JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As progress continues at the site of the new Jackson County Emergency Operations Center, county leaders are talking to us about how it will streamline emergency response operations in the county moving forward. The 10,000 square foot facility being built at the Sunplex Industrial Complex will cost around $7.2 million to build with around $5 million…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re about two weeks away from the Mississippi Legislative Session wrapping up. The biggest piece of legislation coming out of the session is a sweeping tax reform bill. Here to tell us about the key provisions is State Representative Zachary Grady. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: state legislation, Taxes
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayor FoFo Gilich spent the morning talking about major projects in Biloxi with community leaders. The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast with the Mayor at Memorial Hospital Biloxi touched on the city’s economic landscape specifically and work being done like the Saenger Theatre renovations. Also, during the breakfast, the Quarterly Awards were also given out in recognition of…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The third and final game of the Hancock Whitney Classic is tonight at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey has more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Hancock Whitney Classic, sports
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It is turtle release season here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and another big release is scheduled for later this week. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies plans to release five Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles on Thursday at the beach across from Edgewater Mall. The turtles will be released at 9:30 a.m. If you can’t make it,…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Lucedale will be holding a special election next month. The question on the ballot will ask city voters whether or not liquor sales should be permitted within city limits. This election is set for Tuesday, April 22nd with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting is open for city residents only and the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The man accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019 will be indefinitely committed to the Mississippi State Hospital after a second competency hearing was held this week. During the hearing, doctors from the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield testified that Darian Atkinson has been receiving competency restoration services since he was admitted to the hospital…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum at the senior center for the Pascagoula mayoral and Ward 3 city council elections. This forum gave candidates the opportunity to answer questions from voters and chamber officials. You may recall, Ward 3 Councilman Johnny Walker died in late February. Before his death, Walker was the only candidate…
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)- The Ocean Springs High Theatre Department received quite the surprise Monday evening after winning national awards in Baltimore over the weekend for their production of ‘The Lost Boy.’ Led by a police escort, the troupe’s bus was welcomed back home with the cheers of fans. Parents and friends lining outside the school to meet the big…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A traffic note for residents in Jackson County, the Fort Bayou Bridge will see a temporary night closure Tuesday night. The temporary closure is for both directions of state route 609 between Shore Drive and Iberville Drive. This is due to a bridge inspection as crews are set to test the Fort Bayou Drawbridge. That closure…
Dense Fog Tuesday Morning to a warmer week of weather ahead. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for south Mississippi from 3AM through 10AM Tuesday morning. Hazards: Dense Fog limiting visibility of 1/4 mile or less across all areas. The next few days will be very warm with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Another front will…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway will be presenting the State of the City address. The address itself happens at the Mary C. O’Keefe Center. That’s expected to start at 6 p.m. Tuesday night. Discussion for the night includes city projects from 2024 plus a preview of expected projects for this year. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ocean…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Moss Point is helping to improve the quality of life of its residents by assisting with home renovations. Relief is here for some Moss Point residents as funding is now available to help with possible repairs to the homes. Thanks to the Community Development Block Grant, $45,000 in grant money has been set aside…
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV)-East Central Upper Elementary earned a big designation! The school has earned a RAMP designation. That designation recognizes all schools that deliver an expert school counseling program. Research must find programs associated with positive student educational and behavioral outcomes. East Central Upper Elementary will be recognized at an official ceremony in July. Categories: Local News, News Tags: East…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Work continues this week on repairs to the Hanshaw Road Bridge. This closure has caused big changes to traffic flow in that area of Ocean Springs over the past few weeks. The hope is to get temporary repairs to the bridge made, as city and county leaders work on a permanent fix to the bridge. Signage…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A home in the Latimer community of Jackson County was struck by lightning today. That happening around 12:30 this afternoon. Jackson County Fire Protection responding to the incident. The call comes after neighbors reported the smell of smoke at a home. When crews arrived, no active fire was found and no injuries were reported. Categories: Local News,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Memorial Hospital is hosting a Breakfast with the Mayor tomorrow. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich will be at Memorial Hospital Biloxi’s cafeteria early Tuesday morning. Doors open at 7:30 and the program begins at 8 a.m. During the ceremony, the quarterly recognition of first responders, airmen, and nurses will take place. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Breakfast with…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Over in Pascagoula, the mayoral and councilman ward 3 candidate forum is happening at the Pascagoula Senior Center. This forum will give candidates the opportunity to answer questions ahead of the primary election on April 1st. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is live in Pascagoula and has more on the event and how the voting process for the…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-For over a year now, USM’s Gulf Park Campus has been working on the Friendship Oak Beautification Project. On Friday, they held a ribbon cutting at their campus to mark the project’s completion. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Friendship Oak Beautification Project, USM Gulf Park
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Another round of voting is open in the March of the Penguin Madness. William is competing against other penguins from across the country. He made it through the first round and you can continue to vote for William by heading the Mississippi Aquarium’s Facebook page. All you need to do is click the photo shared by Penguins International…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-There is a chance to visit with some baby penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium. Guests will only be able to see these chicks on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of April. The meet and greets are happening from 11:30 to 2 those days in the Changing Tides building. These visitations are accessible for everyone with a ticket….
This month the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and WXXV showcase Optimal Answers, a local software company doing big things for business organization. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Chamber Member Spotlight, laura benoit, optimal answers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A sports competition benefiting Gulf Coast Buddy Sports is taking place this Thursday at the Gulfport Sportsplex. Marquez Singleton and George Patterson are here to tell us all about Swing in the Spring. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Buddy Sports, ‘Swing in the Spring’