BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A petition called ‘Stop the Debt’ is circulating as the Biloxi City Council announced they are seeking a general obligation bond of up to $18 million. The petition has been making its rounds across the City of Biloxi – collecting over 1,200 signatures in hopes of hitting pause on the city’s decision to pursue an $18…
It was even warmer this morning in South Mississippi, though only by a degree or so. We woke to more grey skies and misty horizons, but fog struggled to be an issue for the morning commute as things warmed up quickly after sunrise. We’ll continue to see similar-to-slightly-warmer weather each morning and afternoon through the weekend, with the biggest change…
The body of a missing boater was located and recovered near Petit Bois Island just before noon Wednesday. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 54-year-old Travis White of Georgia was reported missing on Monday after he did not return from a fishing trip off the coast of Mobile County. His boat was found on Tuesday, north of Dauphin Island…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Stanislaus basketball is officially State Championship bound! The Rock-A-Chaws clinched a big win over the Booneville Blue Devils in the Class 3A semifinals on Wednesday night to secure a spot in the title game. SSC will face Quitman on Saturday at 4 p.m. Check out these highlights and reactions from Wednesday’s semifinals game! Categories: Local…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Our Lady Academy saw its impressive season on the court come to an end on Wednesday night, as the Crescents took a 57-54 loss to Belmont in the Class 3A semifinals. The Crescents finished the year with a 24-7 record and as the 3A Region 8 tournament champions. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: our…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — For the first time since 1977, Pascagoula is playing for the 6A title. After years of coming close, the opportunity is right in front of the Panthers — and what a year it’s been so far. The team is led by 6A Mr. Basketball Blake Nettles, but it is loaded all around with a deep bench…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Saniyah Murray is a force to be reckoned with on the hardwood, and as one of the nation’s top recruits in the Class of 2027, she’s got plenty of eyes on her heading into Harrison Central’s state championship game. Murray started playing basketball at the age of seven, and nearly a decade later, she’s grown into…
ORLANDO, Fla. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Matrix U16 travel volleyball team made a name for itself in the Sunshine State. The team traveled to Orlando to compete in the Sunshine Classic USAV National Qualifier and brought home gold. Mississippi Matrix went a perfect 10-0 in the American division and secured a spot in this summer’s National Championship Tournament. Team members…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Gas main repairs and replacement work is now underway in parts of Ocean Springs. Works crews are currently working in the downtown area from Government Street to Kensington Avenue, as well as General Pershing to Forrest Hill. This work is expected to last for a few months. Drivers are asked to use caution and be patient…
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog late and lows around 63. Thursday starts a little cloudy but turns partly sunny and warm with highs near 77. Rain chances begin to creep in Thursday night, with showers and storms becoming more likely Friday afternoon. Scattered showers and storms will stick around through the weekend, mainly during the afternoon hours,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Patrick Catholic High School students joined in on local conservation efforts by attaching oyster shells to an artificial reef. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with marine officials about the project. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: conservation, st. patrick catholic high school
Less than two days remain for the Coast in the March of the Mayors food drive, as mayors across South Mississippi continue to ask for donations right up to the finish line on Friday. Over the last several days, South Mississippians have dropped off food as part of the statewide initiative led by Extra Table. The food items collected across…
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Diamondhead is one step closer to having its own police department. Tuesday night, city leaders voted to move forward with plans to create a local force, a move that would end years of relying on the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has the update. Since becoming a city, Diamondhead has…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Some exciting news out of Gautier! Ice Cube is coming to the Sound Amphitheater on May 3. Presale tickets went on sale Wednesday. Ticket sales for the general public open Friday at 10 a.m. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. on May 3. All tickets can be found at Ticketmaster.
Negrotto’s Frame and Art is hosting a memorial exhibit for a beloved local artist, Jeri Gremillion. Joseph Simpson joins us with details. The exhibit takes place Saturday, March 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Jeri Gremillion, Negrotto’s Frame and Art
The Southern Bread Company is offering classes throughout March, ranging from making sourdough to challah. Whitney Ivy is in studio with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: bread making class, The Southern Bread Company
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and the Hibernia Society will be hosting their parade on March 14. Ahead of the fun, Amy Bowman joins us in studio with more. The celebration begins in Downtown Ocean Springs at 10 a.m. The parade rolls at 1 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: hibernia marching society, st. patrick’s…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — South Mississippians are digging deeper into their wallets as gas prices climb nationwide. Oil prices are rising considerably in the midst of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory strikes. According to the Associated Press, Benchmark U.S. crude jumped 8.6% to $77.36 a barrel on Tuesday. Brent crude, the international standard, added 6.7% to…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pascagoula Police are searching for a missing woman. Kiva Barnes was last seen Monday afternoon near the Regency Woods Apartments. She is described as being 5’6” tall. Anyone with information on where Barnes might be or anyone who thinks they have seen her is asked to call Pascagoula police. Categories: Featured, Local News
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune police are on the search for a missing teenager. Starlyn McIntyre has been missing since Tuesday morning around 2 a.m. She was last seen in her family’s Chrysler Town and Country van with a Mississippi tag reading DB4768U. Law enforcement say it is currently unknown where Starlyn is headed. If you have any information on…
This morning was similar to what we saw yesterday, and due to the consistent warm and humid pattern we’re seeing we’ll see more similar days ahead. In fact, every day through the weekend and towards the middle of next week will be similar, only warming a couple of degrees into the low 80s after the rain dries up. Rain won’t…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Indians ended a strong postseason run in the state semifinals with a 37-27 loss to Starkville on Tuesday night. Biloxi ends the year with a 23-7 record. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Athletics, Biloxi boys basketball, Biloxi High school
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi girls basketball saw a dominant season on the hardwood come to an end on Tuesday night, as the Indians fell to Starkville 41-34. With the loss, the Indians finish the year with a 30-2 record. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Athletics, Biloxi girls basketball, Biloxi High school
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central is heading back to the State Championship! The Red Rebelettes took down Madison Central in a hard-fought contest on the hardwood, ultimately dominating the matchup and winning by a score of 56-40. With the win, Harrison Central will face Starkville for the title on Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Harrison central athletics,…