Since February 2006, Bobby Edwards has been at the helm of WXXV as General Manager. Today, our staff bids farewell to the man who lead the way for the last sixteen years. From starting with a solo network FOX station he oversaw the addition of the NBC & the CW networks. Edwards has a total of 40 years in the…
Warm & humid will continue today as an area of low-pressure along a cold front near Wichita Falls will race northeastward toward Lake Ontario by midnight tonight. The associated cold front is expected to reach northwest Louisiana by mid to late afternoon, to near Lake Pontchartrain around midnight, and out of the area by sunrise Saturday. likely scenario for our area is…
A cold front is on the way. Isolated light rain showers could also develop late this afternoon. A band of rain showers will begin to move into the northwest portion of our forecast area this evening ahead of the cold front, and then spread southeastward across much of the forecast area ahead of and along the front after midnight. Very…
I’m sure most are sick of it, but more “late summer” weather is on the way and we’re in for another foggy night. That means hot afternoons and warm, humid nights which have led to more and more visibility issues across South Mississippi. We’re hitting the peak tonight, and dense fog advisories have been issued with a warm low near…
In the 5A ranks, West Harrison playing host to East Central. Lady Hornets swept in the only regular season meeting. East Central takes the 3-0 sweep: 25-10, 25-14, 25-19. Plenty more second round action and plenty more Coast teams heading to South State, Ocean Springs gets Brandon in 6A while East Central gets Vancleave in 5A. Great rematch between Stone…
Half of the volleyball teams on the Gulf Coast are still alive all the way into the second round of the playoffs. But, now a victim of their own success, some local schools knocking out other local schools on their way to the third round. Starting at Hancock where the Lady Hawks play host to Ocean Springs. Lady Greyhounds won…
Former PRCC Wildcat Brandon Rachal has signed a professional contract with the Brooklyn Nets. The JUCO All-American went unselected in the 2021 NBA Draft, but quickly latched onto the Long Island Nets summer league team. Rachal didn’t score in limited summer league action, but he was a force of nature at Tulsa following his time at PRCC, averaging 15 points…
The last two teams to play for the last two MACCC Championships were Mississippi Gulf Coast and Northwest Mississippi. Tonight, the week seven schedule brings them together once again for a top 15 showdown. Bulldogs hosting the Rangers for the first time since last year’s title game in which Gulf Coast suffered its first loss since 2018. Northwest wins 38-14….
The Old Biloxi Cemetery is once again inviting guests to come stroll through its grounds while actors bring to life the rich history of those buried at the cemetery. This is all part of the 15th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour. This evening, community members were given a sneak peek of the tour with a portrayal of one of the…
The annual National Night Out was held tonight in Diamondhead. The Diamondhead Police Department and McGruff the Crime Dog hosted a block party to build police-community relationships. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at four different neighborhood locations, residents could talk with officers, take pictures with McGruff and eat free hot dogs, cookies, chips, and drinks. Diamondhead Police Captain AJ…
I’m sure most are sick of it, but more “late summer” weather is on the way as we finish off the week. That means hot afternoons and warm, humid nights which have led to more and more visibility issues across South Mississippi. We’re hitting the peak tonight, and dense fog advisories have been issued with a warm low near 73…
Starting Friday, Jurassic lovers will get a chance to get up close and personal with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest will be at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center with over 100 dinosaurs, ranging from the very small dinos to the gigantic dinos. Jurassic Quest is great for all ages. Visitors will get a chance to learn about dinosaurs while having…
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Our local Buddy Walk is set for Saturday at the Gulfport Sportsplex. To help spread awareness, we’re sharing the story of children in our area with Down Syndrome. Today you’ll meet Marley Duprey. “I feel like her having Down Syndrome just adds a little something extra to our family.” Marley Duprey is the…
The Starfish Café has officially reopened today after being closed for 500 days. The original café shut down over a year ago due to poor business and COVID-19 troubles. The café was then relocated to Highway 603 in Bay St. Louis to signify a new beginning. The new spot has two floors. The top floor is the restaurant and the…
The City of D’Iberville held their annual Breakfast with the Mayor event to award community members and highlight the good being done in the area. Although D’Iberville Mayor Rusty Quave could not attend the Breakfast with the Mayor event that did not stop many from gathering at the D’Iberville Community Center to enjoy breakfast and award those making a difference…
Two Long Beach High School juniors were appointed to the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council this week. Christina Strahan and Stokely Sawyer, along with 42 other new appointees from across the state, will serve two-year terms on the board and join the 85 returning members. The two students were selected from a starting pool of more than 200 students who…
Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Colin Freeman has resigned amid allegations of domestic violence. The former K9 handler and narcotics officer was arrested outside his home after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and resisting arrest. According to our media partner the Sun Herald Reporter Margaret Baker, Thirty-eight-year-old Colin Freeman of Perkinston submitted his letter of resignation last week after his misdemeanor charge…
The Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour is once again inviting guests to come stroll through its grounds as actors bring to life the rich history of those buried at the cemetery as part of the guided tours offered this month. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour
Over in Hancock County, the Diamondhead Police Department is hosting their annual National Night Out community block party, promoting community relationships. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Diamondhead Police Department with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Diamondhead Police Department, National Night Out
Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Tomorrow dinosaurs are invading the Mississippi Coast and they’re wreaking havoc all the way through Sunday. Park Ranger Marty is in studio with more about this weekend’s Jurassic Quest. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Jurassic Quest
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a reply brief with the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday regarding the high-profile abortion case it is set to hear: Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In the brief, Attorney General Fitch argued that policymaking should be returned to the states. General Fitch also said that decades of progress in policy, society, and science further…
Gautier police have identified the victim of a fatal accident involving a vehicle and bicyclist. The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Wilfredo Elbin of Gautier. At approximately 7:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to Highway 90 near Suter Road regarding an accident involving a bicyclist being struck by a vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, they found Elbin had succumbed…
A Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy has resigned after an arrest on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence by simple assault. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Deputy Colin Freeman, 38, of Perkinston submitted a resignation letter last week after his arrest for allegedly assaulting a live-in girlfriend in a domestic violence case. On August 8th, deputies responded to…