Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle
Pascagoula Public Information Officer Katarina Scott is in studio with more about the Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight: Mommy Gyrl Custom Creations
WXXV has partnered with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce to spotlight a chamber member once a month. This month, we introduce you to Shanna Pegues, owner of Mommy Gyrl Custom Creations. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Spotlight, Mommy Gyrl Custom Creations
Jackson County Shelters opening August 28th
Due to the storm, Jackson County plans to open two emergency shelters on Saturday, August 28th at 6 p.m. The shelters are located at East Jackson County on 18413 Highway 613 in Hurley and West Jackson County at 130000 Walker Road in Ocean Springs. For OCEAN SPRINGS RESIDENTS ONLY – in need of transportation to and from the emergency shelters…
8/27 – Rob’s “Tracking The Tropics/Ida” Weekend Forecast
Guidance is relatively tight in terms of Louisiana as the most likely to be impacted. The timing and the intensity of Ida is the main forecast concerns. Ia could potentially become a MAJOR HURRICANE prior to making landfall in SE Louisiana. HURRICANE WATCHES have been issued for coastal Mississippi, with a TROPICAL STORM WATCH inland and to the east. Now…
8/27 – Rob Knight’s “Hurricane Watch” Friday Morning Forecast
HURRICANE WATCHES have been issued for coastal Mississippi, with a TROPICAL STORM WATCH inland and to the east. Guidance is relatively tight in terms of Louisiana as the most likely to be impacted. The timing and the intensity of Ida is the main forecast concerns. Models are pegging the intensity on the higher end, and the Gulf is currently very…
08/26 Ryan’s “Hurricane Watch” Thursday Night Forecast
Ida's projected path remains close enough for a hurricane watch to be issued for South MS, but there's still a lot up in the air.
The disturbance we’ve been watching in the Caribbean has became Tropical Storm Ida today, and now a hurricane watch has been issued for South MS. It’s still too early for any responsible determination of landfall location, but models are trending too close for comfort. This afternoon’s center path was in Central Louisiana, though it shifted slightly east throughout the day….
High School Football: Ocean Springs vs. Clinton
Who said high school football had to be played on a Friday? Some Thursday Night Lights to kick off an exciting week one here on the Gulf Coast courtesy of Ocean Springs. How about a top ten match-up right out of the gates between the seventh ranked Greyhounds and sixth ranked Clinton according to Capital Sports. Ocean Springs coming off…
Reveal for the 2021 Real Men Wear Pink Ambassadors
Fifteen men from across the Coast are the newest ambassadors for the Real Men Wear Pink 2021 campaign. Tonight was the kick off reveal at Centennial Plaza. The class of 2021 will host fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. The campaign gets men in the community to help join the fight against breast cancer. Breast cancer affects everyone, women…
08/26 Ryan’s “Update: Tropical Storm Ida” Thursday Evening Forecast
The local weather has gotten wetter, and tropical storm Ida is moving into the Gulf this weekend.
