GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – This week is Animal Control Appreciation Week, and in the City of Gulfport, one animal control officer goes above and beyond. Gary Reagan is accepting an award for saving a young girl’s life from being mauled by a dog. That attack lasted 15 minutes, but due to his heroism, the girl survived. As an animal control…
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…
The Ocean Springs Greyhounds were back in action against the Gulfport Admirals for game two of their three-game series. Much like game one the Greyhounds came out on top, defeating the Admirals 5-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport Admirals, High School Baseball, Ocean Springs Greyhounds
Runoff elections are approaching soon, with polls opening Tuesday April 22nd. Candidate Darcie Crew joined WXXV to speak on what positive changes she’d bring to the table for Ward 3. Crew is set face Jamey Foster in the Republican Primary for the seat of Ward 3 City Council in Pascagoula. Categories: Local News, News
Ahead of runoff elections across South Mississippi, candidate Jamey Foster joined WXXV to discuss what makes him a good fit for the seat of Pascagoula Ward 3 City Councilman. Foster will face Darcie Crew in the Republican Primary runoff election, set for Tuesday April 22nd. Categories: Local News, News
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
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:…
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropies is hosting a special luncheon in the state capital next week. Two honorees this year are from the coast. Ellen Collins and Christian Duhé joins us for the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Christian Duhé, Ellen Collins, Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropies
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,…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi officials and residents gathered for a special called meeting. Homelessness and the dilapidated Broadwater Property were discussed. Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale stopped by WXXV to review the meeting and look ahead. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Broadwater property, homelessness
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…
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…
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….
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…
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
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…
The St. Patrick Fighting Irish softball team began their playoff push towards a state title on Wednesday against Kemper County. The lady Irish are looking to make their way back to the 3A state championship game and they got off to an incredible start, defeating the Wildcats in two games. Both games ended by run-rule after three innings. Game one…
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…