One of the main storylines leading up to the Sugar Bowl was Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral’s decision to play against Baylor as opposed to opting out to prepare for the NFL Draft. Everyone’s worst fears were realized in the first quarter and the Rebels were never able to recover in Saturday’s defensive slugfest. Rebels playing in their first Sugar…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a fun craft that will help utilize that empty milk jug. Tags: Mom to Mom
On Mondays here on News 25, we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted in our Grant me Hope segment, made possible by Caring Hearts Counseling Services. Today we introduce you to Kristen, a 17-year-old who thinks life with a forever family would be fun and exciting. If you’re interested in adopting Kristen you can visit the Mississippi Department…
Its clear more people were out on the state highways this New Year’s weekend. Mississippi Highway Patrol is reporting more than double the citations this holiday enforcement period compared to last year. Highway patrol issued more than 14,000 tickets for the safety campaign that started Thursday and ended at midnight last night. There were also 279 DUIs on state roads…
A Hard Freeze Warning will likely be reissued for Tuesday morning to account for the second round for freezing conditions. Return moisture flow is expected Tuesday along with warmer air advection as the winds shift to the east. Temperatures are expected to trend more towards the warmer side Wednesday with highs temperatures near upper 60s/ low 70s for the area….
Strong cold and dry air advection has allowed for freezing temperatures across the entire area this morning and is expected again on Tuesday morning. A Hard Freeze Warning will likely be reissued for Tuesday morning to account for the second round for freezing conditions. Return moisture flow is expected Tuesday along with warmer air advection as the winds shift to…
Strong winds out of the north will enhance the cold air and dry air moving into the area. As a result, the lows will be below or approaching freezing for most of the area Monday morning and Tuesday morning. General model consensus showed the lows in the upper 20s to around 30 degrees for the next two mornings. Most locations…
Tonight is the last chance to see Gulfport’s Harbor Lights in Jones Park until next year. The lights are set to go off tonight at 10:30. They call it the largest Christmas light show in Mississippi, the Harbor Lights Winter Festival began in 2015. The show was canceled last year because of damage from Hurricane Zeta. The Mississippi Coast Model…
Strong southerly winds ahead of an approaching front will continue to pull moisture from the Gulf of Mexico into the region through Friday night. Very warm and humid conditions will persist with low temperatures remaining in the upper 60s interior to lower 70s along the coast. Dense fog is likely again to form near the coast and over bays and…
The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center held its annual Countdown to Noon party today. For parents who were looking for a new year’s celebration with their kids without the hassle of staying up until midnight, the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center had them covered. The annual Countdown to Noon New Year’s Party is a daytime New Year’s Eve celebration that gives children…
Two structures burned to the ground on the Gulf Coast this New Year’s Eve and one of them is suspected arson. At about 7 a.m. today, a trailer in Harrison County was destroyed in a fire and four people living next to it escaped. The Harrison County Fire Marshal’s Office and the sheriff’s criminal investigation division seek answers in the…
A grocery chain hires armed ‘retail security teams’ amid theft surge and when it comes to returns, some online retailers are just saying ‘keep it instead.’ Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
WXXV and the Gulf Coast Chamber have teamed up to showcase an outstanding small local business each month in our ‘Chamber Member Spotlight.’ This month, we take you inside Johnson and Johnson Insurance Agency in Gulfport for a closer look at how they serve our community. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Chamber Member Spotlight, Johnson and Johnson Insurance Agency
A head’s up for people looking to go ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum over the New Year’s weekend, all remaining public skating sessions have been canceled. A statement released by the coliseum says their Zamboni machine broke down and they are currently unable to repair it and provide safe ice to skate on. Only three days of skating…
Four people escaped a structure fire in Harrison County earlier today. Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to the fire on Shaw Road this morning with assistance from CRTC and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. The fire also caused the closure of Shaw Road for about an hour while the fire was put out. No injuries were reported in the incident…
In anticipation of a freeze Sunday night, two cold weather shelters will open on Sunday, January 2nd. One will be located at Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center at 10395 Automall Parkway in D’Iberville and will open at 4:30 p.m. The other will be at St. Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church located at 1909 15th Street, Gulfport and will open at…
The main impact for the weekend still comes from the front moving into region. The mid to upper levels are fairly dry and additional instability exists in the lower levels. While the area is under a low threat for severity with the main threat north, this primarily is looking to be a heavy precip event with a few stronger cells….
Today will bring continued warm and humid conditions with partly to mostly cloudy shies, a bit more sunshine this afternoon. The main impact for the weekend still comes from the front moving into region. The mid to upper levels are fairly dry and additional instability exists in the lower levels. While the area is under a low threat for severity…
Strong southerly winds ahead of an approaching front will continue to pull moisture from the Gulf of Mexico into the region through Friday night. Very warm and humid conditions will persist with low temperatures remaining in the upper 60s interior to lower 70s along the coast. Dense fog is likely again to form near the coast and over bays and…
Bowl season is in full stride this week with the College Football Playoff semifinal games taking place tomorrow and the remainder of the traditional New Year’s Six Bowls happening all day Saturday. Ole Miss will be representing the Magnolia State January 1st, squaring off against Baylor in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The Rebels arrived in New Orleans yesterday and held…
It was a big night at the Coast Coliseum, hockey was back and now fans will wait and see if it will be back for good. The rink and the crowd were hyped up tonight for the third and final game this month. Theses games were all to see if pro hockey, specifically the Sea Wolves, will be making a…
The third and final day of the 39th annual Adidas Holiday Classic hosted by Gulfport High School. It all came down to two Coast teams, Gulfport and D’Iberville, duking it out on the hardwood in the championship game. Warriors coming in as Holiday Classic defending champs, Admirals looking to capture the home tournament. In overtime, the Warriors get the best…
Strong southerly winds ahead of an approaching front will continue to pull moisture from the Gulf of Mexico into the region through Friday night. Very warm and humid conditions will persist with low temperatures remaining in the upper 60s interior to lower 70s along the coast. Dense fog is likely again to form near the coast and over bays and…
Eager to embark on a healthy lifestyle for the new year? The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA in Ocean Springs is ready to help with their ‘Y Fit’ challenge. Whether your goals are to lose weight, gain lean muscle, or educate yourself on nutrition, ‘Y Fit’ can help create a healthier you with long term success. The challenge runs from January…