How to combat a rising electric bill
With the ever-changing temperatures in South Mississippi, many customers are seeing a spike in their electric bills. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter spoke with Mississippi Power about tips to manage energy…
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Tips for South Mississippians to beat the heat
Are you trying to beat the excessive heat we’ve been experiencing this week? We sent WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone out in the high temps to see how some of you…
Gulfport School District installs temperature machines in schools
The Gulfport School District now has customized machines to help check temperatures for staff. The district has partnered with Mississippi-based Howard Industries to install customized machines to check staff temperatures. It will read a person’s body temperature. If the temperature…
Saving on utility bill as temperatures rise
Worried about your utility bill going up with the temperature as we head into summer? Don’t sweat it. News 25’s Toni Miles shares some tips that will help save you money on your electric bill. Summer is just around the…
Battling flames and temperatures in Biloxi
With temperatures creeping into the high 90s battling the heat is no easy task, but what about battling flames and extreme heat? When summer rolls around, firefighters are faced with that challenge on a regular basis. The Biloxi Fire Department…
Preparing for a hot weekend in South Mississippi
If you’re one of the thousands that will be attending the airshow this weekend or if you just plan on being outside be prepared for the high temperatures. During the day we can expect heat in the mid-90s, pair that…
Children and pets in hot cars: what you should and should not do
We are getting into that time of year where temperatures outside climb into the 90s, but inside your car it can get as hot as 140 degrees. Even temperatures in a car on a cloudy afternoon can reach over 100…
Staying safe during dangerously hot conditions
This weekend, dangerously hot conditions are expected with the heat index forecast to be between 103 and 107 degrees. “Usually dizziness and then everything starts getting blurry and after that you know something is wrong.” Nelson Alonso, amongst many others…
Staying safe during record high temperatures
98 degrees was a record high temperature set in Pascagoula yesterday. We barely even passed go with spring and we’re right into that summer heat again today with another record high for Gulfport with a temperature of 94. It’s easy…
Hancock County school bus too hot
Hancock County students are dealing with extreme temperatures on the bus ride home. News 25’s Caroline Eaker talks with the school district and upset parent about the hot bus. Many parents across Hancock County are upset after seeing a Facebook…
Keeping your kids safe in the heat
The hot temperatures are starting to rise and it’s important to keep your children safe from the heat. News 25’s Taylor Rubach explains the dangers of locking your kids in a hot car unattended. You could be running into the…
Temperatures on the Rise
The Memorial Day holiday brought record breaking temperatures to the area. Sunday, temperatures along the Coast moved from the lower 80s to the upper 80s. Today, temperatures jumped from the upper 80s to the lower 90s, making today the hottest…
Temperatures on the Rise
We’re seeing some high temps in our area and an even higher heat index. Lots of people have been celebrating the Memorial Day Weekend outdoors. Let’s check in with Kendra Turley who’s at the Beach in Biloxi to see what…
Heat Wave Brings Potential Health Hazards to Beach Goers
If you were lucky enough to spend the day on the beach today, there is no doubt you broke out in a sweat. It’s hot!!