Pascagoula-Gautier School District students compete in MRE cooking competition

Students from the Pascagoula-Gautier School District brought home a big win from a state competition! First-year culinary students from the college and career technical institute took part in the Mississippi National Guard’s State MRE Cook Off. The students placed fourth overall, but did win the ‘Best Dessert’ Award. In total, the chefs were tasked with making an appetizer, entrée, and…

City of Hattiesburg unveils 59th mural

The City of Hattiesburg has unveiled their 59th mural. This one is titled ‘United in Purpose’ and was unveiled on the side of Sacred Heart. Local Hattiesburg artist Kayla Worrell created the piece, the mural featuring the hand prints of over 600 students. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hattiesburg, mural

Women of Wisdom empowers local women with no cost professional clothes

Many women are seeking to enter the workforce, facing difficult times, or experiencing body changes. Women of Wisdom believes every woman deserves the perfect outfit and came up with their care closet program.  Women of Wisdom welcomes women of all backgrounds and circumstances to browse and shop for clothing. Their care closet service is available on the third Tuesday of…

Harrison County students compete in Skills USA District Competition

Harrison County Career Tech’s welding and carpentry students took part in Skills USA District Competition. Each participant placed in their division with carpentry coming in third place, welding placed in second, and welding fabrication bringing home first place. Students participating in technical math also walked away with first place. Those first and second place winners will compete at the state…

Considering early voting legislation in Mississippi

Mississippi is one of three states in the country that does not allow early voting. That could change this legislative session. The Senate passed a bill to bring early voting to Mississippi. Jackson County Senator Jeremy England spearheaded the effort and he talked to WXXV about what his bill would do. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: early voting, legislation

Ocean Springs School District Superintendent talks upcoming bond issue

The future of the Ocean Springs School District was the topic of this morning’s Jackson County Area Council meeting. The discussion centered around the vision and future plans of the Ocean Springs School District. School District Superintendent Mike Lindsey spoke at the meeting about the bond issue the district is currently undertaking for facility improvements. “So, this started about a…

Voters head to the polls for Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election

Gulfport’s Ward 5 Special Election is just under two hours away from wrapping up. The polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will stay open until 7 p.m. tonight. In the last city election, Ward 5 accounted for 350 votes, but new county lines have been drawn since then so more votes are expected. Poll workers said there was a…

Serabee performing at the Sanctuary in Biloxi

Musician Serabee joins us in studio today. Serabee is performing at the Sanctuary in Biloxi this Friday for a single release and Mardi Gras party. The event is from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on February 21st. General Admission starts at $20. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Serabee

WOW Care Closet Transformation Tuesday

Transformation Tuesday, put on by WOW Care Closet, is happening today in Gulfport at the Knight Nonprofit Center. This event benefits women in the workforce by giving them the opportunity to take home donated business attire at no cost. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. and ends at 6:30. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Transformation Tuesday, women of wisdom, WOW…

Mississippi Aquarium receives 20 turtles for rehabilitation

The Mississippi Aquarium received a special delivery. A total of 20 injured and cold-stunned Kemps Ridley Sea Turtles were delivered to the facility. The total number of turtles being rehabilitated is currently at 60 now. The veterinary team at the aquarium is currently working hard to help the turtles return to the water. Be on the lookout, WXXV News 25…

Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election Preview

With the Ward 5 Special Election upon us many residents of the district are still unsure when and where to vote. All the action starts on Tuesday, February 18th with the voting window open from 7am to 7pm. There will be two in-person voting locations with Precinct 5A located at Fire Station 10 off Dedeaux Road and Precinct 5B located…

Suspect in custody after firing shots near Edgewater Mall, leading police on multi-city chase

A suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase across multiple Coast cities Monday afternoon, according to Biloxi police. 38 year old Jermain Gayle has been arrested and charged with discharging a firearm, disorderly conduct, and failure to stop a motor vehicle when officers signal. It all began around 1:40 PM at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi when…

2/17 – Sam Parker’s “More Rain Soon” Monday Evening Forecast

  Rain returns Tuesday night through Wednesday morning and back below freezing Thursday morning. Overnight lighter cirrus clouds will stay over head and clouds increase throughout the day Tuesday. Highs will reach into the low 60s with mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Tuesday night rain showers from the west come back to the area and stay for most of…

USS McFaul serving as 2025 Mardi Gras ship

The City of Mobile is introducing their Mardi Gras ship this year. The USS McFaul will serve in this honor. The welcome ceremony takes place on February 28th starting at 11 AM. Those wanting to welcome it needs to head to the Mobile Convention Center on Water Street. Public tours for the McFaul run from March 1st to March 3rd,…

North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin ‘Beads for Special Needs’

After the parades, one Coast group has a way to get rid of those unwanted beads. North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin will collect the beads that will be distributed to high schools teaching life skills to the special needs classes. Drop off locations include: A Latte Friends in D’Iberville Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library in D’Iberville The…