GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The nation’s top long jumper resides in Harrison County. Harrison Central High School track and field athlete Zahkarri McGlothin recently tied the state record in the long jump, with a leap of 25 feet and 10 inches at Biloxi’s Indian Invite Meet on March 19th. The historic jump also ranks him in the top spot nationally…
Time now to recognize a freshman phenom over at Pass Christian high school! In his most recent meet, Samuel King broke the school record with his discus throw of 161 feet 10 inches. It wasn’t just good enough for the Pirate record books, but the national records as he now sets a new national lead for freshman boys. We cannot…
In case you didn’t know, the Pearl River Community College softball team has been ranked first in the nation for three weeks in a row now, so what better way to celebrate that a rivalry match? The number one PRCC Wildcats hosted MGCCC for a double header on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats got on the board first in…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend is Embrace Abilities’ Inclusive Egg Hunt. The fun takes place at the Jackson County Soccer Complex starting at 10. This event is geared towards everyone, having sensory units. Along with the egg hunt is a chance to win golden egg prizes. Also expected is a craft corner and an exciting guest! Categories: Local News…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) — The second-ranked Pearl River Community College Wildcats claimed a rivalry doubleheader sweep over No. 18 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on Wednesday. The Wildcats won the first game of the afternoon by a score of 11-6, and held off a late Gulf Coast rally to take the second game by a score of 11-8. Here are…
In the world of baseball, hitting the ball 3 times out of 10 is pretty good, which means you’re batting .300. This past week, our Student Athlete of the Week batted 1.000, going 8- 8 in his past three games which increased his batting average to .549. Introducing the St. Stanislaus shortstop with a hot bat, Tate Murphy! Week one…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The fun is happening at the Harper McCaughan Town Green from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages two to five will hunt eggs at 10 while ages six to nine hunt eggs starting at 10:45. Other than the hunts, the Easter Bunny will…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is hosting a hiring event this weekend. The event will take place at the Harrison County Center for Excellence in Gulfport from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28. Attendees will learn about current openings as well as any benefits and growth opportunities available. These positions will be for the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting Thursday and runs until April 4. Experience the sights and sounds of a classic American fair right here on the Coast. For the first time ever, a giant circus tent will be here with trapeze performances and other big tent spectacles. This will be your…
Expect partly cloudy skies with patchy fog developing late overnight tonight as temperatures dip into the low 60s. Skies will gradually clear on Thursday, turning mostly sunny by the afternoon with highs climbing into the upper 70s. Winds remain light, becoming southerly later in the day. Fog makes another appearance Thursday night into early Friday, but otherwise conditions stay quiet…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A piece of Mississippi history is now permanently preserved in Harrison County. Wednesday morning, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Finley community with the unveiling a new historical marker. Rich history took center stage as the Finley community and its historic cemetery received a brand-new marker. The dedication ceremony brought together local leaders,…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Gold Designation, along with a top ten honor as a military spouse friendly school. This marks 17 consecutive years that MGCCC has been recognized, including multiple number…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release Thursday morning. The location is on the beach across from Edgewater Mall. Six turtles will be sent home starting at 9:30. Of those six turtles, three will have satellite transmitters to track their movements after release. If you can’t make it in person, the event will…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- USA Health’s Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium wrapped up Wednesday at the Golden Nugget. The purpose is to educate healthcare providers in our region who work with critically injured patients. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with medical officials about the things they discussed. Categories: Local News Tags: gulf coast trauma symposium, USA Health
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready to welcome hundreds of visitors as the Spring Arts Festival returns this weekend. Organizers have been out and about this week marking downtown streets in preparation for the festival. Nearly 250 artists and vendors will fill downtown streets with handmade goods, original artwork, and lots of live music….
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about more than just competition; it’s about giving back. Under clear skies and perfect weather outside, employees from the Beau Rivage teed off with a purpose. The annual “Swing for the Cause” golf tournament brought together…
Elijah’s Closet has some exciting news! The nonprofit will be opening a thrift store on April 11. Marketing Director Emily Williams joins us in studio with more on the store. A grand opening ceremony is taking place on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The thrift store is located at 2496 Pass Road, Biloxi. Categories: Local News Tags:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking out about youth violence and plans to curb it. Though the 2026 Unity Festival in Gulfport was a success, it did face a few hiccups after fights between teens in attendance took center stage. Ward 6…
Every other Wednesday morning, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, India! Categories: Local News Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
It is Wednesday here at WXXV which means we get to meet this week’s Weather Kid, Nehemiah! Nehemiah spends quite a bit of time outdoors being a baseball player, and is looking forward to a full week of great baseball weather. While we don’t have any rain in the next seven days outside of a few sprinkles possibly this afternoon,…
Most students look forward to spring break because it means more sleep and time by the pool, but one group of students have been looking forward to it because they have a chance at making history yet again. Sports Director Ansley Brent is at Gulfport high school as both the Gulfport boys and girls powerlifting teams aim to defend their…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is sharing some exciting news for Wednesday. A total of 28 Kemps Ridley sea turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall. This release happens at 4 p.m. All turtles, named after national parks, have completed their rehabilitation at the aquarium’s research center and have been cleared. Any guest who has sponsored the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 33rd annual Spring Arts Festival is kicking off in Downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. Cynthia Sutton joins us in studio ahead of the event. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29. Categories: Local News Tags: Ocean Springs, Spring…
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows near 59 and calm winds. By Wednesday, skies turn mostly sunny after a slight chance of afternoon showers, with highs in the mid 70s. Temperatures continue to climb through Thursday and Friday, reaching the upper 70s to low 80s under mostly sunny skies. A weak front swings through late Friday into Saturday, shifting winds…