Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Welcome to TrainTastic on Pass Road! Inside is the most incredible display of model trains and railroading you’ll ever experience. This Easter weekend, TrainTastic is hosting a special event on Saturday. TrainTastic Director of Marketing Tabitha Barnes stopped by WXXV to tell us about the event and the collection. Categories: Local News, News Tags: easter, Easter Weekend,…
Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol explains the latest genetic testing scams and what to do if you think you’ve been a victim of Medicare fraud. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: danielle guillory, Expert, expert talk, genetic testing, Medicare, medicare fraud, michelle eubank, scams
Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol explains the signs of Telehealth Medicare Fraud and what to do if you think you’ve been a victim. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: danielle guillory, expert talk, Medicare, medicare fraud, michelle eubank, Senior Medicare Patrol, telehealth, telehealth fraud
Michelle sits down with Dr. Jared Akers with South Mississippi Oral Surgery and Implant Center to discuss IV sedation and how you might utilize it during an oral surgery. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: dr. jared akers, expert talk, michelle eubank, oral surgery, sedation, south mississippi oral surgery
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is hosting their 20th Annual Easter Egg-stravaganza on Saturday. Angelitta Darden and Harriett Mitchell joins Spencer Pullen to discuss the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 20th Annual Easter Egg-stravaganza, Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Second-Liners Mardi Gras Club
Biloxi, Miss. (WXX)-The Pink Heart Funds is hosting a family fun day at Point Cadet Plaza on Saturday. A ribbon walk, splash pad, and so many more fun events are being hosted. A few special guests will even on on site to meet fans. Brenda Long and Judith Brannan join Spencer Pullen to discuss the event. Categories: Local News, News…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The 44th Biloxi Seafood Festival is on the horizon – festival officials are asking for artists to help celebrate. The public is invited to submit their art for the poster design contest. That winning artwork will be used in promotions – the deadline to submit is May 29th. The contest is open to all artists with the…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Kappa Alpha Psi is one of the nation’s biggest intercollegiate fraternities – holding their annual day of service event. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spent the day with the local chapter as they give back to the community. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: annual day of service, fraternities, intercollegiate, intercollegiate fraternities, kappa alpha psi
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