The American Red Cross has announced a critical emergency blood shortage, with the number of donors at its lowest point in 20 years—a staggering 40% decline. This shortage has led to a deficit of nearly 7,000 units of blood, jeopardizing emergency transfusions and patients in dire need. To address this crisis, Red Cross has partnered with the NFL to enter…
This morning will be the coldest we’ve seen so far this year/season, bringing a freeze warning to the coastal counties, but honestly it’s just a degree or so cooler than yesterday was. A few cities are actually a degree or so warmer than this time yesterday though, still enough to have every South MS city below freezing for a couple…
Freeze warnings Thursday morning then to rain showers Thursday into Friday. Thursday morning lows will be the coldest morning of the cold arctic blast. Lows will be down in the upper 20s for the coastal cities and northern cities more inland lows will be in the mid 20s. Now the Freezing 4 p’s is check on elderly People, bring in…
Wednesday marked the 90th birthday for the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, and some of his biggest fans gathered in Ocean Springs to celebrate his memory. At the Sunset Lounge inside the Gulf Hills Hotel, a birthday bash was held to honor one of the most influential figures in American history, who also had deep roots within the…
It’s been less than a week since qualifying for municipal elections began in South Mississippi and so many candidates have already filed in cities across the Coast. We’re moving over to Long Beach for our ongoing conversations with South Mississippi Municipal Candidates. Glen Powell is running in the open mayoral race in the city. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Glen…
Tuesday marked the first day of the 2025 Legislative Session. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott was there for the opening of the session. A big topic of conversation this year is taxes. Lawmakers will debate the state income tax and the tax we pay on groceries. Categories: Featured, Local News, Mississippi State News, News Tags: legislative session, Taxes
Governor Tate Reeves issued the first Executive Order pertaining to Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi. The order directs the state Department of Information Technology Services to conduct an inventory of all AI tech being used by state agencies. The order also directs ITS to work with public and private sector stakeholders. Governor Reeves said, “Make no mistake, Mississippi is quickly becoming…
The United States Postal Service will be closed on January 9th to honor President Jimmy Carter. A day of mourning was announced for January 9th by President Biden. No mail will be delivered and post offices will be closed during this time. The service says operations will resume on January 10th. Just as a heads up, other federal agencies and…
A house fire at Creel Circle erupted earlier this morning. No injuries have been reported, but a dog has been confirmed as having been killed. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel brings us the latest details. Gulfport Fire Department battled a house fire Wednesday morning on Creel Circle. Fire Chief Billy Kelley said firefighters could see heavy black smoke as they…
Chill Sloth in Wiggins is celebrating the birthday of their mascot! Sammy the Sloth is turning five with a birthday bash on January 9th. The first 50 guests will receive free cupcakes while the first ten furry guests receive a pup cup. Celebrations run from 1:30 to 6:30 so be sure to head out. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chill…
The King has returned! The Gulf Hills Hotel is celebrating what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. The fun starts at 6:30 tonight featuring Elvis bingo, snacks, and crafted drinks. The Gulf Hills Hotel even saying those bingo prizes are a surprise you won’t want to miss. Now a little background, Elvis use to visit the Gulf Hills Hotel…
Bobby Roberts and Jake Bond with the Joppa Shriners join us to talk about two upcoming events. On January 10th, they will be hosting a Steak Night at the Joppa Temple in Biloxi from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. To go orders are available until noon on January 10th. Call 228-392-9345 for orders. General Admission is $20. The Shriner’s Chill…
Gulfport Fire Department battled a house fire Wednesday morning on Creel Circle. Fire Chief Billy Kelley said firefighters could see heavy black smoke as they approached the residence and about half the home was fully engulfed. Gulfport got the call about 11:39 a.m. and were able to get the fire under control quickly. The homeowner was not in the house…
The Long Beach Board of Aldermen honored a member of the Greatest Generation last night. City officials took some time out of their regular meeting to recognize Long beach resident and veteran Edgar Red Lee McKay. McKay served in World War II and recently turned 100 years old. Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner and representatives of VFW Post 3937 presented…
Goodwill of South Mississippi CEO Vicki Burton and Director of Workforce Development Leanna Saucier join us in studio to talk about their upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Community Events. On Saturday, January 11th, there will be a community expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center. On Saturday, January 12th at 3 p.m. at the Biloxi…
Today’s WXXV Weather Kid is Emmie, a local girl who…much like me…doesn’t like the cold weather. She does like to dress warmly when it’s cold, in jackets, coats, and long, warm pants. If it isn’t too cold outside, you can find her riding her bike, but for days like this she stays in and dances. She clearly beat me in…
We saw a front pass through to start off the week, and we just keep getting even colder as the week goes on. Thankfully we only have one more frigid start to the day before things bounce back a bit to “regular cold” levels, and our afternoons have been warming slightly since Monday. This morning’s low bottomed out at 29…
Arctic air settled in for the entirety of today and a few more days until a full day of rainfall. Our hard freeze conditions continue overnight into Wednesday morning. Thankfully our surface winds out of the north have died down making our feels like temperatures closer to our actual temperatures. There is a cold weather advisory in effect 12am- 9am…
Quality Bakery in Gulfport has been fulfilling King Cake orders left and right as people are ready to start indulging, and customers from all over are flocking to get one. Customers started calling in their orders at 5 am, and the bakery sold over 70 cakes by 1 pm. Tradition is, you shouldn’t eat any King Cake before January 6th…
We continue our conversations with candidates that are declaring their candidacies for local offices across South Mississippi. Joining us in studio is Ronnie Henderson, the latest person to announce his candidacy for the Gulfport mayoral race. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Mayor, Mayoral Candidate, Ronnie Henderson
The Mississippi Sea Wolves held a meet and greet in D’Iberville Tuesday afternoon. That meeting took place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant in D’Iberville. The Sea Wolves get back on the ice Friday, January 10th at the Monroe Civic Center in Monroe, Louisiana. They’ll be back home at the Coast Coliseum on Friday, January 24th. Categories:…
President Joe Biden awarded Mississippian Fannie Lou Hamer with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hamer was a founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, challenging the exclusion of Black voices in the political system. She also laid the groundwork for the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Hamer was born in Montgomery County in Central Mississippi, dying in 1977 in Mound Bayou….
The Gulfport City Council passed a resolution to set up a special election for the vacant Ward 5 council seat. That motion passed unanimously at Tuesday’s council meeting. The election is set for February 18th. Ward 5 Councilman Myles Sharp resigned from his seat on December 30th, citing a new job opportunity. The winner of next month’s election will serve…
Today kicks off the state Legislative Session in Jackson. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott brings us the latest from the state capitol. Categories: Local News, News Tags: legislative session, Michael Watson, secretary of state