This month’s Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member Spotlight falls on The O’Keefe Real Estate Group in Ocean Springs. We caught up with Broker Lynn O’Keefe and her team to find out more. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: chamber spotlight, lynn o’keefe, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce, o’keefe real estate group
Today is the first full day off fall, but it’s still quite summery out there with creeping humidity and plenty of sunshine with just a few clouds. We had even more cloud cover earlier today, but its thinning a touch this afternoon ahead of starting to build back in later tonight. Even then, we’ll see just a few clouds again…
WXXV’s own Michelle Eubank joins us to discuss the station’s Senior Lifestyle Expo taking place on Thursday. The WXXV Senior Lifestyle Expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: WXXV Senior Lifestyle Expo
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport Mayor’s Office has released a scam invoice alert. They have been notified of a scam targeting contractors and developers in the area. Gulfport warns that if you receive suspicious emails, phone calls, or messages claiming to be with the City of Gulfport to please use caution. If you are unsure about the communication…
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The New Orleans Saints faced its first road test against Seattle on Sunday, but the Black and Gold fell behind quickly and suffered a 44-13 loss to remain winless through three games. The Black and Gold struggled from the get-go against the Seahawks, giving up 21 points in the first quarter and 17 in the second. The Saints headed to…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Resurrection Catholic volleyball hosted its Senior Night ahead of its match against Pascagoula, and the Lady Eagles kept the party going with a 3-0 win over the Lady Panthers. Eliza Boland, Madison Bovastro and Phi Ta were celebrated by teammates, coaches, family members and fans ahead of the match. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College continues to rise in the world of junior college football. The Bulldogs are now ranked fourth nationally in the NJCAA Division I following a 40-23 homecoming victory over Southwest Mississippi Community College on Saturday. Up next, Gulf Coast will travel to Pearl River Community College to take on the Wildcats. Categories:…
Trevor McDonald, a current San Francisco Giants pitcher and graduate of George County High School, had an impressive outing in his first-ever MLB start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon. McDonald posted a 3.38 earned run average and gave up just one run on six hits with a walk and three strikeouts in 6.0 innings of play. The…
Cruisin’ the Coast Executive Director Woody Bailey joins us in studio to talk about the 29th annual event. America’s biggest block party takes place October 5 through the 12. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast
Skies stay calm and clear tonight, with lows in the low 70s. Tuesday brings another sunny, warm day with highs near 88. By Wednesday, spotty afternoon storms start to pop up, and another round of showers and thunderstorms moves in Wednesday night into Thursday. Rain will become more widespread Thursday, keeping highs a little cooler in the upper 70s and…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — An investigation into a deadly shooting at a Gautier High alumni homecoming event on Friday night is underway. The shooting left a 22-year-old dead and a community searching for answers. The Gautier Police Department says the shooting took place near this roundabout on Dolphin Drive at around 10 p.m. Friday night. Several hundred people were gathered…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In a continued effort to seek justice for their loved one, the family of Ozell Addison Jr. placed signs around in hopes of generating new information for law enforcement about his unresolved murder in 2022. The signs feature Ozell’s photo and are intended to raise public awareness and encourage anyone with knowledge about the case to come…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is hosting a golf cart inspection and registration event this Wednesday. Cecilia Walton with the City of Biloxi is in studio with more. The inspection and registration take place from 3 to 7 p.m. in the west parking lot of Edgewater Mall. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, News…
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LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Public Library is hosting a sock hop this upcoming Saturday. Denise Saucier from the library joins us in studio with details. The sock hop takes place at the Long Beach Recreation Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids. This event aims to raise funds…
The 7th annual Hummingbird Festival is taking place this Friday at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center. Amanda Romano and Mary Rodgers are in studio with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, News Tags: Hummingbird Festival, Pascagoula River Audubon Center
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue shares details from a storage building fire last week. A Harrison County sheriff’s deputy was on patrol Friday morning when a workshop and storage building on Three Rivers Road was found on fire. Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with the Combat Readiness Training Center’s fire department, responded to the scene. The building…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Fire Protection shared pictures from a woods fire last week. The fire happened on Wednesday just north of Moss Point on Hardy Waltman Road. Officials say the fire was contained with help from the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The cause has not been shared, but no structures were threatened. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jackson…
Ryan, Spencer & Chloe take the Celebrity Weakest Link Challenge to find out once and for all – Who is the News 25 Today “Weakest Link?” aka – the worst at trivia. Tune in to see how smart celebrities aren’t every Monday at 8pm on WXXV FOX 25 when the hilarious Jane Lynch hosts “Celebrity Weakest Link.” Tags: celebrity weakest…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-It’s that time of year where high schools are taking part in their homecoming week and welcoming alumni back to their schools. It’s a full circle moment for many, but none quite as special as this one. This past Friday night, St. Patrick Catholic High School held their homecoming football game and presented their prestigious court. All…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Combat Readiness Training Center’s fire department was busy last Wednesday. The emergency service received a call from their crash phone around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. A small plane had to land on the runway of the airport after their landing gears would not come down. Fire officials saw no fire, smoke, or fuel on the…
The Mississippi Department of Corrections shared an update for inmates taking part in an education program. More than 190 participants from the Central Mississippi Correction Facility in Pearl completed GED, re-entry, or vocational classes. In total, 259 certificates were given out. Department of Corrections officials say their accomplishment is recognized. Those officials stated that these accomplishments demonstrate the change that…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- At Memorial Hospital in Gulfport on Wednesday, the neonatal team showed how remarkable they are. Within a single hour they aided five critically ill babies in need of immediate care. The team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists worked around the clock working side by side to ensure every child received the highest level of care….