It was a Wednesday night for the history books here in Popvegas as the 2026 Pearl River baseball team etched their name in the history books not once but twice in back-to-back games. In game one, the Wildcats clinched back-to-back-to-back MACCC titles for the first time in program history after a tight 6-5 win over No. 2 East Central Community…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting another youth skate clinic this Saturday. The clinic starts at noon and runs until 2 at the Biloxi DIY Park on Hopkins Boulevard. This is a chance for youth skaters to learn and seek assistance in a safe environment. These lessons are free for those 15 and younger. Any kids…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — After years of renovations, an iconic Gulfport fixture is now back to its former glory. The Markham Hotel was established in 1926 as one of the premiere boutique hotels in the southeast. It was transformed into office buildings in the 1970s before suffering damage during Hurricane Katrina and sitting unoccupied for years. Now, the city can…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking to the future with a new plan to enhance its coastal beauty. City council members met Tuesday to discuss a beautification master plan along with a proposal to honor a local hero. Biloxi City Council members gathered Tuesday afternoon, focused on improving the city’s look and feel for both residents and…
It’s a nice, quiet night ahead with mostly clear skies and temps dropping into the upper 60s—overall really comfortable. Friday looks pretty solid too. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 70s. It’ll feel a touch more humid, but still a great way to wrap up the workweek. Late Friday night, a few isolated…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A 2018 Jackson County bicycle, pedestrian, and trails master plan is officially back on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen’s agenda. The board discussed the matter at Tuesday’s meeting as pedestrian and cyclist safety becomes an increasing priority. The next step is to formally set a date for a workshop to allow for public comment and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A local high school robotics team is headed to the world stage after an impressive season of competition. Gulfport High School’s Team Fusion 364 has earned a spot at the First Robotics World Championship in Houston. After months of designing, building, and competing, Gulfport High’s Team Fusion 364 is now taking their talents to the global stage….
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Hancock County School District leaders are praising the quick thinking of Hancock Middle School students during dismissal Wednesday. The district says a bus driver suffered a medical emergency while the bus was moving. The students immediately jumped into action to make sure the bus stopped safely and called emergency services so the driver could get medical attention….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs celebrated a big milestone Thursday as its first Chick-Fil-A location opened, drawing large crowds and hungry Mississippians eager to join in the celebration. Long lines formed as soon as doors opened Thursday morning, with many arriving in cow costumes as the store offered a free entrée or kids meal for those…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After significant debate and public input this week, Gulfport City Council members voted to reject a proposal to close two railroad crossings in the Lyman area. The two crossings are at Third Street as well as a more heavily traveled crossing at John Clark Road, west of Highway 49 and north of O’Neal Road. At Tuesday’s public…
The District Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Circuit Court District of Mississippi is hosting a candlelight vigil next week in recognition of National Crime Victim Week. Assistant District Attorney Matthew Burrell joins us with more. The vigil takes place April 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Gulfport. For more information, call 228-865-4003. Categories: Local…
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is inviting the Coast to take part in their local artist program. This is a chance to exhibit and sell work at the Traveler Café as well as leading workshops. Joining us with the details is Katy Simmons-Carroll. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Traveler Cafe, Walter Anderson museum of Art
Sometimes life has a funny way of changing directions, but a lot of the time it also leads you to exactly where you should be. That’s the story of one of the best female athletes d’Iberville has ever seen, Kaelyn McKenzie, commonly known as KK. McKenzie has been a competitor all her life, dedicating most of her early years to…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Woolmarket Library is kicking off Ecosystem Month, using April to offer environmentally focused programs. Branch Manager Kyla Grace joins us in studio with more. The Buzz and Books event takes place April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Woolmarket Library
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Some high school seniors from across the coast will feel a little more comfortable financially when they start college in the fall thanks to scholarships from AlphaCare Urgent Care in Ocean Springs. Twelve high school seniors came together at AlphaCare in Ocean Springs on Wednesday to accept their $2,500 scholarships to help with college expenses….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV News 25’s Spencer Pullen is trading the anchor desk in for a much hotter job! We are about to find out if Spencer has what it takes to be a Gulfport firefighter! We take a look at his first day on the job in this week’s ‘Clocking in with Spencer.’ Categories: Clocking In, Featured, Local News…
In Ocean Springs, the brand-new Chick-fil-A on Bienville Blvd. hosted it’s grand opening. The community was invited to a Move-In Day Party, where guests who wore cow costumes received a free meal. The Chick-fil-A is officially open with normal business hours, and Asia Ellis was there live with the details. Categories: Local News Tags: chick-fil-a, Chicken, fast food, Ocean Springs,…
We have to share this amazing news from the Humane Society of South Mississippi! If you tuned in Wednesday, you saw our Pet of the Week segment featuring Goldie. She was full of energy and love. She has been adopted! Every part of her time in the study was filled with fun and laughs, playing with her toy bone before…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details on an overnight boat fire. The fire happened at Shingle Mill Landing around 9 last night. Firefighters arrived to find a shrimp boat heavily involved with fire. Several fire protection boats were used for the fire attack. The Pascagoula Fire Department also responded with their own boat….
Yesterday ended on the sunny side after a cloudy start, but today will see far fewer clouds while remaining on the humid side. Dewpoints have risen 20 degrees from the start of the week, out of the dry 40s and into the humid 60s due to continued southerly winds. We’ll see those pick up once again today which will slowly…
The North Bay Civitan Club is looking for businesses to take part in the ‘My Abilities Job Fair.’ The fair is this weekend and allows job seekers with intellectual or developmental disabilities to get connected with employers. The event takes place at the D’Iberville Community Center from 10 to noon. Registering for a booth is free. Email northbaycivitan@gmail.com for more…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Seeing smoke billowing from a distance can be concerning, especially as South Mississippi continues to face abnormally dry conditions. Despite this, some county supervisors still allow controlled burns to take place, and the reason why may be a bit surprising to some. “If you have a property that has not burned in 10 to 15…
Back Bay Mission is looking for volunteers to help during next week’s Health and Resource Fair. The fair takes place on April 29. These volunteers will assist with parking direction, event registration, and general help. Shifts are no more than an hour and a half. Those interested can email the marketing and event coordinator at taylor@backbaymission.org. Those who do volunteer…
In honor of Earth Day, a coastal tradition turned trash into treasure as volunteers teamed up for the 15th annual Deer Island Cleanup. Over 150 volunteers from the South Mississippi casino industry came together for the 15th annual Deer Island Cleanup to remove accumulating debris and help protect one of the Coast’s most vital natural areas. Over the years, volunteers…