A tornado swept through Picayune Wednesday night, damaging buildings and knocking out power in several areas. Today, debris could be seen along several roadways and some streets were closed off. No injuries or deaths were reported in Picayune. The EF-1 tornado, with wind speeds of between 86 and 110 miles per hour, knocked power out for at least 400 residents…
A Georgia man is in jail after allegedly making a false bomb threat in Biloxi last week. According to police, 25-year-old Marcus Tyrone Geddis was tracked down and arrested after he called the Walmart Supercenter to say he’d left a bomb in a dressing room. Officers cordoned off the area and found no explosives. Investigators traced the phone call to…
Half of U.S. workers say they feel underpaid and the car business is getting hit hard by the chip shortage. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
This weekend tattoo artists from around the world will be Inkin the Coast. Although for this year’s event, there’s more to it than just tattooing. Starting tomorrow, you can go to the convention center in Biloxi and see your favorite TV artists, including those featured on Inkmaster, as well as participate in a costume contest and listen to live music….
Harrison County District 4 is once again adapting its Halloween Bash for the pandemic. Supervisor Kent Jones is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: halloween, Harrison County District 4 Halloween Bash
GULFPORT (Oct. 28, 2021) – WXXV-TV (NBC and FOX) in Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi is pleased to welcome veteran newscaster Meggan Gray to the News 25 family. Meggan will co-anchor “News 25 Today” from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday-Friday and will also anchor the noon newscast on WXXV-TV, NBC. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to continue the career I love,…
South Mississippi teen Abby Bosarge, whose story inspired and touched people across the nation, has passed away. The 18-year-old Pass Christian resident died this morning after her battle with acute myeloid leukemia. In a post to the Facebook group Abby’s Army, her mother delivered the heartbreaking news, saying “Abby died at 5 a.m. in her own room surrounded by loved…
Windy conditions will remain in place today with winds sustained near 25 mph through tonight. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire area until 7 PM. An upper level low-pressure moving east across the area will aid in an increase in cloud cover and ultimately, cooler afternoon temperatures. Overnight lows will be in the upper 40s to low…
With the severe weather behind us the rest of the forecast will be focused on temperatures and winds. Windy conditions will remain in place today with winds sustained near 25 mph through the day. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire area from 11 am this morning through 7 pm tonight. Cyclonic flow associated with an upper level…
Dry conditions are in store for Thursday now that a strong cold front has passed through and allowed for high pressure to begin building in. Breezy conditions will remain in place today with winds sustained between 15 and 25 miles per hour through the day and occasional wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour. A Wind Advisory is in…
For four consecutive years, the Vancleave volleyball program sat atop class 4A as state champions. When the Lady Bulldogs were moved up to the 5A ranks this year, the team’s dynasty was in jeopardy. Insert outside hitter Lyndi Bakker and this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Bakker’s leadership coupled with her production on the court helped the Bulldogs…
Tonight’s stronger front brought severe weather, including a tornado, to South MS, but it’ll quiet significantly in these post-storm hours. This was due to the strong front moving in with a decent low level jet, which can create rotating storms. The chance of seeing tornadoes was fairly low due to the structure of the storm, but we saw one immediately…
Big news for the Saints ahead of their week seven match up with the Buccaneers, running back Mark Ingram will reportedly be returning to the city in which he started his NFL career: New Orleans. Per the NFL Network, the Texans are trading Ingram to the Saints, where the 11-year veteran will be reunited with former teammate and fellow running…
Even Division I athletes are students first. Ocean Springs alum Austin Williams has known that since his days as a Greyhound and he was recognized for his dedication to his studies yesterday as the Mississippi State receiver was named First-Team Academic All-American. The red-shirt senior earned his undergraduate degree in finance in three years, maintaining a perfect 4.0 while being…
The seventh annual Keesler Federal First Responder of the Year event honors those who put their lives on the line each and every day for their communities. In a dual ceremony in Ocean Springs, Keesler Federal is honoring both the Ocean Springs police and fire departments. Keesler Federal has asked response agencies to name recipients to honor for their sacrifice…
An apparent tornado hit Picayune earlier this evening. Check out these images from Picayune in a post written by the Picayune Police Department that says “please avoid the area of East Canal near Howard. A tornado has touched down.” As of right now, no injuries are reported. Police and fire departments, as well as the power company, are out attempting…
For the first time, Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier will host the PGA Tour Champions Rapiscan Systems Classic. The tournament starts March 28th next year and returns to Mississippi following a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Grand Bear is an 18-hole par 72 course designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. The tournament will host a field of 78…
A Bay St. Louis woman achieved her lifelong dream of opening her very own bakery after winning a Food Network competition. What would you do if you won $25,000 in a competition? For Bay St. Louis resident Renee Loranger, it was to open her very own bakery and custom cake shop. Loranger won the prize money after winning season seven…
On Monday, a kindergarten teacher at Bayou View Elementary School in Gulfport jumped into action and saved her student’s life. Bayou View kindergartner Ben Taylor was enjoying his lunch as usual when all of a sudden something got caught in his throat. “I choked on grape and I couldn’t breathe.” Ben’s teacher, Erin Anderson, couldn’t see him because he was…
Red Ribbon Week is happening all across the country this week to spread Drug-Use Prevention Awareness. This campaign is the largest and longest running drug and bullying prevention campaign in the country. This year’s overall theme is ‘drug free looks like me.’ The theme is a reminder that every day, Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their…
The second round of Cares Act assistance for commercial and charter fisheries is now available. As restaurants and processors shut down during the pandemic, many fishermen were unable to sell what they caught, leaving them at a loss for work. The second round of Cares Act funding is double what was available for the first round, helping commercial and charter…
At the beginning of October, family members and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers raised the reward money for the case of 33-year-old Cameron Perryman from $2,500 to $5,000 in hopes of getting more information. Perryman, of Lucedale, was last seen alive in the late evening of December 31st, 2020. On January 1st, 2021, Perryman’s body was found seven miles south of…
Earlier this week, President Biden approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for individual and public assistance for Mississippi counties affected by Hurricane Ida. Now, the Small Business Administration is opening up the loan application process for businesses and residents as the road to recovery continues. Low-interest disaster loans are now available from the SBA and people in a few South Mississippi…
Cigarette sales climbed for the first time in 20 years last year and younger kids are closer to being eligible for the COVID vaccine. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report