GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There was a special reception Tuesday evening in Gulfport to celebrate a new scholarship for high school students, but also to remember the life of a man who left a lasting mark on the Coast. At the Orange Grove Community Center, it was the inaugural presentation of the Lynn Parkhill Memorial Taco Sombrero Scholarship, named after the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Ward 6 City Council incumbent R. Lee Flowers challenged the candidacy of his opponent Carrissa Corbett. The Gulfport Municipal Election Commission met Tuesday before a full house to determine whether Corbett is a qualified candidate based on residency. Flowers maintains that Corbett has been living in Long Beach with one of his biggest arguments being that Corbett…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Dinosaurs are taking over in Jackson this weekend. Something to keep in mind if you and the family want to take a little in-state road trip. Dino Trainer Shannon Hansell joins us with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Jurassic Quest
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power has another hazardous waste disposal event coming up this weekend. Kaila Moran Griffith is here to tell us more on how you can participate. Bring It! Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection takes place May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at Plant Watson. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Household hazardous waste collection day, mississippi power
Every other Wednesday, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King with HSSM is in studio with our pets of the week, Flo and Kentucky! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We all know hurricane season is coming up fast. On Tuesday, Hurricane Hunters stationed here on the Coast shared insights with us on how their five members team collects important weather data when a storm forms. WXXV News 25’s Rian Gober takes us to Keesler Air Force Base to meet the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Categories: Featured,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Long Beach will soon begin construction on the next phase of the Long Beach Harbor. A private showing was held for city officials, stakeholders, and project team members, documenting an important milestone for the City of Long Beach, recently completing the southeastern bulkhead of the Long Beach Harbor. With phase one of the harbor…
We’re in for a wet Wednesday ahead as we’ve already seen consistent shower activity and a couple of thunderstorms through the morning hours. That’s added to yesterday’s rainfall totals, which were lackluster until the evening’s shower/thunderstorm activity brought over three inches! It looks like we’ll add at least a half inch to that today, though I feel those estimates from…
Today we met Jude, this week’s WXXV Weather Kid! Jude is all about the weather as he plays many sports, so he spends quite a bit of time outside enjoying the great South Mississippi outdoors. His favorite sport is football, but you can find him on a baseball diamond or soccer pitch as well. All of these sports can be…
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to a very deserving group out of Biloxi! The Indian E-Sports team went to Hattiesburg to compete for State Championship titles, and they came out victorious in the game, Rocket League! State Championship honors go to Colton Kropp, Andrew Nnguyen, Nicholas Sievers, Hayden Ballard, Caden Thompson and Keshawn Shannon. A big round of…
Vancleave Baseball hosting South Jones for the third and final game of round two. Winner punches their ticket to the Class 5A South State Series. Bulldogs with great pitching and defense, but the struggles came in the batters box with runners in scoring position. Vancleave’s 2025 season comes to a close after a hard fought game three to South Jones…
The State Championships keep on rolling in for track and field athletes on the Mississippi Gulf coast. Introducing your new title holders for classes 3A through 1A! Micah Bishop – 110m Hurdles – St. Stanislaus Brett Tyler – Discus – St. Stanislaus Bijou Ellison, Riley Cruthirds, Margaret Compretta and Henrietta Doxey – 4×800 Relay – Our Lady Academy Emily Reinike…
The Pearl River baseball team is currently hosting the Region 23 tournament in Popvegas. Prior to the competition beginning, Head Coach Michael Avalon and local Wildcat players discussed the advantages of playing postseason ball at “The Dub.” “This place is special,” said Head Coach Michael Avalon. “‘The Dub’ is a special place. A great atmosphere. I think it’s the best…
Potential for flooding across south Mississippi overnight and Wednesday having several rounds of heavy rainfall. A few showers passed tonight but into Wednesday morning will have more heavier rain. A moderate risk of heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding is in place for tonight. The highest risk will be mainly overnight as several rounds of heavy rainfall move through…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, city officials announced intermittent road closures for part of Pass Road. The eastbound and westbound lanes of Pass Road at Hickory Road will be closed to traffic intermittently starting May 12 until May 14. The closure is in effect each day from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Crews will be milling and paving the intersection,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport issued an extended road closure, impacting citizens and businesses on O’Neal Road. The section of O’Neal Road between Highway 49 and Old Highway 49 will remain closed to traffic for intersection improvements. Highway 49, Old Highway 49, and Orange Grove Road will continue to be the designated detour route. This closure is expected…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-Calling all William Carey students and alum! The Hattiesburg Fire Department is asking the WCU community to help name the newest fire engine. The engine was unveiled during the parade of champions and will serve the William Carey area. The truck is wrapped in the university’s colors and features their logos. Fire department officials say they are now…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport leaders marked the reopening of a historic downtown building. The Joseph T. Jones Building recently received a number of upgrades, including new stairs, floors, and a reconfigured drive-thru area. It’s a familiar building for many Gulfport residents as the hub for the city’s finance and utility departments. Mayor Billy Hewes says this project is a testament…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi-centric mobile app has officially launched with the goal of helping people discover more of our region’s natural beauty. ‘Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast’ is an app that maps out public spaces with easy-to-use search filters, allowing locals and visitors to learn more about the outdoor recreational opportunities our Coast has to offer. This includes…
Day three of Mississippi’s Hurricane Preparedness Week is here. The topic for today is understanding the forecast information. MEMA officials urge you to rely on forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and local weather services like our WXXV Weather Authority team. Know the difference between a watch and warning as well. You should also know deadly hazards occur outside the…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marks a somber anniversary in the City of Long Beach. It was on this day 27 years ago that two Long Beach police officers were tragically killed in the line of duty. On May 6, 1998, Detective James Northcutt and Sgt. Steve Morgan responded to a domestic disturbance in the city. They were killed by…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies released new details on a late March robbery in which one victim was attacked with a machete. Two arrests have been made in this case. Daniel Brown and Octavia Winters face a litany of charges now, including robbery, use of a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault. Investigators say the robbery took place…
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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man will spend two decades behind bars on sex crimes charges involving a minor. Twenty-three-year-old Josemany Francois will serve 20 years in MDOC custody without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to sexual battery and touching of a child for lustful purposes in a Pascagoula courtroom. This case dates back to February 2021…