HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County libraries are launching a new program, allowing patrons to check out blood pressure kits. This is done with the American Heart Association, the initiative officially kicked off Thursday morning. Library patrons will be able to check out these kits to monitor their blood pressure at home. They will also be able to check…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- D’Iberville High School shares their Spanish Honor Society hosted their first-ever induction ceremony last week. Twenty-eight junior and senior students who demonstrated outstanding achievement in Spanish and a deep appreciation for Hispanic culture were welcomed. The Spanish Honor Society shared they are grateful to the parents, family members, and friends who attended the ceremony. These students carry…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office shared that Congressman Mike Ezell visited George County recently. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon shared Ezell helped secure a grant funding allowing the county to upgrade their dispatch system. Sheriff Mixon says the upgrade strengthens the ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. He also shares deputies and first responders now have…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Patrick’s Day is coming back to Ocean Springs and downtown is going green! The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street is inviting everyone to a full day of festive fun, shopping, and community celebration starting at 10 a.m. on March 14. Local shops and restaurants will feature specials and themed experiences with bars joining the celebration after…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers are hosting auditions to sing the National Anthem at games. You have until April 30 to send in an entry. Rules are that all performances must be 90 seconds or less and be acapella or instrumental. Participants must also sing from memory. Those selected will be contacted to sing the National Anthem before a…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Keesler Air Force Base announced their patient decontamination team completed their biannual recertification last week. They talk through the full process of receiving and safely processing simulated causalities before medical care. Keesler says training like this keeps the team qualified and ready to respond when it matters most. Categories: Local News Tags: biannual recertification, Keesler Air Force Base,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — D’Iberville baseball continued its hot start to the season with a 9-5 win over Biloxi at the Battle at the Beach on Friday night. With the victory, the Warriors claimed the Tomahawk Cup. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the first inning of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Battle at the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Hancock baseball opened up Battle at the Beach play at Keesler Federal Park with a big 7-5 win over Etowah on Saturday night. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the final few innings of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: 2026 Battle at the Beach, Hancock Athletics, Hancock baseball, Hancock High School
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Stanislaus has tested itself big time on the hardwood this season — from playing and winning against schools in higher classifications, to competing in out-of-state tournaments. Those experiences have helped set the program up for its first state championship appearance since 2011. Additionally, the team is lead by head coach Daniel Grieves and assistant coach…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central’s big season came to an end in the MHSAA 7A State Championship on Friday night, as the Red Rebelettes fell to Starkville by a score of 39-22. Saniyah Murray was named the team’s BSN Scholar Athlete. The Red Rebelettes end the year with a 27-6 record and will return most team members heading into…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Edgewater Mall will have a special guest starting this weekend! The Easter Bunny is making his appearance at 11 on Saturday, March 7. He’ll be in town daily until April 4. The mall says visits are free and to bring a camera. Categories: National News Tags: Easter Bunny, edgewater mall
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department is being recognized for their dispatch team. This coming after a Harrison County 911 Commission Meeting. It was announced the only dispatch center achieving a passing grade for all 12 months of 2025 was Long Beach. To earn a passing grade, dispatchers must answer calls within 15 seconds 90 percent of…
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community College’s Hispanic American Club is hosting a Family Fiesta Night next week. Leanne Ibarra, Ruben Barberena, and Kalon Duncanson join us with the details. The fun takes place March 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Jackson County campus. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Family Fiesta Night,…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Our friends from the Vancleave Public Library are hosting a Spring Fling on April 4. Ahead of that, there’s a call for vendors and even a chance to win a special gift. Ashley Gildea and Lauria Barton join us in studio. Categories: Local News Tags: vancleave public library
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Mississippi lawmakers are considering a bill that would change whether certain roadway safety reports can be released to the public. This proposal comes after a recent dispute over bridge inspection records in Ocean Springs. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center explains what the bill would do. Last year, the Davis Bayou Bridge…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is set to stop monthly mailing of its newsletter ‘B-News Monthly.’ The change is set to take place after the April edition, after which the newsletter will be available online. However, city officials say the newsletter will still be mailed out four times a year in April, June, September and December to send…
It’s been looking like rain for the last few days, but it’s finally raining in South MS. This usually precedes a nice cool-down as fronts move into the area, but this won’t bring much more than a couple of days of spotty showers and grey skies. In fact, we’ll continue to linger in the upper 70s for another full week,…
As we move closer to primary election day, we have some reminders about absentee voting and deadlines. County Circuit Clerk Offices will be open Saturday, March 7 from 8 a.m. to noon, the final day to vote in-person absentee. If you plan to mail in an absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by election day, March 10, and received by…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- As the conflict with Iran continues, citizens across the U.S. are concerned about its effect on the Stock Market. WXXV’s Megan Fayard sits down with a financial expert in Biloxi to find out how these changes could impact South Mississippi residents. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, concerned, financial expert, Iran, stock market
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Pascagoula basketball has made history. The Panthers made the big baskets when it mattered most and clinched their first-ever 6A State Championship with a 56-54 win over Terry on Thursday night. Adam Griffin was named the game MVP with a team-high 15 points. Be sure to stay tuned to WXXV, as we’ll have more highlights and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pearl River Central Blue Devils took down the Gulfport Admirals on the diamond on Thursday night, winning by a score of 8-5. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport athletics, Gulfport baseball, Gulfport High School, Pearl River Central athletics, Pearl River Central baseball, Pearl…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport softball jumped out to a 6-0 lead over Stone through two innings of action, and the Admirals held off a late Tomcats rally to win 7-5. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport athletics, Gulfport High School, Gulfport softball, Stone athletics, stone high school,…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Harrison Central Red Rebelettes basketball team might be young, but they are fierce. Harrison Central only has two seniors on its team, and most of its firepower comes from a strong group of juniors and sophomore, including top-25 national recruit Saniyah Murray. This team is truly loaded at every position. What sets the Red Rebelettes…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point recognized four people at their city council meeting Tuesday. The city says these four stepped up when it mattered most. First up is Firefighter Nigel Hubbard, receiving the Firefighter Recognition Award. The city says he went above and beyond in a job that’s already demanding. Officer Jawaiian Sipp earned the Citizen…