This month we’re spotlighting a wonderful local charity for caregivers – Mississippi Heroes. We talked with Director Katherine Sutton about the mission of the charity, upcoming events and what kind of volunteer opportunities they have available now. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: business, chamber spotlight, katherine sutton, laura benoit, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Spotlight, Mississippi Heroes
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Angela Mitchell from the Walter Anderson Museum of Art joins us ahead of their Silent Light Festival in December. The festival takes place December 6 and is an all-out bash, lighting up the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs with performers, art installations, a silent disco with dueling DJs performing to your personal LED equipped headphones. There are…
South Mississippi saw less fog development thanks to warmer and more windy weather, but an approaching front will keep the skies cloudy and bring a few showers later today. Thunderstorms are possible, but severe weather is not expected. Showers will develop from the mid-morning hours into the early afternoon, keeping cloud cover in place through the night. The winds will…
Hundreds of people gathered at the chapel of MGCCC to honor the life of their soccer teammate, friend and family member, Landon Perry. The blue and gold community honored his life with a candlelight vigil with the lighting beginning with his parents. The amount of people present was an amazing representation of how many lives Perry touched. Perry’s memorial service…
The d’Iberville baseball field was filled with proud coaches, teammates and family members as one of their own signed to take their talents to the next level. Warrior left-handed pitcher and outfielder Carter Naron officially put pen to paper to join the prestigious East Central Community College baseball team. Last season, Naron possessed a 2.04 ERA striking out 47 batters…
We’ve bragged to them, sat down with them, and are currently following their teams’ road to state, but this specific moment is all about them. The best high school football players in the state were recognized at the Mr. Football awards luncheon and we couldn’t be more proud of two of our own. Poplarville running back Ty Key and Picayune…
We’ve reached the point of the football season where fewer and fewer teams are still alive and fighting for the coveted gold ball. We’ve gone from 14 coast teams to seven, and this win on the road was historic for one of our programs. Get to know the guy that’s leading the Hancock Hawks to greatness, their senior Kaison Koenenn….
The Mississippi Aquarium is transforming their campus into all things Christmas. Nicole Martz joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulf Coast Community Foundation launched its new initiative designed to empower the next generation of women leaders in South Mississippi Thursday morning. The GivHer Circle celebrated its first Young Philanthropist Cohort in Gulfport. The inaugural class brings together 15 professional women, each 34 and under, for a seven-month journey in leadership and philanthropy. Participants will meet monthly…
Clouds increase tonight with temperatures holding steady in the mid to upper 60s and a light southeast breeze. On Friday, expect the chance for showers and thunderstorms to return, mainly before 2 p.m., followed by some breaks of sunshine in the afternoon. Highs reach the upper 70s again, and while rainfall totals should stay light, a few storms could produce…
From beach front properties to condo tower units, the Coast’s short term rental market is in the news. Air BNB has filed a lawsuit against the City of Biloxi, saying among other things, that the city is unfairly restricting short term rental activity. Here to talk about it is E-Agent Justin Allen, his company handles short term rentals on the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Coming next school year, some Ocean Springs elementary students could be attending new schools after the school district announced its plans to propose updated attendance zones. The school district plans to redraw boundaries for its three elementary schools, citing a significant imbalance in student enrollment as a reason for the change. “Last year when…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is celebrating the completion of the $5 million Landon Road reconstruction and corridor improvements project. This investment brings major upgrades to one of Gulfport’s most important corridors. Key improvements include wider roadways with added capacity, a new 10-foot shared use pathway, enhanced draining infrastructure, decorative lighting, brick paver crosswalks, and a new mast-arm…
The Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is happening on December 14. Mike Wattigny joins us in studio to reveal the finisher medals. Categories: Local News Tags: KEESLER FEDERAL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MARATHON
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has launched a brand-new app, giving players more access while on the go. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from one local lottery retailer. Nearly six years to the date since scratch off lottery tickets hit the shelves in the Magnolia State, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation has marked another milestone. On Wednesday, the MLC announced…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Council of Engineering Companies had its annual fall meeting at the Gulfport Yacht Club. This marks the first time the Mississippi chapter’s state meeting has been held on the Coast. A group of consulting engineers from across the state met to discuss state and local issues. Guest speakers such as state representatives and senators were…
The death of retired Chancellor Glenn Barlow has been announced. He was from Pascagoula. Barlow died on November 15 at the age of 86. He served as chancellor of the 16th chancery court from 1979 through 2005. Those who worked with him saying they remember him as fair, kind, and gentlemanly, his sense of humor helping calm tense disputes. A…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Local comedians are lending a helping hand at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, raising money and gathering food donations for those in need. This is part of their “Stand Up for Hunger” comedy event. “The idea is bring some food and we’ll make you laugh,” said comedian Krangus Gillespie. Local comedians Candy and Krangus are teaming…
Ms. Audrey and Sherell Burley join us in studio ahead of a Thanksgiving meal giveaway happening today. The meal giveaway takes place Thursday, November 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ms. Audrey’s in Gulfport. Categories: Local News Tags: Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering, thanksgiving
Warm, humid, and calm conditions led to more fog across the South Mississippi area this morning, though I expect we’ll begin to see it break up as a front moves in over the weekend. We saw more Dense Fog advisories as well as visibility dropped to a quarter mile or less for most of the area, but I wouldn’t expect…
Leanne Murray and Mandy Scafidi with the Bay St. Louis Running Company joins us ahead of the 14th annual Turkey Trot. The run takes place Thursday, November 27. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Bay St. Louis Running Club, Turkey Trot
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting their penultimate youth skate clinic for the year. Those 15 and younger can head to the skate park on Hopkins Boulevard this Saturday. Skaters of all skill levels can come out to learn in a safe environment. This clinic takes place from 1 to 4 Saturday, November 22. Helmets are…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pathways2Possibilities career expo returned to the Coast Convention Center for its 12th year, bringing thousands of students face-to-face with potential career paths. This year’s event marked one of the largest yet, with over 6,000 8th graders participating from ten Mississippi counties. Students engaged in hands-on activities across 19 different career paths with industry professionals on site…