After breaking ground on the Legacy Park project in Jackson County just four weeks ago, developers have scaled back the plans. What was originally supposed to be a multi-use development for retail shopping, restaurants, and healthcare will now only include a Memorial endoscopy facility. This is due to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors requesting Legacy Park developers to partner…
It’s a place for hope and healing and it is truly making a difference in our community. Hurricane Katrina may have wiped out Mercy Cross High School in 2005, but all these years later that property is now being used to help people transform their lives. In this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan is sharing an update on the Mercy Cross…
We’re joined in studio by Katherine Sutton and Jackie Seavey to learn more about the upcoming Beer and Bacon Fest. The Beer and Bacon Fest takes place Saturday, March 1st at Richburg’s Hall, Sully’s in Gulfport. The fest features over 40 breweries and restaurants. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Beer and Bacon Fest
There were multiple house fires in Jackson County over the weekend. The first happened on Eastwood Drive in Moss Point at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22nd. The home was occupied by a mother and three children and fire crews were able to put out the fire with no injuries. In Moss Point at Katie Street around 8 p.m. on Saturday,…
I expected this broad low to be a little further south of us, but it crept in and left things damp, cool & cloudy to start off this week. The rain has all but dried up as I write this, but it’ll still remain cloudy for a good bit of the day. This morning was cool & cloudy with lows…
With the cold weather in the rear view mirror going to get through some rain on Sunday. It’ll be chilly again tonight down in the mid to upper 30s. We get a bit warmer on Saturday with dry conditions to enjoy some of the festivities, but with partly cloudy skies. Watching for moderate rain on Sunday afternoon and continuing through…
The Biloxi boys basketball team faced the No. 19 Pearl Pirates on Friday. It was a thrilling back-and-forth battle that saw the Biloxi Indians come out on top 65-53. They will now face the No. 1 ranked Germantown Mavericks on Monday in Jackson, MS. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Indians basketball, high school basketball, MHSAA quarterfinal
The lady Yellow Jackets of St. Martin battled Northwest Rankin in the MHSAA quarterfinal round at MGCCC. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school basketball, MHSAA quarterfinal, St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets
The Humane Society announced the maid and duke of their Muttley Krewe (And Kitties Too) of Gulfport. Meet Duke Chief and Maid Minnie Duhé! The Second Street Social Club’s parade is happening on March 2nd in Gulfport. Ahead of the parade, feel free to drop off donations at the Humane Society’s Adoptable Center Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM –…
The King and Queen of Barkloxi have been announced. Meet King Tobias Timler and Queen Ruby Wofford! All royalty from the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be crowned at the Biloxi Point Cadet Pavilion prior to the pawrade. All nominees raised over $1,000 for Coast pet shelters. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Krewe of Barkloxi, mardi gras
Today is National Caregivers Day, honoring their dedication to their patients. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter highlights two amazing caregivers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Liz Hoop has been a caregiver since 2017 and now operates Hoop Cares LLC, a home healthcare service. She says her love for people is the motivation for her work. At Sea Shore Highlands Retirement…
Representative Kevin Felsher stops by WXXV News 25 to talk about some of the big ticket items in the Legislature. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: legislation, Rep. Kevin Felsher
Earlier this week, the Gulfport City Council voted 4 to 2 to adopt a new ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy. The ordinance now requires a permit before any protected trees can be removed. If a person does remove a tree, they will have to replace it by planting a new tree at the same spot it was removed….
The Hattiesburg Zoo will be transitioning to become a cashless venue. That is expected to take place on March 1st. Alon with the transition, admission prices will rise $2 to offset the costs of operations. The Hattiesburg Convention Commission saying it is important to enhance and improve customer experience at the Hattiesburg Zoo. UPDATE FROM THE ZOO: The $3 fee…
It’s time to let the good times roll this weekend! Saturday at the Carnival Association of Long Beach Parade, you’ll see a familiar face at the front of the line! Our very own Ansley Brent has been selected as the Grand Marshal. If you want to head out, the parade rolls out from Long Beach High School stadium at 6….
Callie Morris and Mika Catchot from Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi joins us in studio to discuss an upcoming sensory sensitive Mardi Gras event. A sensory sensitive celebration is taking place on February 23rd. The QR code on your screen can be scanned to register. You must be registered to attend the event. The fun takes place at In the…
The Hattiesburg Zoo is hosting their Renaissance Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Look for axe throwing, archery, and encounters with the zoo’s ambassador animals. Tickets are sold at the gate, costing $12 for adults and $10 for kids. The entire zoo heads back in time from 10 AM to 4 PM both days. A highlight for the kids is a…
The Hub City unveiled their 60th mural on Thursday. This one celebrates Black History Month and the Freedom Summer Movement. The piece is titled “Freedom Summer: Honoring History and Hope in Palmers Crossing.” Chris and Taryn Holzinger are the artists behind this one. Shown on the mural are the Freedom Fighters, Vernon Dahmer, and Vernon’s daughter Bettie. Categories: Local News,…
The University of Southern Mississippi held a meet and greet for students at the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center on Thursday. Media outlets from the Pine Belt were invited to take part. The center, launched earlier this year, covers ten counties in total. Students in the program focus on the communities that see no coverage. The journalism center has three…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
We are about one week away from the end of the annual March of the Mayors Food Drive. This Coast canned food drive has mayors from across South Mississippi supporting their local pantries in support with Extra Table Feeds. Each city is assigned a different non-perishable item to collect through community donations. This year, the City of Gulfport was tasked…
WXXV is delighted to bring back our Amazing Women of South Mississippi segment! The amazing woman we are highlighting for the month of February is Wilda Marshall, an extraordinary woman who never gave up on her dream of receiving higher education. Marshall received degrees from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi, ultimately becoming a college…
You may remember when WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was off the news desk last week. Well, that was because he was in Central America with the nonprofit Partnership for Clean Water and Education for their yearly mission trip, helping remote villages gain access to things many of us might take for granted. For more information on PCWE, click here….