Gulfport Softball hosted the Northwest Rankin Cougars for game two of the first round of playoffs. The Lady Admirals must win to keep their season alive. The Admirals offense started off strong, retiring all three batters in order with the help of a diving catch in center field by Juliana Espat. Gulfport’s bats strike first as Georgia Emmer rips an…
The Gulfport Admirals hosted game two of round one of playoffs against Oak Grove. The Admirals won big in Hattiesburg Thursday night with a 6-5 win in nine innings. The Warriors didn’t forget that in game two, scoring three runs both in the first and second inning. The Admiral bats came alive in the bottom of the second inning. James…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-There’s a special pop up happening in Downtown Biloxi next Saturday. It’s celebrating all things Kentucky Derby and all funds will go towards CASA of South Mississippi. Rachel Kelly joins us with more. The Derby Day Pre-Party takes place Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: CASA of South Mississippi, Kentucky Derby
Embrace Abilities will be hosting an event this Tuesday at Chandeleur Brewery. Every pint sold supports free programs and events for those with different abilities. Jenny Obregon and Angela Herman join us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Chandeleur Brewery, Embrace Abilities
The Arts, Hancock County is hosting Under the Flower Moon, a fundraiser for the group. Cecilia Hopes and James Inabinet join us with more. The fundraiser takes place May 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 22591 Rue La Terre Kiln, MS 39556. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: The Arts Hancock County
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport High School Admiral Theatre is hosting a production of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Iris Jordan and Cadence Daniels join us with more. The play runs this weekend and next weekend! For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulfport High School Admiral Theatre, The Little Mermaid
Tonight stays quiet for most of the evening, but clouds will increase overnight with showers and storms moving through after midnight. We have a marginal risk to see strong or severe storms with winds being the primary threat, and a much smaller chance for hail or a brief spin up tornado. There’s another round of storms possible late Saturday afternoon…
If you live near the beach, walk or ride a bike on the boardwalk, or just drive down Highway 90, there’s a chance you may have seen Robbie Cole soaring through the air in his motorized glider. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott caught up with Robbie and talked to him about the sensation of this style of flight. Categories: Featured,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula’s police chief spent much of the morning Friday talking about policing in the Flagship City at the Jackson County Chamber’s latest area council. Chief Terry Scott shared updates at the event on certain department initiatives, as well as challenges the department is working through. One bright spot the chief talked about is the city’s new police…
Back Bay Mission is hosting a resource fair next Wednesday. This is a chance to connect with health services, resources, and support partners working to improve wellness. Terra Moreau joins us ahead of the event. The resource fairs run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Categories: Local News Tags: back bay mission, resource fair
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made last Monday. William Walker was stopped during a traffic stop on McNeil McHenry Road for careless driving. During the stop, Walker was found to be in possession of meth. He was transported to the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center, booked for felony possession…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- From drugs to guns, these Gulfport police officers patrol undercover to keep crimes off the streets. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley joins their narcotics team for another look behind the badge. Note that any individuals shown are innocent until proven guilty. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: behind the badge, Gulfport Police Department
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department responded to a structure fire earlier this week. This incident happened on April 22nd around 4:50 p.m. A shed near Parkway Drive and Brookhollow Street was found to be on fire. Fire units arrived within minutes of dispatch, two nearby homes exposed to heat and flame danger. Firefighters worked to contain the fire…
We started off the week dry and chilly, but this morning was warm, humid, and grey as the clouds return to South MS again. We still saw a bit of sun this morning, but skies will continue to darken as we head through the day and into the weekend, eventually bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Today those chances…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — A local 13-year-old musical prodigy with big dreams is releasing his own songs and performing across the coast. We sat down with Lennon Gainey at the Lady May in Ocean Springs to learn more about his journey in music. Gainey may be just 13 years old, but he’s already making his mark in music. He…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- April is known as National Donate Life Month, a time to celebrate and honor those who have given the gift of life through organ donations. Here on the coast, Memorial Health System is encouraging South Mississippians to become organ donors. National Donate Life Month was established in 2003 as a way to raise awareness for the process…
For the first Class 7A playoff game of the year we’re taking you to Greyhound stadium as the Ocean Springs Greyhounds host the Petal Panthers. The Panthers got an early lead with Dawson Dykes hitting a leadoff single and scoring on a passed ball. The Greyhounds responded quickly with two runs of their own in the bottom of the first…
It was an amazing morning at St. Patrick Catholic high school as a Fighting Irish trio heads to the next level! First up, St. Patrick girls’ golfer Sofie Humer is officially continuing her career on the links! The state champion is taking her talents to Christian Brothers University. Next up is the stone wall of the Fighting Irish soccer program,…
It was a Wednesday night for the history books here in Popvegas as the 2026 Pearl River baseball team etched their name in the history books not once but twice in back-to-back games. In game one, the Wildcats clinched back-to-back-to-back MACCC titles for the first time in program history after a tight 6-5 win over No. 2 East Central Community…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting another youth skate clinic this Saturday. The clinic starts at noon and runs until 2 at the Biloxi DIY Park on Hopkins Boulevard. This is a chance for youth skaters to learn and seek assistance in a safe environment. These lessons are free for those 15 and younger. Any kids…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — After years of renovations, an iconic Gulfport fixture is now back to its former glory. The Markham Hotel was established in 1926 as one of the premiere boutique hotels in the southeast. It was transformed into office buildings in the 1970s before suffering damage during Hurricane Katrina and sitting unoccupied for years. Now, the city can…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking to the future with a new plan to enhance its coastal beauty. City council members met Tuesday to discuss a beautification master plan along with a proposal to honor a local hero. Biloxi City Council members gathered Tuesday afternoon, focused on improving the city’s look and feel for both residents and…
It’s a nice, quiet night ahead with mostly clear skies and temps dropping into the upper 60s—overall really comfortable. Friday looks pretty solid too. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 70s. It’ll feel a touch more humid, but still a great way to wrap up the workweek. Late Friday night, a few isolated…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A 2018 Jackson County bicycle, pedestrian, and trails master plan is officially back on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen’s agenda. The board discussed the matter at Tuesday’s meeting as pedestrian and cyclist safety becomes an increasing priority. The next step is to formally set a date for a workshop to allow for public comment and…