According to Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, a new report reveals the statewide chronic absenteeism rate in Mississippi public schools is now at more than 27 percent. While some schools are doing better, chronic absenteeism is a big problem. Gulfport School Superintendent Glen East is in studio to talk about the issue. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: chronic absenteeism, education
An update on Congressman Mike Ezell’s efforts during the government shutdown to restore flood insurance coverage for Mississippi homeowners and homeowners across the country. Ezell introduced legislation in the House Wednesday to immediately restore the National Flood Insurance Program, which has lapsed as a result of the shutdown. Unless Congress passes a retroactive extension, thousands of homeowners could face higher…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- DeLisle Elementary School teamed up with Waste Management, Tandem Global, and the Mississippi Native Plant Society to plant a microhabitat at the Pecan Grove landfill. The collaborative effort established a 1,500 square foot microhabitat featuring over 750 native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses. This initiative supports sustainability, biodiversity, and community engagement by allowing students to have…
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced the ‘Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling’ Act in the upper chamber. The LABEL Act would ensure all seafood is clearly labeled with its country of origin and method of production. Currently, some imported seafood labels are printed so small they are easily overlooked, but they would be required to make the product information…
Porsha Glover is hosting a festival on Halloween night. She joins us with the details. The Kids Halloween Festival takes place Friday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the North Gulfport Splashpad Park behind the MLK Fire Station in Gulfport. Entry is free. Categories: Local News
We are two days away from Halloween! Hanna Hendry with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office joins us to share safety tips. Categories: Local News Tags: halloween, safety
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced they will be hosting a ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive this weekend. All items donated will go towards Jackson County schools. The food drive will take place at the Ocean Springs Sheriff Substation on Washington Avenue from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 1. A few items needed include…
Four South Mississippi coaches have received huge honors from the MHSAA and NFHS, being named coaches of the year statewide for their respective sports and teams. D’Iberville High School’s Sanwaa Cooper has been named the MHSAA Bowling Coach of the Year after leading the team to a state championship. Fellow state champion, Anna Grace Rigby of George County High School,…
Boys Golf State Championships took place all across the Magnolia State on Monday and Tuesday, and several Coast teams represented their schools with pride. Hancock High School won the State Championship for the 6A Class, and freshman Rowdy Foster won individual medalist honors. George County finished in 2nd place as a team, with sophomore Will Cooley taking third place medalist…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi sharing a traffic alert for drivers in the Highway 90 area. Highway 90’s westbound right lane will be closed to traffic starting Friday, October 31. The closure runs from Veterans Avenue to Brady Drive. This lane closure is so crews can repave Camellia Street. Work is expected to start at 7 a.m. each…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun night at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi as WXXV recognized local businesses and people doing big things in their communities! We awarded prizes to winners in 187 categories as part of the 2025 Viewer’s Choice Awards. We started the VCAs a few years ago to shine a light on the amazing things…
Feeding the Gulf Coast serves 24 counties along the Central Gulf Coast. President and CEO Michael Ledger says for every meal the organization puts out, SNAP benefits provide nine of them. He says one of the most challenging parts of this issue is that over 70 percent of the people receiving SNAP benefits are either seniors or families with children….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The government shutdown is about to enter its fourth week with no end in sight. Here in Mississippi, 350,000 people who rely on government assistance could be drastically impacted come November 1. A domino effect of the government’s inability to reach an agreement will soon present itself, as hundreds of thousands of people across the state…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Girls soccer season has officially kicked off on the Mississippi Coast, and it’s already shaping up to be an exciting year. The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds hosted Pass Christian to open up the season. The Lady Pirates took a 1-0 lead into halftime, but the Lady Greyhounds exploded in the second half, recording five goals…
Showers move in late tonight, mainly between 2 and 5 a.m., with around .25″-.50″ of rainfall possible before skies begin to clear by Wednesday morning. Expect a breezy and cooler midweek stretch, with highs in the upper 60s and gusty west to northwest winds continuing through Thursday at 10-20 mph and even gusting to 30 mph closer to the coast….
MEMA is offering reimbursement grants to help Mississippi homeowners install FEMA compliant safe rooms. Funding is very limited for this program and applicants will be selected through a lottery process. The window to apply opens on October 31 and remains open throughout the month of November. This grant will reimburse 75 percent of eligible costs and up to $3,500 maximum….
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has recently been selected to compete for the Aspen Prize. The college was one of 200 selected to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This marks the sixth time MGCCC has been invited to compete. The college will now undertake the application process and submit the required documentation to the Aspen…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium and Hancock Whitney are teaming up for another weekend where Coast children get into the aquarium for free! Students from Jackson and George counties are able to take advantage of the Ocean of Opportunities deal. Any kid from birth to 12 years old that live in either county is able to gain free entry…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County judge has temporarily stopped the state’s plan to lease 80 percent of Mississippi’s public oyster reefs to private companies. The judge put an injunction on the action until he makes a final decision. Mississippi United Fisheries Limited filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of oyster fishermen. Although the decision isn’t final,…
The City of Ocean Springs will be getting in on the Halloween fun on Thursday! The library is hosting an All Hallow’s Eve Party and costume contest. This party runs from 5 and lasts until 6. There will be music, dancing, treats, and candy. There will even be prizes for the best costumes. Those categories for prizes include adults, children,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Krebs House and Museum in Pascagoula will be hosting their annual cemetery tour on Thursday. Not only will the tour honor the history of the city, the theme this year is honoring America’s 250th birthday. There will be music, story tellers, book signings, and more. The tour kicks off Thursday, October 30 at 5 p.m. and…
The Keesler Air Force Based Hurricane Hunters studying Hurricane Melissa had to stop their observations of the storm again Tuesday due to extreme turbulence. A plane with a crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron returned to an operating base after encountering stronger than normal forces while entering the eye of the storm. Categories: Local News
South Mississippi’s Congressman Mike Ezell receives a major endorsement ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump endorsed Ezell’s re-election bid on social media. In his statement, President Trump called Ezell “A fantastic representative for the wonderful people of Mississippi’s fourth congressional district.” Ezell is set to face Republican primary challenge from Sawyer Walters in…