DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- Dog owners in Diamondhead have a new place for their four-legged friends to run and play. The ribbon was cut Saturday on the new city dog park, located on Shepard Square. The park features water fountains for dogs, play areas, shaded areas, and more for dogs and pet owners. Numerous organizations and businesses worked with the city…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team shared two of their members completed training at the state fire academy last week. Lt. Will Yates and Captain T.J. Pratt took part in vehicle extrication and rescue training. This course helps expand the basic techniques into more advanced methods for this skill set. Firefighters took the time to stabilize…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — Everyone wants to leave a legacy. “Greg was a wonderful, kind human being,” Kim Rayborn said when describing her brother. “If anyone needed anything, he would put down whatever he was doing and definitely go help. We have so many wonderful memories from when we were younger. Growing up, we were a very close family.” For…
Fort Collins, Colo (WXXV) — Colorado State University released its first outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, calling for a slightly below-average season overall. The forecast predicts 13 named storms, including 6 hurricanes, with 2 of those being major hurricanes, which is just below the long-term average of roughly 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major…
A beautiful stretch of spring weather is ahead for the Gulf Coast, with sunshine dominating the forecast through much of the upcoming week. Tonight stays mostly clear with a mild low near 60. Sunshine returns Friday with afternoon highs in the upper 70s, and that pleasant pattern continues through the weekend. Highs will climb into the upper 70s to near…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Midsummer Night Faire is coming to the Mary C. in Ocean Springs on Friday. It is expected to be a night of community, mischief, and dreams. All who come out are invited to dress in dreamy or renaissance-inspired outfits. It will be a market, vendors selling creations and food vendors will be on location as…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday night, leaders in Pascagoula updated the city’s smoke-free ordinance aimed against secondhand smoke. More than 60% of Mississippi towns and cities are not protected by a smoke-free law, but the American Cancer Society hopes more Mississippi leaders work toward making a smoke-free environment a reality for Mississippians. The ordinance is a step toward promoting…
The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is opening their small business grants for all city divisions. These grants will help fund upcoming projects, employee training, business development, and so much more. Completed applications can be sent to info@mscoastchamber.com or mailed to Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-120, Gulfport, MS 39503. These grants start at $500….
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and one Coast organization is raising awareness and hosting events throughout the month. Nancy Cartsens with the Parkinson’s Foundation joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Parkinson’s Awareness Month
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Team Lightning 12272, a robotics organization located on the Mississippi Coast, is gearing up for its first World Championship appearance. The event takes place in Houston from April 29th through May 2nd. Team members Austin Benda, Joey Quick and Alexis Noble as well as team president and West Harrison Middle School robotics teacher Brenden Phillips…
Mississippi Heroes is inviting the community to take part in their Ramp it Up Initiative. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to contribute to building ramps for those who need them. Joining us with more are Erik Alvarez and Mark McAvoy. Categories: Local News Tags: Mississippi Heroes
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gulf Coast man who unexpectedly lost his vision is preparing to graduate from a local rehabilitation center—one that helped him rediscover his purpose. We sat down with Courtez Tyler, who says this journey not only changed his life, but inspired him to help others facing the same transition. For the last 10 months, Courtez…
Another Mississippi college has joined the Mississippi attorney general’s ‘One Pill can Kill’ initiative. William Carey University faculty, staff, and students received training on how to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone. Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office also provided 300 fentanyl harm prevention kits that include test strips, gloves, disposal bags, and pill identification cards. The program is designed to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is sharing details about a multi-phase medical development moving off North Oaklawn Lane in the Woolmarket community. City officials shared phase one will include construction of two medical buildings. The building facing North Oaklawn Lane is planned to be a pain management clinic while the second building will house Pine Belt Dermatology. Foundation…
Skies will be far more sunny today than we saw yesterday, leading to beautiful, warmer South Mississippi views today. Temperatures will go up slightly this afternoon, though remain similar to the last few days in the mid-to-upper 70s across the area. Mornings get progressively warmer as well, climbing from the low 60s this morning, to the mid 60s by the…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department spent Good Friday training. Firefighters conducted pump operations training along with drafting from a water source. Fire officials say drafting is the process of pulling water from an unconventional source such as a pond. This is done when access to a traditional water supply is not available. Training on these skills makes sure…
The Biloxi Shuckers hosted the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for game two of their first homestand of the year. Right-handed pitcher Manuel Rodriguez got the start on the mound. The Shuckers get one run in the first inning while the Wahoos get a solo bomb in the top of the fourth. Biloxi would respond in the bottom of the fourth with…
It was a beautiful day on the softball diamond to get to know yet another WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. She represents the Lady Warriors on three different teams and she’s a big reason their softball team is on a hot streak. Get to know d’Iberville softball’s stone wall and power hitter, Annah Niceley! The d’Iberville Lady Warriors are…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is alerting drivers to a road closure scheduled for Thursday. Dewey Avenue at Hellmers Drive will be closed to traffic starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. Crews will be working on a sewer main connection. Work is expected to wrap up by 7 p.m. Drivers are asked to plan accordingly and…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Springtime means more time outdoors here on the Gulf Coast, but it also marks the return of mosquito season. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has a look at how you can stay protected and what Harrison County is doing to help. You might be spending more time outdoors this spring, but you may have some unwanted…
Tonight stays partly cloudy and mild, with lows in the mid to upper 50s inland and right around 60 at the coast, and an east breeze around 10 mph. Sunshine returns on Thursday and sticks around through the weekend, with afternoon highs climbing to the upper 70s by Friday, and low 80s from Saturday through Monday. Overnight lows will remain…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The second of three Singing River Health System’s blood drives took place Wednesday at the Gulfport hospital. It’s all happening in partnership with the Blood Center. Health system leaders say the donated blood will stay local, supporting South Mississippi patients in need of surgeries, trauma care, and other life-saving treatments. Appointments and walk-ins can also be made…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi fire department is getting a boost thanks to a generous donation from a community partner. The Wiggins Fire Department says this support will help them better serve and protect their community. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has the story. In a time where resources can make all the difference, local support is stepping…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is hosting a crawfish boil and sidewalk sale this weekend. Brad Holt and Scott Pugh join us with more. You can pre-order by calling 228-864-0788 EXT 7 or by visiting CoastYFC.com. Plates are $10 each and benefits helping send students to camp. Their goal is $3,000. You can pick up a plate at…