A Saucier man who allegedly died at the hands of his great-grandson was shot in the face and leg, according to court testimony today. Matthew McDonough, 26, was charged with murder in the October 6th death of Hugh Polk in Saucier. McDonough also is charged with two counts of aggravated assault on an officer after ramming Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies’…
Pumpkin spice foods cost a lot more than the regular version and millions are at risk of losing health insurance if the U.S. ends the COVID Public Health Emergency. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A community uniting against bullying, an upcoming event in Long Beach will feature the #1 against Bullying campaign. Here to tell us all about it are John Miller, owner of Full Circle Martial Arts, and Caitlyn Necaise, co-owner of Studio E Dance Company. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Anti-bullying 5K Run and Walk
You may want to bring your kids out this Saturday to learn the basics of fishing at the 2022 Kids Fishin’ Rodeo at Harrison County Sheriff’s County Farm. This event is free for kids 15 and under. Children will be able to learn the basics of fishing, they will learn how to tie a knot, select a lure, bait hooks,…
A Biloxi business is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Makin’ Groceries is a plant-based café that offers healthy, plant-based, whole food family meals. Owner Lauren Turner was a history teacher at St. Martin before deciding to switch careers and become an entrepreneur. Turner cooks a variety of different dishes and buys from local farmers. She wanted to bring more healthy options…
The bulk of the cold airmass has begun to slide east. High pressure to our north will continually move to its southeast which will provide for a wind shift. Our winds will become westerly around 8-10 MPH this afternoon with high temperatures reaching the upper-60s. By Friday winds will be southerly. The rest of the forecast going into this weekend…
A FREEZE WARNING CONTINUES THROUGH 9 AM. As the bulk of the cold airmass starts to slide east, an area of high pressure will move in behind it. Our winds will begin to shift from northerly to westerly today, then southerly Friday afternoon. It will be sunny with high temperatures in the upper 60s with winds around 10 MPH this…
Temperatures will once again drop off very quickly after sunset, with the mercury dropping into the mid-40s around midnight, upper 30s to low 40s for overnight lows. Expect areas of patchy frost north of the interstate. Overall a pleasant late-October night on-tap with a starfilled and moonlit sky. Thursday starts a moderation trend as the cold and dry airmass begins…
The Pearl River Rodeo team earned a second-place finish at the Three Rivers College Rodeo and the women’s team captured sixth place. The Wildcats were led in the team roping event by sophomore Kason Davis and his younger brother, Trenton Davis. The duo captured second on the weekend after times of 7.8 seconds and 7.6 seconds. Lane Westrope took home…
This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is St. Stanislaus running back Chandler Chapman. Chapman is currently the fourth leading rusher in the state. For some, the sport of football is just for entertainment or something to watch on the weekends, but for those who play, it’s a way of life. Chandler Chapman is a senior running back and…
The Jackson County Fair is lighting up the area this week. Just about everything you can expect to see at a fair, you’ll find it at the Jackson County Fairgrounds for their Blue Ribbon Fair. For over 100 years, families from across the Coast have been going to enjoy. Cows, goats, and pigs are some of the animals you’ll find…
A free community health fair at the Orange Grove Community Center was presented by the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority. More than 50 vendors were set up, passing out information and offering free screenings, COVID testing, vaccines, and STD testing. Guests also enjoyed free haircuts and manicures on the spot as well as free lunch. Mikite Williams with MS Housing Regional…
Slightly elevated winds from earlier this afternoon have begun to taper off, with light and variable winds overnight. Temperatures will once again drop off very quickly after sunset, with the mercury dropping into the mid-40s around midnight, upper 30s to low 40s for overnight lows. Expect areas of patchy frost north of the interstate. Overall a pleasant late-October night on-tap…
Former Mayor and owner of Harbor View Café Robert Bass is getting ready to break ground on a new and exciting project in Long Beach. Bass is building a beer garden, located on the property just north of his café. He’s owned the property for a while, but was not sure what to do with it until a friend brought…
The Blue Ribbon Fair is a century old tradition in Jackson County. The last day to check it out is this Sunday, the 23rd. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the fairgrounds with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Blue Ribbon Fair, Jackson County Fairgrounds
Crime Stoppers hosted its annual state conference at the Golden Nugget for law enforcement and citizens to come together to get additional training when it comes to fighting crime. Bill Allen traveled from Tupelo to Biloxi, along with 50 other people from across the state, to get training and more information on how they can help their local police departments….
Many people’s favorite spot in the house in the cold seasons is the fireplace, but when it comes to one, maintenance is important. After several uses of a fireplace, soot begins to form inside the chimney which can be a major fire hazard the longer it is ignored. It is recommended that you call a local chimney sweep to help…
With the cold weather beginning to take over, people with osteoarthritis will begin to feel more flare-ups in their joints. News 25 spoke with Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Kaizad Tamboli with Memorial Health System, who told us that flare-ups during this chilly weather is caused for several reasons. These include a drop in the barometric pressure which causes expansion in…
Major retailers are already bracing for a tsunami of holiday returns and Americans are buying less at the supermarket. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, morning business report
Starting Saturday, you can find a bargain on books, CDs, DVDS, and more. It’s through the Friends of the Orange Grove Library. Eloise Leffingwell is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Book Sale, Friends of the Orange Grove Library
To celebrate the LGBTQ community, the Gulf Coast Equality Council is gearing up for Equality Fest this weekend. Saturday’s event will include arts and crafts along with food vendors. It will be a family event, complete with bounce houses and balloon animals for the kids. More than a dozen performers will also be on stage for two drag shows featuring…
How many of you have started your holiday shopping yet? Today, our friends from Navigator Credit Union are here to help us make a list and check it twice to make sure we shop wisely. David Farley is in studio with more. Categories: Financial Tips Tags: Holiday Shopping Tips, Navigator Credit Union Financial Tips
The cold weather didn’t stop people from flocking to the beach in Biloxi this morning to watch as IMMS released five more Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. Kemp’s Ridleys are the most endangered sea turtles in the world. These had all been approved to be released after being nursed back to health. Three of the turtles released today have satellite transmitters…
Best friends who died over the weekend in a single-vehicle accident will have a joint funeral on Saturday. Heritage Funeral Home is handling arrangements for Chloe Taylor and Baleigh Bowlin, both 16. The girls died after their car left the road, went down an embankment on Highway 613 and hit a tree when they were heading home after celebrating East…