OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — First-time students and their parents are sure to feel plenty of emotions when the First Day of School arrives — everything from joy, to sadness, to total uncertainty. However, few might think about those first-time teachers who are feeling all of those same emotions. “This will be my first year of course, so I’m a…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is offering workshops on the horizon to help seafood dealers, processors, and restaurant employees on the Coast. The Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points program will be offered daily between September 30 through October 2 at the Bolton Building in Biloxi. Attendees will learn more about identifying and evaluating critical…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Long Beach is one of several cities on the Coast with new mayors taking office. Tim Pierce began his term as Long Beach mayor back on July 1. We will have new Ocean Springs Mayor Bobby Cox and New Pass Christian Mayor Kenny Torgeson in later this week. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Long Beach, Tim…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department performed a rescue, but not one you might expect. Firefighter Brian Sumrall responded to an osprey needing help at the Long Beach High School stadium today. This osprey had its talons caught in a speaker’s grill plate. Fire officials climbed the ladder and brought the osprey back to the ground. The…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Youth baseball all-stars took to the diamond in Pascagoula Monday, looking to bring home a championship to their respective communities. We’re talking about the 10 and 12 U Diamond Youth Baseball State Tournament. Twenty-four teams from across Mississippi have been in the Flagship City over the past four days for this tournament. Pascagoula city leaders tell News…
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D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in D’Iberville, a pair of arrests were made in connection to the murder of a Gulfport man. Twenty-year-old Amonte Robinson was arrested alongside a 17-year-old by D’Iberville police on Friday. They’re now charged with first-degree murder after reports of a vehicle crash and gunshots. The victim in that shooting has been identified as 34-year-old…
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Monday, July 14 from 10 AM to 7 PM for immediate coastal areas of Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Counties as feels-like temperatures expected to reach up to 105° during the hottest part of the day. Highs will top out near 92° with a slight chance of an afternoon storm. Tonight stays mostly clear with a…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi’s annual Tax Free Weekend started Friday and this year, Ocean Springs is making it even bigger. Local businesses are rolling out the deals and making back to school shopping a whole lot easier. Mississippi Tax Free Weekend runs from July 11 until the 13th. Shoppers won’t pay sales tax on eligible clothing, footwear, and school…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Ocean Springs has a new business, throwing it back to the old days of going to the barbershop for a cut and a shave. The Brewed Barber Company is located close to downtown, just across the street from Oak Park. Owner and Operator Brittany Harrison said, “I wanted to create a space like an…
The City of Ocean Springs announced an upcoming road closure. Jackson Avenue at Porter Avenue will be closed to traffic on the south side of Porter. Work starts on Tuesday and runs through Thursday, barring any circumstances. The closure runs from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. This closure will allow crews to work on water and drainage improvements…
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Something fun is popping up this weekend at Edgewater Mall. Jason Stearman with The Sanctuary is here to tell us all about it. The Sanctuary is teaming up with WCPR radio station to host this one-of-a-kind surprise pop up concert at the Edgewater Mall. The free event takes place at 12 p.m. in front of Music Now near the south…
If you haven’t heard the news, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber’s Military One Coast division has rolled out a new program for service members stationed at Keesler Air Force Base. The program is to help service members transition to life on the Coast and the challenges that come with being far from home. Gulfport Chamber Director Laura Benoit and Tech…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is kicking off its annual Ohr Birthday Bash this weekend, honoring the life and legacy of the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” Attendees can try their hand at pottery, or buy from local artisans and vendors. Pieces created within the museum will also be available for purchase. Robert Harrison says this event…
Joining us in studio are Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant and Technical Sgt. Larissa Hampton from the Air Force Reserves. They are here to talk about recruitment. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Air Force Reserves, military
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting evening over at USM’s Gulf Park Campus on Thursday night for students within the GenSea Blue Economy Pathways Summer internship experience. These 28 high school interns have spent the past few weeks working with GenSea partners in blue economy worksites, where they’ve had experiences in marine science, coastal restoration, and many other…
Perkinston, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College softball program is welcoming back one of their own on the diamond, this time as a coach! Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with first year Head Coach Izzy Werdann to discuss the upcoming season and their prospect camp. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Izzy Werdann, mississippi gulf coast community college
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) – The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is welcoming a new, yet familiar face as its superintendent. Dr. Caterria Payton, who has been with the district for over 25 years, began her career as an assistant teacher. Now, more than two decades later, she’s stepping into the district’s top leadership role. Before her new appointment, Dr. Payton served as…
Today brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after late morning. Highs will reach the low 90s, and any rain should be fairly light unless a thunderstorm pops up. Tonight stays quiet with just a slim chance of a shower and lows in the mid-70s. Through the weekend and into early next week, expect more of the same:…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point continues to update its River Front Welcome Center. The center is located on Highway 613 near the Pascagoula River Audubon Center. A set of stairs has been built and stained, the back deck receiving the same treatment. City officials saying the floors have been sealed to protect from the weather and…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)-An inaugural youth firefighting program took place at the Wiggins Fire Department on Thursday. The event provided hands on training in fire safety, first aid, fitness challenges, as well as a chance to meet some firefighters. Junior cadets aged 7 to 12 experienced engaging activities with local firefighters. Everything from touring equipment, learning safety drills, and even participating…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Lawmakers from the state house and the state senate gathered at an Ocean Springs restaurant Wednesday for the annual lunch with legislators event, giving Jackson County residents, business leaders and community members a chance to hear first-hand from their state lawmakers. Lawmakers and members of the public gathered at Bacchus on the Bayou, looking ahead…
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