After a long process, 15 new U.S. citizens took their Oath of Allegiance Thursday to the United States of America. Fifteen individuals attended their Naturalization Ceremony, turning their dreams of becoming a United States citizen into a reality. After taking the Oath of Allegiance inside the Dan M.R. Russell Courthouse each individual received their certificate of naturalization, making them official…
Make-A-Wish has all the reason to celebrate. At the IP Hotel and Casino, the foundation that brings hope to children across the country honored those who help make wishes come true. Make-A-Wish Mississippi showed appreciation to its donors and volunteers who allow them to grant wishes to children in Mississippi with critical illnesses. Through last year’s COVID pandemic and active…
This week is National Police Week. Across the country, police departments honor those who have lost their lives while protecting their community. In Gautier, the Rotary Club showed their appreciation to officers with their fourth Honorary Luncheon. He says there is no place he’d rather be, retired Jackson County Sheriff Pete Pope shares a meal with some of Gautier’s police…
In honor of National Police Memorial Week, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department paid special tribute to one Jackson County law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty 31 years ago. With the assistance of the sheriff’s department honor guard, Sheriff Mike Ezell placed a wreath at the grave of National Park Service Ranger Robert McGhee. On May…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department needs the public’s help with a nearly 28 year old cold case. Investigators are asking for information into the disappearance of Kimberly Sue Turner, the 27 year old female who disappeared on September 28th, 1993. Kimberly was last seen in the area of McClellan Road and Tucker Road in the Latimer community when she was…
It’s a western theme for the 17th annual Jolly McCarty Memorial Gala and Golf Tournament. After being canceled a few times in 2020 due to the pandemic and Hurricane Zeta, the Jolly returns and is happening Friday and Saturday. It’s put on by Bacot McCarty Foundation and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities and scholarships. The gala…
After hearing many stories of shelters across the country receiving returns of pets that were adopted during the start of the pandemic, News 25 reached out to a local shelter. The Jackson County Animal Shelter has not had any returns of this nature that they are aware of. The shelter is aware of the trend and will accommodate any animals…
We’re taking a visit to a local collegiate gymnast factory, Lanier’s Gymnastics in Gulfport, for this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. From the same gym that produced LSU’s Sarah Edwards out of Ocean Springs is another up-and-coming gymnast out of St. Martin. News 25’s Grace Boyles catches up with Gymnast Elizabeth Janssen fresh off medaling twice at USAG…
Wednesday, the NFL released the first ever 17 game schedule for the New Orleans Saints who, even without Drew Brees, are in line for five primetime games in 2021. They kick things off in New Orleans against the Green Bay Packers before hitting the road for three out of their next four games, leading up to a week six bye….
More than 20 Biloxi High School athletes have signed National Letters of Intent this school year, eight of them doing so Wednesday afternoon during the spring period, representing six different sports. In alphabetical order: Jasmine Burdine put pen to paper with PRCC for volleyball Hugo Carbajo with Blue Mountain College for baseball Madisyn Crosslin with Lurleen B. Wallace Community College…
SEC Softball Tournament first round, eight seed Ole Miss taking on nine seed Mississippi State Wednesday afternoon. MSU is moving on 3-1 final. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: mississippi state, Ole Miss, softball, sports
In the college ranks, 18th ranked Ole Miss hosting Little Rock a day late, but not a dollar short Wednesday night. Ole Miss wins 9-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Ole Miss, sports
For lack of a better word, the first Biloxi Shuckers home opener in more than two years was anti-climactic. Two hours after first pitch, the field was finally deemed unplayable due to wet infield conditions. Last night, Biloxi playing host to the Mississippi Braves in game one of a six-game series. M-Braves-6 Shuckers-3 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi…
This Saturday is Household Hazardous Waste Day in Jackson County. To tell us more is Solid Waste Director Ronda Powell. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Household Hazardous Waste Day
The City of Wiggins is in mourning after the passing of Stone Athletic Director Kevin Conard. He’s worked as a coach and a school administrator prior to becoming an athletic director. Kevin will be remembered as a positive person who made a huge impact on the Stone County School District and the community. Former Stone County AD Greg Amacker knew…
Today the identity was released of the person killed Wednesday following a multi-vehicle accident on Cowan-Lorraine Road in Gulfport. Fifty-eight-year-old Cynthia Burges of Vancleave died due to the crash. The accident happened around 1 p.m. near Brentwood Boulevard. According to police, Burges was turning left on north bound 605 when she was struck by another vehicle going south bound on…
Local seafood royalty gathered at St. Michael Catholic Church this evening for a big poster reveal. Past kings and queens as well as the 2021 Shrimp Queen contestants helped to reveal the official poster for the 92nd annual Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet. This year’s poster features illustrations of various types of seafood, a fisherman, and St. Michael Church as…
In Gulfport, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies welcomes their first school group of visitors since the pandemic. An elementary school from Arkansas traveled to the Mississippi Coast for a field trip. The trip was postponed last year due to COVID, but six weeks ago the principle at Carlisle Elementary approved for the students to go. With parent permission from…
The City of Pascagoula will have a variety of events going on this week regarding the La Pointe-Krebs House and Museum. Around 1730, Hugo Krebs immigrated to the area and married Marie Josephine Simon De La Pointe. When her father passed away, Krebs inherited his father-in-law’s estate. He built the La Pointe-Krebs House in 1757. The oldest structure in the…
There’s a festival happening in Biloxi this Saturday benefiting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. It’s called the ‘She Said Fest’ and it’ll be taking place at B’Lux on I’berville Drive in Biloxi. All proceeds will benefit the Center for Violence Prevention and local shelters on the Coast. Alex Carr, the lead vocalist of NVision, one of the six…
The Vancleave High Class of 2021 is set to talk the stage in just over a week. This fall, the valedictorian is set to attend one of the country’s most prestigious universities. Makaelyn Thrash is one of only 747 students worldwide to be granted admission to Harvard University last December under their early action program. She says she originally was…
Looking for some fun summer activities to do with your family this summer? Yesterday, the City of Gautier held a ribbon cutting for their new welcome center and marsh walk at Shepard State Park. The new welcome center is a historic two-story log cabin with renovated restrooms, meeting rooms, and a general store for visitors to enjoy. The brand-new marsh…
The Libertarian Party in Mississippi is growing. The party’s principles can be best summed up as living your life the way you see fit as long as you don’t infringe on another individual’s rights to do the same. This party is gaining momentum in Mississippi as it’s grown by 38 percent since January. The party is hoping to increase its…
Small business grants are now available. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is now accepting grant applications through May 20th at 4 p.m. Last year, the chamber gave over $70,000 in small business grants to help local businesses survive the pandemic. This year, they’re doing the same. Grants range from around $500 to $1,000, providing businesses with some extra…