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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Biloxi Breakers Director of Community Engagement Maria Barr joins us to discuss Hook the Mascot and his role in the community. For more information about the Biloxi Breakers, click here. Categories: Local News, News, Sports
Our guests in studio stopped by to discuss the upcoming Boo in the Bay Parade. Lexie Ladner and Mandy Smith and 2023 Queen Kate stopped by with more. Registration is open for the Boo in the Bay Parade. The sixth annual parade takes place October 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Line up begins at Bookter Street and Depot Way in…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is investing over $3.5 million in renovations. This transformative project will significantly upgrade the facility’s aquatic amenities, including a complete overhaul of the current outdoor pool. The YMCA has been a cornerstone of community wellness and youth on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. These upgrades will bring more capacity for free and…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian announced the small bridge on Asmard St. is closed until further notice. This comes after the bridge apparently failed an MDOT engineering inspection. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Categories: Local News, News
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County is in preparation mode for a $50 million beach replenishment project. The goal is to put the beach back to its original 235 feet from the sea wall design. The project will extend the beach out to the drainage pipes or outfalls. Sand Beach Director Trey McKnight spoke with WXXV on the project. Categories: Featured,…
Dhiana Skremetti and Taylor New join us in studio to discuss Musicians with a Mission. Musicians with a Mission takes place Thursday, September 11 at Ground Zero Blues Club. This event is in partnership with Back Bay Mission and every dollar raised goes to help the unhouse population on the Gulf Coast. For more information, click here. Categories: Local…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs has lifted the order on alcohol sales. Over Labor Day Weekend, the temporary order had banned alcohol sales after 1:30 a.m. and businesses selling liquors had to close at a hard 2 a.m. At a board of aldermen meeting, community members filled the room in anticipation of the decision. Since the…