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
Definitely a spring like weekend on tap but leads to Monday storms next week. Saturday morning will be clear with lows in the mid 40s to low 50s. Saturday afternoon stays mostly clear with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Sunday morning will be clear with highs in the 50s but by the afternoon will be highs in the…
Family and friends gathered at Stone high school to celebrate the milestone of Raeghan Williams signing to continue her softball career at Reid Sate. Not only is Williams a talented pitcher, but takes care of business in the batters box as well with 11 hits and ten RBI’s. This moment is much bigger than celebrating her success on the field,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Coast Electric is introducing an art contest for students in Harrison, Hancock, and Pearl River counties. There are three age categories for the contest and a winner from each county will be selected. The winners receive a gift card and their art will be displayed in Coast Electric offices. They must also be available for a photo…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Gulfport restaurant celebrated a big milestone Friday with members of the community. The line was out the door as the community showed up to Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering to celebrate her ten-year anniversary. Over the past decade, Ms. Audrey’s has become a staple on the Mississippi Coast as friends and family share their love for…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Central Elementary in Pascagoula has named a new principal. Arinne Ethridge is set to take over the reigns after serving as assistant principal at Trent Lott Academy. Other education roles in the school district include teaching first grade at College Park for nine years. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Arinne Ethridge, Central Elementary, education
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Dr. Stewart Smirthwaite has been named the principal of Oak Park Elementary in Ocean Springs. He has been the assistant principal for the past three years. Dr. Smirthwhaite worked as a special education teacher at Oak Park from 2007 to 2013. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Dr. Stewart Smirthwaite, Oak Park Elementary
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi High School has announced the name of their new principal. Lea Milton has 16 years of experience in education, dedicating ten of those years to Biloxi High School. Roles he served include teacher, coach, and recently assistant principal. He takes over the role in July, after current principal Teresa Martin retires. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Friday morning, Lizana Elementary students got a visit from some truly interesting friends. The crew from Primarily Parrots brought some of their colorful, chatty friends to teach students all the unique things about the species, including their diet, natural habitat, and adaptions. Primarily Parrots is a free educational program that also serves as a conservation program for…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The downtown area of Ocean Springs is turning into all things art this weekend! Vendors are lining Washington Avenue and Government Street Saturday and Sunday for the annual Springs Arts Festival. Paintings, photography, jewelry, and so many mediums are available for purchase from artists across the region and the Coast. There are other fun activities you…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport High School students got to simulate an emergency situation with their hazmat drill earlier today. For this drill, students simulated a gas leak. This experience saw collaborations from students in multiple courses like law and public safety, health science, and digital media. With tasks like identifying and scrubbing down infected patients, students had to make real time…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-Picayune officials continue to investigate the alleged murder of a three-year-old girl. The Pearl River County Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death for the three-year-old girl murdered in Picayune earlier this week. According to the coroner’s office, Aurora Enfinger died of significant blunt force trauma to the head and abdomen. She also had a lacerated liver….
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Fire Rescue visiting the beaver this week ahead of the much-anticipated opening of Buc-ee’s. These are pictures of firefighters conducting a building inspection Thursday morning. The walkthrough allowed fire inspectors to follow the progress of the project and start planning tests to the new building’s safety system. Buc-ee’s is expected to open sometime this summer….
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves says he will sign a historic bill coming across his desk. House Bill 1 eliminates the income tax and also offers tax reform in the state. Governor Reeves is expected to sign the bill later Friday. This comes after the Mississippi House tabled a motion to reconsider House Bill 1. When the bill is signed,…
The Pearl River County Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death for the three-year-old girl murdered in Picayune earlier this week. According to the coroner’s office, Aurora Enfinger died of significant blunt force trauma to the head and abdomen. She also had a lacerated liver. Authorities also say the blunt force trauma was inflicted by Aurora’s stepmother, Samantha Enfinger….
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
March Madness is now well underway, and many fans are eagerly anticipating a few weeks of big wins and noteworthy upsets! We caught up with some basketball fans here on the Mississippi Coast, and they shared some of their hot takes and predictions for who will cut down the nets when the final buzzer sounds. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
Not only is it a big day for the coast, but a big day for WXXV as we feature our very first girl flag football player. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Vancleave’s Savannah Hoak! “I have volleyball, soccer, and cross country for the school, and then out of school is travel volleyball. I don’t really know how….
Prepare to be inspired by Jackson County Schools as trailblazers make touchdowns to officially launch flag football for girls in South Mississippi. East Central, St. Martin and Vancleave high school joined together to make history by introducing their inaugural teams and breaking in their cleats with 20 minute round robin games. Athletes from each team realize what a big moment…
Chilly Friday morning but a much warmer weekend on the horizon. A cold start to Friday Morning with a few frost advisories in Stone and George counties. We will see lower winds and another afternoon back in the 60s for the area. Winds will shift southerly and that will bring in warm weather into the weekend. Sunday night and Monday…
A rabies vaccine and microchip drive is open to the public this Saturday. The drive takes place at the Ocean Springs Dog Park behind the police department from 1 to 5 that afternoon. The vaccine and microchip will cost $5 for the first 125 pets. Now a few rules, you’ll receive a number as you drive up and you must…
HARRISON CENTRAL, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison Central High School gym will be transformed Friday for a health fair. This fair runs from 11:30 to 2. Memorial, Singing River, Coastal Family Health, and many more organizations will be in the gym to provide information to attendees. There’s also a chance for raffle prizes. Categories: Local News, News Tags: harrison central high…