Things have been quiet so far, but more storms are expected as we head through the afternoon and into the evening. These storms carry a low-end risk of severe weather, with small-scale flooding being the primary concern. Damaging winds, hail, and even a couple of tornadoes aren’t out of the question, but the risk of tornadoes especially remains low. Still,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is honoring the memory of Fire Lt. Kevin Daugherty. Daugherty recently passed away after a battle with cancer. He was honored during Tuesday’s city council meeting with a proclamation. The proclamation was presented to his family in front of his fellow firefighters. Daugherty joined the Pascagoula Fire Department in 2006 before becoming a…
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- Think you have a good singing voice? The Senior Center of South Pearl River County is inviting the public to audition for a karaoke contest. Those auditions taking place May 9th at 9 AM. Joining us with more details is Diane Maguire. Categories: Local News, News Tags: competition, contest, karaoke contest, pearl river county, picayune, Senior Center…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Advocacy Center is hosting a guardianship/custody legal clinic. The first this year happening on May 21st. Ahead of that, Pastor Tony Karnes and Jeannie Herrin are joining us with details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: CASA of Harrison County, CASA of South Mississippi, custody, Guardianship, guardianship/custody legal clinic, Gulfport, harrison county, Harrison County Advocacy…
Bienville Orthopedic specialists performed the first ever endoscopic spine surgery in the state. Dr. Joseph Cox completed the process. The surgery was done using the Arthrex spine system. Dr. Cox says this type of surgery is the next evolution in modern spine care. The technique is said to be ultra minimally invasive. Dr. Cox says his goal with this technique…
Perkinston, Miss. (WXXV)- It was Game 1 of the Class 6A South State Softball Championship, and the George County Lady Rebels wasted no time making a statement against the Pearl River Central Lady Blue Devils at MGCCC’s Ross-Smith Softball Field. Pearl River Central came out swinging in the top of the first inning. Addison Davis delivered a big hit to…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — Saint Stanislaus has earned the top spot as the No. 1 best high school for athletes in Mississippi, according to a recent study conducted by USA Today. The ranking evaluated high schools across the state based on the strength of their athletic programs and the success of their student-athletes both on and off the field….
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a standout showing for the Pass Christian High School track and field program, as both the boys and girls teams captured runner-up finishes at the Class 4A State Championships. Leading the way on the boys side was Sammie King, who dominated the throwing events. King claimed first place in both discus and shot put,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the continued rain threat for the rest of this week and weekend, organizers of the CPR Fest have made an adjustment to the event Saturday. The festival will be moved indoors, inside the Coliseum. Doors will open at 12:30 with the show beginning at 1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: cpr fest
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial is celebrating their nurses as Wednesday kicked off Nurses Week. WXXV stopped in at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi for the Nurses Oath Renewal and Blessing of the Hands event. Dozens of nurses gathered to read the oath, pledging to always consider the welfare of their patients, act with compassion, be trustworthy, ethical, and protect the health,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippians gathered in multiple places Thursday for community prayer and reflection. At Jones Park in Gulfport, a large service was held to mark National Day of Prayer. Civic leaders, religious leaders, and members of the public sang hymns and participated in group prayer to pray for the country and communities. This year is also special because it…
Tonight stays mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid 60s. By Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms will are expected to develop throughout the afternoon, with highs in the mid 70s. Rain chances continue to increase Friday night as more widespread showers and storms move in by Saturday morning. Saturday looks to be the soggiest day of the stretch,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport High School football team has always had to hit the road to play home games at Milner Stadium. That is about to change. The school district is building a new stadium on campus and it should be ready for the Admiral’s first home game on September 11. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott visited the site…
With summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to make sure your vehicle is road-ready before those vacation miles start adding up. WXXV News 25’s Spencer Pullen steps out of the studio and into the shop, trading the anchor desk for a car jack as he works side-by-side with local auto care professionals at Seal’s Tire and Auto…
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- In the Saucier community, a stretch of road is now closed for the next six months for a bridge replacement project. Saucier-Advance Road between Andre Drive and West Wortham Road is the impacted area. If you live near that area, please plan detour routes over the next few months. Categories: Local News Tags: road work, Saucier Advance…
Start Up Gulf Coast is hosting their second Pitch Competition this month. Fourteen people will take the stage, pitching ideas for a chance to earn a share of $15,000. That competition takes place Tuesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Here to explain more is Alexa Cutrer. For more information, click here. Categories:…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Pirates are taking over Bay St. Louis next week! The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse will be hosting Pirate Day in the Bay on May 15 and 16. Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne join us with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse, Pirate Day in the…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and Logan’s Roadhouse is getting ready to help families celebrate. Joining us is Jordan Jones and Kenzel Welsey with Logan’s Roadhouse. Categories: Local News Tags: Logan’s Roadhouse, Mother’s Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One of WXXV’s biggest events of the year wrapped up at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport Wednesday night. This year’s athletes featured in Sports Director Ansley Brent’s weekly Student Athlete of the Week series were recognized in our annual Student Athlete Banquet. Each athlete was joined by family and coaches and received plaques and a video…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thirteen Biloxi High School student athletes are taking their talents to the next level as the Indians held a signing day. Adelyn Fontenelle signed with Copiah-Lincoln Community College where she will join the volleyball team. Girls basketball standout Na’Kenya Terry signed with Jones College. Soccer players Brody Nguyen and Gavin Humphries both signed with Holmes Community College….
Mississippi Power is using this time to remind residents it is important to have a plan in place. Ahead of hurricane season and while there is a threat of severe weather, Mississippians are reminded to sign up for outage alerts. You can text ‘REG’ to 67797 to sign up for those alerts. Mississippi Power is also advising residents to pack…
National Day of Prayer in the Magnolia cities across the Coast are encouraged to hold a prayer gathering. Citizens are gathering at churches and government buildings. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis has a report on the day. Some of the events taking place today include: West Jackson County Utility District from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Church of the King…
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- May 7 marks one year since Pascagoula native Nelson Walker set sail to circumnavigate the globe. He left from the Singing River Yacht Club. Since then, he has made it across the Pacific Ocean into Polynesia. “Well, I think like all young college students… Once you’re done with college, there is not a clear direction after that,”…
We’re off to a stormy start today as a cold front is pushing into the area, bringing few-and-far between clusters of thunderstorms into South Mississippi. So far there hasn’t been anything in the way of severe weather, but at least a few storms have produced “Special Weather Statements,” which are strong storms that don’t quite meet severe criteria. These still…