BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippi Catholics gathered in Biloxi Tuesday morning for a memorial Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has reactions now from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, Pope Francis
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s Municipal Runoff Election Day in several cities across South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is in Pascagoula and has the latest. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Municipal Runoff Election Day
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D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man and woman are behind bars on drug trafficking charges after sheriff’s officials say they found a litany of drugs at their home, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and much more. Kavon Pridgen and Lakendra Evans are each charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance. Harrison County Sheriff’s officials say the county’s narcotics task force…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Rust College from Holly Springs has returned from an international trip, performing in Verona, Italy. To celebrate the occasion, the Rust College A Capella Choir will be performing in Gulfport this weekend. Hermon Rose and Nina Scott join Grant Chighizola ahead of the fun. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: A Capella Choir, Gulfport, Holly Springs, Rust College, Rust…
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating a big milestone. The zoo’s 75th birthday bash is taking place this Saturday! It’s happening from 10 AM to 4 PM that day. One big part of the celebration is the debut of the brand new flamingo exhibit. Around the zoo, there will be birthday-themed activities as well. The Hattiesburg Zoo opened…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is hosting an exhibit that highlights the Vietnamese community on the Gulf Coast. The exhibit shares the journey of those who came to America following the end of the Vietnam War. A public reception will be hosted on May 3rd from 4 – 6 PM. Elizabeth Alexander from the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – On Monday at 7:35 AM, Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure. Pope Francis is history’s first Latin American pontiff and was 88 at the time of his death. Over 12,000 Catholics reside in Mississippi, and the community is mourning his passing and reflecting…
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) – We are still recovering from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that happened 15 years ago, devastating our seafood industry and marine life here on the coast. Eleven people were tragically killed in the rig explosion that caused one of the most damaging environmental catastrophes the United States has ever seen, spewing 134 million gallons of oil…
Watch out for pop up showers across the area for the next couple of days. A gradually weakening stationary front draped across north of the area allowing southerly flow and the chance for showers to pop up through out the next couple of days. There is no severe threat for Tuesday or Wednesday but we are still watching for a…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting an event in May. The second annual Biloxi Skate Fest is scheduled for May 9 and 10. May 9 will have a best trick contest and ramp jam, an after party taking place afterwards. For May 10, a youth contest and an adult contest will take place. For those who…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association announces another youth skate clinic coming up this weekend. On April 26, volunteers will be on site to offer guidance and answer any questions. Helmets are required, but pads are encouraged. For any kids without helmets, they will be provided. The location for the clinic is at the DIY skatepark on Hopkins…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner is in the WXXV studio to talk about a letter he sent to the Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Coast. The letter regards the possibility of opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway, which is an environmental disaster for the Mississippi Coast. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Bonnet Carre Spillway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As Catholics and people across the globe continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, behind the scenes at the Vatican right now, a detailed and centuries-old plan is being put into motion for the late pontiff’s funeral and the process for choosing his successor. The Holy See and Vatican City is in a period of Sede…
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HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Katherine Sutton with Mississippi Heroes and Matthew Boyd with Gulf Coast Medical Supplies join us in studio. They’re here to talk about a modular wood ramp training event this Friday. The public is invited out to the lunch and learn on Friday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. For…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock Resource Center is hosting a crawfish cookoff this Saturday. Center President Rhonda Rhodes joins us ahead of the event. Teams will compete for the best crawfish and many other awards. The event will take place on Coleman Avenue in Waveland from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 228-463-8887. Categories: Community Headlines…
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Voters in six South Mississippi cities will head to the polls Tuesday for a handful of municipal primary run-off elections. Those races are: Bay St. Louis GOP Alderman at Large primary between Larry Smith and Lonnie J. Falgout Biloxi GOP Ward 3 primary between Dixie Newman and Robert Nail Diamondhead GOP Ward 1 primary between Shane Finley…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-As Catholics and Christians here in South Mississippi and worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis, many leaders are sending out their condolences. In a statement released Monday morning by the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, Bishop Louis Kihneman says “The Pope’s unwavering dedication to the Gospel touched countless hearts and brought the light of Christ to all corners…
We’re off to a cloudy and humid start today, which is really just a continuation of our weekend weather…a pattern that’ll stick with us for the rest of the week. The most notable difference today is the addition of a few showers for our mid-morning hours, which will increase slightly to few-to-scattered showers and thunderstorms in the early afternoon. These…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive weekend along the Coast, but one local organization focused on giving back this Easter weekend by battling food insecurities. ‘Making Groceries Happen’ is a local nonprofit organization that goes to grocery stores and gives back to those in need with an emphasis on the elderly. With inflating prices, many are struggling to afford…
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