BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — South Mississippians flocked to Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Friday evening to kick off the month of August with the First Friday Block Party. This monthly event featured opportunities to shop, grab a bite to eat from a handful of food trucks and enjoy live music from bands Snow Day and Hip Pocket. Craft vendors sold…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Roy Anderson Corp celebrated 70 years of business with an event at the Mississippi Aquarium for employees and their families on Friday night. Smiling faces packed the aquarium, where they enjoyed refreshments, received gift bags and had access to all of the animal exhibits. The general contractor is responsible for the construction of many large-scale buildings…
After a mostly quiet Friday night, a more active stretch of weather sets in starting Saturday. Rain and thunderstorms become likely each afternoon through at least Thursday, with daily rain chances ranging from 50 to 80 percent. Some storms could bring heavy downpours, especially over the weekend. Highs will hover in the upper 80s to low 90s, while overnight lows…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Sound will be full of competition and tradition this weekend. The Pass Christian Yacht Club is getting ready to host one of the most prestigious all-women sailing events on the Gulf Coast. The 88th annual Knost Regatta sets sail this weekend at PCYC. Twelve yacht clubs from across the Gulf Coast spanning from Louisiana…
According to money.com, William Carey University is ranked first among four-year schools in Mississippi. Several factors, including quality of education and affordability, were taken into consideration. Here to talk about the recognition is William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett and Dr. Ladd Taylor, vice president of the Tradition campus. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: William Carey University
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-There are new details on that fatal accident on Seaway Road and Lorraine that happened Friday afternoon. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed the person killed in the accident as 59 year old Elizabeth Thornburg of Gulfport. Switzer says she was an administrative assistant at Gulf Coast Radio when she was killed by a car which drove through…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Cynthia Sutton with the Ocean Springs Chamber joins us to tell us about an upcoming breakfast with first responders. Breakfast with First Responders takes place Wednesday, August 6 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Broome’s located at 3074 Government Street. It is a chance for residents to meet Ocean Springs Police Chief Steven Dye and Ocean…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ryan Doswell with the Pascagoula Fire Department stopped by to talk about free home inspections being offered right now. During the free home inspection, fire officials will check: Smoke detectors Fire extinguishers Emergency exits Flammable materials Electrical safety Heat and cooking safety For more information, call 228-762-3066. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Home Inspections, pascagoula fire department
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students will now have a new way to get on to the Harrison County campus and its all in thanks to the opening of a new entrance road. Campus and Coast officials gathered for the opening of the W.C. Fore Parkway Thursday. It’s a project that was initially developed ten years…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Aquarium is working to rehabilitate the world’s most endangered species of sea turtles right here in Gulfport. We got a behind the scenes look at the extensive process. Every winter, Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles strand off the coast of New England. Turtles can not regulate their body temperatures, and water temps become cold around…
We’re moving right along with 25 Teams in 25 Days as day seven takes us to the Flagship City. They’re mascot may be the Panthers, but they refer to themselves as some dogs, and after seeing them on the field, you’ll quickly understand why. It’s day seven of 25 Teams in 25 Days taking you to Pascagoula High School! “Game…
Edward Good of Good Bros Restaurant is here to share some exciting news about a multi-purpose parking lot that aims to help serve the community. The free community marketplace is every Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. Categories: Local News, News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport’s Dairy Queen celebrated Miracle Treat Day in a unique way on Thursday. Members of the Gulfport Fire Department and Gulfport Police Department packed into the small restaurant chain for their fourth-annual Blizzard Battle. It’s a unique take on Miracle Treat Day, a nationwide effort by Dairy Queen to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Currently there are eight casino hotel resort operators in Biloxi. Three properties have won casino site approval recently from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. They are the Tullis Site near the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum, the old Tivoli property near the Biloxi Yacht Club, and at Highway 90 and Veterans Avenue is RW Development. Now site approval is just the…
We’re looking at mostly clear skies tonight with temps dipping to the upper 70s. Friday brings sunshine early on, with the possibility for scattered showers and storms in the late afternoon, some of which could bring heavy rain. It’ll be hot too, with heat index values pushing 106. Rain and storms remain a possibility Friday night, with lows in the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s new mobile license express unit returned to the Gulf Coast Community Ministries Thursday morning. The Gulf Coast Community Ministries was one of their first locations and it was a huge hit for the community. Applications were available to fill out and licenses were printed on site as new state IDs are…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Popp’s Ferry Bridge is seeing a change to traffic Friday morning. Intermittent lane closures are scheduled for Friday, August 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The change should only be in place for Friday; crews will be making emergency repairs to the bridge’s grating. Traffic will return to normal starting at 11 a.m. Categories: Local News, News…
When searching for St. Martin football’s identity, first year Head Coach Woody Cagnoletti wanted to mirror their community which resulted in the teams wanting to be “blue collar built.” That blue collar mentality didn’t wait for the fall either, but quickly became the motive that following spring. “We went backwards in a sense. Back to the old school way of…
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is hosting an event geared towards high schoolers and recent graduates. Lacey Harris and Shelly Laughlin join us with details. The ‘Life after High School’ event takes place on August 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Citizens Bank in Ocean Springs. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — Anytime you walk in Hope Thrift in Picayune, you’re sure to see customers browsing the sections of goods and stopping by the cash register with a few prized finds. What you might not know is that every dime spent goes to help shelter pets at the Pearl River County SPCA. The store has grown exponentially throughout…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The family of Gulfport Ward 2 Councilman Ron Roland provided another update on his health today after he sustained a serious fall and head injury over the weekend. In the latest update, Roland’s kids say he’s on the right path to recovery and is receiving excellent care from his medical team. Since details of Roland’s injuries became…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) – Massachusetts service group Repair and Replenish Retreat Missions is spending time with Woodside Wildlife Rescue in Pass Christian this week. The group is working to build and repair multiple structures on site, including an owl sanctuary, a small pool for raccoons, and an enclosure for injured birds. R and R is based in Massachusetts, but…
