree yet?? Well, we might have just the place. You may find your perfect tree at the Christmas tree farm by the Coast Fireworks Building on Washington Avenue. If you’re in the market for a fresh cut North Carolina Fraser fir tree that can also be customized to your preference, you’re in luck. The trees have…
Margaritaville in Biloxi is making it possible for children to not only share their Christmas list with Santa, but spend extra time with St. Nick eating brunch. Margaritaville hosts Breakfast with Santa twice during the holiday season at the Margaritaville Café. Families get to fix their own plates, choosing from a variety of buffet breakfast dishes. Children are then visited…
The holiday season kicked off not only with good deals on gifts, but holiday specials at the Mississippi Aquarium. Santa stopped by to take a dive in one of the aquarium’s tanks to say hello to visitors. You can take your picture with diving Santa at the Spiral Habitat. Just check the aquarium’s website for times. After you finish with…
WXXV and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to spotlight one outstanding local business every month. This month, we take you inside the historic Carnegie Library in Gulfport which is now home to the Gulfport Arts Center. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
One of the greatest long jumpers in history, University of Mississippi alumna Brittney Reese is already recognized as the university’s most celebrated Olympian. However, her quiet efforts to help and serve others are often overlooked. That changed recently when the 36-year-old Reese was honored in Oxford with the Emerging Young Philanthropist Award by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy….
This afternoon will have plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming to around 70 degrees. Winds will be southerly this afternoon into tonight. The light southerly breeze overnight will contribute to another fog setup for our area tomorrow. Tuesday will be an active day for the South. A frontal system will be racing to its northeast through the day tomorrow. Also,…
Phil Esposito was fired as head coach of the Mississippi Sea Wolves on Monday. Joe Pace Jr will be stepping up as interim head coach for the rest of the season, until a new coach can be found. All other staff will remain the same. Esposito was the first coach in Federal Prospects Hockey League Mississippi Sea Wolves history. His…
A 12-year-old boy is dead after playing Russian Roulette with peers in Jackson, Mississippi, police say. Jackson’s Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn identified the boy as Markell Noah, according to reports by Mississippi-based WLBT-TV. Following the death officers arrested two juveniles and one adult Friday. Police say the two juveniles are being charged with murder and the adult is being charged…
A man wanted on attempted murder charges has died after shooting himself in Moss Point over the weekend. 51 year old Johnny Lee Nichols –was wanted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for attempted murder in a recent stabbing case. According to Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley, Nichols called the police department on Saturday afternoon wanting to turn himself…
A pleasant day ahead with high-pressure to the NW shaping the short-term forecast. The primary headline to monitor beyond today is severe weather and excessive rainfall potential associated with the next frontal system on Tuesday night into Wednesday followed by cooler temperatures behind the front. A gradual warm up can be expected thereafter into the weekend with only slight rain…
Today was a welcomed break from the active pattern we have seen over the past few days. A minor disturbance will move through the area tonight into tomorrow. All it will manage to bring is a deck of upper-level clouds that will be around in the morning. Clouds will clear in quick fashion during the day Monday leading to sunny…
PICAYUNE, Miss. — Senior running back Dante Dowdell showing why he was named Mr. Football for Class 5A, running for five touchdowns in the Maroon Tide’s 49-14 triumph over Gautier in the south state title game. Picayune will now play for its second straight MHSAA gold ball at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2. Watch…
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival began today! Alyvia Parker, a 3-year-old from Gulfport who was born with a heart condition, flipped the switch for the harbor lights. Every opening night, it’s tradition the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wish of a local child by having them participate and meet Santa! Alyvia just recovered from her second open-heart surgery and her mom…
After a gloomy day, the dreary conditions will stick around throughout the rest of our night. We’ll see cloudy skies tonight with temperatures bottoming out around 60 degrees. Tomorrow, we’ll be under a MARGINAL threat for potentially severe weather. The greatest threats will be strong winds, heavy rainfall, and isolated tornadic activity. An upper level low currently situated in Texas…