PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday in Pascagoula, it was a day of celebration as Ingalls Shipbuilding christened a new guided missile destroyer named after a former U.S. Senator and Vietnam war hero. The U.S.S. Jeremiah Denton is named after the former Alabama senator, who spent eight years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. It’s the third Flight III Arleigh…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, over in D’Iberville, A Latte Friends hosted their first family and caregiver appreciation event. This event featured multiple vendors alongside A Latte Friends so there was something for everyone regardless of preference. The appreciation event served as a way of connecting children and adults with disabilities to some helpful local organizations that include the Civitan…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Fourth of July may still be a few days away, but one coastal city went all out this weekend in celebrating the red, white, and blue. We’re talking about the City of Long Beach’s 4th of July Jubilee. This annual festival is hosted the weekend before the official holiday each year in Downtown Long Beach and…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County man is being charged with first degree-murder after a multiple hour standoff with law enforcement on Friday night. Orlando Breland was arrested Friday night and charged with first-degree murder. It all happened after Stone County sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Thelma Andrews Road where they found a man dead from gunshot…
Richard Valdez and Ava Graham are in studio this morning. They are here to tell us about the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo takes place this week. The action kicks off Thursday, July 3 at Barksdale Pavilion as anglers from across the state come together for four days of everything seafood, from…
Another week, another wet start as we continue the summertime pattern we spent the last several weeks of spring enjoying. That typically means coastal/Mississippi Sound showers and thunderstorms for the morning, with another, more inland round popping up in the afternoon. That’s exactly what we’re expecting to see today and to start off the week, but the good news is…
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2343 while visiting the 186th Air Refueling Wing in Meridian. This senate bill strengthens the bond between military installations and local communities through intergovernmental support agreements. Agreements promote efficiency for the bases and economic benefits for cities and counties. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Senate Bill 2343
South Mississippi (WXXV)- Airports across Mississippi are racing against the clock, trying to complete critical projects before federal funding runs out. In Picayune — federal funding is giving a small airport a major upgrade. Crews are repaving cracked runways and replacing outdated electrical systems — part of a nearly $2.7 million dollar project that’s mostly federally funded. Design engineer Devin…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation into law that benefits medical members of the military. House Bill 1262 was signed Thursday. The bill benefits Army combat medics, Navy hospital corpsmen, and Air Force aerospace medical service specialists. This creates an alternate pathway for these service members to become licensed practical nurses in the state. Medical training will be…
A few late-night showers may develop across the coastal areas tonight, mainly after midnight. Otherwise, expect partly cloudy skies and overnight lows in the mid-70s with light winds. Rain chances ramp up this weekend. On Saturday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely during the afternoon. It’ll still be mostly sunny and warm, with highs near 90°. Some storms could bring…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Today, our cameras got a sneak peek of the Navy’s newest destroyer ahead of its christening ceremony Saturday at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The future USS Jeremiah Denton is named after the late U.S. senator from Alabama, who before his election to the upper chamber, served in the Vietnam War and was held in captivity for years as a…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gautier is alerting the public about a potential safety hazard. Officials with the city say that neither H20 or Gautier Public Works Department workers will go door to door or onto private property to request water samples. Gautier said if someone does come to your door claiming to be from the city and asks for…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police are alerting the public about a pine straw scam making the rounds. Police say a scammer offers pine straw for $10 per bale. When the delivery is made, the scammers demand a much higher price. This is usually hundreds more than agreed upon. Scammers are mostly targeting older residents, but officers ask the public to…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking to get your barbeque and Mexican food fix, well you might just want to make your way to Downtown Bay St. Louis which has turned into a food lover’s paradise. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the St. Rose de Lima’s Blues and BBQ Fest with more. Categories: Local News, News…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday at Traintastic in Gulfport, Make-A-Wish Mississippi made one Biloxi girl’s dreams a reality. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Make-A-Wish
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Tullie Brae speaks to WXXV ahead of her performance at Ground Zero Blues Club. Tullie Brae performs at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Ground Zero Blues Club, Tullie Brae
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Terry Maddox with Nativity BVM Cathedral is here to talk about tomorrow’s annual Patriotic Mass and Concert. The mass takes place at 4 p.m. pm on Saturday, June 28 with patriotic hymns and anthems in celebration of Independence Day. The concert will follow after at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi….
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- As we all know, you can never be too prepared when it comes to severe weather here on the Coast. In Biloxi, organizations are taking the time to make sure residents are prepared for when the next disaster strikes. Resilient East Biloxi hosted their storm ready event last night, bringing in nonprofits and organizations across the Coast…
The middle of the week was noticeably less active than many recent days in regards to afternoon showers, but now the rain returns as we head into the weekend. Still, don’t expect a complete downpour or total washout, but showers will occur a bit more frequently and over more of the area for the next few days. I expect today…
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV) — One 10-year-old girl from Latimer is making a difference in her life and the lives of others by raising money to fight pediatric scoliosis and other rare diseases. Mia Van Sittert suffers from Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita, a rare genetic disorder that affects bones and, in her case, has caused scoliois… but she’s not letting it stop…
It’s time again to introduce another incredible woman in our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we’re spotlighting Sarah McCaffrey. At the age of 81, she dedicates much of her life to serving others along the Gulf Coast. McCaffrey volunteers in many ways, including by visiting incarcerated women at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and stopping…
Biloxi Chamber Director Lawanda Jones introduces us to Hope Blankenship and the team at To the Rescue Bookkeeping in this month’s “Chamber Member Spotlight.” Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: accountant, bookkeeping, Chamber Member Spotlight, chamber spotlight, hope blankenship, lawanda jones, Taxes, to the rescue, to the rescue bookkeeping
EJ and Elizabeth will be taking on new roles at WXXV starting next week, but they are leaving the morning show in good hands! Introducing our new morning anchors Chloe Carter and Spencer Pullen. Chloe and Spencer will join Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan beginning Monday, June 30. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: morning show, WXXV