MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The track was packed with excitement in Moss Point Wednesday as Special Olympics athletes showed out for a day of competition and community celebration. WXXV’s Asia Ellis takes us to the field, where the energy was hard to miss. From the starting line to the finish line, these athletes aren’t playing any games. They’re giving it…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend is the bi-weekly youth skate clinic. This is a chance for kids 15 and younger to come out and seek assistance in skateboarding. The time for this clinic is 1 to 4 on Saturday at the DIY Park on Hopkins Boulevard. All skill levels are welcome to come out. As always, helmets are required for…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Just before the Oscars this weekend, Back Bay Mission is teaming up for an Oscars Tribute party. That’s happening Saturday, March 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests are invited to dress in their best Oscars attire or as their favorite celebrity. Live performances will be happening throughout the night, featuring music from Elton John, Lady Gaga,…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves says Mississippi will participate in a Trump administration pilot initiative designed to help kids in foster care. The ‘A Home for Every Child’ initiative will work to expand the number of available foster homes and strengthen ways to prevent family separation in the state as well as recruit new foster parents. This nationwide program…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Cruise Lines ship American Symphony made a stop along the Back Bay of Biloxi Tuesday afternoon, as the new Gulf Coast cruise route continues into its second week of operation. Passengers disembarked to explore some of Biloxi’s natural beauty and historic sites, but before that, they were serenaded by some of Mayor Gilich’s piano skills….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular Coast restaurant is celebrating a big milestone. The Biloxi location of Taco Sombrero marked its tenth anniversary with a special Taco Tuesday celebration. Throughout the day, customers were invited to stop by and join in the festivities. The celebration included souvenir cups, giveaways, and gift card drawings, along with the restaurant’s well-known tacos and full…
The MGCCC Foundation is hosting their annual Scholarship Gala on March 28. This gala honors the achievements of students and recognizes supporters of the college. Sherri Smith joins us ahead of the night. For more information on the gala, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: MGCCC Foundation, scholarship gala
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us about this week’s Pet of the Week, Wiggles!
It is Wednesday in South Mississippi which means we get to meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Waylon! Waylon was a joy to have in the studio. He apparently watches the Weather Channel for fun, and asked many great questions about meteorology in general and how things work behind the scenes. He took the lead during the forecast, and did…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The city of Pascagoula is celebrating making history recently. The Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball state champions paraded around the Flagship City to revel in their 56-54 victory over Terry, marking their first ever 6A championship win. The community came out in full support of the team with floats, decorated trucks, and golf carts. We spoke with…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi State baseball trailed by as many as five runs late, but the Diamond Dawgs rallied back with a seven-run seventh inning and ultimately took down the Tulane Green Wave 11-7 in the first game of the Hancock Whitney Classic. The third-ranked Diamond Dawgs improved to 15-2 on the year with the win. They’ll open SEC…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — No. 7 Southern Miss continued its dominant start to the season with a 2-1 win over Ole Miss on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles walked it off in the bottom of the ninth inning, as Tucker Stockman drove in the winning run. USM opens Sun Belt play on the road against Arkansas State on Friday. Meanwhile, Ole…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium has welcomed four baby African penguins. This species is one of the most endangered types of penguins. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke to aquarium leaders about their growing penguin colony. Categories: Local News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium, penguins
Mostly cloudy and mild tonight with patchy fog developing late and a low near 68. Wednesday stays mostly cloudy with patchy morning fog and only a slight chance for a brief afternoon shower, with highs near 79. Rain and thunderstorms move in Wednesday night with widespread rain likely and temperatures dropping to the mid-50s as winds turn north. A few…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport and the Green Infrastructure Center are hosting a tree planting day on Thursday. Volunteers will help plant trees at Brickyard Bayou Park. Those interested can head out at 8:30 Thursday morning to register. Training will take place at 9. From 9:30 to 4, volunteers will be out helping make the city a little…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi business owner is protecting her 100-year-old oak tree with the help of the city. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with her about the effort to protect the grove. Categories: Local News Tags: biloxi, trees
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters across Jackson County made their way to the polls throughout the day, including at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. Residents we spoke with say the voting process has been smooth so far, with short lines, and poll workers helping guide people through the process. Many voters say participating in this primary election is an important…
Mississippi has a new high school America title holder. Miss Mississippi High School Hadley Clark is from North Mississippi, visiting the Coast. She stopped by the studio to introduce herself to the state.
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pascagoula Fire Department is hosting a fish fry every week until Easter for retired Lt. Jeb Berry. Jeb has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Joining us with details is Ryan Doswell. For more information, call the Pascagoula Fire Department. Categories: Local News Tags: Jeb Berry, pascagoula fire department
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — D’Iberville softball picked up a run-rule victory over Bogue Chitto in its home tournament on Saturday, ultimately claiming the 12-1 win. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the first inning of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: D’Iberville athletics, D’iberville High School, D’Iberville softball
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — D’Iberville baseball picked up a big rivalry victory over Biloxi on Saturday, thanks in part to a big fourth inning that featured a grand slam. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Athletics, biloxi baseball, Biloxi High school, D’Iberville athletics, D’Iberville Baseball, D’iberville High School
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — East Central softball got off to a hot start and run-ruled Bogue Chitto 11-0 in D’Iberville’s weekend tournament on Saturday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the final inning of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: East Central Athletics, east central high school, East Central softball
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs and Harrison Central kept a close game through much of the day on Saturday, but the Greyhounds came alive late and exploded for a 6-0 win on the diamond. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from a few innings of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Harrison central athletics, Harrison…
State Auditor Shad White released a new audit Monday, raising concerns about how hundreds of millions of dollars meant to help the Mississippi Coast are being spent. The report finds 62 percent of projects funded through the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund were approved by legislature without recommendations from either the fund’s advisory board or the Mississippi Development Authority. The fund…