PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District is hosting a meet and greet for their new superintendent. Those wanting to attend need to head to the Pearl River County Middle School’s library at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. Jeremy Weir is expected to be approved during a board meeting earlier on Thursday before the event…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Through these doors walks the greatest people on earth. That’s what the late founder Lynn Parkhill would say about his restaurant Taco Sombrero, who is celebrating 45 years on the coast. “Today is 45 years, not just Cinco De Mayo but happy 45 years for Taco Sombrero. We’ve been in the community serving many people. Without our…
D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department is hosting a chance for the public to meet the newest chief of police. Chief Marty Griffin was announced as the new police chief in February. Before this appointment, he served as the deputy chief and the interim police chief. The meet and greet will be held Tuesday, May 6 at the What-a-Burger…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation shared information for residents evacuating during hurricane season. First, MDOT says to establish an evacuation plan and route including having a meeting location with family in case you are separated. MDOT is also advising all residents to shut off utilities and propane tanks, unplug appliances, and electronics ahead of leaving your home. Tune into…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- May 5th marks the second day of Hurricane Preparedness Week in the Magnolia State. Day two focuses on preparations ahead of hurricane season. The state’s emergency management agency says everyone needs to develop an evacuation plan. Supplies, such as food, water, batteries, physical cash, and an emergency radio should be found as soon as possible. It is…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – The Humane Society of South Mississippi opened its new and improved Brandon Box Community Pet Clinic. This newly renovated space offers low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter and wellness services. The clinic is named in remembrance of Brandon Box of Gulfport. His Mother, Babs Box, attended the opening and was pleased with the community turnout The Brandon Box Community…
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is hosting their Free Flowin’ Fest this Saturday. Susannah Northop joins us ahead of the fun with details. The fun takes place May 10 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beach Park in Pascagoula. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Free Flowin’ Fest
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The second annual Biloxi Skate Fest is happening this Friday and Saturday in Biloxi. Andrew Buras and Chris Carraba from the Gulf Coast Skateparks Association joins us with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Skate Fest, Gulf Coast Skateparks Association
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A panel is being hosted by GivHer Circle this Thursday. That panel is called ‘Man Enough to Listen: Hearing from Male Leaders on a Woman’s Influence.’ Tiffany Bell and Chris Estrade joins us to discuss the event. The panel takes place May 8 at 5 p.m. at Salute Italian Restaurant in Gulfport. Tickets are $30 per person….
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Legacy Park development in Gautier recently announced they’ve won an appeal brought on by Singing River Hospital. In a Facebook post, the developers called the recent court judgement “a huge win for all of Mississippi” as Singing River Hospital was attempting to block the ambulatory surgery center through the certificate of need process or CON laws….
Miss Ocean Springs’ Teen Sarah Katherine Graham joins us in studio. She is here to tell us about Melanoma Monday. A free skin cancer screening event will be taking place on May 21st from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lee Tracy located at 1000 Government Street, Ocean Springs. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Melanoma Monday, skin…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over in Vancleave, this weekend the Mystic Krewe of Pine Island held their annual Spring Fling Fest. The event kicked off at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Paige Bayou Marina and featured all kinds of events like a cornhole tournament, a kids fishing rodeo, as well as a silent auction filled with unique items. It wouldn’t…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi held a reception for their new Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narratives Exhibit. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narrative Exhibit, Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is charged with manslaughter after a Friday shooting. Thirty-eight-year-old George Buckley was killed in that shooting Friday night which happened on CF Ward Road. Twenty-year-old Dante Anderson is now being held at the George County Jail. This is still an ongoing investigation and we’ll let you know of any new developments in this case….
Today is Cinco de Mayo, and we have some appropriately “muy bueno” (very good) weather to enjoy today! Expect practically cloud free skies for most of the day, with only light cloud cover moving in as we approach sunset later today. Despite all that sun, our cooler and drier air will keep highs at our seasonal normal for this time…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Navy Seabee Veterans of America’s Island X1 Gulfport group hosted a Seabee reunion over the weekend. Seabees from all over the country meeting at the Courtyard Marriott. Saturday’s ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer, remembering all those who gave their lives. Afterwards the Seabees were served dinner, reuniting with old shipmates and…
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)-Back in August 2024, a mammoth tusk was found in a creek in Central Mississippi. Gulf Coast resident Cole Moody has found parts of a mammoth’s tooth, the first report of a Columbian Mammoth on the coast. Moody was wading through the water at the beach during low tide when he made the discovery. The Mississippi Department…
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to former Gulfport softball alum, Hayley Hughes! Earlier today, the now Northwest Florida outfielder was named to the All-Panhandle team! The outfielder is currently batting .373 with two home runs and 33 RBI’s. Congratulations Hayley, your All-Conference selection is our WXXV Play of the Day! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Gulfport softball, Hayley…
Ocean Springs Greyhounds hosting the Brandon Bulldogs for the second round of playoffs. The blue and white drop game one to Brandon with a final score 0f 0-10. Ocean Springs will look to split the series Saturday night at 7pm in Brandon. Tags: Ocean Springs baseball
West Harrison hosting George County for an action packed 6A Coast vs Coast matchup! Lady Rebels taking home game one on Thursday while the Hurricanes are looking to keep their season alive. George County punches their ticket to South State after defeating West Harrison 10-1! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: George County High School, George County Softball
Local female athletes on the Gulf Coast are already breaking barriers playing in the first ever flag football season in the state of Mississippi, but two athletes from St. Martin just raised the bar to a whole new level. On Tuesday, two flag football players from St. Martin High Cchool received scholarships to take their gridiron talents to the next…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- As the summer travel season heats up, Mississippi’s tourism industry is facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers. From museums to shrimping boats, businesses are trying new ways to stay afloat. David Graham spent years in the Air Force. Now, he’s back on the Mississippi Coast — not in uniform, but on the deck of a shrimping…