A Mississippi State alumnus who played a pivotal role in the Apollo 13 mission died on Monday. Robert ‘Ed’ Smylie was born in Lincoln County, best known of his role in solving the C02 scrubbers issue during the Apollo 13 mission. He was part of the team finding a solution when the Lunar module started to lose breathable air. Smylie…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has filed a temporary restraining order against major pharmaceutical companies, a move she says is designed to protect the Magnolia State’s independent pharmacies. The order was filed in Harrison County Chancery Court this week against Good RX, CVS, and Inside RX. The restraining order for the time being stops these pharmacies from…
Gulfport baseball hosting Petal for their first game of the 2025 post-season. Tolar Raybourn getting the start on the mound for the Admirals. Admirals fall short in game one with a final score of 5-0. They will look to split the series as they hit the road to Petal on Saturday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Brant Rounsaville,…
Gulfport Lady Admirals hosted Petal high school for game two of their playoff campaigns. Paige Moore gets things started in the second with a single, Skylar Brock does her job and moves her to third, and Jones signee Fairley Hall scores more on a standing double to score the first run of the game. Parker Zahedi and Juliana Espat make…
Some of the world’s best golfers are currently in New Orleans competing for the 2025 Zurich Classic. One pro knows exactly what it takes to bring home this title and he’s from just up the road in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Davis Riley spoke on what the Hub City means to him and what his goals are for this tournament. “Obviously born…
Saw a little rain this afternoon and we can se the chance aging tomorrow for more small pop ups. A few showers cooling places down but continuing to weaken as the move south. One storm was severe earlier this afternoon for 1″ hail and gust winds of 60 mph. Now in the overnight the rain chances decrease with lows in…
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) – Families gathered today at the Biloxi Lighthouse Pavilion for the ‘Hop into Awareness Egg Hunt’. It is a special event hosted by the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence blending fun with a powerful message. Held in recognition of in support of sexual assault awareness month, the event aims to raise awareness, offer resources, and empower children…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Of all the road projects going on around South Mississippi, this could be one of the biggest game changers. Biloxi is extending Popps Ferry Road from Pass Road down to Highway 90. The $27 million project will put a new four lane road running west of the Coliseum and coming out at Oakmont Place. The road will…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pine Hill Festival in Wiggins has officially started. The scene is Blaylock Park for the 74th annual festival. Music, vendors, and food is on tap for those coming out. Saturday will see even more fun, the 15th annual Mutt Strut happening at Blaylock Park starting at 2 that afternoon. There’s even fun for the kids with…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, officials announced Government Street will be closed to traffic from Bellande Avenue to Russel Avenue. That closure happens April 28th and runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The road will be closed for tree trimming. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ocean Springs, road closure
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County officials say a major intersection just west of Gulfport will be closed all next week. The intersection of Landon and Canal Road will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, April 28th and running through Friday, May 2nd. Those times are subject to change depending on the weather. This closure is part of a state-aid…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Beau Rivage and Biloxi Shuckers invited volunteers and joined together in celebrating Earth Day by giving back to the community. There were almost 100 volunteers combined and more than 60 people from the Beau Rivage. This was a family friendly event where team members even invited their own friends and family to help clean up the…
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Southern Miss is boasting the first Beckman Scholars in the state. Ashe Davis of Ocean Springs and Noah Williamson of Hattiesburg are the recipients. A Beckman Scholar receives a place in one of the most prestigious undergraduate research programs in the STEM disciplines. Davis’ project investigates suitability of certain protein degradation methods to treat Parkinson’s Disease….
The University of Southern Miss is calling for speakers for TEDxSouthern Miss in October in Long Beach. Applications are available now with the selection committee beginning reviews on May 7th. Dr. Jacob Breland has more. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: TEDxSouthern Miss
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Our guests join us ahead of May 1’s National Day of Prayer. They share where these ceremonies are taking place and what you can expect. National Day of Prayer locations are: 2nd Floor Council Room at Biloxi City Hall at 1 p.m. Moss Point City Hall at 12 p.m. Ocean Springs High football stadium 6:30 p.m. until…
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LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police make multiple arrests in a string of recent burglaries. Eighteen-year-old Devin Roper of Long Beach and a 17-year-old from Gulfport were arrested Thursday after police responded to a vehicle burglary in progress at the Arbor Station Apartment complex. The investigation later revealed that a vehicle occupied by the two had been involved in…
Hancock County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol’s commercial transportation enforcement division seized large quantities of illegal narcotics during a drug bust this week in Hancock County. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office assisted in this operation on I-10 Wednesday. Officials seized approximately 205 pounds of marijuana, 560 units of THC products, six pounds of edibles and 150 units of mushroom products…
After an exciting first night of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints have their newest addition and a few former Ole Miss Rebels are off the board. With the ninth overall pick, the Saints select Offensive Tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. out of Texas, looking to fill a big need on the offensive line. Two Ole Miss Rebels were picked…
It’s time again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we are honored to spotlight Nancy Snodgrass. She is the Chief Coordinator of If My People Outreach Mission of Trinity Outreach Corporation, where she serves in the field by collecting and distributing food, clothing and other essentials to homeless camps across Jackson County every day. Here’s…
Seventeen softball games took place Thursday night for teams across South Mississippi. Here are the scores we could find from round one and two of playoffs: Round One: Harrison Central 4, Pearl 1 St. Martin 3, Northwest Rankin 13 Gulfport 1, Petal 4 George County 12, Hattiesburg 0 West Harrison 15, West Jones 5 Vancleave 1, South Jones 0 Hancock…
Harrison Central opening up post-season play with Pearl High School. Gabby Smith gets the nod on the mound to start game one of round one. Red Rebelletes lead 2-1 after five innings. Kassidy Paris hits a first pitch strike to start the 6th inning off with a single. Harrison Central jumps on the small ball train, Kaitlin Wilson and Braylee…
St. Patrick Catholic high school hosting Magee for game one of the second round of playoffs. Peyton Parks with the start on the mound for the Fighting Irish. Trojans pick up one in the top of the first. Senior Elizabeth Colson knocks in the first run to tie things up 1-1 in the first. Rowan Romano brings electricity in the…