HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re in the final days of the annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics. Equestrians from all over the country have been at the Harrison County Fairgrounds for the past five weeks to compete with other equestrians. This is the 28th year for the event, offering fun for the whole family. The final events are Sunday, including the big…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County campus opened a clothes closet for their students who need professional clothes. Psychology instructor and closet coordinator, Raila Baker, devoted her time to launching this new closet. This will be the second time the closet has been opened, as Bakerfelt the last version, desperately needed a revamp. She…
(WXXV)-Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed and seven deaths from last weekend’s tornado outbreak. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to travel the state assessing damage. There are so many heartbreaking stories, especially when it comes to the loss of life. MEMA Director Stephen McCraney told WXXV about family tragedies. Governor Reeves has declared a state of emergency. Mississippi…
We are coming up on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Mississippi Coast later this year. To mark the anniversary, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History has organized a special exhibit ahead of the anniversary. Michael Morris is here to tell us all about it. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Department…
Adonna Disbrow and Wyatt Spears with Downstage Productions Theatre join us in studio. They are here to tell us about an upcoming production of ‘Somebody Famous.’ ‘Somebody Famous’ runs March 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th at 7 p.m. and March 23rd and 30th at 2 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Downstage Productions Theatre, Somebody Famous
A woman has been arrested and charged in the murder of a three-year-old girl in Picayune. On March 18th, Picayune Police officers were dispatched to Crestwood Drive in reference to a deceased three-year-old, identified as Aurora Enfinger. During the investigation, foul play was suspected and Aurora’s death was ruled a homicide. Detective obtained a search warrant and began gathering evidence…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Maria Voigts and Crosby Parker are in studio to tell us about the Canopy Golf Classic on the Coast. The Canopy Golf Classic takes place Friday, April 4th at the Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines
Yesterday’s cold front pushed through on the last day of winter, setting us up for a cool start to spring here in South Mississippi! This morning’s lows fell between 10-15° from where they were yesterday, with a nice northwesterly breeze as a front moved through late last night without much fanfare. There were a few sprinkles last night, but now…
Marcio Borguezan and Valerie Lee with Woodside Wildlife Rescue are in studio today. They’re here to tell us about the Rocking the Earth Day Fest. Rocking the Earth Day Fest takes place March 22nd at War Memorial Park in Pass Christian beginning at 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Rocking the Earth Day Fest, woodside wildlife rescue
Brenda Long and Judith Brannan with Pink Heart Funds stopped by our studio this morning. They’re here to tell us about their upcoming ribbon walk. The ribbon walk takes place April 19th at Point Cadet Park in Biloxi. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: pink heart funds, Ribbon Walk
Each year, around 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This was the unfortunate reality for one South Mississippi man who hopes his story shows the importance of early screening. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. For more resources on colorectal cancer and screenings, Dr. Ramon Brown is located at the Singing River Colorectal Surgery Clinic at 3101 Denny…
Windy cold front to make everything dry and cooler with Red Flag warnings Thursday. A warm upper 70s and windy Wednesday. Sorry to say we will still have windy conditions tonight and Thursday just out of the north west. The strong winds and drier humidity across the area sets us up for prime fire weather conditions. With these conditions fire…
Poplarville, Miss. (WXXV) Pearl River Community College softball team hosting East Central Community College for an MACCC double header. Wildcats mercy rule the Warriors in Game One 8-0. Ballard Kraft with the shutout pitching all five inning and striking out eight. The highlights above are from game two, where Ana-Grace Garcia was given the nod on the mound. Warriors strike…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Ocean Springs city leaders have announced that absentee voting is now available for the upcoming municipal primary election. Voters can head to city hall the rest of this week. Times to vote are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all weekdays. Absentee voting will be open again next Monday through Friday as well. Saturday voting is open…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Moss Point is hosting a candidate forum next Wednesday, March 26th. Residents are encouraged to come out to Pelican Landing starting at 5:30 that evening. Now as a heads up, the candidates at the forum will be for the alderman at large and each ward. Each candidate will be on hand to answer any…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral hosted its annual Saint Joseph Altar celebration at the Sacred Heart Center. The Feast of Saint Joseph is a cherished tradition in the Catholic faith, observed worldwide in honor of Saint Joseph. Brought to southern Louisiana by Sicilian immigrants, the custom continues today, featuring an altar adorned with…
(WXXV)-According to the National Weather Service, 17 tornados touched down in Mississippi last weekend. More than 20 counties were impacted. Seven people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has been busy assessing the damage. MEMA Director Stephan McCraney joins us with the very latest. Categories: Featured, Local News, News…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-This morning, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ‘Breakfast with Brian’ event featuring the president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. This was a chance to introduce Brian Blanchette to the community. Blanchette became the president of Ingalls Shipbuilding on January 6th of this year, succeeding Kari Wilkinson. Here’s what he had to say. “Well, I’m certainly honored…
This week’s WXXV Weather Kid is Aiden! Each Wednesday, we have a local kid six to 16 come in to help us with the weather. Aiden is a student at St. James Elementary. He likes riding his dirt bike on sunny mornings and sleeping on rainy nights! Categories: Weather Headlines, Weather Kid Tags: weather kid wednesday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The students of Lizana Elementary School got their blood pumping as they experienced the Move to Learn program. The Move to Learn program is based on two Mississippi academic studies that show a correlation between increased fitness and improved test scores, attendance, and fewer disciplinary incidents. The program is led Coach Larry Calhoun as he takes students…
The Hattiesburg Zoo announced the death of their jaguar, Maya. Keepers at the zoo say Maya had developed kidney disease in January and was being treated. Maya initially responded well to treatments, but started to experience age-related issues as of late. Zoo staff ultimately came to the decision that it was in Maya’s best interest to administer life-ending treatment Wednesday…
The Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs is set to taking over downtown OS on Saturday. Ocean Springs Chamber President Cynthia Sutton is in studio with more. The Spring Arts Festival teaks place March 22nd and 23rd and features 200 artists and crafters showcasing their work. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Spring Arts Festival
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is warning of government imposter scams. Fitch advised Mississippians to carefully review documents you have received from government agencies. These include notice to assist in filing annual reports for non-profit businesses operating in Mississippi. This service is free to do online. Important tips include changes in advertising and paying close attention to what the website…