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…
The Picayune Maroon Tide tops our sports stories for 2021. Who can forget the high school football team of destiny from 2021, the Picayune Maroon Tide? On the first Saturday in December, the Tide rolled to its first 5A state crown since 2013 by way of a 40-21 revenge win over the same team that beat them in the 2020…
Hospitals did prepare for yet another COVID wave, but they’re struggling under the weight of a staffing problem. Hospitals are slammed with patients and there aren’t enough caretakers to handle them. Singing River Health System CEO Lee Bond tells News 25 that a shortage of nurses has become just as problematic as COVID. Nurses have left the state of Mississippi…
Mississippi’s legislative session begins January 4th and it seems legislators have a lot to tackle this year. One of the main points of discussion will be teacher pay. Representative Richard Bennett says he is hoping to raise the salary to the national average, but must first see what can be afforded by the tax payers. Another main topic will be…
This New Year’s Eve, make sure your world doesn’t go up in smoke. Harrison County Fire Service urges caution during the holiday as everyone gets ready to do some amateur rocket science. It’s illegal to shoot fireworks within most city limits, but the 26 mile stretch of beach is fair game for the holiday. If you do shoot fireworks on…
2021 was a year punctuated by COVID, masking up, the delta variant and the omicron variant, vaccines, and boosters. But there were a lot more stories in South Mississippi that made the news and WXXV is taking a look at its top five. We begin our year in review with the story about former Moss Point Mayor Mario King. He…
Half the country will see a raise in minimum wage in the new year and reports say Samsung may be close to buying a biotech firm. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Parrain’s Jambalaya Kitchen was just recognized by the City of Biloxi for their active role in the community. This morning, owner Marlen Babin joins us to tell us how that happened and tell us his story. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: City of Biloxi, Parrain’s Jambalaya Kitche
Mississippi’s legislative session begins January 4th and it seems legislators have a lot to tackle this year. We’re still navigating our way through COVID, education is always a big topic, and medical marijuana’s fate is yet to be determined. Representative Richard Bennett from District 120, Harrison County, is in studio to talk about some of the more pressing topics. Categories:…
How will you ring in the New Year? There are a number of events happening across South Mississippi. If you’re looking for places to celebrate the end of 2021 and welcome 2022, here are some celebration suggestions for where you can complete the countdown. If you have children and want to be in bed by a more reasonable time, visit…
One of the suspects in the shooting death of 16-year-old Lazairus Smith in Harrison County earlier this month is now facing additional charges for a separate incident that happened a week earlier. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, 21-year-old Johnte Pouerie of Colorado is also accused of shooting into a car with three people inside, one of which…