The Biloxi Natatorium will be having its 15th annual ‘Santa’s Best Swim Meet’ over the weekend hosted by the Biloxi Elite swim team. The meet will have 350 swimmers from ten teams from Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. It’s a short course competition where swimmers will be swimming free style, breast stroke, back stroke, and butterfly. Swimmers will be competing in…
A Pass Christian resident took it upon herself to make her own version of a snowman since she missed making them in Minnesota, where she is originally from. Mary Bourdin and three of her friends decided eight years ago to bring a snowman to the Coast, but since there is rarely snow here, they decided to make him from sand,…
A Carriere man is facing multiple charges after Pearl River County deputies searched his home this morning. Pearl River County Sheriff David Allison said 39-year-old Dustin Hatten was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of paraphernalia, and trespassing. Deputies, acting on a tip of suspected illegal activities, went…
The Mississippi Bureau and Jackson State University Campus Enforcement are investigating an apparent murder on campus today that left one man dead. Few details have been made public regarding this situation, but the university president confirms that the shooting victim was a student. Investigators have put up crime scene tape around the parking lot near the campus water tower. Investigators…
Mortgage rates have the biggest three-week drop since 2008 and job cuts surged 127 percent in November. 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 Mississippi Centers for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities is partnering with several sororities for a ‘Stroll for Autism’ next week. Here with details are Kristen Webb and Rita Green. Tags: Stroll for Autism, The Mississippi Centers for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities
Tons of holiday happenings across the Gulf Coast Saturday. Two big holiday events are being held in Biloxi. The first is the free Christmas in the City at the District Green in Biloxi from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas on the Water in Biloxi begins at 6 tomorrow night. That’s a free event as well. The River City is…
So many holiday events are happening all around the Gulf Coast tonight. In Biloxi, you can take the kids to the annual Children’s Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Town Green tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. The parade begins at the Gruich Senior Center and ends at the Biloxi Town Green. Over in Pass Christian, Christmas in the Pass…
This weekend is packed with holiday happenings. Sounds of the Holidays returns to the Gulf Coast this weekend. The event takes place tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the IMPAC Center on MGCCC’s Harrison County campus. WXXV’s Meggan Gray is apart of the show along with an amazing group of talented performers including Miss Biloxi Katelyn Perry. You can…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is getting in the spirit of Christmas by unveiling its Christmas tree display. The airport partnered with Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association to decorate five Christmas trees. Hilton Garden Inn by the airport, Honey Island Swamp Tours, Infinity Science Center, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, and Pops Brothers all pitched in to decorate these trees. Not only do…
This morning, the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual business update with Mayor Billy Hewes. The sold-out event allowed chamber members to hear updates on progress across the city. The mayor talked about infrastructure improvement, roads, the tramway bridge project linking the aquarium to Jones Park, the success of the inaugural Gumbo Festival, the boom in tourism, and Gulfport’s…
The warm-up today has been profound! Temperatures will near 70 degrees with increasing cloud cover throughout the afternoon and evening. Moisture will be increasing across South Mississippi with return flow off of the Gulf. The setup overnight will be primed for a layer of dense fog to set up after midnight. Mist/drizzle will be in play with the fog and…
Temperatures are cold again this morning. However, changes are on the way in our pattern. High pressure will scoot to the east. This will provide for return flow off of the Gulf of Mexico to increase moisture. High temperatures will reach 70 degrees this afternoon under increasing cloud cover this afternoon. The warm and moist airmass settles in tonight ahead…
Tonight, the City of Ocean Springs hosted their Christmas tree lighting. The grounds of the Mary C. were packed as families enjoyed some holiday fun during the tree lighting with Santa. The city hit the switch on two trees in the Mary C’s courtyard. Families listened to Christmas jingles, said hello to Santa, and enjoyed other Christmas-inspired crafts and goodies….
All season long, you’ve seen the commercials, you’ve seen the promos, you’ve seen our Friday Night Showcase all based around the same theme music: High School Football is Everything. Since there’s only one team from the Coast left standing ahead of this weekend’s state championship game, News 25’s Jeff Haeger decided to give the Picayune Maroon Tide their very own…
It’s officially Christmas in Biloxi! The lawn in front of the lighthouse was packed as the community counted down for the lighting of their beloved landmark. The celebration even had a special guest that traveled all the way from the North Pole to watch: Santa Claus! It was a perfect night for families to sip on some hot cocoa and…
One couple on the Coast decided they wanted to open a cannabis dispensary after seeing the need for one. Along with several partners, Jessica and Brian Bricker decided to open up their own cultivation company called ‘The Happy Cultivation Company’ and a new facility on their property where they have done hydroponic work for several years. “With the experience our…
They came from different walks of life, a homemaker, a business owner, and a bookkeeper, but three women living at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community are bonded by 100 years of living and sassy senses of humor. “I never think about being 100. I never think about being 100 until someone mentions it. They need to quit harping on our age,…
Surface ridge continues to build in from the north while sliding east across the Ohio River Valley. This has kept temperatures on the cool side. This will continue tonight as decent radiational cooling commences. Will see a slight orientation change in lows tonight with the coolest temps in northeast portions of the CWA as that high moves east. Should see…
Gulfport middle and high school students have a new form of identification. This week, students received a badge that combines the library system, cafeteria system, and the bus system. In order to get on and off the bus, students must check in with their badge, which allows parents to know where they are on the route and if their child…
Across from the Visitors Center, Biloxi’s most iconic landmark is all dressed up for the season. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more on the annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi lighthouse, Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
It’s that time of year for parents to begin Christmas shopping, but what about having your kids shop for you? At St. James Catholic School a Santa Shop took place, making it possible for every parent or member of the family to have something under the tree. St. James Catholic School hosts a Santa Shop every year for their pre-k…
The Cornerstone Restaurant in Gautier turned 25 today. The community came together to celebrate this milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a proclamation from the mayor. Cornerstone once started as a deli and over the years has expanded to one of the hot spot restaurants in town. The restaurant offers a variety of seafood options, but is famously known…
Today volunteers unloaded wreaths in preparation for the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony this coming Saturday. Since 2013, wreaths have been placed on every grave site in the Biloxi National Cemetery to remember and honor those laid to rest there. The first year fundraising efforts led to 3,000 wreaths with bows being placed. This year, more than 25,000 wreaths will be…