In the wake of the tragic drowning of a 2-year-old at Margaritaville in Biloxi, WXXV stopped by Biloxi’s Natatorium to get advice on summer safety. While drowning can be hard to spot, there are things to look out for. Keep an eye out for someone who stays too long underwater in a vertical position. An instinctive drowning response is involuntary…
We avoided the heaviest rainfall in the region over the weekend, as an area of low pressure in the eastern gulf pulled a lot of that rain to our east as it moved inland there. However, residual moisture and a lingering front draped across the area will still allow for some showers and storms tonight into Tuesday. Occasional downpours are…
Gulfport Fire Department responded to a blaze at Hilton Garden Inn on Airport Road. According to Gulfport police, a 14-year-old in Department of Human Services custody set a room on fire. The fire was contained to a room on the second floor — 83 rooms were occupied and all residents evacuated safely. “Units got a call at approximately 3:16 pm…
The woman accused of kidnapping and killing Carl the rooster entered a not guilty plea on Monday in Ocean Springs. Kendra Shaffer, 35, entered the plea through her attorney, Thomas V. Alonso of Lafayette, Louisiana. Shaffer originally was scheduled for court at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston said Shaffer simply entered the plea early. She is…
An area of low pressure located of across Central Alabama is producing showers and thunderstorms that are expected to move to the north and east. This low pressure system still has plenty of Gulf moisture to work with and rainfall will be a concern. The proximity to the Gulf Low as well as several upper level perturbations will keep the…
A 2-year-old boy from Louisiana drowned while on vacation with his family at Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi over the weekend. Biloxi Police say the incident happened about 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the pool. News 25 reached out to Margaritaville to find out if a lifeguard was on duty at the time. A resort spokesman said there are no lifeguards…
The Coast Guard from Gulfport rescued seven boaters and a dog from a vessel fire near Gulfport on Saturday morning. The Coast Guard received a mayday call over marine radio at 9:26 a.m. Saturday about a 45-foot Hatteras on fire with seven people and a dog aboard. A Coast Guard aircrew diverted to the call and a rescue life raft…
An area of low pressure located of across the Northern Gulf of Mexico is producing showers and thunderstorms that are expected to move to the north and east through the evening. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has given this low pressure area a 10% chance of formation in the next 48 hours, with the environment not conducive to development at…
If there was ever a time to have home field advantage, it was this week for the Region XXIII Tournament. Pearl River Community College took full advantage of being the host team. They are now heading back to the NJCAA Division II World Series for the third time in program history and the first time since 2019. PRCC went a…
As high pressure continues to move east and lose its grip, some showers popped up to our east Friday. With the humidity and southerly flow, expect yet another summer-like night with lows in the upper 70s for most. It’s not until Saturday that Gulf moisture actually begins to arrive. We’ll finally see some rainfall, but more of the scattered variety,…
Biloxi’s Isaiah Canaan was an NBA Draft pick out of Murray State. Nine years later, Harrison Central’s Sam Murray II is also taking his Division I talents to Murray State, making him the first player since from the six coastal counties to run his own race with the Racers. A surprise Signing Day reveal seemingly meant to be, Sam Murray…
Biloxi Shuckers in game four road action against the Mississippi Braves. Shuckers take this one by the final score of 4-3. The series is now tied at two games apiece. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
At a Renew our Rivers cleanup event on the Pascagoula River, more than 50 volunteers removed more than three tons of debris from the river. That information comes from Mississippi Power, who started the program in 2005. Since the program began, volunteers have removed more than 400 tons of debris from more than 20 lakes, rivers, and streams across Southeast…
Plan to be in Bay St. Louis tomorrow as pirates are taking over the town for a swashbuckling weekend. Tonight and tomorrow is the seventh annual Pirate Day in the Bay put on by the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse. That means a pub crawl and scavenger hunt for some actual pirate booty that happened tonight and a cardboard boat…
With a bump in humidity, real-feel temps crept up a bit today (mid-upper 90s), but the hottest weather this week is still behind us. As high pressure continues to move east and lose its grip, some showers have popped up to our east today. With the humidity and southerly flow, expect yet another summer-like night with lows in the upper…
Today is World Clinical Trials Day and MedPharmics is celebrating the day by recognizing the people who conduct clinical trials and focusing on what they do every day to improve public health. MedPharmics used this day of celebration to provide the community with information on clinical trials that are available in the area. At the height of the pandemic, MedPharmics…
To help mothers prepare for child birth, the United Way of South Mississippi, along with Memorial Health System, hosted a community baby shower at the Westside Community Center in Stone County. The community baby shower was free to all pregnant women and parents of children nine months of age and under. Food, prizes, gifts, as well as valuable health information…
Today is National Rescue Dog Day! Shaggy’s restaurants celebrated by partnering with the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Two pups, Winifred and Opal, spent the afternoon at Shaggy’s Gulfport during an adoption drive. All of the Coast Shaggy’s locations had some of the Humane Society’s longest resident dogs available for adoption for just $14. Like the rest of the dogs…
As kids take the summer off from school, some families along the Coast face food insecurity. During the school year many kids rely on school lunches to get their daily nutrition. Rebeka Dawson of Feeding the Gulf Coast says approximately 20 percent of kids faces food insecurity. Feeding the Gulf Coast’s lunch program is federally funded and offers free breakfast,…
This year’s graduating class can get a free sweet treat at Krispy Kreme. As a reward for all their hard work, the donut chain will give each graduating senior a box of donuts. The free ‘Senior Day Dozen’ includes eight original-glazed donuts and four special-themed donuts. The promotion is for one day only, Wednesday, May 25th. All you have to…
Some workers say if they are being forced to go back to the office, they will take longer lunches and gas prices hit another 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
Our coastal home provides countless educational opportunities. This summer, students can take advantage of learning all about our coastal environment by attending one of USM’s summer camps at its marine education center. Here to tell us what those camps have to offer are Dr. Laura Blackmon, a marine education project manager, and Lacy Lindsey. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: education, Marine…
Mark June 5th on your calendar and get ready to sit back and enjoy the show. The Gulf Coast Association of Pride is hosting an Illusions show dinner at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport. Gulf Coast Association of Pride President Walter Pitts and Great Southern Club General Manager Jeff Hall are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…
If you’re interested in learning more about Wild at Heart Rescue, stop by for their free event tomorrow. They are having their second annual Carnival for Critters at their facility on 16020 LaRue Road in Vancleave from 11 to 2. There will be a bounce house, train ride, games, food, and vendors. It is a free event, but you can…