Who’s ready to take home this year’s belt and a pile of money? This year at the second annual Sheepshead Showdown they are offering two categories to compete in for cash and prizes and a belt: the rod and reel and dive spear fishing. The captain’s meeting will take place today at 7 p.m. at Wicked Fish Bait and Tackle….
A light show like no other is coming to Jones Park tonight. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars for the Mississippi Aquarium is a free event Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Drones will be launched into the night forming alligators, dolphins, and sea turtles. This one-of-a-kind light show is choreographed to a soundtrack of classic music and pyrotechnics. Sea…
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 822 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 46 deaths. Twelve of these deaths occurred between August 27th and September 29th. An additional 34 deaths occurred between December 22nd, 2020 and September 24, 2021. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 489,216 with 9,646 deaths. Categories: Local News, News Tags: COVID-19, health
Pulses of weak Energy from the west are expected to continue to aid a wet environment favorable for more isolated showers and thunderstorms. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may still form later than previous days and affect west of the local area. On Sunday an upper disturbance will push into the region with a surface cold front. This will bring elevated…
Closing out the workweek into the weekend will bring lower rain chances. Pulses of weak Energy from the west are expected to continue to aid a wet environment favorable for more isolated showers and thunderstorms. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may still form later than previous days and affect west of the local area. On Sunday an upper disturbance will push…
South Mississippi has seen a wet couple of days, but the pattern is changing as we head into October. Showers are still drifting inland as I’m writing this, but they’ll be gone by nighttime. At least a few clouds will remain though, but even those will slowly thin into tomorrow. Expect tonight to be slightly cooler with a low near…
As the high school volleyball regular season starts to wind down and schools begin claiming their district titles ahead of playoffs, two powerhouse programs went head-to-head tonight with Ocean Springs welcoming Hancock. Hancock gets the first set 25-21, but the Greyhounds win the next three straight: 25-20, 25-13, and 25-23. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Volleyball, sports, volleyball
Having been displaced for over a month due to Hurricane Ida, the Saints truly know there’s no place like home. After bouncing around from AT&T Stadium to TCU’s practice facility to playing three games on the road, the Saints finally returned to New Orleans Sunday following their 28-13 win over the Patriots. Week one, New Orleans was slated to host…
Biloxi Main Street and the Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department hosted a market festival today on Howard Avenue. The festival hosted a variety of market vendors selling fresh produce, plants and more. The event also hosted live entertainment, food, and giveaways at the event. Biloxi Main Street holds events similar to this one at the market about five times a…
The Hancock County Republican Committee hosted a golf tournament today at the Bridges Golf Club. The event was held to help raise funds for victims of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Some of the proceeds made at the event will go to the One Coast Ida Relief organization for the cause. The tournament was a shotgun-style event with teams of four….
A light show like no other is coming to Jones Park tomorrow night for families and friends to enjoy. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars for Mississippi Aquarium is a free event at Jones Park on Friday, October 1st, 2021 from 5 to 9 p.m. Drones will be launched into the darkness forming alligators, dolphins, and turtles. This one-of-a-kind light…
Gulfport firefighters battled a fire earlier this evening off of Highway 49 near downtown. Gulfport police tell News 25 two people were inside of the building at the time of the fire, but firefighters got them out of the building. The fire has since been extinguished. The building is an old pawn shop location which has served as a check…
South Mississippi has seen a wet couple of days, but conditions are slowly improving tonight. Showers are still drifting inland as I’m writing this, but they’ll be gone by nighttime. At least a few clouds will remain though, but even those will slowly thin into tomorrow. Expect tonight to be slightly cooler with a low near 70, patchy fog, and…
Starting next Friday, motorists will notice dividing traffic cones along Highway 90 in Biloxi to keep the left lane clear for emergency vehicles during Cruisin’ the Coast. First responders will be able to quickly and safely react to service calls despite the influx of heavy traffic. City officials said not only will the plan help with response time but, the…
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is celebrating the birth of a stingray pup at its aquatic research center. Experts at the aquarium say it is rare that an animal is born in the facility’s care. Workers realized one of their stingrays was pregnant earlier this year and moved her off site to the research center where she gave birth to…
The Mississippi Aquarium is preparing for Friday night’s ‘Sea of Stars’ drone light show. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Gulfport as the preparations for the free event at Jones Park are underway. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium, Sea of Stars
Global Gaming Business Magazine announced the latest class of individuals to be named to the ‘emerging leaders of gaming 40 under 40’ and one of the winners represents the Mississippi Gulf Coast from the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort. Gretchen Holzhauser, vice president of human resources, was nominated by a colleague who recognized her commitment and dedication to the gaming industry….
America’s Thrift Stores opened up a brand-new location today in Biloxi. This 30,000 square foot building holds a large variety of items including clothes, toys, home décor, and even Halloween costumes. The opening of the store also helped create about 80 new jobs in the city. The shop has a constant rotation of stock, adding about 10,000 new items every…
As the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum continues to expand the need for volunteers is even greater. Around six months ago, Todd Young stopped by the museum on his aviation world tour and has become a life long volunteer. “I saw this civil aviation museum and I said civil aviation museum, you don’t normally see civil aviation museums. So, I said…
September is Veteran Suicide Awareness Month and to honor those veterans lost to suicide and bring awareness, a flag-draped coffin was on display at Lighthouse Park in Biloxi. According to statistics, approximately 22 veterans a day commit suicide. Military and veteran suicide rates are high due to reasons such as PTSD, financial strain, and survivor’s guilt. Harrison County, Biloxi High…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,101 cases of COVID-19 today and 12 new deaths. All twelve of those deaths occurred between September 24th and September 29th. Mississippi’s total number of cases since the start of the pandemic is at 488,392 cases and 9,600 deaths. Categories: Local News, News Tags: COVID-19, health
Walmart announces its holiday hiring plans and Dollar Tree breaks the one-dollar barrier and will start pricing things higher. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and our local Buddy Walk is the 16th in Gulfport. As a way to promote acceptance and inclusion, every Thursday here on WXXV we share the story of children in our area with Down Syndrome. This week you get to meet Spencer Watts. “I don’t really know that he knows that he’s different.”…
A wreck this morning near the County Farm Road exit caused traffic to slow down. That’s when drivers noticed a truck flipped upside down in the embankment that apparently had been there for hours. When first responders arrived on scene, the driver was still conscious, he was air lifted to University Medical Center New Orleans. According to MHP, the accident…