GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Here’s something you may have noticed washing up on beaches along the Mississippi Coast: Portuguese man-o-wars. While they might appear dead, they can still pack a sting if you touch one. Watch the video above to hear Mississippi Aquarium officials tell us why the creatures are here and what they are capable of. While it’s best to…
It was still a little chilly and largely clear this morning, but it’ll get more cloudy and continue our subtle warming trend as we head into the afternoon and evening. After starting off the day in Gulfport with lows near 47 degrees, expect to blow through the 50s and 60s right back into the upper 70s with a high near…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen is set to reconsider a 2018 Jackson County bicycle and pedestrian master plan. Ward 4 Boardmember Shannon Pfeiffer says the county’s 2018 plan is a strong framework to improve accessibility in the city, but that at least one public workshop will be needed to account for newly annexed areas and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday marked 16 years since the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. The explosion killed 11 workers and sent millions of barrels of oil in the Gulf, impacting communities along the Coast for years. For 87 days, oil poured into the Gulf, coating shorelines, killing wildlife, and threatening the livelihoods…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi City Council is expected to vote this week on two city beautification measures put forth by the city’s beautification commission. The first is the restoration of the moonwalk mural just south of the Fred Haise statue in the vicinity of the Biloxi Lighthouse. The group is also proposing a new designation for that area, calling…
Tonight turns a little cool with clear skies and lows in the mid-50s, but we’ll see a quick warm-up in the overnight as winds shift over the next couple of days. Tuesday through Thursday start with a mix of sun and clouds and highs right around 80, but you’ll notice the humidity slowly creeping back by the end of the…
Scammers are once again impersonating driver service employees here in Mississippi and sending text messages to people. Department of Public Safety officials say neither the agency nor the Driver Service Bureau will ever send text messages asking for payment or personal information. If you receive one of these messages, do not click any links. Instead, delete it immediately and report…
Monday kicked off Work Zone Awareness Week here in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is reminding drivers all week long that safe actions save lives, especially in construction zones where crews work just feet away from moving traffic. Simple actions like slowing down, avoiding distractions like cell phones, and following posted signs when traveling through construction areas can make…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians will gather for a day of prayer at Jones Park early next month. Here to tell us all about that event and how you can participate is Gwendale White. The National Day of Prayer event takes place May 7 at Jones Park. Categories: Local News Tags: National Day of Prayer
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Fire Department is welcoming the public to join the Fire Cubs summer program. The program is currently full, but any additional applications submitted will be placed on a waitlist and filled if spots become available. Ryan Doswell joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Fire Cubs, pascagoula fire department
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Library System is hosting their Fanfest event this weekend. This is a chance for the community to enjoy all things pop culture. John Brdecka and Alex Nygaard join us with more. The free event takes place Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bay St Louis Community Hall. Categories:…
Looking for a healthy vending option? Root & Rise Ventures, a local family-owned vending company, has options those with for food allergies, special diets and healthy lifestyles. That’s why they’re the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight this month! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Allergies, chamber spotlight, food allergies, health, health food, jessica ranking, laura benoit, rise, root, root and…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is asking for help locating a suspect. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was seen in the Landon Green and Landry Trace areas. Video shows them between 12:30 and 2 a.m., the night of April 8. The sheriff’s office shared that several items were stolen, including guns. Anyone with…
It was quite cool and much drier this morning thanks to Sunday morning’s front, dropping dewpoints nearly 20 degrees from how we started off last week and 30 degrees below how we ended. That’s dry by anyone’s standards and it’ll lead to much better-feeling afternoons as the temperature returns to the upper 70s later this afternoon with an expected high…
After a cool and cloudy overnight, South Mississippi will wake up to temperatures in the low 50s. A light northeast breeze around 10 mph will keep Monday morning feeling a bit chilly. By Monday afternoon, temperatures climb into the upper 70s with mostly sunny skies and winds shifting from northeast to southeast. Monday night turns mostly clear with a low…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — It was a special Saturday morning at Gulfport High School, as the Blue and Orange community celebrated an Admirals tennis legend, Erich Grabowski. A dedication ceremony was held to name the courts after Coach Grabowski, and the school also unveiled a marker in his honor. Grabowski was a coach and educator for 30 years, and he…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Bay High School put together a strong showing on the softball diamond, but the Tigers ultimately fell to Columbia in the first round of the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs. Here are highlights from the first few innings of Saturday’s second game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Bay High athletics, Bay High School,…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Poplarville rolled to a 15-4 win over Bay on Saturday to advance to the second round of the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs. The Hornets will be taking on Newton County later this week. Check out these highlights from the game! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: 2026 MHSAA baseball playoffs, Bay High athletics,…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Stanislaus baseball rolled to a 15-0 win over Port Gibson on Saturday to advance to the second round of the MHSAA Class 3A playoffs. The Rock-A-Chaws will take on Southeast Lauderdale in the second round of the playoffs beginning on Friday, April 24th. Check out these highlights from the first few innings of…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Patrick baseball jumped out to an early lead over Franklin County and never looked back, rolling to a 13-2 win in the first round of the MHSAA Class 3A playoffs. The Fighting Irish will face Pisgah in the second round later this week. Here are highlights from the opening inning of action! Categories: Local Sports,…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — After a series-opening win over Columbia, the Pass Christian Pirates fell in the second game of the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs by a score of 11-5. The two teams will play a rubber match game in Columbia on Monday at 7:00 p.m. The winner advances to the second round of the playoffs. Here are highlights…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Rocky Creek Elementary in George County is getting a new principal. Tiffany Fillingim has been named the new principal of Rocky Creek Elementary for the next school year. She is a former student of the school and has lifelong ties to the community. Fillingim has served at the elementary and secondary levels as a teacher. She…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Middle School is getting a new principal. Sheila Taylor has been selected for the position starting next school year. Taylor has served several years as an elementary teacher, lead teacher, and is currently serving as the principal of Rocky Creek Elementary. Categories: Local News Tags: education, George County Middle School, Sheila Taylor
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two coastal charities received a major boost thanks to the generous casino guests at the Palace Casino Resort. Palace Casino Resort recently donated over $44,000 to Center Stage Theatre and Back Bay Mission. The funds come from customers who chose to donate their spare change instead of receiving coins when cashing out at slot machines. Center Stage…