BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School recently received a new book vending machine, funded through Scholastic Book Fair rewards. Students are thrilled to have a fun and engaging way to access their favorite books. To receive a book, they must earn a special coin, which they can use to select from the machine. North Woolmarket hopes this…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Big municipal elections are coming up with the primary set for April 1st. A lot of people are watching the City of Ocean Springs. A candidate forum this last Saturday allegedly got out of hand. According to people in attendance, it was nerve wracking for organizers, candidates, and citizens. Journalist E. Brian Rose speaks with WXXV News…
Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about this week’s episode of Living Local! Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information on Living Local with Susie Davis, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local with Susie…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Time now for our Pet of the Week with the Jackson County Animal Shelter! Joining us is Maridee Mallette and our pet of the week, Tetris. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Crews continue to survey damage from Saturday’s deadly storms in parts of Mississippi, as people from across the state begin to lend a helping hand. Governor Tate Reeves revealed Tuesday that another death has been reported in Walthall County, bringing the statewide death total to seven. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency now has a page on its…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The MGCCC Jackson County campus is hosting Family Fiesta night! This event shines a spotlight on Hispanic culture and is hosted by the Jackson County Hispanic American Club. This event features dance lessons, food vendors, a movie showing, and much more fun. Everyone is invited to attend. It’s happening at the MGCCC Jackson County Campus from 5…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School is hosting the College and Career Tailgate today. This event allows you to meet with over 50 companies including colleges and military personnel. There will also be giveaways, food, and much more fun. It’s all happening at the Gautier High School gymnasium from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: College and…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Legacy Park Project in Jackson County is underway, promising valuable medical resources for the community. Construction has begun on the mixed-use medical project that will turn this lot off of Highway 57 into a one-stop shop medical park for Jackson County residents. The grounds will include an endoscopy center, a cardiac surgery center, a vascular center,…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gautier is currently taking bids on the proposed Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with city officials to bring you the details on this major project aimed to celebrate Mississippi’s rich musical history. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center
Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol is in studio to tell us about the upcoming Spring Fling Senior Fair. The Spring Fling Senior Fair takes place Thursday, March 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jackson County Civic Center in Pascagoula. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Spring Fling Senior Fair
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is the day for the Ocean Springs School District Bond Election. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close tonight at 7 p.m. The Ocean Springs School District has proposed a no-tax increase bond referendum totaling $52 million. The bond aims to address critical repairs and improvements to Ocean Springs Schools, ensuring a safe and enhanced…
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV) — Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. This month’s outstanding educator is Courtney Caples, an Algebra 1 teacher at Pascagoula High School who has also taught at elementary and middle schools around the region. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen caught up with Ms. Caples as she…
Voting is set to begin on Tuesday at 7:00 Am for a 52 million dollar bond referendum which could potentially bring major changes to the Ocean Springs School District. OSSD Superintendent Mike Lindsey and Director of Communications Trey Brennan joined WXXV to discuss what the proposal entails and what the future would like if the bond is passed. According to…
The NCAA Tournament bracket is officially here, and the state of Mississippi is well represented throughout the opening round as Mississippi State and Ole Miss made it to this year’s big dance. The Ole Miss Rebels have punched their ticket to the tournament for the first time since the 2018-2019 season. They are a six seed in the south region…
The City of Gulfport is looking for feedback from residents about future city projects. The city is looking for input about funding opportunities to support affordable housing and community development. They are asking for residents to complete the community needs survey which is available until March 24th at 4 p.m. You can head to the city’s website and submit via…
Today is St. Patrick’s Day and while a lot of the celebrations took place this past weekend, there are still some events if you want to get into the Irish spirit on the big day. The Pub Sports Bar, a local Irish bar over in D’Iberville, is holding a St. Patrick’s Day celebration all day. WXXV News got there before…
Crews are out today continuing to assess the damage caused by tornadoes and storms in more than 20 Mississippi counties over the weekend. Preliminary MEMA reports say that three people were killed and nearly 30 others were injured as a result of tornadoes and severe storms that touched down. 21 counties are reporting damage. Governor Tate Reeves issued a state…
Now that the Selection Sunday anticipation is over, March Madness is on the minds of many and lots of bets are set to be made at our Coast sportsbooks. Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi is offering a March Madness betting experience through its partnership with Bet MGM. A variety of betting options for sports enthusiasts will be available…
President Donald Trump has signed a resolution authored by Congressman Mike Ezell regarding offshore energy production. Joint Resolution 11, co-sponsored in the Senate by Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, aims to overturn a Biden administration rule which restricted American energy production on the outer continental shelf. Resolution 11 passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support and the hope is that…
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of three individuals on felony drug trafficking charges on Sunday. The arrest was made following a traffic stop and search warrant. During the stop and search, investigators recovered approximately 88 pounds of marijuana alongside multiple firearms. Terence Benard Benjamin, Isiah James Smith, and Marvin Bryan Brumfield each received a felony charge of…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) – Many residents have been eagerly anticipating the completion of the Highway 49 and 53 expansion project, which will widen the road from four lanes to six lanes between School Road and O’Neal Road. I spoke with the Mississippi Department of Transportation for an update on the project. The goal of the expansion is to increase…
On this St. Patrick’s Day, we thought we’d celebrate through the joy of dance, Irish Dance that is! Amy Bowman and some of the dancers from the Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance are here to give us a lesson. Categories: Community Headlines, Featured Tags: Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance, st. patrick’s day
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report