Moss Point alum and Phoenix’s rising star shooting guard Devin Booker has dribbled his way from the River City to the Valley of the Sun and into the history books, leading the Suns to the franchise’s first NBA finals since Chares Barkley did in 1993. The move from Grand Rapids, Michigan his sophomore year of high school to South Mississippi…
We really just can’t catch a break with this rain as even more falls tonight. There hasn’t been much activity over the last few hours, but what we have seen has been heavy, and lingering in one area just west of Hwy 49. This has led to a 6 hour accumulation of almost 5″ and a 24 hour accumulation of…
There’s still nine more Saturdays until college football officially kicks off, however sports publications and analysts across the country are already making their predictions and releasing their rankings for the 2021 season. One of the athlete’s recognized is none other than Mississippi State Wide Receiver and D’Iberville alum Jaden Walley who was named second-team pre-season All SEC by Phil Steele….
The City of Pascagoula held their swearing in ceremony for the newly elected mayor and council members this evening at City Hall. Republican Jay Willis ran unopposed for this year’s election. He is a retired dentist and consultant who has served on the board of directors for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. During…
Rumors circulated Monday night that some Biloxi City Council members were not going to reappoint Joe Boney as the Biloxi fire chief. Tonight, Chief Boney made his final decision and put those rumors to rest. After 37 years serving with the Biloxi Fire Department, Fire Chief Joe Boney announces his retirement from the department. During a Biloxi City Hall meeting,…
Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Putting in the Pass Golf Tournament on Friday. The 18-hole tournament will be held at the Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian. Putting in the Pass is a fundraiser that will allow the chamber to give back to the community through small business grants all while allowing members and the community…
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Mississippi Humanities Council, came together to showcase the ‘Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibit at the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum. The exhibition will tour six communities in Mississippi and Waveland is the only host site on the Coast. The exhibit explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century….
Jackson County starts their land auction tomorrow. The bidding process begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow, July 7th, and all bids must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, August 4th. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson was in Pascagoula this afternoon to discuss an event taking place over the next month in Jackson County. Anyone interested in more information…
The Biloxi City Council is set to meet at 6 p.m. tonight to vote on several appointments and reappointments, one of those being the possible reappointment of Fire Chief Joe Boney. Rumors circulated yesterday that four council members were not looking to reappoint Chief Boney. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi City Council, Joe…
Charges have been upgraded for the 17-year-old who was arrested in a drive-by shooting that happened July 2nd. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Erick Martin, of Biloxi, was arrested Friday night after a fight and reports of someone shooting from a vehicle in the area of Columbus Circle in St. Martin where two houses were struck by bullets. Investigators found Martin…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers has increased the reward to up to $10,000 for the arrest of the suspects responsible for setting fires in multiple Walmart stores across Mississippi and Alabama. There are more photos showing the possible suspects responsible for fires set inside multiple Walmarts that happened May 27th, 28th, and June 4th. Two fires were previously reported in two…
On June 28th, 1988, two men fishing in the Pascagoula River near the wildlife management area in Wade found an infant’s body, which is now known as Baby Jane Doe II, in the water entangled in fishing line. Two days later, on June 30th, 1988, an autopsy revealed that the child was three to five weeks old and she died…
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for WXXV’s Pet of the Week. Today, Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio for this week’s Pet of the Week. Categories: Community Headlines, Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Diamondhead City Council members face a very important vote regarding the city’s future. Tonight’s vote will determine if the city will officially move forward with the plans for Envision Diamondhead 2040. After a year in the making, this is the final approval stage for the plans that include future expansions and the renewal of places like the city’s business district…
An Alabama man is dead after a tragic Fourth of July fireworks accident in the water near Dauphin Island. Neighbors say John Walter was trying to put on his own fireworks show in the middle of the Bay. He was on a paddle board with a mat attached loaded with fireworks at the time of the accident. Witnesses say at…
Some showers and storms that develop through the day will likely be efficient rain makers. Additionally, with weak wind flow, storms will be very slow moving. This causes a concern for localized areas receiving brief periods of very heavy rainfall which could lead to urban/small stream flooding or very localized flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center does have our entire…
While the Shuckers were able to snap a nine-game losing streak with a win last Thursday against the Blue Wahoos, it would be Biloxi’s only victory of the series. After a day off today, the 16-37 Shuckers will begin a six-game series at home with the Birmingham Barons Tuesday. However, the Shuckers are making an addition to their roster that…
Earlier today around 4 p.m., Gulfport Police responded to a shooting at the Sawgrass Apartments on Engram Court. Gulfport police says it was a domestic dispute that led to a struggle for a gun and an accidental shooting. Two car windows were busted out during the dispute. One person was shot, but he’s listed in stable condition. No arrests have…
Rumors are circulating in regards to the City of Biloxi’s council meeting tomorrow night, specifically the reappointment of Fire Chief Joe Boney. As stated in the agenda for tomorrow night’s city council meeting, the council is expected to vote on several appointments and reappointments such as chief administrative officer and city attorneys as well as departmental directors. Rumors say four…
After a night that lit up the sky in celebration of our country’s freedom, trash and firework debris covered Gulf Coast beaches. Remains from bottle rockets, sparklers, bob cats, and many other fireworks were left on the beach after last night’s fireworks celebration. Today families and visitors continue to enjoy the three-day weekend, but for some, trash was in their…
To help raise funds in support of the Hancock County Historical Society, the organization has decided to try something new by hosting a cardboard boat race. On Saturday, many will gather at Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor beach front to celebrate the inaugural Cardboard Boat Race. Chris Roth, president of the Hancock County Historical Society, tells News 25 the cardboard…
The Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Jackson County will have temporary night closures this week. During those overnight closures, crews will be pouring concrete and lifting and installing new machinery. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. Detour signs will be in place. Motorists are reminded to be on high alert for roadside workers. The bridge will close Tuesday, July…
The Blue Moon Art Project contest is back ahead of the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. Now is your time to enter for a chance to win $2,000 and more. As a part of the contest, applicants across the state, ages 21 and older, are encouraged to submit a painting showing their interpretation of Blue Moon. This year’s theme…
Residents and city leaders in Mississippi’s capitol are working together on a vision for the city to cover the next two decades. At a meeting in south Jackson, five key issues were discussed: housing, the environment, neighborhoods, administration, and mobility. Crime also was a concern. The Clarion Ledger reports the meeting was part of an effort to include residents’ voices…