The deadline for artists to submit their work for the 32nd annual Gautier Mullet and Music Festival is fast approaching. The Gautier Mullet and Music Festival is a free arts and crafts festival open to the public where guests can enjoy local cuisine, fine arts and crafts, and a mullet toss. Artists who are interested must include the name and…
After being closed for more than two years, Buzzy’s Breakfast Joint in Ocean Springs is finally open once again. The popular breakfast spot closed in 2020 and held a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday to officially mark their reopening. The restaurant aims to keep the same feel and menu items, other than adding waffles and shrimp and grits. Buzzy’s promises to…
The best potential for rainfall, similar to Wednesday looks to be again along and west of the I-55 corridor later this afternoon. With the lack of rain/clouds, another hot day is expected with temperatures climbing well into the 90s area wide. Although hot, the dry air aloft could help mix out surface dew-points with strong insolation this afternoon, which should…
Overall, a fairly quiet day is expected across the area. It should be another lackluster convective day with plenty of dry air aloft. The best potential for rainfall, similar to Wednesday looks to be again along and west of the I-55 corridor later this afternoon. With the lack of rain/clouds, another hot day is expected with temperatures climbing well into the…
Mid level dry air will remain in place today. This will help cap the environment, making it harder for thunderstorms to get started. There will be some activity around though and the potential that one or two could be strong or severe will exist as well. We will tip toe into September Thursday, and some of the area could feel…
Former Biloxi Shucker Garrett Mitchell is not wasting any time getting the Milwaukee Brewers faithful to spill their adult beverages, hitting a home run in just his second Big League start. On Monday, the fifth-ranked prospect of the Brew Crew reminded everyone why he was a first round pick out of UCLA in 2020. Ever since coming off the injured…
Southern Miss alum Tim Jones is turning dreams into reality this week, having officially cracked the Jacksonville Jaguars 53-man roster. The former Biloxi Indian had an eye-popping pre-season, hauling in 14 catches for 219 yards across four games. Jones signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and is now the fifth wide receiver on the depth…
It wasn’t too long ago that Southern Miss football had 18 straight winning seasons, now opening up its 2022 campaign against a Liberty program that has something similar to what USM used to have, 16 straight seasons with six or more wins. The Golden Eagles coming off a 3-9 showing in Will Hall’s first season as head coach, but showing…
This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gulfport High senior Brooklynn Montana, is a dedicated member of the softball and volleyball programs, having started on varsity for both since she was in seventh grade. Head Volleyball Coach David Irwin said, “It’s generational. I mean, you just don’t see those kinds of kids come around. When I got here, the…
Jubilee Havens partners with Pop’s Pizzeria in Biloxi to raise money to help rescue victims of human trafficking. If you bought pizza from Pop’s tonight, a portion of the proceeds went to support Jubilee Havens. The fundraiser helps to bring awareness and education to human trafficking. If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, reach out…
Mid level dry air will remain in place today. This will help cap the environment, making it harder for thunderstorms to get started. There will be some activity around though and the potential that one or two could be strong or severe will exist as well. We will tip toe into September Thursday, and some of the area could feel…
Today marks one-year since the deadly Highway 26 collapse in George County. One year ago, tragedy struck George County when a strip of Highway 26, about 60 miles northeast of Biloxi, collapsed. State troopers, emergency workers, and rescue teams responded at the collapse to find the east and westbound lanes completely washed away from rains caused by Hurricane Ida. State…
Today, State Auditor Shad White spoke to the Kiwanis Club in Gulfport about a recent report he released. The highlight of the event was a report on the cost of a family without a father figure to the tax payers in Mississippi. Mississippi taxpayers pay $180 million per year just to house the male inmates who grew up in a…
Beau Rivage has been partnering with Feeding the Gulf Coast for more than a decade to provide food for school children in South Mississippi. The Backpack Mission is a program that allows a child to pick up a plastic bag every Friday with enough food to last them for the weekend. Beau Rivage employees help by donating food or take…
Wondering what to eat for dinner tonight? Look no further, enjoy pizza and support a great cause. Pop’s Pizzeria in Biloxi is partnering with Jubilee Havens tonight to raise money to help rescue victims of human trafficking. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the pizzeria with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: human trafficking victims, Jubilee Havens, Pop’s Pizzeria
August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day. It’s a day set aside to remember those we’ve lost to overdose, acknowledge the grief of families and friends left behind, and renew our commitment to end overdose and related harms. Home of Grace continues to bring hope and healing to those struggling with addiction. They’ve been helping for more than 57 years….
Mississippi Power is also donating bottled water to Jackson. A total of 30 pallets are being sent to the capital. The water will be delivered to Jackson State University’s campus and will be distributed from there. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jackson, Jackson water crisis, mississippi power
One Wall Street firm thinks there could be big money in bowling and inflation pushes rents to record high. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
For the final T-Shirt Tuesday giveaway, the Biloxi Shuckers are distributing shirts promoting the message ‘Strike Out the Stigma.’ It’s a partnership with Gulfport Behavioral Health System and in studio with more is Stephen East with Gulfport Behavioral Health System. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Shuckers, Gulfport Behavioral Health System, Strike out the Stigma
Never forget, always honor. That’s the goal of the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run, Walk, and Climb. Co-Director Bridget Lopez and Community Relations Coordinator for the event Lori Massey are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines
This Friday, the 100 Men Hall will host the third annual Booker Fest to celebrate the musical genius of James Booker. James Booker was a New Orleans rhythm and blues keyboardist born in New Orleans and raised by an aunt in Bay St. Louis where he attended St. Rose De Lima and learned classical piano. To honor his unique style,…
Gulfport fire crews spotted smoke on their way back to the station and discovered a home on 3rd Street on fire. The fire happened around 5:40 last night at a home just south of the tracks. Gulfport’s deputy fire chief says a truck returning from another call about a false fire alarm actually spotted the blaze. No one was injured….
Coast cities are banding together to help our neighbors in Jackson deal with the water crisis. Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian, and Long Beach are asking residents to donate potable and bottled water by dropping it off at fire stations in each city. Each city is reminding citizens of the help that came to the Coast after Hurricane Katrina…
We will tip toe into September Thursday, and some of the area could feel some surface “drier” air filter in. With depth of dry air and strong heating, the lowest levels should mix out quite deep, with this, dew points could mix out to the mid-60s in a light northerly breeze. But this would likely move the thermometer up a…