GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority is teaming up with the Mississippi Aquarium to celebrate Earth Day with a free, family friendly event on the Gulf Coast. The celebration is set for Wednesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the plaza between the Gulfport Transit Hub and the Mississippi Aquarium. The event is designed to help the…
It’s a quiet and comfortable night, with mostly clear skies and lows settling in the mid-60s. Friday looks like a picture-perfect spring day with plenty of sunshine and highs near 80. A light breeze will pick up out of the south in the afternoon, keeping things pleasant. Friday night stays mild with a few passing clouds and lows in the…
A Polaris Slingshot is a vehicle with three tires and plenty of power under the hood. These unique vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. Hundreds of them will be here this weekend for Slinging the Coast. WXXV News 25 Dave Elliot sat down with the founder of the event to get a preview. Categories: Local News Tags: Slinging the Coast
Singing River Health System marked National Donate Life Month with events focused on saving lives and encouraging organ donation. Flag raising ceremonies were held at Singing River Hospitals in Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula to honor organ donors and their families. This event also included registration drives, giving people the chance to sign up and learn how they can make…
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a special Earth Day event. It’s called a sound bath. Sagnite and Ernesto Castro, along with Amanda Wyner, join us with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: ohr o’keefe museum
It’s the final week of the regular season for softball teams across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and we knew sooner or later we’d be featuring one of the best in the circle! Our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is not only the ace for a prestigious softball team, but makes a big impact in the batter’s box too. Introducing…
The United Way Dragon Boat Festival is coming up fast! The festival will be located at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn on April 25. Kathy Springer joins us in studio ahead of next weekend’s fun. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Dragon Boat Festival, united way of south mississippi
Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Gautier Police Department that occurred on April 16th at approximately 12:20 p.m. near Magnolia Street in Pascagoula. The subject had allegedly driven his vehicle through a fence, parking near a large propane tank. He then attempted to ignite propane tanks in the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moore Community House Early Head Start is hosting their spring festival on Saturday. The fun starts at noon in Gulfport at the Linda Lyons Building on Dedeaux Road. There will be a picture booth and plenty of games for the kids. Food trucks will also be at the event. The fun ends at 3 p.m. Categories:…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be celebrating their Radish Festival on Saturday. The fun kicks off on Jeff Davis Avenue at 9 a.m. On tap are local vendors, food, live music, and plenty of activities. Those musicians include Andrew Fulton and Amber Dawn. The day will wrap up at 2 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags:…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is hosting an Earth Day celebration Friday at Shepard State Park. Guests can come out from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and enjoy all the amenities offered for free. There will be garden club plant sales and Earth Day giveaways at the welcome center. Categories: Local News
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the missing teen out of George County we told you about Wednesday. The George County Sheriff’s Office says Kaelynn Underwood has been located. She was reported missing on April 14 and was found quickly after the alert was posted. The George County Sheriff’s Office thanks the community for their support in…
The Gulf Coast is mourning the loss of Dr. Jim Franks. Dr. Franks was a senior researcher at the Gulf Coast Research Lab’s Center for Fisheries. He is also one of the original founding members of the Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. Tributes pouring in, saying Dr. Franks contributed 30 years of research to support the success of sports fishing events,…
Yesterday saw a little cloud cover move through our otherwise sunny skies, and today will see a little more on top of getting a little more humid. The humidity hasn’t risen dramatically, but dewpoints started in the mid-to-upper 50s across the area on Monday and have now risen into the upper 60s in our “wettest” coastal locations. That’s bordering on…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County is hosting a health and fitness day for kids. They’re teaming up with Ochsner Medical Center. Anne Pitre joins us with details. KidFit Day takes place at Ochsner Medical Center in Bay St. Louis from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Latte Friends is hosting an inclusive Walk and Roll event this month. The event takes place in D’Iberville on April 25. Wendy Fayard and Angele Mills join us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: A Latte Friends
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If your grass is growing faster than your weekend plans, there’s a new app on the Coast that could help. Greenpal, known as the Uber for lawn care, is now live in Biloxi and Gulfport, connecting you with local, pre-screened lawn pros in minutes. The app lets you list your lawn, receive competitive bids, and book…
With severe weather season here, and hurricane season just around the corner, Mississippi Power is helping local emergency agencies prepare. The Mississippi Power Foundation awarded emergency management agencies in 24 Mississippi counties a $2,500 grant for storm preparedness resources, including equipment, protective gear and communication tools. “We’re hoping that these grants can help these agencies who do such critical work…
Tonight stays partly cloudy with temperatures falling to around 66 overnight, and a light south breeze keeping things mild overnight. By Thursday morning, some patchy fog may develop before 8 a.m., so visibility could be reduced for the early commute. After that, the fog quickly gives way to mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs climbing to around 81. A light…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A special honor flight welcome home event took place at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of community members, city leaders, and elementary students packed the airport to welcome nearly two dozen female veterans back from a recent trip to Washington, D.C. where they had the chance to visit some of the capital city’s most famous…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of South Mississippi hosted its annual Light of Hope event. Community members gathered at the Stone County Courthouse to stand united in support of foster children who have experienced abuse or neglect and celebrate the accomplishments of CASA volunteers who have gone above and beyond for children…
Singing River Health System announces they are offering aquablation therapy. They are the first in the state to offer the procedure. This comes after the hospital system received a hydros robotic system. This is a minimally invasive procedure that delivers lasting results. Singing River staff say if frequent urination or weak flow is disrupting your life, this is a procedure…
In Mississippi, the IRS is offering some relief for Mississippi taxpayers, especially those impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this year in the northern part of the state. Because of that, taxpayers in all 82 counties in the state have until June 8 of this year to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. …
The U.S. House has passed a bill to honor fallen George County Deputy Jeremy Malone. House Resolution 6995 would designate the George County Post Office on Highway 198 in Beaumont as the Jeremy Malone Post Office. Deputy Malone was killed during a traffic stop on January 4, 2024. The House passed the resolution Tuesday. Congressman Mike Ezell spoke on the…