BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Nothing says summer in South Mississippi like spending time at the pool or beach. However, those perfect days can quickly turn tragic if proper safety protocols aren’t followed while near the water. Ashlyn Noel, the aquatics coordinator for the Salvation Army Kroc Center, offered a few tips for those looking to enjoy the Fourth of July…
Good Evening, South Mississippi! It has been a warm, but picture-perfect, day across the coast and we have more beautiful weather in store for the 4th of July. For tonight, temperatures will drop back into the low and mid 70s under clearing skies. Now that the cold front has passed through, light west-northwesterly winds will prevail through the night and…
George County, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District and Homeland Security hosted a training for an active shooter response. The training includes the school district’s police department, George County Sheriff’s Office, Lucedale Police Department and the state’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Training helps ensure a quick response. The George County School District saying they will continue to ensure…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is alerting drivers about roadwork on Highway 90 that includes lane closures. The area affected in Highway 90 at Cedar Street. The eastbound right and middle lanes will be closed to traffic starting on July 8th. Closure are in effect from 7 AM to 5 PM. Crews will be working to repair the…
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wild at Heart Rescue out of Jackson County is sharing exciting news about one of their patients. Marty is a Sandhill Crane that Wild at Heart had in their care for a year. Marty recently found his forever home in Florida at the Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center. He was found at a school playground and…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is sharing improvements have been completed on White Plains Road. Drivers are able to drive in the area again, officials saying the upgrades will reduce the need for closures after heavy rains. This also help keep access open to residents and emergency vehicles. Another road in Harrison County also reopens as…
Lucedale, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale hosted an Oath of Office ceremony on Monday. Mayor Al Jones and First Lady Mel Jones were honored. Also honored were the aldermen and alderwomen, those including Clay Wedgeworth, Carrie Moulds, Carol Howell, Brittany Green and Ken Holland. The ceremony was held at First Baptist Church of Lucedale. Each of those taking the…
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- New laws have gone into effect across the Magnolia State, ranging from the grocery tax, gas tax to the seafood labeling law. Frank Corder with the Magnolia Tribune joins Dave Elliott to discuss these new laws. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bill, laws, legislation, Mississippi, Taxes
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- “Living Local” is returning to WXXV NBC starting tomorrow. Susie Davis joins Spencer Pullen ahead of tomorrow’s episode, sharing who will be highlighted. The episode airs following the noon newscast at 12:30. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Coast, EPISODE, Living Local, Susie Davis
South Mississippi (WXXV)- One organization is working up clean up Mississippi beaches after the Fourth of July. The Star-Spangled Cleanup will be happening on Saturday, July 5th – running from 8 AM to 10 AM. Officials saying marine debris left on beaches can be washed into the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf. This endangers wildlife, damages habitats and degrades water…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Blessing of the Fleet kicks off their 96th year this week. Events are planned throughout the week and into the weekend. 2024’s Shrimp Queen Baylie Gollott-Ho joins WXXV in studio to share what can be expected. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 96th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, biloxi, blessing, Blessing of the Fleet, Shrimp, Shrimp Queen
Keesler AFB (WXXV)- Military One Coast and Keesler Air Force Base have announced a new program. That new program is called Military One Coast Home Away From Home. This program aims to support first term service members by pairing them with community host families. This will provide mentorship, companionship and a welcoming environment off base. Families along the Gulf Coast…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department is announcing the return of the D.A.R.E. Program for all Biloxi schools. Now it’s rebranded as Keepin’ It REAL. The program focuses on teaching students decision making for safe and healthy living. There will be no more lectures, instead students will have interactive learning that gives students real-world tools. The program targets 5th…
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South Mississippi (WXXV)- Every other Wednesday morning, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Bianca Janik to tell us about News 25’s pet of the week: Appalachian. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: adoption, HSSM, Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- Incoming Mayor Tim Pierce as well as the city’s Board of Aldermen and city clerk were sworn in Tuesday afternoon in font of a packed house of family members, friends and other community leaders. Pierce unofficially won the mayoral race back in April, receiving 80% of the vote in the Republican Party Primary. He faced no…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – As of July 1st, Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law has taken effect. All seafood sold in Mississippi must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson visited the coast to advocate for the importance of American seafood that’s harvested, raised, and processed in the US. This is the very…
This week’s WXXV Weather Kid guest forecaster is Ryland! Ryland is a big fan of weather, loving how quickly it can change and how powerful it can be. He loves watching weather videos from storm chasers, and hopes to go on his first with his uncle later this year. On nice days, Ryland is all about working in the yard,…
Can’t wait two months for College Football to begin? Southern Miss Football is coming to this coast this month! Southern Miss Athletics and the Alumni Association announced the sites for the 2025 Summer Tour featuring Head Coach Charles Huff, with Gulfport being the second stop on the list. The event will provide fans, alumni, and supporters with an inside look…
We’ve got huge news for the city of Moss Point as former Tiger Earl Sanders has been selected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame. A member of the Moss Point graduating class of 1983, Earl Sanders was a dual-sport athlete playing both baseball and basketball for the River City. After graduation, Sanders was a competitor both on the mound…
After strong and severe storms this afternoon, we are setting up for a much quieter night, although there are still storms around the area. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the mid and lower 70s with a 20-30% chance for coastal showers, and then slightly higher rain chances heading into Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall totals will fall between .25″ and .50″, except…
The Labor Department has announced it plans to shut down 99 job corps center around the country, including the Gulfport Center. The Department of Labor cited financial challenges, including a $140 million deficit in 2024 and a lack of results. Job Corps provides a no-cost education and vocational training program that helps young people improve their lives by providing them…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There have been signs of progress as our South Mississippi cities prepare for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service. Earlier Tuesday, press conferences regarding Amtrak happened all over the Coast. Topics discussed at these press conferences included the expected start date, train schedule, ticket costs, and more. Excitement was in the air as people showed up at Biloxi City…
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is awarding six animal-welfare agencies $150,000 in grants to support FIXED For Life. That is a no-cost spay and neuter program in its second year. Counties benefiting from this include George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone Counties. Services relating to spay and neuter procedures – that includes surgery, rabies vaccination,…