HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s been just over a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to unknowingly losing their legal visa status, and the community is fighting to bring them back home. The Hancock County community has been hit hard by the sudden turn of…
Mississippi’s new rural healthcare initiatives are now rolling out across the state. The state has created a rural health transformation program office, which reports to the office of the governor, along with a new public website to track progress and funding opportunities. Officials say the program will focus on expanding access to care, strengthening the rural healthcare workforce, and improving…
Coastal Family Health Center leaders are reacting to the recent news that the center has been awarded national funding to expand local care for certain diseases. Coast Family Health Center gained national recognition after being selected for a competitive award focused on strengthening the fight against infectious disease. The program, funded by the Pfizer Foundation and implemented by Direct Relief,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular community rummage sale is gearing up for its biggest event of the year offering more than just bargains, but a chance to give back. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has a preview of what shoppers and donors can expect. Volunteers are already working hard, sorting, organizing, and preparing for what they say is…
About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It will be run by the state treasury. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Mississippi Treasurer David McRae about why this is important and how the program works. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: retirement, state treasury,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Visitors Center is playing host to their Lighthouse Artisan Festival. That’s happening on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. John Majure joins us ahead of the fun. Categories: Local News Tags: biloxi visitors center, Lighthouse Artisan Festival
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber is hosting their annual Industrial Trade Show and Business Expo soon. Amanda Ray and Savannah Webb join us ahead of the event with more. The expo takes place May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson County Civic Center. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Industrial…
The 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet is happening soon. The poster unveiling and meeting with the shrimp king and queen are taking place tonight at St. Michael Catholic Church in Biloxi. Wendy Fayard joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Blessing of the Fleet
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point School District is sharing a book signing that took place Tuesday. Seventh grader Alannah Brazzle is a published author, writing the book ‘Everyone has a Superpower except Me.’ As a way of celebrating her, Magnolia Middle School held a book signing ceremony. Family and friends gathered as she signed copies for all. The…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is sharing details after a hoarding case in Gulfport. A total of 39 small breed dogs were found in one home. The Humane Society says this happens when responsible pet ownership is ignored and when licensing ordinances as well as spaying and neutering is not in place. These dogs arrived to…
We’re starting off even warmer and more humid, but overall very similar to yesterday as clouds continue to move in and showers are expected later. Thunderstorms are possible, even expected as well, with upwards of a level two risk of severe weather for our northern counties and cities. The coastal areas will be spared many of the strong storms and…
Please take the time to say hello to Lillian, this week’s WXXV Weather Kid! Lillian already loves the weather, and in her forecast she teaches us a little about tornado safety and the difference between a tornado watch and warning. In fact, she said the very first app she downloaded when she got her first tablet or phone was a…
The Mississippi Aquarium is about to go to a galaxy far, far away. All your favorite Star Wars Characters will be heading to the campus on May 3rd. Nicole Martz joins us with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium, Star Wars
A galactic event is taking place on the Gulf Coast this weekend. Traintastic will be hosting a lightsaber STEM build, trivia, and character meet and greets at their ‘Train Wars’ event. Tabitha Barnes joins us with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Star Wars, Traintastic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)- Representative Mike Ezell honored the life of one Jackson County firefighter at the nation’s capital. Lt. Kevin Daugherty was a member of the Pascagoula Fire Department, battling cancer. Representative Ezell says Daugherty served his community with courage and dedication. Even with his cancer diagnoses, he showed incredible strength and resilience. Representative Ezell asks the community to keep…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)- Representative Mike Ezell took time last week to honor the life and service of Deputy Michael Jimerson. Deputy Jimerson was killed in the line of duty on the night of April 1 while responding to a call. Representative Ezell says as the former sheriff of Jackson County, this one hit close to home. He adds Deputy Jimerson…
Quiet and warm conditions continue tonight with mostly cloudy skies and lows around 70. Wednesday stays mostly dry and warm, with highs in the mid-80s and a slight chance of a late-day storm. Rain chances increase overnight Wednesday as scattered showers and storms develop, continuing off and on through Thursday. By Friday, a more organized system moves in, bringing widespread…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi city leaders are providing more clarity on when the project connecting Popp’s Ferry Road to Highway 90 might be completed. Right now, work is still in the infrastructure stage. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with city leaders who say it’s about halfway there and things are moving right along. On the south side, the water,…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) Incredible video shows Hancock County middle school students springing into action after their bus driver passed out last week. The video shows the driver passing out while the bus is in motion back on April 22nd. Several students immediately came to her aid, one grabbed the wheel, another hit the break. Another student grabbed the bottle…
Local law enforcement leaders gathered Tuesday morning to remember and reconnect with victims of crime in our region. The annual Candlelight Vigil for Crime Victims is put on each year by the District Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Circuit Court District of Mississippi. Organizers say this event is a way for victims and the families of victims to reconnect with…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Kentucky Derby is happening this weekend and a popular Ocean Springs spot is putting together a family friendly derby event. Here to tell us more about it our Sonja Foshee and Madi Scott. The Family Friendly Derby Day takes place at OS151 Crave Hall and Desi Vega’s Steakhouse on May 2 from 3 to 7 p.m….
It’s time now to meet a lovable pet in the care of the Jackson County Animal Shelter up for adoption. As always, we have Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette joining us with this week’s News 25 Pet of the Week, Marley. Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has already declared their candidacy for the open Ward 2 seat in Gulfport. Retired Gulfport School District Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell officially kicked off his campaign just hours after the council set the election date. Caldwell is a lifelong resident of the city and is involved in many civic organizations. He says he’ll officially file…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Travelers and Coast residents will soon be able to stay where history lives in the building where Barq’s Root Beer was first created and poured. In 1898, Barq’s root beer was invented by Edward C. Barq Senior and first bottled in a small Biloxi building. It was processed at the site until 1936. The Biloxi Artesian Bottling…