GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center is hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday. That is open to the public and takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Base officials will remember the lives lost, the first responders who answered the call as well as the resilience of the nation in the aftermath. Those wishing to attend…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a 5K in honor of victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The event took place at the Perkinston campus. Participants could walk or run the 5K. This was part of an initiative to keep an active campus and promote healthy lifestyle choices. MGCCC’s next 5K will be a Veterans…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School is recognizing one of its most accomplished graduates. Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese begins a new coaching chapter as an assistant coach at the University of California in Long Beach, California. After two decades of competing at the highest level, Reese transitioned to coaching at Gulfport High where she led the track and field…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — An annual fantasy ball in Biloxi is only a few weeks away. The ball will offer a night of magic and fun while supporting local non-profits. A world of elegance and imagination awaits those who attend this year’s Faery Court Ball. Event founder and Treasures Market owner Suzanne Stafford filled us in on what to…
Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi introduces us to our “Pet of the Week” Kiwi, a small terrier mix available for adoption now along with her litter mates. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: chloe carter, Humane Society, Katie King, kiwi, pet adoption, pet of the week, terrier
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport welcomed St. Martin on the volleyball court in a district showdown, and the Lady Admirals defended their home court with ease, winning 3 sets to none. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the showdown between the Lady Admirals and the Lady Yellowjackets. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport High School, Gulfport…
Skies clear out overnight with lows near 70 and a light breeze shifting northeast. Wednesday will be sunny and warm, topping out near 90 degrees. Nights stay comfortable in the upper 60s, with mostly clear skies and light winds. The sunshine continues Thursday and Friday, with highs climbing into the low 90s by the end of the week. The weekend…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department invited the community to join them for a special ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event at PJ’s Coffee Tuesday morning. Community members were encouraged to stop by, enjoy a cup of coffee, and engage in friendly conversation with local law enforcement. Coffee with a Cop provides an informal setting for…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Representatives from radio and TV stations across the Magnolia State are back in town for their annual conference. The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters yearly meeting kicked off Tuesday morning at Beau Rivage. Speakers are talking to state broadcast leaders on a variety of topics including the latest trends in the industry and leadership strategies. The National Association…
If you are a parent with a child in college or eventually going to college in Mississippi, you know about the cost of tuition and how it keeps going up. The State Treasurers Office runs a program called ‘MPACT’ that allows you to lock into today’s tuition. State Treasure David McRae joins us from Jackson to tell us about the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mary C. Cultural Arts Center is looking for actors for their cemetery tour. Actors of all genders and ages are being asked to head out Saturday, September 13 to bring historical Ocean Springs residents to life. Auditions are set from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mary C. Those who do show up can expect…
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Hundreds of Gulf Coast students will soon have new opportunities in learning money management skills. Thanks to the support of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Coast Electric Power Association, local teachers are bringing financial literacy to life in the classroom. At a recent CEPA workshop, eight teachers from Pearl River, Harrison, and Hancock counties received classroom sets of books…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is accepting nominations for their next Citizen of the Year. Any Long Beach resident or business owner who loves the city or volunteers can be nominated for the honor. Nominations are due by September 22 at 4 p.m. To nominate someone, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Citizen of the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center Executive Director Cindy DeFrances and Educator Christine Palmer join us in studio. They’re here to discuss the Bear Cub Academy. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bear academy, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- TrainTastic Executive Director Meredith Horn joins us in studio. She is here to tell us about the museum’s education program ‘Tykes and Trains.’ For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: education, Traintastic, Tykes and Trains
Health Expert, Kendrick McCarty with Forever Young Health Clinic in Gulfport discusses the importance of a healthy hormone balance. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: fitness, forever young, health, hormone balance, kendrick mccarty, michelle eubank
Gulfport Police Lt. Jason Ducre and Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi to talk about Cops, Pops, and Pups this weekend. The adoption event takes place at Harbor Market Pavilion in Jones Park. HSSM will be on site from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. administrating free vaccines for community pets in need. For more information, call HSSM…
KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — Parade season truly never comes to an end in South Mississippi. On Monday, Hancock High School kicked off its homecoming week with its first-ever community-wide homecoming parade, put on by the Hancock Education Foundation. It featured this year’s homecoming court, middle and elementary school participants, cheerleaders, dancers, band members and community organizations. The celebration didn’t end…
This morning’s skies were off to a clear and sunny start, but cloud cover will slowly build in ahead of a potentially rainy afternoon. Not looking like we’ll see much, but you can expect at least a few showers later this afternoon near the coast and on the western end of the area. That doesn’t mean they won’t pop up…
Big some big news out of St. Martin high school! Three star defensive lineman Jayden Curtis has flipped his commitment from UCF to Ole Miss. Initially committing to the Knights in July, Curtis is now remaining in the Magnolia State, suiting up for the Rebels, just like his father did on the hardwood. The Yellow Jacket showed out at the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Road work that began Monday in Ocean Springs is scheduled to continue Tuesday. Road striping work on Government Street from Washington Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd began Monday morning in Downtown Ocean Springs and will continue Tuesday beginning at 5:30 a.m. There will be no parking in that area until the work is done….
Looks like we’ve got a beautiful week ahead! Temperatures will be warm but comfortable, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and overnight lows right around 70. Most days will bring plenty of sunshine, making it a great stretch for outdoor plans. By Tuesday afternoon and evening, we could see a few spotty showers or thunderstorms, but they’ll…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The 18th annual Ricky Peden Memorial Golf Tournament honors the legacy of Ricky Peden, a beloved community member whose passion for helping children with life-threatening medical conditions continues to inspire. With the support of local businesses, golfers, and donors, the event aimed to surpass previous years’ fundraising totals and makes an even greater impact for children in…