JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A home in the Latimer community of Jackson County was struck by lightning today. That happening around 12:30 this afternoon. Jackson County Fire Protection responding to the incident. The call comes after neighbors reported the smell of smoke at a home. When crews arrived, no active fire was found and no injuries were reported. Categories: Local News,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Memorial Hospital is hosting a Breakfast with the Mayor tomorrow. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich will be at Memorial Hospital Biloxi’s cafeteria early Tuesday morning. Doors open at 7:30 and the program begins at 8 a.m. During the ceremony, the quarterly recognition of first responders, airmen, and nurses will take place. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Breakfast with…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Over in Pascagoula, the mayoral and councilman ward 3 candidate forum is happening at the Pascagoula Senior Center. This forum will give candidates the opportunity to answer questions ahead of the primary election on April 1st. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is live in Pascagoula and has more on the event and how the voting process for the…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-For over a year now, USM’s Gulf Park Campus has been working on the Friendship Oak Beautification Project. On Friday, they held a ribbon cutting at their campus to mark the project’s completion. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Friendship Oak Beautification Project, USM Gulf Park
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Another round of voting is open in the March of the Penguin Madness. William is competing against other penguins from across the country. He made it through the first round and you can continue to vote for William by heading the Mississippi Aquarium’s Facebook page. All you need to do is click the photo shared by Penguins International…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-There is a chance to visit with some baby penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium. Guests will only be able to see these chicks on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of April. The meet and greets are happening from 11:30 to 2 those days in the Changing Tides building. These visitations are accessible for everyone with a ticket….
This month the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and WXXV showcase Optimal Answers, a local software company doing big things for business organization. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Chamber Member Spotlight, laura benoit, optimal answers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A sports competition benefiting Gulf Coast Buddy Sports is taking place this Thursday at the Gulfport Sportsplex. Marquez Singleton and George Patterson are here to tell us all about Swing in the Spring. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Buddy Sports, ‘Swing in the Spring’
The Ocean Springs High Theatre Department won big at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Baltimore! After being the top play in the state of Mississippi, their performance of ‘The Lost Boys’ earned first place in the Outstanding Production category, meaning they were the top play in the entire country! The group also won an All-Star Cast award, Overall Technical Achievement…
It’s hard to believe that five weeks have flown by and the 2025 Gulf Coast Winter Classics are now in the books. The annual competitions at the Harrison County Fairgrounds bring together equestrians from every corner of the United States and have a positive impact for the Mississippi Coast. We talked to some of those equestrians at the fairgrounds before…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Over the weekend, the Spring Arts Festival took over Downtown Ocean Springs. The weekend long event featured incredible artists and vendors along with live music and engaging speaker sessions. You could enjoy free samples of Chef Danie’s legendary beignets, make your own bird house with Terry Thelen, or take part in beer tasting sponsored by Michelob Ultra. All the fun…
Late Friday night, investigators from the Ocean Springs Police Department received information that a murder suspect out of Baton Rouge was currently staying in Ocean Springs. Detectives with the Ocean Springs Police Department conducted a physical search on a residence in search for 34-year-old Ian Anthony Seghers. The suspect was not located. Early Saturday morning, police were informed that Seghers…
At around 4:20 a.m. Saturday morning, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 10 in Harrison County. A 2024 freightliner Cascadia was traveling west on Interstate 10 when it collided with a 17-year-old pedestrian who was standing in the left lane with a disabled 2009 Jeep Compass. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead on the scene. The…
Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye says one person is in custody after a pursuit on Highway 90 in Jackson County. The pursuit began at the intersection of Highway 90 and Park Road when a vehicle reported as stolen from Texas was spotted. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but eventually lead to a chase for the suspect which…
Susie finds out how easy retirement planning can be with the right help. Heidi Ardis, CEO of Agape Wealth shares how to take the first steps to creating a healthy financial future. Categories: Living Local Tags: agape wealth, Finance, heidi ardis, Living Local, planning, retirement, Susie Davis
We’re off to a stormy start this week here in South Mississippi, with a very-low-to-low risk of severe weather across the area as well. I don’t expect we’ll see anything too concerning, but the potential is there a storm or two could “overachieve” as these disorganized lines start bumping into each other. Expect these stormy conditions to continue until after…
Girls on the Mississippi Gulf Coast continue to write pages in the history books as they get closer and closer to kicking off their inaugural season of flag football. Not even two months after sanctioning girls high school flag football in Mississippi, the New Orleans Saints and MHSAA made things official on Saturday with a jersey reveal and media day…
Some of the best talent that the sport of volleyball has to offer was right here on the Mississippi Coast all weekend long! The Mississippi Gulf coast Open is a premier two-day indoor volleyball tournament hosted by MPV Events taking place at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. The tournament officially kicked off during a weekend in 2019 with about 80…
The celebrations continue here on the Gulf Coast as a Gulfport Admiral is selected for a big honor. On Saturday, Gulfport junior Cooper Crosby attended the Military Appreciation US Army Bowl National combine in Jackson. The running back was one of two selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl with the fastest laser record time in two years…
We’re starting off the night with some major news all the way from Virginia Beach. A new National Champion calls Pass Christian home! This weekend, eighth grade shot put thrower Samuel King traveled all the way to Virginia Beach, Virginia to compete in the prestigious Adidas Track National Competition. During the Pass Christian student’s final throwing attempt he threw his…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Stone High School are entering into a new partnership. The Collegiate Academy Program starts for the 2025-2026 school year. The initiative provides students with the chance to earn an Associate’s Degree while finishing their high school diploma. Students will be able to take a dual credit course, on-campus classes, and online learning. Officials from…
The state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks conducted another year of den checks. A big part of bear research includes monitoring reproduction. The agency does so by conducting den checks on collared momma bears. Females give birth in late January to early February, causing den checks to happen in March. Cubs are measured and genetic samples are taken with…
The Admirals of Gulfport high school welcomed the D’Iberville Warriors to the baseball diamond on Friday. The Admirals picked up another win, defeating D’Iberville x18-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: D’iberville Warriors, Gulfport Admirals, High School Baseball