It’s time to Live Local, a series you can only catch here on WXXV. For this week’s edition, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf will take you inside the historic Barq’s Building on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. The Barq’s Building in downtown Biloxi has no relation to the famous root beer. It’s just the last name of the family who purchased the…
It takes special talent to compete in any music competition on the Coast where local live music is the best kind of music. This year, the 2021 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year goes to local artist Brandon Green. Local dynamic singer/songwriter Brandon Green is the Mississippi 2021 Songwriter of the Year. Hailing from Lucedale, Green has been singing and performing…
After several months of rehabilitation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium has finally released its last sea turtles that were cold stunned due to cold waters in the northeast and brought to the Coast for treatment. Twenty-five Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles were flown to Gulfport in December and were immediately taken to the Aquarium’s veterinary lab where staff…
In the spirit of getting back to normal, Gulfport Leisure Services Department and Southern Care Hospice came together to host the sixth annual Senior Summer Picnic. Two hundred seniors gathered under the Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport to enjoy free lunch, music, and prizes in celebration of the sixth annual Senior Summer Picnic. Southern Care Hospice Community Relations Director Alisha Plummer…
On July 1st, a new autopsy records law will go into effect. A new law restricts access to photographs, videos, audio recordings, made during an autopsy or made by a coroner or medical examiner at a crime scene. House Bill 70 says a surviving relative such as a spouse, parent, or adult child may have access to the records, but…
For the second day in a row, thousands of Ocean Springs residents were forced to boil their water due to E. coli bacteria detected in the water. One of the most important necessities to every day living is clean water. Oren Zweig is the owner of Lil’ Market in Ocean Springs. He is trying to keep his customers safe. “You…
After six months of rehabbing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is releasing its last sea turtles that were cold-stunned due to premature cold waters in the northeast and brought to the Coast for treatment. News 25’s Grace Boyles is in Gulfport with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, Mississippi Aquarium, sea turtle release
A lineman from Bay St. Louis is in critical condition after suffering an electric shock in a bucket truck on Wednesday while on the job. Twenty-eight year-old Cayce Seal is currently being hospitalized in New Orleans after receiving severe injuries. His girlfriend states that she received a call from the company telling her that Seal had been in an accident….
It’s one of our favorite segments, usually on a Tuesday but Thursday this week, it’s time for Pet of the Week. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is on set with more. Categories: Community Headlines, Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
The City of Diamondhead took center stage during today’s Hancock Young Professionals event. Coffee, treats, and exciting developments were served up during the Coffee and Connections event at the Lazy Gator Sports Bar and Steamer. Members of the organization heard a presentation with the latest updates relating to a new Diamondhead Medical Center, a $200 million drainage project, street paving,…
We’re nearing the end of Pride Month, but there’s still one more celebration to be had this weekend over in Biloxi. On set to talk about the Gulf Coast Association of Pride’s Pride Day event is Chris Davidson. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Association of Pride, Pride Day
Feeding the Gulf Coast has announced the start and celebration for their summer meals program in Mississippi. The Mississippi Summer Meals Program celebration is Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. Kids will enjoy free activity stations, interactive inflatables, and free lunches. A proclamation will also be presented by the City of Biloxi at 11:25…
Four words on Mississippi’s license plates have sparked a federal lawsuit. American Atheists, the Mississippi Humanist Association, and three non-religious state residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state over its ‘In God we Trust’ license plate. The complaint accuses the Mississippi Commissioner of Revenue of violating the people’s freedom of speech and religion by forcing them to display the…
A typical late June forecast for the north central Gulf Coast region will be in the works during the extended period. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible each day for the next week or so and any rain activity should be primarily in the afternoon hours. High temperatures will generally be in the upper 80s to around…
Since the inception of the Biloxi Shuckers in 2015, they’ve never had a losing season which brings us to this year’s overall record of just 15-27, but let’s add some context to that. After the promotions of Ethan Small and Payton Henry, the Shuckers have just two of the top 30 prospects in the entire Milwaukee Brewers farm system on…
Down to their final five outs without a hit to their name, the Mississippi State Bulldogs broke Virginia’s no hitter with a two-run homer followed by the go-ahead three run homer, all in the top of the eighth. Kellum Clark got the Oma-Party started for the OmaDawgs with his line drive blast into the MSU bullpen, cutting the deficit to…
In the minor leagues, Shuckers catcher Payton Henry becomes the second Biloxi player to earn a Triple-A promotion in as many days, following in the footsteps of Mississippi State alum Ethan Small. In 30 games with the Double-A Shuckers, Henry lived up to his billing as the 19th ranked prospect of the Milwaukee Brewers, hitting at a clip of .315…
It’s all about the leather for another Gold Glover from the six Coastal counties as Ole Miss catcher Hayden Dunhurst takes home the honors courtesy of the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings. This season, Dunhurst has been a brick wall behind the plate, leading the SEC with 16 base runners caught stealing and five pick-offs. At the dish, he…
MSU’s very first opponent of the Starkville Regional, Samford University, now has a new head coach hailing from right here on the Gulf Coast. St. Martin High School alum Tony David is the next in line after serving as a long-time associate head coach with the program. He takes over for Casey Dunn who recently accepted the head coaching position…
This afternoon, members of the Gulf Coast community gathered at Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center for the presentation of an honor chair in remembrance of fallen Biloxi Office Robert McKeithen. Over two years after the death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, a custom-built honor chair was donated to the Biloxi Public Department in honor of their brother in blue. With…
The Mississippi Department of Health has issued a boil water alert for the City of Ocean Springs that will likely last through the end of the week. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled thoroughly for one minute before its consumed. This precaution will last at least two full days and water system officials will be immediately notified…
North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School is prepping for the new school year the right way. Brand new cafeteria furniture arrived at the newly expanded and renovated North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School today. The age-appropriate furniture will be set up in the former seventh grade cafeteria for the elementary students to enjoy meals. Along with the newly designed furniture,…
Basketball champ and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College standout Dale Brown is back for his annual summer basketball camp in Ocean Springs. Brown, who also played two years for the Kentucky Wildcats before heading to the pros, started the boys and girls camp 13 years ago. Camp kicks off at the Taconi Recreation Center and runs July 16th through the…
Veterans at the Gulf Coast Blind Rehab Center visited the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies today. Although these veterans may be visually impaired, that didn’t stop them from enjoying their first big outing since the pandemic at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. IMMS President Dr. Moby Solangi said, “They have done a lot for our country. We…