Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Vancleave’s Hunter Harper!

Winning a State Championship is the ultimate goal for high school athletes, but once you get one, you want them all, and that’s the goal for this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week.Introducing Vancleve high schoo’s very own, Hunter Harper! A dual-sport athlete at Vancleave high school, senior Hunter Harper has given the blue and white his all when…

4/17 – Sam Parker’s “Muggy Few Days” Thursday Night Forecast

A warm and humid couple of days ahead before Easter. Temperatures will continue to rise in the upper 70s and low 80s along with more cloud cover. With the continuous southerly winds this will provide muggy conditions for Friday and Saturday. This weekend will be warm and humid across the area with low rain chances on Easter Sunday. The biggest…

WXXV plays against WLOX in knockerball soccer

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport’s Employee Appreciation Event invited the WXXV News team to play some knockerball soccer. The game was a lot of fun, also a good chance to see our colleagues in the area. The game ended in a score of 6-2 with WXXV falling short. WXXV always appreciates a chance to get out of the…

Eagles Under the Oaks charity golf tournament takes place

Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV)- The 14th Annual Eagles Under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament took place in Pass Christian earlier this morning. The tournament brought together golfers to support the combat wounded veterans of South Mississippi. Keesler Federal Credit Union raised more than $115,000 for the tournament and has surpassed last year’s fundraising total. Founder of the combat wounded veterans…

MDMR conducts prescribed burn at Charnley-Norwood House

Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources’ burn crew conducted a prescribed burn at the Charnley-Norwood House on Wednesday. That house being located on East Beach. Officials with MDMR saying the burn will aid in removal of invasive species, improve soil conditions, and promote native plant growth. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Charnley-Norwood House, department of marine resources,…

Six MGCCC students selected for NASA program

Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Six MGCCC students are selected for NASA’s Community College Aerospace Scholars Program. These students finishing the first mission of the program, proceeding to the last two. Out of the Harrison County Campus, Lam Tran is a sophomore computer science major out of St. Martin. William Buice is from Waveland and is a program alumni now – saying…

Secretary of State Michael Watson discusses municipal elections and tidelands bill

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Secretary of State Michael Watson visiting the coast to speak to the Rotary Club. Topics discussed include upcoming municipal elections and the failure to pass the tidelands bill. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott caught up with Secretary Watson and learns the latest. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Michael Watson, Municipal elections, secretary of state, secretary of…

Mary C. hosting Earth Day event this weekend

Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mary C. in Ocean Springs is hosting an Earth Day celebration this weekend. Sarah Qarqish joins WXXV News 25 ahead of the event to share what fun is expected for the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: earth day, Mary C, Ocean Springs

Progress on the Biloxi Saenger Theatre

Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- For decades, the Saenger Theatre brought stories, music and memories to the Gulf Coast. After years of silence, Biloxi’s most iconic stage is being rebuilt – not just for performances, but for the people who called it home. Mallory Strickland with the Southern Miss Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has the story. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

New details revealed in Gracelynn Vick’s death

Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- New details are coming in regards to the death of six-year-old Gracelynn Vick in Saucier this past Sunday. Investigators releasing new details into her disappearance at Harrison County Sheriff’s press conference. The big news coming out of the press conference – investigators say Gracelynn died after climbing into a barrel and closing the lid on herself,…

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the 14th annual Eagles Under The Oaks’ Charity Golf Tournament

Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV)- The 14th annual Eagles Under The Oaks’ Charity Golf Tournament teed off! This tournament, brings together golfers to support the combat-wounded veterans of South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was live at the Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian, taking you there. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Combat Wounded Veterans of South Mississippi, Eagles…

Singing River Health Service hosts ribbon cutting for new clinic

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday morning, Singing River Health System held a ribbon cutting for their new interventional pain management clinic in Gulfport. The clinic provides specialized care for conditions such as back pain, arthritis, and nerve disorders. Treatment options include nerve blocks, joint injections, and other innovative procedures designed to reduce pain and restore function. WXXV News 25 was…

Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day

GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)- 6 startup companies are vying for funding here on the coast, looking to make a strong impact on our blue economy. Demo day at the Lynn Meadows Discovery center put the spotlight on six startup companies, all part of the Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator Program. The program’s objective is help relocate businesses to the Mississippi coast….

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Meet Harrison County’s newest 911 Dispatcher

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – For law enforcement, dispatchers serve as the first line of communication during emergencies in the community, and this week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department’s newest dispatcher, Rachel Perry, has been in training for the past month, learning what it takes to be a behind-the-scenes hero. The Harrison County Dispatch…

Biloxi Ward 3 challenger Robert Nail speaks on new changes he hopes to bring to the city ahead of runoff elections

As run off elections approach across the Coast, Biloxi Ward 3 challenger Robert Nail joined WXXV to discuss the issues he’s prioritizing as polls are set to open. Nail is set run against Dixie Newman, who’s held the seat for Ward 3 since 2013. Polls for runoff elections will open Tuesday, April 22nd. Categories: Featured, Local News, News

Harrison Central volleyball standout Morgan Varhol signs to continue her academic and athletic career at the collegiate level

Another day, another south Mississippi student-athlete putting pen-to-paper to continue their academic and athletic careers. On Wednesday, Harrison Central senior Morgan Varhol let the ink dry on her national letter on intent to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level while attending Reid State. In addition to her playing career in high school, Varhol played for the south Mississippi…

Kenneth “Truck” Casey joins WXXV on what he hopes to accomplish in Gulfport Ward 1 ahead of runoff elections

Ahead of the upcoming April 22nd runoff elections, incumbent Gulfport Ward 1 Councilman, Truck Casey, stopped by WXXV. He spoke to WXVV’s Marco Bitonel on what he hopes to accomplish with another term as well as the work that he is most proud of throughout his time as councilman. Casey is set to run against Kendal Buckner in the Democratic…