People gathered at Keesler Air Force Base to witness the Second Air Force Change of Command Ceremony. The Second Air Force commander has nationwide responsibilities that extend beyond Keesler Air Force Base. Every two to three years, the Second Air Force sees a new commander, but they all start out just like their trainees. “My intent was to serve four…
Latricia Mimbs, owner of the Irish Pub, and Cody Breland, owner of Wild Acres, to talk about tomorrow’s Pine Hill Social. The Pine Hill Social takes place Saturday, August 3rd from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pine Avenue. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pine Hill Social
Harrison County partnered with the Harrison County Advocacy Center to provide a free CPR and Basic First Aid Training class this morning. The class is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond to emergency situations. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at the Harrison County Advocacy Center in Gulfport to tell you all…
High temperatures could be at or just above the century mark today. Conditions will be miserable for those outdoors. Tonight, we should see some showers develop well to the north of the area in central Mississippi, which will develop a cirrus canopy to the south and should flow over our area by early Saturday, we would love to say that…
This is Talan Lindmark, a senior at Pass Christian High School and avid runner. So much so that for his Eagle Scout project he started Running through the pass. “I fell in love with running in seventh grade or eighth grade and I realized there’s a lot of people out there that also love running. They don’t know how to…
Tamela HammondCharges of elder abuse have landed one woman in the Jackson County Jail. Tamela Hammond was arrested on charges of assault against an elderly person and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It happened in a Pascagoula facility that housed seven people who were patients. Hammond was released on her initial charges then re-arrested after making contact with one of…
They say seven is a lucky number, and our seventh stop on this years 25 teams in 25 days tour takes us to East Central as the Hornets gear up for a season with high expectations and high hopes. Led by third-year head coach Sam Huff. There’s having excitement for a season, and then there is the anticipation of putting…
1.25 miles of sidewalks will be installed through the heart of Woolmarket in the coming months, providing a safe route for residents who walk along the roads. These sidewalks will stretch along Woolmarket Road between Lorraine Road and Jim Byrd Road, as well as along Lorraine Road from Woolmarket Road to Nature’s Trail. As resident Jake Gazzo explained, there is…
Several locations reached heat indices of 110 F or higher today, few clouds were above our heads this afternoon too. Expect one change for the forecast tomorrow. Temperatures, both actual and apparent, are expected to be slightly hotter tomorrow. Cannot rule out that actual air temperatures reach 100 degrees in a few spots and heat indices approach 114 F or…
In May, a Wiggins firefighter was injured in an accident while driving a fire engine. At the time, the firefighter wanted to remain anonymous as she began her recovery, but now, she’s back at work and ready to share her story. When Kaille Randolph became a firefighter eight years ago, she knew the dangers that came with the job; however,…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies hosted a turtle release on Thursday. IMMS released footage of the release on their Facebook page. A total of five Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles were released back into the water. Always a nice thing to see turtles get cared for and released back to where they belong! Categories: Local News, News Tags: IMMS, institute…
Our next stop of this years 25 teams in 25 days takes us to Wiggins as the Stone Tomcats are looking to continue their upward trajectory under a second year head coach and a team full of leaders from top to bottom. The Tomcats goal this year is simple, “Winning. That is our only goal, winning.” After a year that…
Southwestern Atlantic and Eastern Gulf of Mexico: A well-defined tropical wave is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the northern Leeward Islands, and the adjacent waters of the southwestern Atlantic and northeastern Caribbean Sea. Development of this system is unlikely during the next couple of days while it moves west-northwestward over…
Teresa, Sharla and Tanya stopped by the WXXV Studio this morning to tell us about Widow’s Walk and their upcoming event! The Widow’s Walk Luau takes place August 13th at 11 a.m. at Sassy’s in Hurley. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: widows walk, Widow’s Walk Luau
We are bringing you an update on a blaze that fire crews have battled since early this morning at a storage unit in Gulfport. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is at the scene with more information. The Gulfport Fire Department received a call around 4 a.m. from a passerby saying heavy smoke was coming from storage unit at the Safe…
Tonight and through Friday, the pattern will continue be hot and get fairly dry overall. There is an isolated to scattered chance of rain Thursday and Friday, but generally will be fairly limited in coverage. these storms could bring wicked lightning. The coverage will be low enough that it will not provide much relief from the heat and high temperatures…
“I think the Gulf Coast is going to significantly benefit by having easy access from New Orleans and Mobile to Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs… they’re all going to hugely benefit from that tourism,” said Mark Peeler, a south Mississippi resident who eagerly anticipates Amtrak’s possible return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane…
Students are headed back to the classroom across the coast. News 25 took a trip to Hancock High earlier for their first day of school. Students and faculty hosted a pep rally to get everyone in the right mindset for the upcoming year. Senior Student Body President Lila Turner shared what the pep rally is really about. “Make people excited…
Senator Roger Wicker and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin introduced legislation that would designate August 1st as Gold Star Children’s Day. The day would recognize the sacrifices the children of fallen service members go through. Close to home in Mississippi, nearly 5,500 have made the ultimate sacrifice ranging from World War I to present day. A total of 10,000 children…
The City of Moss Point is facing a possible lawsuit after introducing a non-contact speed radar and camera to the police department. Attorney David Futch of Pascagoula has filed an injunction against the City of Moss Point after nearly two dozen people walked into his office with a speeding they received in the mail. According to the Mississippi Code, no…
Another new project breaks ground at Gulfport-Biloxi International. Once complete, the new fleet maintenance facility will bring the airport’s maintenance operations under one roof, closer to the terminal. The $3.24 million project is paid for using Restore Act funding. The building is set to open by next summer. Categories: Local News, News Tags: airport, fleet maintenance facility, Gulfport-Biloxi…
WXXV has teamed up with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce to spotlight and feature one outstanding local business every month in our newscasts. This month we took it outside to a job site in Gautier with Alex Plowman and the guys at Live Oak Landworks, LLC. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
Today starts another school year for all students Kindergarten through 12th grade in the Hancock County School District. Students were welcomed back with music, smiles, cheers, and high fives to set a positive tone for the year! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at Hancock Middle and Hancock High School for the first day of the new school…
Happy 35 years on the job to WXXV Business Manager/ HR Director Donna Ingram! Donna started at the station in June 1989. She’s an institution at the station and has hired a number of staffers. Donna is a walking history book of WXXV knowledge behind the scenes. She’s worked with a number of general managers. Donna’s energy on the job…