We are bringing you an update on a blaze that fire crews have battled since early this morning at a storage unit in Gulfport. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is at the scene with more information. The Gulfport Fire Department received a call around 4 a.m. from a passerby saying heavy smoke was coming from storage unit at the Safe…
Tonight and through Friday, the pattern will continue be hot and get fairly dry overall. There is an isolated to scattered chance of rain Thursday and Friday, but generally will be fairly limited in coverage. these storms could bring wicked lightning. The coverage will be low enough that it will not provide much relief from the heat and high temperatures…
“I think the Gulf Coast is going to significantly benefit by having easy access from New Orleans and Mobile to Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs… they’re all going to hugely benefit from that tourism,” said Mark Peeler, a south Mississippi resident who eagerly anticipates Amtrak’s possible return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane…
Students are headed back to the classroom across the coast. News 25 took a trip to Hancock High earlier for their first day of school. Students and faculty hosted a pep rally to get everyone in the right mindset for the upcoming year. Senior Student Body President Lila Turner shared what the pep rally is really about. “Make people excited…
Senator Roger Wicker and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin introduced legislation that would designate August 1st as Gold Star Children’s Day. The day would recognize the sacrifices the children of fallen service members go through. Close to home in Mississippi, nearly 5,500 have made the ultimate sacrifice ranging from World War I to present day. A total of 10,000 children…
The City of Moss Point is facing a possible lawsuit after introducing a non-contact speed radar and camera to the police department. Attorney David Futch of Pascagoula has filed an injunction against the City of Moss Point after nearly two dozen people walked into his office with a speeding they received in the mail. According to the Mississippi Code, no…
Another new project breaks ground at Gulfport-Biloxi International. Once complete, the new fleet maintenance facility will bring the airport’s maintenance operations under one roof, closer to the terminal. The $3.24 million project is paid for using Restore Act funding. The building is set to open by next summer. Categories: Local News, News Tags: airport, fleet maintenance facility, Gulfport-Biloxi…
WXXV has teamed up with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce to spotlight and feature one outstanding local business every month in our newscasts. This month we took it outside to a job site in Gautier with Alex Plowman and the guys at Live Oak Landworks, LLC. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
Today starts another school year for all students Kindergarten through 12th grade in the Hancock County School District. Students were welcomed back with music, smiles, cheers, and high fives to set a positive tone for the year! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at Hancock Middle and Hancock High School for the first day of the new school…
Happy 35 years on the job to WXXV Business Manager/ HR Director Donna Ingram! Donna started at the station in June 1989. She’s an institution at the station and has hired a number of staffers. Donna is a walking history book of WXXV knowledge behind the scenes. She’s worked with a number of general managers. Donna’s energy on the job…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us about News 25 Pet of the Week Sharkie. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Binders and pencils are flying off the shelves, yellow buses are on the roads and swimming pools are suddenly a bit quieter. That means one thing… back to school season is upon us. But there’s another sign of the First Day of School that has become more popular over the years: parents posting pictures on social media of their children…
Our fifth stop on this seasons 25 teams in 25 days takes us to a high school introducing a new head coach. We head to Hancock county and visit with the St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws. The Rock-A-Chaws are no strangers to winning, coming of back-to-back nine win seasons, but this year’s team is different and has a new leader – and…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release on Thursday. Five Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles are set to be released in Pass Christian at 9:30 on the beach across from Walmart. If you can’t make it in person, the release will be broadcasted on the IMMS Facebook page. Categories: Local News, News Tags: IMMS, institute for marine…
It was another hot one out there this afternoon with many areas averaging in the low to mid 90`s. Dewpoints in the mid to upper 70`s make it feel much worse with heat indicies in the upper 100`s to several areas crossing 110+. A heat advisory remains in effect for the viewing area. Showers are less likely to form and…
A Louisiana soldier is returning home. It’s a homecoming 80 years in the making. Private First Class Joseph Murphy was a native of Bogalusa. He was captured when the Philippine Islands were invaded in 1941. Murphy took part in the Bataan Death March and died as a prisoner of war. He will be laid to rest at Pounds Poole Cemetery…
You may recall the story of a recent zebra birth at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Get this, another foal was born on Monday, July 29th. Safara gave birth to a male named Jasira. The foal was up and walking less than 15 minutes after birth. Both mom and foal are doing well so far! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Foal, hattiesburg,…
Today marks World MSD Day and the City of Biloxi is honoring the day by lighting the lighthouse blue. Ocean Springs resident and MDS parent Amber Olsen founded the United MDS Foundation in 2016 after her daughter was diagnosed. The foundation grew from then and now can be found in countries like Argentina, Ireland, and Spain. Board Member Jacki Thornburg…
Hancock County School District heads back to school this week, but local construction is putting them to the test. Not even a closure of the Diamondhead I-10 exit and the construction of a new PRCC aviation center right by the high school is going to keep these children out of school. The school district has created a transportation plan that…
Gulfport High School rolled out its new emergency response system with state and local leaders Monday. Alpha Alert is a system designed to facilitate rapid coordination with first responders in the event of a critical incident on campus with the goal of reducing response times. School district leaders say Gulfport High is the first high school in the state to…
There’s a faith-based fire safety and emergency preparedness seminar in Moss Point this evening. You’ll have the chance to learn more about fire prevention, hurricane preparedness and meet new Moss Point Fire Chief Jason Davis. It starts at 6 p.m. at Pelican Landing Conference Center. Call 228-475-8848 for more information. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Today is not only Tuesday, but it is also Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency World Day! MSD World Day is observed to raise awareness about this rare and devastating genetic disorder. The goal of today is to educate the public about MSD, promote research for a potential cure, and support those affected by the condition. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was…
Iris and Julep join Ansley in the WXXV Studio. Iris and Julep have performed for USM baseball and at Shuckers games. They stopped by to perform for us in studio! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Iris Rasmussen, Julep Rasmussen
An upper high centered near Houston early this morning, with troughing along both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. At the surface, high pressure centered off the Louisiana coast. At 3 AM central, no precipitation was over our area, and very little in the way of cloud cover. Temperatures at that time ranged from the upper 70s to mid 80s. Dew…