After a meeting at City Hall on Monday, the Biloxi Fire Department has been approved to apply for a $2,500 grant from the Walmart Foundation. If chosen for the grant, the fire department will use the funds to improve its outreach program to help improve mental health of the firefighters. A few years ago, the department received a grant from…
Today marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most destructive natural disasters in our country’s history. On this date in 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Southern Florida as a category 5 storm. Andrew carried maximum winds of 165 miles per hour as it raged over the state. After it was over, residents emerged to scenes of total devastation….
Four suspects in an armed robbery that happened over the weekend in Jackson County were in court today for their initial appearances. County Court Judge Mark Watts set bonds for the three adults and a juvenile charged as an adult. The four suspects are accused of robbing people at gunpoint at the Motel 6 in St. Martin on Monday night….
You’re invited to dip your paddles into one of South Mississippi’s greatest treasures: the Pascagoula River. The Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle is set for October 22nd, but time is running out to take advantage of early registration fees. Kristi Ducote with the Pascagoula Paddle Battle Committee is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle
Hunters are getting their gear and boats ready as they prepare for alligator hunting season this week. The 2022 public alligator season opens in Mississippi on Friday at noon. During the June application period, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks received over 7,000 permit applications. 980 permits were issued in the state’s seven hunting zones. Officials say they…
Workers say the sudden closing of Starbucks stores is about union busting and back-to-school shoppers turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ apps. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Gulfport Public Library is providing little ones with an opportunity to read to some very, very good listeners this weekend: therapy dogs! Here to talk about Saturday’s Sit, Stay, and Read event are Therapy Dog Handler Mike Bowin, Library Manager Jamie Elston, and Doc. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulfport Public Library, Sit Stay and Read event, therapy dogs
State Farm has settled a lawsuit with whistleblowers over how they handled flood insurance claims after Hurricane Katrina. The settlement was reached in U.S. District Court in Gulfport with Judge Sul Ozerton presiding, according to our media partner Sun Herald. The company has agreed to pay the federal government $100 million for potential liability as part of the settlement of…
Today through Friday, high precip chances along with high rainfall rates will remain the topic along with an environment conducive for waterspouts. The surface low remains over east Texas with a trough extending east over Louisiana and Mississippi as a focus, this coupled with rapid and broad diffluence aloft and elevated moisture flow values…the necessary ingredients for the heavy tropical rainfall….
A strong and persistent meso-low currently over the Arklatex region and broader and weaker shortwave trough in the upper levels will continue to work in conjunction to produce bands of showers and thunderstorms today into tonight. After reviewing radar and satellite trends and the latest convectively aided model guidance, have adjusted the PoP and weather forecast to better account for…
Pass Christian Head Football Coach Chase Carmody says Tuesdays are reserved for best-on-best team drills which is where we find the Pirates at stop number 24 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. “We’re trying to better ourselves. Discipline. Last year we had a really bad problem with the discipline. I think that’s what killed us most.” Safety Cooper…
After a four year wait, the Aldi Grocery in Ocean Springs will finally open its doors for customers. The store will host its soft opening tomorrow and make its grand opening on August 25th at 9 a.m. During the grand opening, the store will give out golden ticket gift cards worth up to $100 out to the first 100 guests….
For the next six weeks, the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit ‘Voices and Votes: Democracy in America’ is free at the Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Pascagoula-Gautier School District hosted tonight’s grand opening and ribbon cutting for the exhibit. In addition to the replica Washington D.C. Smithsonian exhibit, a local exhibit outlines the history…
Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan sent video to WXXV relating to a downed powerline on Vidalia Road. Here’s what he had to say. “Tuesday afternoon Harrison County Fire Rescue as well as Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of an accident on Vidalia Road that powerlines had been pulled down. On the initial ride, found an 18-wheeler…
A strong and persistent meso-low currently over the Arklatex region and broader and weaker shortwave trough in the upper levels will continue to work in conjunction to produce bands of showers and thunderstorms today into tonight. After reviewing radar and satellite trends and the latest convectively aided model guidance, have adjusted the PoP and weather forecast to better account for…
The Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center hosts a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit ‘Voices and Votes-Democracy in America.’ News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Pascagoula with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center, Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit, ‘Voices and Votes-Democracy in America
A quick update on an intersection in Henderson Point in Pass Christian. On August 31st, a four-way stop will be added to the intersection of Ponce De Leon Boulevard and Audubon Lane. With the new addition, remember the first stop signs on the main road of Henderson Road is now intersecting Audubon Lane. Categories: Local News, News Tags: four way…
Heads up for drivers in Gulfport! The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan Lorraine Road will be closed tonight, starting at 9. The bridge will be closed through the overnight hours and then reopen at 4 tomorrow morning. You’ll need to take a detour if you plan to travel that way after 9 tonight. Categories: Local News, News Tags: closure, Cowan-Lorraine Road,…
Here’s Jason Lindsey with today’s Hooked on Science experiment. Tags: Hooked on Science, science
59 percent of Americans worry student loan forgiveness will make inflation worse and Pfizer has asked the FDA to okay COVID booster shots that target the omicron variant. 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 American Bass Fishing Tour has a division in South Mississippi, Division 27, and its first tournament of the season is happening this Saturday. In studio with more is Division 27 Director Joel Davis. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: American Bass Anglers Fishing Tour Event
There are hundreds of animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter waiting to find their forever homes. Your perfect match could be there right now. Maridee Mallette is in studio with Sugar, this week’s Pet of the Week. Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Providing a safe haven for victims of human trafficking is Jubilee Haven’s mission here on the Coast. They’re hoping you can help through a series of upcoming events. First on Saturday there will be a volunteer training program at the Margaret S. Sherry Memorial Library in Biloxi. This training is required for any volunteer interested in serving at the Whistle…
Today in Gulfport, organizations host a seminar for people interested in running their own medical marijuana dispensary. The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association has partnered with the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance and COVA Software to present “How to open and run a medical marijuana dispensary in Mississippi.” It’s a one-day in-person seminar that will educate those interested in opening a medical…