Happy Friday! Tonight will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers or storms dwindling by midnight. Temperatures across south Mississippi will drop to the upper 70s with a light south wind under mostly cloudy skies. If skies clear out enough and the wind drops to calm, we may see some patchy fog across the area as well. Saturday…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A company with a major presence in Stone County is expanding its McHenry facility. Anduril Industries officially closed today on more than 125 acres of property next to the current Mississippi Solid Rocket Complex site on East McHenry Road after leasing the land from the Stone County Economic Development partnership since 2020. Anduril plans to expand…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Get ready for an action-packed two-day weekend extravaganza, the City of Biloxi and Mover and Shakers Social Club present the Juneteenth Weekend Celebration. The event kicked off with a three-on-three basketball tournament on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, there is a unity walk/run in the morning at John Henry Beck Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Anglers competing in the Mississippi Open Fishing Tournament on the Coast started arriving Thursday. From Cat and Ship Island to Fort Massachusetts and everywhere in between, this year’s field takes their shot reeling in the winning catch. The record for Gulf Blue Marlin has been held in Mississippi for two decades now. So, it’s safe to say…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Feeding the Gulf Coast hosted a Summer Meals Celebration for local children ages 18 and younger. The event offered fun activities alongside free meals. Feeding the Gulf Coast partners with local community organizations to provide free meals to children, 18 and younger, through the Summer Meals Program. The program is supported by the United States Department…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A Pascagoula landmark now features a new museum that will give visitors a deeper look into its history. City officials hosted a ribbon cutting for the Round Island Lighthouse Maritime Museum on Thursday morning. The small red building — located just to the west of the iconic lighthouse — features photographs of the landmark’s revolution, replicas of…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- IMMS is releasing more turtles Friday. Three turtles will be released into the Mississippi Sound at 3:30 p.m. in front of the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. If you are unable to attend, they will live stream the release on their Facebook page. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Institute of Marine Mammal Studies, turtle release
Jackson County, MS (WXXV) – The Jackson County Animal Shelter is facing a critical overcrowding crisis, taking in an average of 17 animals a day and currently operating at full capacity. As a result, the shelter has been forced to temporarily stop accepting owner surrenders. “The phone rings constantly off the hook as soon as we open every day,” says…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Cece Shabazz and Felix Gines are in studio to tell us about the Juneteenth Celebration happening this weekend in Biloxi, which features many big events. This free celebration includes a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a Unity Walk/Run, live music, local vendors, family activities, and a special Juneteenth recognition ceremony. Come celebrate culture, community, and freedom in a way…
We’re in for more familiar weather across South Mississippi today with initially spotty, then more frequent shower and thunderstorm activity popping up later in the day. It won’t be too widespread once again today, but I do expect we’ll start seeing a slight uptick in the frequency and amount of rainfall we see as we finish off the week and…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Artist Steve Barney joins us in studio this morning. He’s here to talk about the Second Block Lawn Pop-up Art Market in Bay St. Louis. The Main Street Art Market, a one-day celebration of local art and culture, will take place Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Second Block of Main…
Former Biloxi Shucker Jacob Misiorowski made his Major League debut for the Milwaukee Brewers. The flame thrower started off strong, owning the top pitching velocities of the day after just one inning. The righty had a stellar start in the show, throwing five hitless innings with five strikeouts and throwing 14 pitches over 100 miles per hour. Congratulations to former…
What a historic day it was for the Pearl River Community College baseball team, as they set a new program record of five athletes being tabbed with All-America honors. With a 53-win season and a pair of titles to go along with it, this honestly comes as no surprise, but boy is this difficult to accomplish! Starting off with the…
The question everyone’s asking when it comes to the New Orleans Saints is who’s going to be the leader and signal caller for the black and gold. After Derek Carr announced his retirement in may, four young hopefuls are vying for the spot of the starting quarterback. Taking snaps during Saints Minicamp was Spencer Rattler, who has six starts under…
Skies turn mostly clear on this Thursday evening before clouds build back in by Friday morning. Lows dip to the upper 70s with a light southerly breeze. Showers and storms are likely through late Friday morning and into the afternoon, otherwise skies will remain partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s. A few storms may linger overnight into Saturday…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) – Over the summer, Grace Ann Courtney, a Wiggins native and graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, was named Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi. Now, she’s preparing to take the national stage. Earlier today, Courtney was celebrated with a heartfelt send-off party hosted by the Stone County Economic Development Partnership as she gears up…
When it’s hurricane season, it is all hands-on deck for officials on the Coast and in the state, including the Mississippi Department of Transportation. MDOT has just released its Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Anna Ehrgott with MDOT joins us from Jackson and has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: hurricane preparedness guide, MDOT
Mississippi is making a big push into artificial intelligence. Governor Tate Reeves announced a new initiative to grow AI talent across the state. The Mississippi AI talent accelerator program aims to build skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced technologies through the state’s universities. The goal is to support the growth of Amazon Web Services in Mississippi. Amazon’s Director…
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SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations has confirmed the identity of the suspect killed in Wednesday night’s police stand off in Saucier. The suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Jason Simmons. The area of Saucier where this all took place, off Highway 67 and Turan Road, was on high edge Wednesday night, with law enforcement responding in full force….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This summer, kids are taking flight at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum Summer Camp. Students in grades six through 12 can dive into the world of aeronautics. From flight simulators and drones to 3D printing, robotics, and even aviation sheet metal, campers are getting a real, hands-on experience. They even help build a real airplane. It’s a…
Juneteenth celebrations are beginning across South Mississippi this weekend, including one in Downtown Pass Christian. Jake Cook is here to tell us more about Juneteenth in the Pass. The Juneteenth in the Pass event takes place Saturday, June 14 at West Harrison County Civic Center. For more information, click here Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Juneteenth in the Pass
This weekend, the Wiggins Fire Department and Scouts of America are holding a flag retirement ceremony in recognition of National Flag Day. Fire Chief Steven Purvis and Ronnie McBridge are in studio with more. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. this Saturday at 140 N. Magnolia Drive in Wiggins. Veterans and the public are invited to bring a flag to…