LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A reminder for those in Long Beach, crews are continuing to work on the intersection of White Harbor and Railroad Street. This is an ongoing railroad crossing project of asphalt improvements. Motorists are advised that the traffic patterns could change during the construction period causing some delays, but the intersection will remain open. Categories: Local News,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A blood drive is taking place in honor of fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen. That drive takes place Thursday, May 1 at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Denise Smith with the American Red Cross joins us in studio to talk about the need for blood as well as some special drawings you could be entered into. Categories: Community…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Exit 75 rest area entrance ramp on I-10 in Jackson County heading west will be closed Wednesday evening. This closure is in connection to the Pascagoula River Bridge project. This closure will begin at 7 p.m. and is expected to remain closed until 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 1. Drivers are advised to use caution…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is opening applications for a program for those impacted by the 2019 opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The application period starts Friday, May 2 at 8 a.m. Those who apply must be a Mississippi resident who is 18 or older and also possesses a valid resident commercial shrimp or…
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An update by the Army Corps of Engineers offering some good news on the river levels. In an update Tuesday afternoon, the operational trigger points for the Bonnet Carre Spillway are no longer in the forecast. The measurements of the Mississippi River water levels are coming in lower than previous weeks. This means the river is expected to stay below…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosting Hinds Community College for their regular season finale. Hinds struck first with a three-run lead shutting out the Bulldogs until the 8th inning. Gulf Coast didn’t just score once, but five times in the bottom of the 8th. The bases were loaded for Colby Wilson and he takes advantage of it with a two-run…
Another warm few days but still on the lookout for thunderstorms later this week. Wednesday to bring warm gulf coast weather all around in the 80s with more cloud cover. Thursday through Saturday has Increased chance of scattered showers and storms. Best chances primarily during the afternoon hours but could linger overnight. Daily Hazards include localized flash flood risk, strong…
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is hosting its annual maintenance meeting this week—an important event that brings together maintenance leaders from all across the state. Held each year, the conference gives MDOT staff the chance to hear directly from executive leadership and central support divisions about the latest advancements in roadway maintenance, safety, and technology. MDOT executive…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- From Diamondhead to Woolmarket from I-10 to Highway 49, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is working on hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of road projects around South Mississippi. Here to get us up to speed with a progress report is Anna Ehrgott from MDOT. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: MDOT, Progress, road work
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) – Special education students from the Picayune School District took part in the annual Fishing Rodeo, hosted by the Picayune Rotary Club. An event they look forward to every year. This year’s rodeo welcomed 60 students for a day of fun and fishing. Now in its 29th year, the Picayune Rotary Club is excited to be able…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Cecilia Dobbs Walton with the City of Biloxi joins us in studio. She is here to talk about the Biloxi Lighthouse Fair. The fair takes place on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitor Center. Admission is free. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Lighthouse Fair
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s time for our Pet of the Week with our friends from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. This week’s Pet of the Week is Mookie! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District announces the selection of their new superintendent pending board approval. The district announced Tuesday that they have selected Jeremy Weir to be the new superintendent. Weir is a 1993 graduate of Pearl River High School and he will be taking the reins this summer. Weir’s education career began in…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Art Teacher Catherine Triggs of Bayou View Middle School joins us in studio. She’s here to talk about the upcoming Gulfport School District Art Show. The art show takes place Thursday, May 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gulfport Arts Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulfport School District Art Show
ESCATAWPA, Miss (WXXV) — Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. April’s outstanding educator is Nedra McGee, a special education teacher at Escatawpa Upper Elementary who has spent decades teaching at every grade level. McGee was nominated by Alexis Ashford, who highlighted her determination and loving nature. “Mrs. McGee teaches…
Ocean Springs used a big second inning to survive and advance in the MHSAA playoffs, defeating Northwest Rankin 6-5 on Tuesday night. The Cougars struck first with a run in the opening inning, but the Greyhounds quickly put bat to ball and took advantage of a handful of errors to string together a four-run second inning. The visiting squad managed…
The reigning 5A State Champions of Vancleave High School hosting Brookhaven in do or die game three to see who would advance to the next round. Senior Carter Doz with the nod on the mound. He started off on fire striking two in the top of the first. Aiden Tapp starting things off for the Bulldogs with a single, but…
The regular season for junior college baseball programs will come to a close on Tuesday, but one local team didn’t need all 52 games to come out of their conference on top. After dropping a tough 11-inning game one to Northwest Mississippi Community College, the Pearl River Wildcats remembered what they’re all about and clinched back-to-back MACCC titles and their…
After a Warm weekend we continue to see above seasonal temperatures this week with rain chances in a few days. Warm and humid weather today across South Mississippi with highs in the mid 80s. overnight we cool down in the low 70s and upper 60s with some places seeing patchy fog Tuesday morning. Warm 80s afternoons will continue to be…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence is asking for volunteers ambassadors. The responsibility for an ambassador includes: Raising awareness about domestic violence Connecting victims and survivors with resources Strengthening community ties Receive training and tools to educate others Training for the ambassador class is expected to take place every Thursday from 6 to 8 in July….
Moss Point, MISS. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence recognized Moss Point officers for their service in the community. The community recognition luncheon happened last Friday and Sgt. Marquese Davis received the Law Enforcement Award. Judge Shon Ellerby received the Judicial Award. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, law enforcement, moss point
WAVELAND, Miss (WXXV)- Construction is officially underway on Waveland’s first hotel in more than 20 years, and it’s going vertical. The $16 million dual-brand Marriot Hotel, featuring Fairfield and TownePlace Suites, is rising along the city’s main business corridor. It’s being built on a four-acre site near the intersection of Highway 90 and the old Spanish Trail. Mayor Trapani says…