NEW ORLEANS, LA. (WXXV)- The New Orleans Saints’ first regular season game ended in a 20-13 loss. The Saints hosted the Arizona Cardinals at home in the Superdome to kick off their 2025 season. This game marked the regular season debut of first year Head Coach Kellen Moore and QB Spencer Rattler. Post Game, Moore was questioned on the lack…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department taking to social media last week to announce a generous donation from a local school. Crossroads Elementary in Gulfport donated almost 200 bicycle helmets to help kids during the Santa wears a Badge program. The program helps provide children in need with a Christmas they won’t forget. Categories: Local News, News Tags: jackson county sheriff’s…
We’re starting the week off on the dry side with just a few morning clouds and ample afternoon sun, but rain moves in quickly for a short time. Expect nothing but sun through the afternoon today, but light cloud cover begins showing up later tonight. A broad low is moving into the area from the east, and it could bring…
Tonight, temperatures will take a dip into the low and mid 60s across much of the area as we expect a breezy northerly wind to bring in much drier dew points. For your Monday, we’re looking at mostly sunny skies with warm afternoon as highs reach the upper 80s. It will still be a little breezy throughout the day, leading…
Singing River Health System was recently named the best practice maternity care in Mississippi. They were recognized at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi’s third annual Quality Forum, where hospitals across the state gathered to discuss ways to build a greater foundation to achieve habitual excellence in healthcare. A special focus during this forum was given to maternity care…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Electric was recently named Industry of the Year by the Hancock Chamber. Chamber leaders say this honor was given out for their quality and commitment to the service they provide not just to industrial tenants, but to the community. Through Coast Electric’s ‘Coast Connect Program’ they make sure rural areas don’t go without high-speed internet…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland residents in the area of Margie Street will see sewer improvements soon thanks to a $4 million grant from GOMESA funds. This allows residents currently on a grinder pump to tap into the city’s sewer system. Construction is expected to start in a week or so, according to city officials. This work is expected to cause…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier City Council has approved a plan to bring a hotel to the Gautier Town Commons development. Under the agreement, 2.9 acres of the development will be sold to Stay Gautier, LLC, which in turn will develop a 100-room Hilton or Marriott branded hotel. Also, as part of the agreement, the hotel must be completed no…
Diana Odom with the Witches Ride of Ocean Springs joins us in studio. She is here to tell us all about the program and registration. The Witches Ride rolls through Downtown Ocean Springs on October 25. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Witches Ride of Ocean Springs
Singing River Health System has a new chief nursing officer. Rachel Kemp most recently served as vice president of patient care services at Regional One Health in Memphis, overseeing operations for that level 1 trauma center. Kemp has 19 years of experience in the nursing profession. Singing River CEO Laurin St. Pe says Kemp will help to continue elevating the…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department shared internet safety tips as well. The sheriff’s department wants the public to be aware of phishing and scam attempts. They also say to use a secure internet connection and keep software and devices updated. It’s advised to use two-factor authentication and a strong password. When it comes to social media, law enforcement says to…
The Mississippi Coastal Stewardship Program is providing an update to its tracking project. The stewardship has installed three permanent motus stations to track bird movement this year at Biloxi Beach, Lynn Meadows, and Markham in Gulfport. Three temporary stations were set up during breeding season. Least tern tags have been detected at six locations as well as by stations in…
Keesler Federal Credit Union added a new chief to their leadership. Catherine Shutts was hired as their first ever chief people officer. She joins their team with over 30 years of experience and a proven track record in the realm of HR and human capital business strategies. This role was added just a couple months after their merger with Jefferson…
‘Carry the Load’ invites you to help clean up headstones and beautify the Biloxi National Cemetery in remembrance of 9/11. This is part of the Carry the Load National Day of Service and remembrance for military and first responders who died due to the events of 9/11. Volunteers are asked to sign up in advanced and will gather at 10…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first half and never looked back, taking down Hancock 31-14 for the Red Rebels first win of the season. The Red Rebels found success on the ground and through the air and were poised to score again heading out of the locker room, before Hancock’s defense…
Week Two takes us to Bay High school as the Tigers host the familiar foe and rival from just ten minutes away, the St. Stanislaus Rockachaws. The two aren’t just playing for their first win, but playing for the Crab Trap! SSC has had custody of it for the past three years, and the Tigers are looking to change exactly…
The Poplarville Hornets came into week two for a matchup against the Stone Tomcats at A. L. May Memorial Stadium on Mississippi Gulf Coasts’ college campus. It seemed like the Tomcats hit a wall in the second half as they would not score again. Poplarville’s defense comes up with big stops and Poplarville would come all the way back to…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs started strong and held on for a win in its home-opener, beating Petal 27-17 at Greyhound Stadium to start the year 2-0. Solomon Baggett scored the first two touchdowns of the night for the Greyhounds, who quickly took at 13-0 lead. The Panthers responded with a long touchdown pass to cut the lead…
The Biloxi Indians were back under the Friday night lights, ready to defend their home turf in a highly anticipated Week 2 showdown against the Pascagoula Panthers. Coming off a dominant Week 1 win over Moss Point, the Panthers looked to keep the momentum going—but Biloxi had other plans. Fast Start for Biloxi The Indians came out swinging. On the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System’s new healthcare academy in Ocean Springs hosted high school students from across South Mississippi Friday. These were students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The career and technical education event gave the students the ability to earn clinical hours, practice their skills in a controlled setting, and talk to Singing River…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-About 30 Mississippi Power volunteers spent time cleaning Gulfport Lake as a part of Mississippi Power’s Renew our Rivers Program. Volunteers recovered all sorts of debris including plastic lawn furniture, a car bumper, and tires. The program has been around for more than 25 years and they’ve collected more than 425 tons of debris from waterways over the…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting day at the Automotive Technology Center on the Harrison County campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Jonathan Allen from J. Allen Ford handed MGCCC President Dr. Mary Graham the keys to a 2024 Ford F-150. The truck will give students hands-on experience, preparing them for success in the workforce. It represents…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic is flowing in both directions again after a grass fire at I-10 at Hwy 609 Friday evening forced the temporary closure of the interstate there. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K, it all began after a small grass fire jumped to the median. Fire crews put the two hot spots out relatively quickly, allowing normal traffic…
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