BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training, and collaboration as construction has begun on a transformative project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The new Cyber and Technology facility will include office space for Mississippi State University personnel, private industry partners, classroom space for Keesler training, and an event center….
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Buc-ee’s at Menge Avenue exit has been open for only a couple of months and some are already complaining about traffic problems. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is doing a traffic study to look at the situation. Board President Nathan Barrett is here to talk about it. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s,…
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This year marks the 90th anniversary of social security. The program has helped generations of seniors. AARP Mississippi State Director Kimberly Campbell talked to WXXV about how critically important social security is. Categories: Featured, Mississippi State News, News Tags: social security
One word that describes the Ocean Springs football program is consistency. The Greyhounds have clinched the past four Regional Championship titles and have played in the South State championship twice in the past three seasons. This year the blue and white have strong leadership, a whole lot of experience and ton of game changing assets. Watch the video above for…
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV) — On Monday evening, community members gathered at the Bay St. Louis Fire Department to host a drive-up dinner benefit in honor of Quentin Conway, a utility department worker who passed away recently. From city officials to volunteers, dozens showed out to lend a helping hand. Mayor Mike Favre and his wife spent hours preparing…
A stray shower or storm is possible this evening, but most of us will stay dry with partly cloudy skies and lows around 75. Tomorrow looks hot and mostly sunny, topping out near 93, with just a slim chance for a late-day storm. Skies clear out again tomorrow night with lows in the mid-70s. By Wednesday, we’ll keep the sunshine,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Amtrak Service has returned along the Gulf Coast. The new Mardi Gras service officially began operating Monday morning, bringing back passenger service for the first time since before Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Amtrak train service is back on the Coast and it’s off to a great start as it rolled through Gulfport and people were able…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach is welcoming students back for the fall semester, with many events planned this week. We also got to hear about some projects underway at the campus. Students are returning to campus and going back to class on Monday at USM here on The Coast….
This month is National Immunization Month in the U.S. Joining us in studio is Memorial Health System Nurse Practitioner Tony Tanner to give us more information about the many types of vaccines out there. Categories: Health, National News, News Tags: National Immunization Month
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- One person was injured this weekend after a mobile home fire in Saucier. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue, it happened early Saturday morning. Six people were in the mobile home at the time of the blaze, but were able to escape before the home was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is believed to be…
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Hundreds of people also gathered in Pascagoula at the loading platform to get a look at the train as it made its way to Mobile Saturday. That celebration consisted of performances from local marching bands, cheerleaders, and dance teams. Mardi Gras krewes made appearances, dressed in their glitzy attire, and feathered umbrellas. One group said they are…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Amtrak Mardi Gras service kicked off its new coastal route with block parties at each of its South Mississippi stops Saturday. It’s not Mardi Gras, but it definitely looked like it on Saturday morning. Hundreds of people came out dressed in purple, green, and gold to celebrate the return of the passenger train here on the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Beau Rivage employees were busy Friday, presenting checks to South Mississippi nonprofits to support their work. We stopped by the check presentation at Moore Community House. The Beau delivered a $10,000 check for the Women in Construction program. The program provides hands-on training and career placement assistance for women seeking construction-related jobs. In all, Beau Rivage donated…
Sunday marked a somber anniversary in South Mississippi history. It was 56 years ago that Hurricane Camille made landfall near Waveland as a category five storm. The storm left a swath of destruction in South Mississippi and claimed the lives of nearly 260 people across the Gulf South. Camille is still one of the costliest storms to ever hit the…
With so many fun events, fresh exhibits, and fun engagement – an afternoon making memories at The Mississippi Aquarium is a gift the whole family will enjoy! Ryan brought his son along to test out the adventure and get the scoop on all the benefits of an annual pass from Marketing Director Nicole Martz. Grab a Mississippi Aquarium family pass…
Expect a fairly typical, seasonal start to the week as we enjoy slightly drier afternoons and manageable heat. Cloud cover will remain light for most of the day, leading to a quick warm-up to today’s high of 92. Factor in the humidity and it’ll feel more like 103° at it’s peak, just under Heat Advisory levels. It may warm a…
Welcome to War Memorial Park on Church Ave. in Long Beach where thoughtful design and lots of shady oaks make this inclusion park a safe space for everyone. War Memorial Park is managed by the City of Long Beach and frequently confused for War Memorial Park in Pass Christian. This park is quite large and offers many activities for children…
Welcome to Lum Cumbest Park in Moss Point the perfect sunny spot for a picnic, cooling off or enjoying outdoor sports or time with your furry friends. Lum Cumbest Park, managed by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors is a beautiful, vast park that spans 100 acres. The main park area consists of multiple playgrounds with lots of new equipment,…
Head Coach Jeff Stockstill is entering his third year leading the Pass Christian football team. In his first season, he led the Pirates to a historic 9-3 third round stint, and last season they broke even at 5’s. This upcoming season, Stockstill has his initial freshman class as seniors and he believes their experience and leadership will take them far,…
Stop number seventeen of 25 Teams in 25 Days takes us to Pearl River Central! The Pearl River Central football team was 2-8 last football season, but that led to their first playoff game in 9 years and their most wins since 2022. The Blue Devils were pretty young on the gridiron last year which benefits them greatly this year….
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is hosting their HoCo Closet. The closet is happening on September 6 at In the Zone in Ocean Springs. The closet is open to students in the 10th through 12 grades. Students can come to the closet from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The public will be able to shop from noon until 2…
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a beloved retired South Mississippi priest. Father Dennis Carver died Sunday, August 10 after a short battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be held from 10 to noon Monday, August 18 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, followed immediately by a funeral mass. The Bay St. Louis native served as pastor of…