Earlier this week, the Gulfport City Council voted 4 to 2 to adopt a new ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy. The ordinance now requires a permit before any protected trees can be removed. If a person does remove a tree, they will have to replace it by planting a new tree at the same spot it was removed….
The Hattiesburg Zoo will be transitioning to become a cashless venue. That is expected to take place on March 1st. Alon with the transition, admission prices will rise $2 to offset the costs of operations. The Hattiesburg Convention Commission saying it is important to enhance and improve customer experience at the Hattiesburg Zoo. UPDATE FROM THE ZOO: The $3 fee…
It’s time to let the good times roll this weekend! Saturday at the Carnival Association of Long Beach Parade, you’ll see a familiar face at the front of the line! Our very own Ansley Brent has been selected as the Grand Marshal. If you want to head out, the parade rolls out from Long Beach High School stadium at 6….
Callie Morris and Mika Catchot from Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi joins us in studio to discuss an upcoming sensory sensitive Mardi Gras event. A sensory sensitive celebration is taking place on February 23rd. The QR code on your screen can be scanned to register. You must be registered to attend the event. The fun takes place at In the…
The Hattiesburg Zoo is hosting their Renaissance Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Look for axe throwing, archery, and encounters with the zoo’s ambassador animals. Tickets are sold at the gate, costing $12 for adults and $10 for kids. The entire zoo heads back in time from 10 AM to 4 PM both days. A highlight for the kids is a…
The Hub City unveiled their 60th mural on Thursday. This one celebrates Black History Month and the Freedom Summer Movement. The piece is titled “Freedom Summer: Honoring History and Hope in Palmers Crossing.” Chris and Taryn Holzinger are the artists behind this one. Shown on the mural are the Freedom Fighters, Vernon Dahmer, and Vernon’s daughter Bettie. Categories: Local News,…
The University of Southern Mississippi held a meet and greet for students at the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center on Thursday. Media outlets from the Pine Belt were invited to take part. The center, launched earlier this year, covers ten counties in total. Students in the program focus on the communities that see no coverage. The journalism center has three…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
We are about one week away from the end of the annual March of the Mayors Food Drive. This Coast canned food drive has mayors from across South Mississippi supporting their local pantries in support with Extra Table Feeds. Each city is assigned a different non-perishable item to collect through community donations. This year, the City of Gulfport was tasked…
WXXV is delighted to bring back our Amazing Women of South Mississippi segment! The amazing woman we are highlighting for the month of February is Wilda Marshall, an extraordinary woman who never gave up on her dream of receiving higher education. Marshall received degrees from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi, ultimately becoming a college…
You may remember when WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was off the news desk last week. Well, that was because he was in Central America with the nonprofit Partnership for Clean Water and Education for their yearly mission trip, helping remote villages gain access to things many of us might take for granted. For more information on PCWE, click here….
The Biloxi lady Indians are ready to leave their mark on the state of Mississippi high school basketball as they prepare for MHSAA tournament. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Lady Indians, high school basketball
The St. Patrick lady Irish saw their season come to an end on Thursday to Kemper County. 48-38. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school basketball, St. Patrick Girls Basketball
St. Stanislaus saw their season come to an end in the MHSAA quarterfinal round to McLaurin. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school basketball, st. stanislaus rock-a-chaws
It’s Quarter Final week for our high school basketball teams and one talented coast program is entering the court ranked number one. There’s more than one person that makes this Indian team special, but she’s the glue that keeps them together both on and off the hardwood. Introducing the tough and passionate guard, Biloxi’s Aubrey Hill! As a tri-sport athlete…
One cold day down and a few to go until we get back to warm weather next week. Today was our coolest afternoon at 45 but tomorrow will be the coldest morning down in the upper 20s. winds will be coming out of the north east. Cold weather advisories are back overnight with the wind chills expected to drop in…
A local Quest class is putting the final touches on their underwater robotics project! The 4th and 5th Quest Class from Central and Pass Road Elementary are taking part in their first Seaperch Competition this weekend. The contest is hosted by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and will happen February 22nd at the UMS Wright Preparatory School in Mobile. The…
A few local students are getting ready for robotic competitions. The fourth and fifth grade quest classes are gearing up for the VEX IQ Elementary State Championship. The championship takes place on February 27th at the Mississippi Air National Guard Facility in Flowood. Bayou View Middle School’s robotics class also came to provide mentorship for these young students. Categories: Local…
NASA marking a milestone at Stennis Space Center. Teams installed new production RS-25 engines for upcoming hot fire tests. These engines will help power the space launch system on future Artemis missions to the moon. Hot fire tests will start next month with 24 tests preparing the engine for Artemis V. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: NASA, RS-25, Stennis…
A grand opening of a new Goodwill in Wiggins took place Thursday. This location is the first and only in Stone County and hopes to give back to the community. The grand opening was packed with shoppers looking for good deals on clothing, accessories, and home décor. Goodwill of South Mississippi says they are embracing the Stone County community and…
Stone County honors Black History Month with a luncheon held in Wiggins. In attendance is the town’s Mayor Darrell Berry. Elected in 2021, Darrell Berry made history as the first Black mayor of Wiggins. Today, Wiggins is approximately 30% African American, and Berry views his election as a testament of the progress the town has made in racial equality. Pastor…
South Mississippi seniors are in the carnival spirit after a fun event earlier today. It was Mambo time at the Lyman Community Center with lots of dancing, food, king cake, and networking opportunities with different senior resources. The event was organized in part by the City of Gulfport’s special events division. Here’s what some of the seniors had to say…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a free vaccine clinic next week for Harrison County residents. The clinic takes place at the West Harrison Civic Center in Long Beach starting a 9 Monday morning. The last chance to get a vaccine is at noon. The DAPP and FVRCP vaccines will be available. All pets must be brought in…