Joining us today is Cynthia Sutton with Ocean Springs Main Street. She’s here to tell us about the King Cake Tasting contest. Each week beginning February 3, the Ocean Springs Visitors Center will serve a variety of king-cake treats to those who pass through town. Visitors and locals will have the opportunity to sample the king cakes or king cake…
Elisabeth Naff with Beau Rivage is in studio to tell us about the MGM Community Grant Fund program. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: beau rivage, MGM Community Grant Fund, MGM Resorts
Mardi Gras season is in full swing. After all the fun is done, there is one place here on the Coast that wants all those leftover beads and throws. For another year, the Mississippi Aquarium is kicking off its Mardi Gras Bead Recycling Program. Unwanted throws can be dropped off daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. all the way…
The Crunch Fitness in Long Beach faced a brief bomb scare on Sunday. Police officials say a bomb threat was called in around 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening to the Crunch Fitness along Railroad Street in Long Beach. Two Biloxi K9 bomb sniffing units responded to the scene. That Crunch Fitness is back open for its regular hours, but officials are…
The search continues for a missing Hattiesburg woman last seen in Stone County one week ago. Kathryn Walker, who also goes by Alanna, was last seen walking in the Wiggins area. Police say she had previously indicated to people that she planned to walk to Gulfport. Family members say that Kathyn has a medical condition which may impair her judgement….
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Last year, WXXV brought you the story of a Blessings Box put up outside Woolmarket Elementary that was a service project of a girls empowerment group at the school. You can click here to read that story! Today, we want to tell you more about Fearlessly Me and the young ladies who are a part of the organization. Tags: Fearlessly…
Super Bowl Week is officially here and just down the interstate in New Orleans, the festivities are in full force. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen joins us from the Big Easy with a preview of what fans can expect today. WXXV FOX is the place to watch the Chiefs and Eagles square off in Super Bowl 59. Coverage begins at…
Ol’ Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, ushering in “six more weeks of winter,” but this week at least will be far more spring-like. It’s still on the chilly-to-cool side today, but this was the coolest morning of the week as the humidity steadily rises. While we may not see widespread dense fog like we did today each morning, I…
Even though Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog calls for 6 more weeks of Winter, It looks like Spring in South Mississippi. After a warm mild weekend we go into this week with even warmer temperatures. Tonight will likely be the last “cooler” feeling night through the next week or so as we get into a warming trend. Clear skies across the…
Super Bowl week is officially here. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have made their way to the Big Easy as both teams landed at New Orleans International Airport on Sunday. Super Bowl 59 may not be until next Sunday, February 9th, but a week before the game both teams landed at New Orleans International Airport. The Chiefs are…
I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone love the rim more than this Week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. He’s an All-Star, member of the 1,000 point club, and can drain a three from anywhere on the court, but what’s more important to him is continuing a family legacy. Get to know Pascagoula basketball’s very own, Kelan Rich! “It…
The Leo W. Seal innovative teacher grants are given for teachers’ commitment to educational excellence and teaching projects designed to enrich student education with hands-on learning opportunities. The award is up to $2,000. Categories: Local News, News
Cold front passes giving chilly lows although mildly warm highs this weekend with warmer weather next week. This weekend will be rather quiet with no rain chances in sight. Overnight lows tonight will drop into the 40s while highs through the weekend will reach the 60s to lower 70s. Mostly sunny skies are expected. Winds will be very light for…
The Gulfport High Culinary Team took home a big win in a state competition. Chef Windham and the team Coastal Chefs won the Mississippi Department of Education’s Junior Chef Child Nutrition Competition. The competition is used to inspire culinary arts students to use their skills to create lunch options that meet the dietary requirements for the state’s public schools. Categories:…
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, St. James Catholic School hosted a special Mass celebration today. All parents and grandparents were invited. St. James Catholic School organized special events all week and wrapped up Catholic Schools Week with the celebration. Bishop Louis Kihneman spoke and led the special Mass. Bishop Kihneman guides the Catholic community in South Mississippi. This was…
Phase one of a local road widening project in Jackson County begins next week. Jackson County Supervisor Randy Bosarge said on Facebook that its phase one for the Beachview Drive widening in the Gulf Park Estates area. In addition to widening the road, contractors will add sidewalks to Beachview Drive and make drainage improvements. The main detour route includes Marina…
Dr. Maria Moma, OBGYN is in studio to discuss a very important women’s healthcare and research initiative take place tomorrow in Gulfport. The Education, Economics, Environmental, Climate and Health Organization (EEECHO) is kicking off Black History Month with a unique ‘Let’s Talk-PERIOD’ Healthcare and Research Initiative for Women and Girls’ on February 1, 2025 in the Crystal Ballroom at the…
Brenda Blount with Ohr-O’Keefe Museum is in studio to tell us about an upcoming Galentine’s Day event. The Bubbles and Bonbons event takes place Friday, February 7th from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Bring your best buddies for an evening of dancing, celebrating, and sampling some of the best restaurants on the Coast. For more information, click here. Categories: Local…
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: business, morning business report
Richard Kalnins with the Orange Grove Library joins us in studio. He is here to tell us about the documentary “The Opera House.” The Orange Grove Public Library is celebrating Leontyne Price’s 98th birthday with a showing of ‘The Opera House.’ The event begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th at the library. Categories: Community Headlines
Jason Deans with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Camellia Society is in studio to tell us about the upcoming 71st annual Camellia Show. The show takes place Saturday, February 1st at the Lyman Community Center. Entry registration is from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Public viewing takes place from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The plant sale begins at 9:30 a.m….
The highly anticipated Harrison County Buc-cee’s location is getting closer to opening day with the outside of the store looking more and more like the Buc-cee’s we recognize. The gas pumps are built and decorated with Buc-cee’s branding while the finishing touches are being made to the pavement around the store. Unfortunately, the iconic bronze Buc-cee statue has not been…