Up in the Hub City, a beloved concert series and Southern Miss staple is making a comeback this year. Eaglepalooza is set to take over the streets of Downtown Hattiesburg on March 28th. The last celebration was held in 2019. The event has been on hiatus since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and Southern Miss…
The actors over at the MGCCC Perkinston campus are presenting a musical extravaganza. A production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ kicks off with evening performances starting Thursday and Friday at 7. Matinee performances are happening Saturday and Sunday with those shows starting at 2. Student and kid tickets are $5 while adult tickets are $10. Categories: Local News, News…
Gulfport officials attended a ribbon cutting today. The Naval Construction Battalion Center saw the completion of a newly paved section of Pass Road near the base’s main gate. The project will improve access and infrastructure for both the base and surrounding community. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Naval Construction Battalion
Another big milestone happening this week when it comes to the work being done at the new Buc-ee’s at Menge Avenue in Harrison County. The iconic beaver signage has gone up around the building and at various spots on the property. Major progress has been made at the site since the start of the new year with pumps already installed…
The Sound Amphitheater announced another act coming this summer. Old Dominion will grace the stage in Gautier on June 12th. The ‘How Good is that World’ Tour also brings Ernest and special guest Redferrin. Tickets go on sale next Friday, February 28th. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Old Dominion, the sound amphitheater
Buddy Ball season is quickly approaching. Buddy Ball is a part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports providing sports opportunities for those with special needs. Buddy Sports is asking for volunteers ages 12 years or older to help support athletes this upcoming season. You can sign up to volunteer by visiting msgulfcoastbuddysports.org. Buddy Ball Baseball is played during March,…
A special parade is happening this Sunday! The Krewe of Barkloxi is hosting a pawrade in Biloxi on Sunday. Jean McGrury with the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Krewe of Barkloxi
In honor of it being Black History Month, here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. For this week’s edition, WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by First Missionary Baptist Church in Biloxi. Categories: Local News, News Tags: black history month, first missionary baptist church, Pastor Eric Dickey
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This afternoon at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center is a film screening of River City Voices. This film is created by students through the Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s Wide Horizons program. That program focuses on art, science, and action for 8th grade students. This film features Moss Point students spending time in the local environment and telling their stories…
There were still a few showers and sprinkles left after our wet start, but now the rain is finished and drier air is moving in! Not just drier, but colder as well! In fact, I feel like COLDER should be capitalized based on how low temperatures fall for the next couple of mornings. Thursday in particular will be brutally cold,…
This week’s WXXV Weather Kid on Weather Kid Wednesday was Iris! Iris lives in Gautier, and has been interested in weather for years! She already knows about remaining “weather aware” during storms, often watches the radar/weather on TV, and had her own “Future Meteorologist” shirt! I wouldn’t doubt that future at all based on her first TV forecast, and hope…
Training is underway in Harrison County for the newest Friends of the Court volunteers. In coordination with Chancery judges across the county, these volunteers investigate and gather facts for guardianship and custody cases. From at risk children to vulnerable adults, these volunteers present evidence to the court to help judges make more sound decisions. The twelve-hour, three-day course prepares volunteers…
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles welcomed No. 18 Mississippi State and the Bulldogs to Hattiesburg on Tuesday for their first matchup at Pete Taylor Park since 2018. The Golden Eagles, led by starting pitcher and junior Colby Allen, shutout MSU and defeated the Bulldogs 3-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: college baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Pete Taylor Park,…
Rain showers coming up and lasting for the overnight hours then a a mini Arctic Blast for the next few days. Rain moving up from the Gulf and will fall for most of the night. Some places could get caught in heavier rain bands and could cause some minor flooding. Most places should see anywhere from 1-2″ of rainfall. The…
Students from the Pascagoula-Gautier School District brought home a big win from a state competition! First-year culinary students from the college and career technical institute took part in the Mississippi National Guard’s State MRE Cook Off. The students placed fourth overall, but did win the ‘Best Dessert’ Award. In total, the chefs were tasked with making an appetizer, entrée, and…
The Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets is hosting a t-shirt design contest. The winning design will be sold to raise money for the group. To enter, you need to create 9X9 four color design featuring a cat, dog, and the group’s name. The designs should be submitted in PDF format to their email at friendsofjcas@gmail.com. The deadline to…
The City of Hattiesburg has unveiled their 59th mural. This one is titled ‘United in Purpose’ and was unveiled on the side of Sacred Heart. Local Hattiesburg artist Kayla Worrell created the piece, the mural featuring the hand prints of over 600 students. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hattiesburg, mural
Many women are seeking to enter the workforce, facing difficult times, or experiencing body changes. Women of Wisdom believes every woman deserves the perfect outfit and came up with their care closet program. Women of Wisdom welcomes women of all backgrounds and circumstances to browse and shop for clothing. Their care closet service is available on the third Tuesday of…
Harrison County Career Tech’s welding and carpentry students took part in Skills USA District Competition. Each participant placed in their division with carpentry coming in third place, welding placed in second, and welding fabrication bringing home first place. Students participating in technical math also walked away with first place. Those first and second place winners will compete at the state…
Mississippi is one of three states in the country that does not allow early voting. That could change this legislative session. The Senate passed a bill to bring early voting to Mississippi. Jackson County Senator Jeremy England spearheaded the effort and he talked to WXXV about what his bill would do. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: early voting, legislation
One Coast high school student traveled to the state capital to request funding for a special group in all Mississippi schools. Kaylee Barron is a Pascagoula High student and is part of the school’s Hope Squad. A Hope Squad is a way for teens struggling with mental health issues to feel welcomed and have a group for support. Members of…
The future of the Ocean Springs School District was the topic of this morning’s Jackson County Area Council meeting. The discussion centered around the vision and future plans of the Ocean Springs School District. School District Superintendent Mike Lindsey spoke at the meeting about the bond issue the district is currently undertaking for facility improvements. “So, this started about a…
Gulfport’s Ward 5 Special Election is just under two hours away from wrapping up. The polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will stay open until 7 p.m. tonight. In the last city election, Ward 5 accounted for 350 votes, but new county lines have been drawn since then so more votes are expected. Poll workers said there was a…