The disturbance we’ve been watching in the Caribbean has now become Tropical Storm Ida. It’s still too early for any responsible determination of landfall location, but models are trending too close for comfort. This afternoon’s center path was in Central Louisiana, though the 4 PM update pulled it more towards Houma. The biggest concern with this particular system is…
Golf classic fundraiser for Jackson County Sheriff Deputy John Burkes
This Saturday, a golf tournament will take place to help raise funds for Jackson County Sheriff Deputy John Burkes. Deputy Burkes is a 47-year-old Gautier resident who was diagnosed with bulbar ALS on April 20th of this year. Burkes is a father of two sons and has been married for over 23 years. His sister, Christy Couevas, decided to host…
Diamondhead named finalist in ‘Bark for Your Park’ contest
The City of Diamondhead is set to open a new dog park for residents soon and are hoping to receive some extra funding for the project. The city has been named a finalist in the PetSafe ‘Bark for your Park’ contest to win a $25,000 grant to help fund their new dog park. PetSafe has been running this competition for…
Ocean Springs aquaculture students release fish in the wild
Students in the aquaculture program at Ocean Springs High School gathered at the Shed BBQ & Blues Joint to release 900 fish back into the wild. The students started raising their striped bass fish last school year and due to the pandemic, the students had to hold on to the fish over the summer months. Out of the 900 striped…
Second Amendment Tax Free Holiday begins Friday
Outdoor enthusiasts can begin taking advantage of Mississippi’s Second Amendment Tax Free Weekend starting tomorrow. This tax-free benefit allows for customers to stock up on everything they need to be field ready such as archery equipment, firearm and archery cases, firearm and archery accessories, hearing protection, holsters, belts, and slings. The sale of general hunting supplies is not exempt. Academy…
Local business owner making gift baskets for nurses
Our hospitals have been battling what seems like a never-ending fight with COVID-19 and a local boutique owner wants to make sure nurses know they are appreciated. Brandin Brosch, owner of Charisma Boutique in Ocean Springs, is collecting donations for gift baskets that will be delivered to ICU nurses. The idea first started last year as a way to help…
Ocean Springs kicks off 2021 season vs. Clinton
Who said high school football had to be played on a Friday? Some Thursday Night Lights to kick off an exciting week one here on the Gulf Coast, courtesy of Ocean Springs. How about a top ten match-up right out of the gates between seventh ranked Greyhounds and sixth ranked Clinton, according to Capital Sports. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has…
Local emergency proclamations issued in Jackson County
Ahead of this potential tropical activity, the Cities of Pascagoula and Ocean Springs have issued a proclamation of local emergency as a precaution along with the Jackson County government. The city also announced that Jackson County is expected to open a sandbag location at the Jackson County Fairgrounds by noon tomorrow. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in McHenry in Stone County. Cody Breland is in studio this with some very special friends to tell us what they have to offer. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Wild Acres
Interview with SHEA Program Manager
SHEA, which stands for sharing health education and awareness, is a targeted, community-centered approach focused on reducing health disparities and rates of chronic disease among black women in Jackson, Hancock, and Harrison counties. Here to tell us more is Kezi Jones. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: SHEA
Wiggins man competing in Hot Wheels car competition
Today is a big day for one local Wiggins man. Bobby Arkwright is a finalist for a virtual Hot Wheels Legend Tour Stop where the winning car will compete later this year to be in a final competition for the chance to immortalize their car into an iconic Hot Wheels die cast car to be sold at Walmarts worldwide. The…
Sand bag locations open for the three Coastal counties
Self- serve sandbag locations are opening throughout the three Coastal counties. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at a sandbag location as families are getting ready for the storm. Biloxi District 5 Woolmarket Work Center, 16395 Old Woolmarket Rd. Henry Beck Park, 671 Division St. Todd Migues Park, 425 Parker St. Cavalier Park, 2059 Lawrence St. AJ Holloway Sports Complex, 765…
08/26 – Brantly’s “Tracking the Tropics” Thursday Afternoon Forecast
Winds from the east and southeast will continue to bring moisture from the Gulf — a primary ingredient for increased rainfall across the area today. A strong tropical wave will move right across the area today and tomorrow bringing pretty adequate moisture to the area to assist in the increased rainfall potential. There are already showers and thunderstorms beginning to…
8/26 – Rob’s “Elevating Rain Potential” Thursday morning Forecast
Easterly flow will continue to be a primary ingredient for increased rainfall across the area today. A strong tropical wave will move right across the area today and tomorrow bringing pretty adequate moisture to the area to assist in the increased rainfall potential. The main threat today will be some gusty winds and heavy rainfall (1-3 inches per hour) capable…
08/25 Ryan’s “Tropical Activity” Wednesday Night Forecast
We're almost to the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and at least one area of interest is likely to move into the Gulf this weekend.
Starting off with the Mississippi Power tropical update today since a developing system has a chance to impact the Gulf Coast. Statistically it’s on the lower end in terms of probability, but close enough to be concerned. I’d like to be clear though there is no confirmed storm impacting South MS. This is not about hype, that’s not my thing,…
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Moss Point Tigers
Back in February, the Moss Point football program hosted its biggest signing day ceremony in at least ten years, compromised of what came to be known as the core four. But the Tigers bring back almost everybody else for the 2021 campaign which means the expectations haven’t changed a bit at stop number 24 on News 25’s 25 Teams in…