BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi residents packed the visitors center Friday morning for the city’s Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Ceremony. Mayor FoFo Gilich, Congressman Mike Ezell, and countless others led the ceremony, which included remarks about how far the city has come and prayers for all those impacted. The Biloxi Fire Department recruit class 25-02 also read the names of those who…
WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down with former Waveland police officers who recounted the very moment their lives changed forever. First responders are the ones tasked with saving others, but this is their story of survival in the midst of chaos. Watch the video above to hear their story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Hurricane Katrina
Showers and thunderstorms will become more likely by the overnight, and some spots could see heavy downpours of one to two inches of rain. Temperatures will dip into the low 70s. Saturday starts off wet with morning storms, but we should see some sunshine by the afternoon with highs in the mid 80s. A few isolated showers may linger Saturday…
Anyone who experienced Hurricane Katrina will never forget the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. When you look at the Coast today it is hard to imagine the complete devastation two decades ago. The federal government stepped up to help Mississippi and the people of the Coast showed remarkable courage and resilience. WXXV spoke with former Governor Haley Barbour who…
We’re wrapping up Neurosurgery Awareness Month, but there are tips and reminders you can keep in mind all year long when it comes to this topic. Dr. Orhan Ilercil with Memorial Health System is in studio with more. Categories: Health, Local News Tags: Neurosurgery Awareness Month
Last season, the West Harrison football program was 5-5, losing two of those by just one posession. This year the Hurricanes aren’t just pushing for a winning season like they achieved in 2022, but they want to earn a playoff berth for the first time in school history. Although the jump from class 6A to 7A will bring some challenges,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center will be hosting a special Hurricane Katrina commemoration on Saturday. This will honor the volunteers, staff, and local businesses that helped rebuild the museum. Commemoration begins at 9 on Saturday morning with a breakfast and guest speaker. Former Governor Haley Barbour and Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating will be in attendance to recognize…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- August 29, 2005: a day that so many of us will never forget. It was 20 years ago on this day that Hurricane Katrina made landfall near Waveland, changing our coastal landscape and lives forever. Today, many South Mississippi cities are marking the anniversary with memorial events. Those events kicked off early this morning, with a remembrance…
The week is coming to a wet end after our dry and sunny start which included a tease of lower humidity air. Showers and thunderstorms popped up sporadically yesterday evening as our next frontal system approached, and they’re getting a bit more consistent as the front stalls out overhead. A low will ride the front across the area through the…
A renowned photographer spent the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina taking pictures. John Noltner joins us via Zoom for a project commemorating the 20th anniversary of the storm. Categories: Featured, Hurricane Katrina 20, Local News, News Tags: Hurricane Katrina
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday night at the Sound Amphitheater in Gautier, the community gathered for Celebrate K20. Celebrate K20 is an event to honor the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a tragic event that devastated the Coast. The event was filled with great music, people, and food. Symbolism of the resiliency of the community here in South Mississippi, who have…
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PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Acclaimed author Lisa Hatfield visited Pass Christian Middle and High School to share her story and insights with students ahead of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The visit offered students a unique opportunity to connect literature, history, and lived experience. Katrina captures the strength, resilience, and hope of communities impacted by the storm. Author Lisa…
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. Residents across the Coast were affected. Power companies were working to restore power. Mississippi Power Storm Director Stephen Schruff joins us with more on the aftermath. Categories: Featured, Hurricane Katrina 20, Local News, News Tags: Hurricane Katrina, mississippi power
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College battled back from an early deficit in its season-opener game against East Mississippi Community College, ultimately notching a 41-21 victory. Ahead of the game, the Bulldogs honored player Marcus Dickey, who sadly passed away in a car accident on Sunday afternoon. Dickey was an honorary captain for the game, with his…
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced their Labor Day Holiday Travel enforcement period starts Friday, August 29. From 6 a.m. Friday until Monday at midnight, more patrols and checkpoints will be seen across the Coast and the state of Mississippi as a whole. The goal is to prevent speeding and impaired driving and enforcing seatbelt usage. During the Labor Day Holiday Travel…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospital in Gulfport is now the first on the Mississippi Coast to offer a new groundbreaking technology. The revolutionary apex CT scanner is now installed at the hospital, marking one of the most significant breakthroughs in cardiac imaging. The scanner can capture a clear picture of the heart in as little as half a second,…
Thousands of homes were destroyed when Katrina slammed into the Coast on August 29, 2005. As we approach the 20th anniversary on Friday, WXXV has been looking at the Coast 20 years later. Former Biloxi Mayor Gerald Blessey worked with the governor’s office on the housing crisis. He spoke to WXXV on that issue and more. Categories: Featured, Hurricane Katrina…
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies with a good chance of showers and storms, mainly after 2 a.m. Lows near 71, with light south winds calming overnight. Friday starts with a chance of showers and storms in the morning, increasing to a high chance in the afternoon before tapering off later. Highs around 85, with rainfall generally a tenth to a quarter…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- There will be two temporary power outages in D’Iberville early Friday morning. Coast Electric crews will begin utility work at 3 a.m. Friday morning in the areas of Dewey Circle, D’Iberville Boulevard, and North Mandal Parkway. That work is expected to wrap up around 7 a.m. at which time crews will start work on Big Ridge Road…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is hosting their annual artwalk in the downtown area this weekend. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Cynthia Sutton joins us in studio with more. The artwalk takes place Saturday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Art Walk, Ocean Springs
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One event happening in September is benefiting the friends of the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Natalie Coupe and Jamie Locknane join us in studio with more on Paddle for Paws. Paddle for Paws takes place September 13 at Lighthouse Park in Pascagoula beginning at 9 a.m. Categories: Local News, News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re taking a look at events happening at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in September. Dani Clark joins us with more details. For more information on the upcoming events, click here. Categories: Community Headlines