GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s a big day across the Coast as many cities are holding inauguration ceremonies for newly-elected officials. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen joins us from Gulfport ahead of the inauguration of Mayor Elect Hugh Keating and seven city council members. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Inauguration, mayoral elect
BREAKING: Gulfport High School has announced Myles Gentry as new Head Baseball Coach. Gulfport High School is celebrating that Myles Gentry has been offered and accepted the role as the newHead Baseball Coach, Gulfport Athletic Director Matt Walters has confirmed the recent actions and stated a school board meeting will take place July 7th to confirm the hire. Most recently,…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital Gulfport announces they are part of the nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients. To receive this recognition, Memorial Hospital had to demonstrate sustained achievement in the chest pain registry for two consecutive years and performed at top level for specific performance measures. Officials saying participation engages hospitals in a robust quality…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Preparations are well underway at Gulfport’s Jones Park for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The action really kicks off at noon this Thursday when anglers will head out in the waters of the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf, looking to reel in the big catch. Each day through Sunday, there will be a lot of action…
Diane Bennett joins us in studio to talk about the upcoming Gospel Music BBQ Fundraiser. The fundraiser is benefiting the Magdalene House-Christian Women’s Job Corps. The event takes place Thursday, July 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. For more information call 228-493-0504 or 228-324-6687. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Magdalene House-Christian Women’s Job…
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…