Mississippi Power was recognized with an award last week. The group received the ‘Excellence in Energy’ and ‘Community Leadership’ Award at the Southeastern Leadership Conference. The award was given to Mississippi Power for delivering reliable energy and for commitment to the communities. During the conference, employees led important conversations as well. The talent inclusion manager moderated a panel on leadership…
BILOXI, Miss. — Blake Burke has been named the Brewers Minor League Player of the Month for April. The honor marks the second monthly award of Burke’s career and his first since August 2025, when he earned Southern League Player of the Month honors. His dominant April performance made him one of the most productive hitters across Minor League Baseball….
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The stage is set for a championship showdown as the No. 5 ranked Pearl River Community College Lady Wildcats prepare to take the field with a Region 23 title on the line. Pearl River will face Copiah-Lincoln Community College in a high-stakes matchup scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. The Lady Wildcats have put together an impressive…
The NCAA has announced a major expansion to its iconic March Madness tournaments, increasing the field for both men’s and women’s basketball from 68 teams to 76 beginning next season. This marks one of the most significant format changes in recent tournament history, aimed at creating more opportunities for programs across the country while also boosting revenue for participating schools….
GULFPORT, Miss. — A big moment for Christian Collegiate Academy standout Tahj Hill, who has officially signed to continue his basketball career at Northern Essex Community College in Boston, Massachusetts. During the 2023–2024 season, Hill played a key role in leading the Bulldogs to a South State Championship, earning All-District Tournament honors along the way. He followed that up in…
May is National Bike Safety Month. With more people hitting the roads and trails along the Coast, local bike experts are reminding riders to stay alert and protected. Duncan Perkins, owner of Tri Hard Sports and Biloxi Bicycle Works, says both riders and drivers play a role in keeping roads safe. He recommends using your lights and wearing a helmet….
Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the Mother’s Day weekend as moisture remains in place across the Gulf Coast. Saturday looks to be the wettest day, with multiple rounds of rain and storms capable of producing heavy downpours and localized flooding. Many areas could pick up 1 to 3 inches of rain through Monday, with isolated higher totals possible. Rain…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County has released the new districts for the Poplarville School Board. The creation of these districts comes after the state legislature passed a bill turning the board seats from appointed positions to elected one. The five new districts are set to take effect July 1. County leaders are now asking parents to carefully review the…
Things have been quiet so far, but more storms are expected as we head through the afternoon and into the evening. These storms carry a low-end risk of severe weather, with small-scale flooding being the primary concern. Damaging winds, hail, and even a couple of tornadoes aren’t out of the question, but the risk of tornadoes especially remains low. Still,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is honoring the memory of Fire Lt. Kevin Daugherty. Daugherty recently passed away after a battle with cancer. He was honored during Tuesday’s city council meeting with a proclamation. The proclamation was presented to his family in front of his fellow firefighters. Daugherty joined the Pascagoula Fire Department in 2006 before becoming a…
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- Think you have a good singing voice? The Senior Center of South Pearl River County is inviting the public to audition for a karaoke contest. Those auditions taking place May 9th at 9 AM. Joining us with more details is Diane Maguire. Categories: Local News, News Tags: competition, contest, karaoke contest, pearl river county, picayune, Senior Center…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Advocacy Center is hosting a guardianship/custody legal clinic. The first this year happening on May 21st. Ahead of that, Pastor Tony Karnes and Jeannie Herrin are joining us with details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: CASA of Harrison County, CASA of South Mississippi, custody, Guardianship, guardianship/custody legal clinic, Gulfport, harrison county, Harrison County Advocacy…
Bienville Orthopedic specialists performed the first ever endoscopic spine surgery in the state. Dr. Joseph Cox completed the process. The surgery was done using the Arthrex spine system. Dr. Cox says this type of surgery is the next evolution in modern spine care. The technique is said to be ultra minimally invasive. Dr. Cox says his goal with this technique…
Perkinston, Miss. (WXXV)- It was Game 1 of the Class 6A South State Softball Championship, and the George County Lady Rebels wasted no time making a statement against the Pearl River Central Lady Blue Devils at MGCCC’s Ross-Smith Softball Field. Pearl River Central came out swinging in the top of the first inning. Addison Davis delivered a big hit to…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — Saint Stanislaus has earned the top spot as the No. 1 best high school for athletes in Mississippi, according to a recent study conducted by USA Today. The ranking evaluated high schools across the state based on the strength of their athletic programs and the success of their student-athletes both on and off the field….
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a standout showing for the Pass Christian High School track and field program, as both the boys and girls teams captured runner-up finishes at the Class 4A State Championships. Leading the way on the boys side was Sammie King, who dominated the throwing events. King claimed first place in both discus and shot put,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the continued rain threat for the rest of this week and weekend, organizers of the CPR Fest have made an adjustment to the event Saturday. The festival will be moved indoors, inside the Coliseum. Doors will open at 12:30 with the show beginning at 1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: cpr fest
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial is celebrating their nurses as Wednesday kicked off Nurses Week. WXXV stopped in at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi for the Nurses Oath Renewal and Blessing of the Hands event. Dozens of nurses gathered to read the oath, pledging to always consider the welfare of their patients, act with compassion, be trustworthy, ethical, and protect the health,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippians gathered in multiple places Thursday for community prayer and reflection. At Jones Park in Gulfport, a large service was held to mark National Day of Prayer. Civic leaders, religious leaders, and members of the public sang hymns and participated in group prayer to pray for the country and communities. This year is also special because it…
Tonight stays mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid 60s. By Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms will are expected to develop throughout the afternoon, with highs in the mid 70s. Rain chances continue to increase Friday night as more widespread showers and storms move in by Saturday morning. Saturday looks to be the soggiest day of the stretch,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport High School football team has always had to hit the road to play home games at Milner Stadium. That is about to change. The school district is building a new stadium on campus and it should be ready for the Admiral’s first home game on September 11. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott visited the site…
With summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to make sure your vehicle is road-ready before those vacation miles start adding up. WXXV News 25’s Spencer Pullen steps out of the studio and into the shop, trading the anchor desk for a car jack as he works side-by-side with local auto care professionals at Seal’s Tire and Auto…
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- In the Saucier community, a stretch of road is now closed for the next six months for a bridge replacement project. Saucier-Advance Road between Andre Drive and West Wortham Road is the impacted area. If you live near that area, please plan detour routes over the next few months. Categories: Local News Tags: road work, Saucier Advance…
Start Up Gulf Coast is hosting their second Pitch Competition this month. Fourteen people will take the stage, pitching ideas for a chance to earn a share of $15,000. That competition takes place Tuesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Here to explain more is Alexa Cutrer. For more information, click here. Categories:…