Waveland ‘Food Truck Friday’
The City of Waveland wants to help you out with your Friday night dinner plans. Tomorrow night from 5 to 8 p.m. Coleman Avenue will be lined with food trucks for their monthly ‘Food Truck Friday.’ Trucks from as far…
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Waveland looking to bring handicap access to the beach
The City of Waveland is currently soliciting bids to construct a handicapped access ramp on their beach. It will include an access ramp that would allow wheelchairs to have a quick and easy path from Coleman Avenue Beach parking lot…
MDEQ Lifts One Beach Water Contact Advisory in Waveland, Two Other Advisories in Effect
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 3 (Waveland Beach) Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. Advisories remain in effect…
Improvements in the City of Waveland
A big wave of excitement taking over Waveland right now as the city continues to see progress in new community developments on its beach front and beyond. Along with the recent addition of a new lighthouse, the city is excited…
Mayoral Monday: Waveland Mayor Mike Smith
Last week, the City of Waveland dedicated an event to the late Mayor Tommy Longo at the Ground Zero Museum, as a way of saying thanks for rebuilding the city after Hurricane Katrina. Today, current Mayor Mike Smith is continuing…
A Wave of Excitement! Check Out Mayoral Monday with Waveland Mayor Mike Smith
Tune in Monday morning to get the latest news out of Waveland from the city's top politician. The latest developments on the Waveland Lighthouse and a recent planting, rooted in memory of late former Waveland mayor Tommy Longo - are…
New park waiting for approval in Waveland
A new park in the Waveland community could become a reality very soon. It would be located in a 100 by 100 foot lot that is state owned property located on the corner of Avenue B and Caspian Street. The…
Impacts of Katrina still felt in Waveland 14 years later
Fourteen years ago today, early in the morning, a Category 3 storm with winds near 127 miles per hour made landfall right here on the Gulf Coast, forever etching the name Katrina in the minds of those hardest hit. “Nobody…
Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina will remain in the minds of those who lived through it for the rest of their lives, especially on days like today. It’s been 14 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall. This morning at the Ground Zero Museum…
Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Ceremony Set to Take Place at Ground Zero Museum
Hurricane Katrina is a storm our coast endured that will be remembered as a coastal story of strength and recovery. Thursday marks its 14th anniversary. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood is joined us live from the Ground Zero Museum in…
New bark park opens in Waveland
The City of Waveland has gone to the dogs, literally. Today, city officials cut the ribbon on the brand new ‘bark park’ in the city. The new doggy playground is located on Central Avenue in front of Elwood Memorial Park.…
City of Waveland cuts ribbon on new town green
The City of Waveland has been working to rebuild ever since Hurricane Katrina devastated the community 14 years ago. Today was a sign of progress for the city as they cut the ribbon to their brand new town green. This…
2019 Hemingway Festival
A two-day event in Waveland honored both a famous author and a local cause. The third-annual ‘Hemingway Festival’ ran from Friday to Saturday and featured fun events such as an Ernest Hemingway look-a-like contest, an art auction, and a parade…
A Winning Recipe in the Fight Against CRPS
You've heard the phrase, "Push back the pain." That's just what a brave local 8-year-old is doing as she joins forces with the community to fight back against CRPS, a chronic pain and medical condition. News 25 Today Anchor Lindsey…
Mayoral Monday: Waveland Mayor Mike Smith
Mayor Mike Smith joined News 25 in studio with some of the latest updates on Waveland. Talking all things from a new dog park in the City of Waveland to Mayor Smith's recent trip to Washington D.C.
Gas Prices in Mississippi Dropping
The price of gas is going down. The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has dropped 19 cents a gallon over the past several weeks and is now down to $2.74 a gallon. In Mississippi, the price averages $2.29 a…
Hurricane Preparedness Day at Ground Zero Museum in Waveland
Don't be alarmed if you spot emergency management officials at the Ground Zero Museum in Waveland today. In fact, you can join them this Friday morning to get any information you need for this hurricane season. MEMA director Greg Michel…
Lighthouse and pavilion grand opening in Waveland
It’s been a long time coming for the City of Waveland and the $1.9 million lighthouse project. Today was the grand opening for the lighthouse and pavilion. Waveland didn’t have a lighthouse before Hurricane Katrina. It was also the only…
Waveland Lighthouse Pavilion open to the public
The long awaited Waveland lighthouse, pavilion, and bathroom facility is finally open to the public. This project, led by Mississippi based company Barnard and Sons, took about ten months of construction. Local leadership says this project is a great example…
Remembering former Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo
The City of Waveland is in mourning after the passing of former Mayor Tommy Longo on Saturday. “A part of Waveland has died.” The passing of long time Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo came unexpectedly and devastating to those who knew…
Waveland stabbing victim’s family speaks out
Yesterday, 43-year-old Daniel Boudreaux Jr. was found by Waveland police outside the Gulf Grove Apartment Complex suffering from a puncture wound that he later died from. Witnesses say Aaron Boudreaux Sr. and Clifton McCay fled the scene after attacking Daniel…
New police chief appointed in Waveland
There is a new police chief in town for the City of Waveland. Last night at the city’s board of alderman meeting, assistant chief Michael Prendergast was appointed to the position. He has been with the force his whole career,…
Waveland Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Waveland boil water advisory, first issued Thursday, January 10th has been rescinded as of Friday, January 11th after water tests showed it’s safe to use and drink. Residents can call Waveland City Hall at 228-467-4134 if they have further concerns…
Waveland Lighthouse Project
The city of Waveland is decked out with lights this holiday season, but a popular stretch of beach nestled close to the downtown business district, will soon be aglow - a beacon of light year round. News 25's Toni Miles…