LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce declared April 12 through the 18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. That proclamation was made during Tuesday’s board of aldermen meeting. This week honors those behind the scenes workers who receive and dispatch first responders. The City of Long Beach says they appreciate their dispatchers and all they do to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Sonic Drive-In sent three Biloxi teachers to Ron Clark Academy Training as part of a one-million-dollar nationwide donation. Sonic selected 400 educators across the country to attend the experience in Atlanta. Among them were three teachers from Popp’s Ferry Elementary School: Emma Wylie, Jillian Crump, and Leslie Schneider. The two-day training focuses on high-impact teaching strategies designed to…
The Hancock Softball team hosted the Pascagoula Panthers for game two of their regional series. Before taking the field, the Lady Hawks had a moment of silence for the classmate and friend Trayc Moran who was called home after a four-year battle with cancer. Wearing yellow in honor of him, the Hancock secured the sweep with a 11-3 final score….
West Harrison Softball hosted the Harrison Central Red Rebelettes for game two of their regional series. The Lady Rebelettes earn the sweep with a 9-3 win. You can watch highlights from the first four innings in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Harrison Central Softball, West Harrison Softball
It was a good morning to be a George County Rebel as the community came together to celebrate their historic soccer seniors and their five signees. This group is one of the most accomplished senior soccer classes in GC, with an 88%-win rate in district, 80%-win rate in playoffs, 295 goals score and only 79 against them, three-time district champions,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, the fire department b shift crew took part in hands-on training with rescue systems. These firefighters sharpened their skills with the jaws of life. The fire department says this type of training is critical to ensuring the firefighters are prepared to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations. These firefighters learned vehicle extrication…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Shuckers are hosting a special night this Saturday. The Shuckers invites the Gulf Coast to get a taste of The Masters at their Golf Night on April 11. On tap in their concession stand is a pimento grilled cheese. Also available at the tiki bar is a 19th hole cocktail inspired by the Masters signature drink….
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department officially welcomed a new fire engine to their fleet. Some of their current engines date back to the 1990s. This new addition helps ensure Long Beach firefighters have reliable, modern equipment they need to respond when it matters most. Categories: Local News
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)– A beloved spring arts festival returns this Saturday and Sunday to Pass Christian’s War Memorial Park. WXXV’s Grant Chighizola spoke to Wendy Diaz del Valle Friday to talk about what attendees can expect and do at the festival this weekend. Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Art Festival, Art in the…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is sharing their progress report for the new high school. School officials say the interior finishes, light fixtures, and toilets are being installed in the academic building. For the cafeteria, interior finishes are in progress. The gym roof is nearing completion, lights have been installed on the football field, and topsoil…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the course this week not just for fun, but to raise thousands of dollars for combat wounded veterans in South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis swung by the tournament Thursday . At the 15th Annual Eagles Under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament, players spent the day on the fairways supporting a meaningful cause….
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing an update on their gateway project. Officials say crews are currently focused on forming the plaza area surrounding the tower, creating a welcoming space for residents and visitors. Siding is also being installed on the tower, bringing the structure closer to its final look. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags:…
We have another beautiful day ahead with just a little more cloud cover than what we saw yesterday. Still, expect plenty of sunshine to get through with our UV index only dropping slightly from 8 to 7, meaning it would take around 25 minutes of unprotected exposure to the sun to get a burn going. The pop in cloud cover…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street unveiled its 2026 official Town Tour Guide in partnership with South Mississippi Living. The new guide highlights everything that makes Ocean Springs a premier Coast destination, including local attractions, dining, and shopping. Readers will also find a curated community calendar with popular events. The 2026 Ocean Springs Town Tour Guide will…
The Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting a fundraising event on April 18th. Cocktails for a Cause is taking place at White Pillars in Biloxi. Foundation president Aimee Robertson joins us with what you need to know. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Cocktails for a Cause, Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital Foundation, White Pillars
Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs and Biloxi are hosting a pickleball tournament on April 17th. This is a free event geared towards teenagers. Shelly Laughlin joins us with the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, jabos, Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi, pickleball, Picklr
William Carey University is hosting a fun afternoon in Gulfport on April 25th. Barksdale Pavilion at Jones Park will be transformed with music, carnival rides and much more. Michelle Sekul and Dr. Ladd Taylor join us ahead of Carey on the Coast. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Barksdale Pavilion, Carey on the Coast, jones park, tradition campus, WCU, William Carey…
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- Dog owners in Diamondhead have a new place for their four-legged friends to run and play. The ribbon was cut Saturday on the new city dog park, located on Shepard Square. The park features water fountains for dogs, play areas, shaded areas, and more for dogs and pet owners. Numerous organizations and businesses worked with the city…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team shared two of their members completed training at the state fire academy last week. Lt. Will Yates and Captain T.J. Pratt took part in vehicle extrication and rescue training. This course helps expand the basic techniques into more advanced methods for this skill set. Firefighters took the time to stabilize…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — Everyone wants to leave a legacy. “Greg was a wonderful, kind human being,” Kim Rayborn said when describing her brother. “If anyone needed anything, he would put down whatever he was doing and definitely go help. We have so many wonderful memories from when we were younger. Growing up, we were a very close family.” For…
Fort Collins, Colo (WXXV) — Colorado State University released its first outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, calling for a slightly below-average season overall. The forecast predicts 13 named storms, including 6 hurricanes, with 2 of those being major hurricanes, which is just below the long-term average of roughly 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major…
A beautiful stretch of spring weather is ahead for the Gulf Coast, with sunshine dominating the forecast through much of the upcoming week. Tonight stays mostly clear with a mild low near 60. Sunshine returns Friday with afternoon highs in the upper 70s, and that pleasant pattern continues through the weekend. Highs will climb into the upper 70s to near…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Midsummer Night Faire is coming to the Mary C. in Ocean Springs on Friday. It is expected to be a night of community, mischief, and dreams. All who come out are invited to dress in dreamy or renaissance-inspired outfits. It will be a market, vendors selling creations and food vendors will be on location as…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday night, leaders in Pascagoula updated the city’s smoke-free ordinance aimed against secondhand smoke. More than 60% of Mississippi towns and cities are not protected by a smoke-free law, but the American Cancer Society hopes more Mississippi leaders work toward making a smoke-free environment a reality for Mississippians. The ordinance is a step toward promoting…