On Friday, the Harrison County School District announced students at the new West Harrison Middle School will begin the new school year virtually due to delays in construction. The district says supply shortages due to the pandemic along with impacts from Hurricane Zeta have caused delays and that students will move to campus once a certificate of occupancy is received,…
It’s back to school time for students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Families can expect to pay hundreds of dollars per child on back to school items. In an effort to help out families, the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport has partnered with United Way of South Mississippi in the annual school supply drive to collect supplies for children in Harrison…
It’s officially Mississippi Sales Tax Free Weekend. That means today and tomorrow shoppers can hit the stores to pick up school supplies, clothing, and footwear. Eligible items priced at $100 or less are subject to sales tax at the regular retail rate of seven percent. For Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, this sales tax free weekend gives shoppers not only the…
Walmart will require all employees, vaccinated or not, to wear masks in areas of the country with high rates of COVID-19 infections. The move to mandate masks for workers, whether or not they got their shot, stems from increasing cases of the delta variant in certain parts of the nation. Customers in those areas with high infection rates will also…
After the worst start to a season in Biloxi Shuckers history, they’re finally getting back to their winning ways, almost halfway through their longest homestand of the season. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at MGM Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The Jackson County School District has released its plans relating to COVID-19 for the upcoming school year. As some districts begin to implement mask mandates, Jackson County schools will not be under a mandate for the start of the year. Mask wearing will be optional for students and staff. Additionally, there is no vaccine mandate for staff members or of-age…
Today, Keesler Air Force Base held a change of command ceremony. This event showed the passing of the torch between Major General Andrea Tullos and Major General Michele Edmondson. Today was the final day for Second Air Force Commander Andrea Tullos after serving the base since 2019. Now the familiar face of Major General Michele Edmondson will take the reigns…
Over the summer, Girl Scout Troop 3604 in Long Beach and Pass Christian have made improvements to their Girl Scout hut for future generations of scouts. Here to tell us about the project is troop leader Kacey Edwards along with three scouts: Addison, Lucy, Chrissy, Adalynn. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Girl Scout Troop 3604
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 Michelle Harrison with Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty in Long Beach. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight
Summertime pattern continues over the next few days. An isolated shower will be possible this afternoon, with isolated to scattered Saturday and Sunday during the daytime afternoon and evening hours. These showers could have gusty winds and frequent lightning along with locally heavy rainfall. The main concern over the next few days will be the heat risk. Heat Index temperatures…
Who said you need 11 players to play football? Certainly not Christian Collegiate Academy, a steady force in MAIS 8 Man Class 2A District 2. Stop number six on News 25’s Teams in 25 Days, where a much improved and stronger Bulldogs team meets a happy homecoming. Center/ Defensive End Tyree Morris said, “We are small but mighty. Very strong…
South Mississippi’s famous exotic animal farm, Wild Acres, continues to create new experiences to bring guests and animals together. Summer fun isn’t just reserved for humans this year. On August 14th and 15th, Wild Acres will be debuting its festival-like event Summer in the Wild, offering one-on-one interactions in a group setting for the first time. Resident animals, including porcupines,…
Today from 4 p.m. until all supplies were gone, Unity Funeral Home and Cremation Service donated over 300 backpacks and school supplies at St. Paul United Methodist Church to giveaway to children in Moss Point. For the last four or five years, excluding last year due to COVID and virtual learning, the funeral home has donated items and contributed to…
Kicking off the 2021-2022 school year, Moss Point School District hosted their sixth annual Back to School Rally. Tiger Nation and local community businesses filled the Jerry Alexander Football Field at Moss Point High School. About 26 vendors volunteer school supplies, backpacks, food, and tons of school spirit. Moss Point School District invited students grades K through 12 to partake…
Summertime pattern continues over the next few days. An isolated shower will be possible this evening. And isolated to scattered showers will be possible Friday and Saturday during the daytime afternoon and evening hours. These showers could have gusty winds and frequent lightning along with locally heavy rainfall. The main concern over the next few days will be the heat…
Shopping malls and local retailers are gearing up for crowds of people as state sales tax weekend approaches. Tomorrow and Saturday, shoppers can hit the stores to pick-up last-minute supplies, clothing, and footwear. The holiday applies to each eligible item selling for less than $100. For every dollar you spend, you will save seven cents. For every hundred dollars you…
The first day of school at St. Patrick High School is set for Friday, August 6th. On this warm summer afternoon, the band and color guard for the Irish gathered to get ready for the new school year. To infinity and beyond? Actually, more like to the St. Patrick School band camp. There you might know some of these life…
Kids are heading back to school along the Coast and with that comes carrying heavy backpacks filled with school supplies and textbooks. Improper backpack use can cause long term injuries to children. When worn incorrectly, they can strain muscles and cause back pains. Dr. Brad DeWitt, a chiropractor at DeWitt Chiropractic in Gulfport, shared tips on how to properly wear…
Mississippi’s Southern six counties are currently under a heat advisory. Temperatures are expected to hit the mid90s Friday, but if you’re outside, it might feel more like 110 degrees. According to National Safety Council, in 2019, 884 people died and 2,061 were injured in the U.S. from exposure to excessive heat. Hancock County Emergency Management Director Brian Adam stresses that…
The Kindred Institute of Inclusion and Equity, an initiative of Kindred Health Care, awarded a grant of $2,000 to the Lord is my Help. The Lord is my Help is a not-for-profit based in Ocean Springs that provides assistance to families in need in the area. Their services include hot meals served daily, a food pantry, and grocery assistance for…
Today, the University of Southern Mississippi announced a new incentive program put in place to encourage students to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Through the program, students that are fully vaccinated will be eligible for incentives that will be offered weekly starting July 30th through October 15th. To become eligible, students must be enrolled in USM classes for the fall 2021…
School is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than visiting the fourth annual Dr. Christopher Bennett Memorial Back to School Giveaway and Health Fair. The event began to honor the legacy of event organizer Dr. Kinyatta Bennett’s late husband Dr. Christopher Bennett and his work in the Harrison County School District. The fair will give a…
Tiger Nation is excited to ring in the new school year and tonight the Moss Point School District is hosting their 2021 Back to School Rally. At Jerry Alexander Stadium, Singing River Health System is providing Pfizer vaccines for anyone interested. Categories: Local News, News Tags: back to school, moss point school district, vaccine drive
Half Shell Oyster House has been recognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Everyday Eats, according to Tripadvisor. The Best Award is the highest honor given from the travel platform. Throughout a challenging year, Half Shell Oyster House located in Gulfport, stood out to travelers and provided an amazing experience despite unprecedented circumstances. Based…