You may recall the story of a recent zebra birth at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Get this, another foal was born on Monday, July 29th. Safara gave birth to a male named Jasira. The foal was up and walking less than 15 minutes after birth. Both mom and foal are doing well so far! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Foal, hattiesburg,…
Today marks World MSD Day and the City of Biloxi is honoring the day by lighting the lighthouse blue. Ocean Springs resident and MDS parent Amber Olsen founded the United MDS Foundation in 2016 after her daughter was diagnosed. The foundation grew from then and now can be found in countries like Argentina, Ireland, and Spain. Board Member Jacki Thornburg…
Hancock County School District heads back to school this week, but local construction is putting them to the test. Not even a closure of the Diamondhead I-10 exit and the construction of a new PRCC aviation center right by the high school is going to keep these children out of school. The school district has created a transportation plan that…
Gulfport High School rolled out its new emergency response system with state and local leaders Monday. Alpha Alert is a system designed to facilitate rapid coordination with first responders in the event of a critical incident on campus with the goal of reducing response times. School district leaders say Gulfport High is the first high school in the state to…
There’s a faith-based fire safety and emergency preparedness seminar in Moss Point this evening. You’ll have the chance to learn more about fire prevention, hurricane preparedness and meet new Moss Point Fire Chief Jason Davis. It starts at 6 p.m. at Pelican Landing Conference Center. Call 228-475-8848 for more information. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Today is not only Tuesday, but it is also Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency World Day! MSD World Day is observed to raise awareness about this rare and devastating genetic disorder. The goal of today is to educate the public about MSD, promote research for a potential cure, and support those affected by the condition. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was…
Iris and Julep join Ansley in the WXXV Studio. Iris and Julep have performed for USM baseball and at Shuckers games. They stopped by to perform for us in studio! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Iris Rasmussen, Julep Rasmussen
An upper high centered near Houston early this morning, with troughing along both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. At the surface, high pressure centered off the Louisiana coast. At 3 AM central, no precipitation was over our area, and very little in the way of cloud cover. Temperatures at that time ranged from the upper 70s to mid 80s. Dew…
Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer Izzy Karns visits WXXV to talk about her reign and organization. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Izzy Karns, Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer
Picayune and the Maroon Tide are coming into the 2024 season after graduating one of, if not the most, talented senior class in the state. Power five level players moving on to the next level. But if you ask head coach Cody Stogner, this year’s group is looking to make a name for themselves. “The group the graduated was pretty…
A unique inclusivity playground is set to open soon in Gautier, but this type of playground is far from your typical structure of slides, rock walls and swings. “An inclusion playground is a playground for all children — no matter what you might have, a disability or anything — to play with other children,” said Casey Vaughan, Mayor of Gautier….
Quiet for tonight same deal on Tuesday with again another day of highs in the mid to lower 90`s. Going ahead with another heat advisory in affect until Tuesday at 7:00 pm, this time slightly larger in our area mainly happening tomorrow at 11AM thru 7PM. Otherwise, the state in the upper atmosphere looks to be unchanged tomorrow underneath the…
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced their position in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest! MHP finished in sixth place. This means the department’s Mustang cruiser will be featured in the calendar for the month of May. We will keep you updated on when that calendar is released to the public. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mississippi highway patrol
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the grand jury found that there was “no criminal conduct on behalf of the officer involved.” The deputy has been identified in court documents as Michael Chase Blackwell. Six months after the…
Quiet tonight other than some potential isolated showers across marine areas. Same deal on Tuesday with again another day of highs in the mid 90`s. Going ahead with another heat advisory on Tuesday, this time slightly larger mainly affecting us 11AM thru 7PM. Otherwise, the conditions in the upper atmosphere looks to be unchanged tomorrow underneath the same dominant ridge…
It’s fun to see a wild animal, but what if you could safely touch one? One animal sanctuary in McHenry gives you that chance. Wild Acres gives visitors a close-up experience with capybaras, kangaroos, and porcupines. Wild Acres Owner Cody Breland shares that the facility not only gives a unique experience, but also provides care for the animals. “We allow…
Coast residents now have access to an urban forest in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach held a press conference for a new urban forest now open to the public. Located off Marcie Drive, the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain announced this morning a $1.9 million purchase for the 32 acres of undeveloped beach front property. The…
Local Italian Americans and the community gathered for a day celebrating Italian culture in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society held a family game day at Lighthouse Park. Guests enjoyed delicious food, games, music, and a silent auction while learning more about Italian culture in South Mississippi. Here’s what the president and vice president of the society have…
Caprice McKelvey and Christian Squires with Faith Christian Academy are in studio to talk about their upcoming FCA Elevates You Bazaar. The bazaar takes place Friday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Faith Christian Academy, ‘Elevates You Bazaar’
Today through tonight: Dangerously hot and humid conditions can be expected for the entire forecast area as we begin the work week. Anticyclonic flow with westerly low level trajectories will support temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Convective rainfall will continue to be greatest in eastern MS on the periphery of the stronger…
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience, offers a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of exotic animals. The facility hosts a range of events and specialized experiences that cater to both families and adults, making it a popular destination for animal enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy various experiences, such as the ‘Sloth Experience’ and ‘Babies of the Wild’ to name a…
You may remember in June there was a very special pilgrimage here in South Mississippi, the Biloxi Diocese hosted a Eucharistic Pilgrimage and that was something that was happening all over the United States. There were four pilgrimages that converged in Indianapolis last week for the National Eucharistic Congress, the first time that has happened in 83 years. This week,…
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Stephanie McClure. She is a wife and mother of two, a church volunteer, a veteran advocate, a nurse, and an event planner at the Biloxi VA. McClure said her motivation to serve in her community…
Lower precipitation numbers today and the next several days, will begin to dry the area out. They will also bring the heat back. More normal chances of rain for any particular area with the highest of these coming in around 20% – 30% for coastal locations and even some 40%s for coastal Mississippi today. The temperatures will respond as they…