GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – May is Stroke Awareness Month, bringing awareness to a disease that affects a little less than 800,00 people in the United States every year. So, what kinds of patients are most susceptible to strokes? And what signs should we look out for? WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter took a visit to Memorial Health System’s Primary Stroke…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday morning, ‘Let’s Go Gulf Coast’ hosted the very first park pop-up at War Memorial Park in Long Beach. The event served as an informal ribbon cutting to highlight all the great enhancements that have been made to the park including new playground equipment and inclusive features for children with special needs. Those who attended also…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Jeepin the Coast has kicked off in Long Beach! All things Jeeps and ducks take over the Friendly City. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at Jeep Central as participants are lining up for registration. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jeepin’ the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Keesler Federal Credit Union announced that its proposed merger with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union was overwhelmingly approved. The merger represents the largest credit union merger in Louisiana and Mississippi history. The two credit unions will become one legal entity on July 1st, 2025. As the surviving credit union, Keesler Federal Credit Union will retain its…
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting their Firefly Supper this Saturday. Angela Mitchell with the museum joins us ahead of the fun to tell us what you can expect and how you can get tickets. The Firefly Supper takes place Saturday, May 31 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. For more information,…
Bill Campbell and George Ackley join us ahead of a bowling tournament hosted by the Joppa Shriners early next month. This bowling tournament takes place on Sunday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Park Ten Lanes in Diamondhead. For more information or to register, call Kevin Carmichael at 228-818-7707.
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Progress is being made when it comes to construction work for the Long Beach Gateway Project. Crews started some demolition work Wednesday and fencing is being put around work areas as Jeepin the Coast begins. A reminder that this work is taking place in the West Harbor parking lot located south of Highway 90 at Jeff Davis…
WXXV’s Storm Ready Hurricane Preparedness Special airs for the first time Wednesday and then two more times this week. Ryan breaks down the forecast and speaks to professionals in our community on how to keep yourself and your property safe if tropical weather threatens our area. You can catch this special broadcast at 6:30 Wednesday on WXXV NBC, then again…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Both houses of the State legislature are meeting in special session to pass a state budget, nearly two months after the regular session ended. The proposed budget that lawmakers will debate is $7.1 billion dollars for fiscal year 2026. To get this done, it will require lawmakers looking over about 100 appropriation bills. According to the governor,…
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Categories: Business
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Dr. Jared Akers with South Mississippi Oral Surgery discusses dental implants – what they are, how they’re surgically inserted and why they’re a good choice for missing teeth. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: dental implants, dental sugery, expert talk, jared akers, michelle eubank, oral surgery, south ms oral surgery
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has welcomed 38 new cadets. Cadet Class 69 graduated from the Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy after 18 weeks. Cadets took the oath to become state troopers and serve the state of Mississippi. A few officers will take on specialty assignments, including one officer who will be working with the capitol police and…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Karen, Tammy, and Mary with Singing River Little Theatre join us in studio this morning. They are here to talk about the theatre’s production of ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ which starts Thursday in Pascagoula. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Arsenic and Old Lace, Singing River Little Theatre
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Joining us in studio is Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Specialist Neeka King. She is here to tell us about the upcoming Sand Jam ‘Forces of Nature.’ Sand Jam takes place Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pascagoula Beach Park. The event is in partnership between the Jackson County Recreation Department and the City of…
STORM READY 2025 GET READY WITH US FOR THIS HURRICANE SEASON WITH WXXV’s STORM READY 2025, POWERED BY MISSISSIPPI POWER The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season is expected to be slightly above the average of the last 30 years. Last year’s season was the third costliest on record behind 2005 and 2017, supported by multiple Category 5 storms, warm sea surface…
Ole Miss baseball earned the 10th national seed in the NCAA Tournament and is now set to host Georgia Tech, Western Kentucky and Murray State in the Oxford Regional beginning on Friday. The Rebels were on the bubble of the regional hosting conversation one week ago, but after winning three straight games and finishing as the runners-up in the SEC…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- An interactive map of Downtown Gulfport has been created by a Southern Miss student. Aiden Graves is a current volunteer, acting as an intern previously. The map gives everyone a chance to take a digital stroll through Gulfport, sharing some of the lesser known history of the city. The map starts at the Museum of History, going…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A brand-new family entertainment center is making its way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and they’re hiring now. Hippie Fish, a vibrant new venue blending mini golf, arcade games, and dining, is set to open at Centennial Plaza in early summer 2025. Before the doors open, the team is hosting an on-site hiring fair to fill…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- There will be a flurry of activity up at the state capitol in Jackson on Tuesday. Governor Reeves has called lawmakers back for a special session. All eyes will be on the state budget, as the legislature failed to get that done during the regular session and the fiscal year starts July 1. State Senator Mike Thompson…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, and Tourism Bureau is relaunching its signature Pelican Pound program for the upcoming summer. This beloved buy-local initiative rewards locals and visitors alike for shopping, dining, and experiencing all that Ocean Springs has to offer while supporting the small businesses that keeps the community vibrant. The Pelican Pound…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is warning the public about a social media post making its rounds. The post says that a Pascagoula police officer is missing. The department says the post is incorrect and fake. If an active public safety issue or a missing person were real, that information would come directly from the department. Pascagoula police…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has called a special session of the Mississippi Legislature. The session is scheduled to begin at 11 Wednesday morning. A proposed budget has been set to fund government functions and keep spending under control. A little over $7 billion is expected to be proposed, but Governor Reeves says the session is not expected to…