Over 1000 members attend Delta Sigma Theta Statewide Cluster in Biloxi

This weekend, over a thousand members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated gathered for a statewide cluster at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. The Mississippi Gulf Coast and Moss Point alumnae chapters hosted this year’s cluster. The theme was a throwback to the 80s and 90s. Collegiate and alumni members from many ages gathered for sisterhood, fellowship, and to discuss…

Meggan Monday: Home Under the Dome

This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan is introducing us to a ministry that lends a hand to those who are helping others. This week, we are introducing you to a wonderful program that’s been going on for about 18 months, hosted by United First Methodist Church in Gulfport. Home Under the Dome is a respite care program that allows care…

Two Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash identified

The identities of the two Mississippi National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash Friday were revealed over the weekend. Chief Warrant Officer 4, 36-year-old Bryan Zemek, and Chief Warrant Officer 4, 42-year-old Derek Abbott, both served at the Mississippi National Guard Army Aviation support facility two located in Tupelo. Officer Zemek was in Alpha Company First Battalion 149th Aviation…

2/26 – The Chief’s “Dense Morning Fog” Monday Morning Forecast

The only story this morning will be fog developing along the MS Gulf Coast. Aloft, a dry northwesterly flow should persist through the near term period. Cannot rule out a very thin layer of cirrus developing today, however, this doesn’t look to limit insolation much and should allow high temps to warm well into the 70s especially across the northern and…

Will Alabama’s embryo ruling make it’s way to Mississippi?

Some fertility clinics in Alabama have suddenly stopped IVF treatment following Alabama’s supreme court ruling that frozen embryos be considered “extrauterine children”. Mississippi has attempted to pass a similar law in the past – leaving some to wonder what Alabama’s ruling could mean for Mississippi residents. “In IVF, we are observing what happens naturally. Not every egg will turn into…

Singing River Health Systems hosts Reputation Reset: Entering the Mental Health Era panel

Singing River Health System held a discussion on tackling mental health at the Hard Rock Casino and Resort this morning. Singing River hosted a panel discussion on battling mental health and the best ways to navigate it. The panel of six doctors tackled the problem from the perspective of adults and adolescents. Keynote Speaker Emma Benoit shared her suicide attempt…

2/23 – Jeff’s “Mild & Pleasant” Weekend Forecast

Friday featured a warm one for the Mississippi Coast as Gulfport Biloxi International Airport recorded a record high temperature. Winds back off this evening and any remaining clouds will clear out. Temperatures will be much cooler tonight as compared to the mild mornings we’ve had. Saturday features lots of sunshine and afternoon high temperatures in the 70s. Breezy conditions are…

Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs hosting Prom Closet

Tessy Lambert with Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is in studio to talk about the Prom Closet! The annual Prom Closet is taking place February 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at In the Zone in St. Martin. You can browse gently used women’s prom-style attire and accessories. Items are $15 or less. Tags: Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs

William Carey Tradition moving towards next steps in expanding campus

William Carey University’s Tradition Campus is on the next steps toward expansion. The plans are currently in phase three, planning for a new dormitory and a two-story building next to Scianna Hall. The current plans for the dormitory include a recreation area and a student success center on the ground floor. The building next to Scianna Hall would house a…

Pass Christian Fire Chief announces retirement

A board of alderman meeting in Pass Christian on Tuesday involved something unexpected when Fire Chief Dwight Gordon announced his retirement. His retirement is effective on May 31st of this year. Fire Chief Gordon asked the city to authorize a replacement with a start date of June 1st. He served 21 years with the Pass Christian Fire Department, joining the…

Beer and Bacon Fest

Joining us in studio are Katherine Sutton and Kevin Bacon with Mississippi Heroes. They are here to tell us about the upcoming Beer and Bacon Fest. The Beer and Bacon Fest takes place March 2nd at the Hollywood Warehouse in Gulfport from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $55 and VIP tickets are already sold out. Categories: Community Headlines…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Biloxi’s Aaliyah Davidson

Our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week may not be the biggest on the court, but her presence makes a huge impact. Her head coach describes her as a coach’s dream, and she’s currently leading her basketball program to the 7A girls quarterfinals that will take place this Saturday. introducing Biloxi basketball’s very own Aaliyah Davidson. The game of basketball…

Ocean Springs unveils development in the Urban Renewal Plan

In August, the City of Ocean Springs announced the Urban Renewal Plan, a project that would be meant to bring in tourism and economic development for the city. That plan, however, took a turn when residential neighborhoods found out they were in a designated area labeled “blighted.” The city began looking for a new and improved plan that would keep…

Bill proposed allowing reduction of parole time

The Mississippi Legislation has proposed a bill that allows reduction of parole time for a felon. The reduction in time would happen if the parolee enrolled in a faith-based activity or faith-based sponsored activities. House Bills 4 and 5 were proposed by Representative Omeria Scott of District 80. Any offender who is on probation and parole – including the intensive…

Mississippi proposing ‘The Fair Minimum Wage Act’

The Mississippi Legislature proposed a bill, called “The Fair Minimum Wage Act,” to put the state’s minimum wage at $15 per hour. House Bill 16 was authored by Representative Solomon Osborne of District 32, saying in the bill the current minimum wage is insufficient to keep families out of poverty. IF the bill passes, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security…

Gulfport School District’s science fair headed to the aquarium

The Gulfport School District is putting on a science fair at the Mississippi Aquarium. The fair will happen from 10 AM to noon. There are three categories: Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Winners of the school-level science fairs will be invited to share their projects at the aquarium. The students will be competing for special prizes while there. From…

Southern Miss hosting a Blue Tech Field Day

Southern Miss’ Marine Education Center is hosting a Blue Tech Field Day! The event runs from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon on February 24. The Marine Education Center is inviting all high school students grades 9-12 to learn about marine science and engineering. Students will have opportunities to work with underwater robotics as well as different…

Local dispatchers dealing with cellular outage

This morning’s cellular outage had wide ranging impacts for some emergency dispatchers here in South Mississippi. Harrison County Emergency Dispatchers say many calls did not go through this morning, even though the dispatch system does not operate on AT&T. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley says the outage made dispatching and communications difficult for hours on end. “Someone will call 911…