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…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re a little more than a month out from a bond vote in Hancock County, with the school district seeking nearly $50 million in bonds to fund renovations to campuses across the district. The ballot for this bond measure will allow voters to either vote for or against the bond issue, and details what the money…
Two major education bills are moving forward in Mississippi and they could soon change what students learn both in and out of the classroom. From driver’s education to financial literacy, school districts on the Coast are now preparing for what’s next. Mississippi lawmakers are pushing for more real-world skills in the classroom, skills like learning how to drive and learning…
The front half of this week has been beautiful so far, and we’re in for another nice one today with just a few more clouds moving in. That’ll still leave room for plenty of sun though, so expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80 for coastal areas while inland locations will max out a few degrees warmer. The…
It is Wednesday in South Mississippi, which means today we meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Caleigh! Caleigh is 10 and LOVES a rainy day. She doesn’t mind storms either, but knows if they get a little too strong she avoids windows and may even head into her safe space…the bathtub. If she’s stuck inside on a rainy day she…
St. Patrick Softball hosted the East Central Hornets for their final game of the regular season. The Lady Hornets opened up the game with a run in the first and a second run in the fourth. The Fighting Irish fight back with run in the sixth, but it wouldn’t be enough. Talented defensive plays and stellar pitching kept this one…
Gulfport Baseball hosted the d’Iberville Warriors for game one of their final district series. The Warriors quickly plated one run in both the second, third and fourth inning. The Admirals waited until the bottom of the fourth inning to respond, regaining all three runs back. Another run wouldn’t score until the bottom of the seventh as the Admirals walk it…
Congratulations are in order for one of the most talented female athletes George County has even seen! Not only is senior Lani McDoniel a standout volleyball, soccer and track athlete, but she’s also leading their flag football team to their best season yet. The quarterback and defensive end was tabbed with Mississippi Player of the Week by the New Orleans…
Fastpitch on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is on fire this spring and the future of it is bright. One of the many people contributing to the overall success is Pearl River Central’s sophomore catcher, Addison Davis. Currently 7-1 in regional play, the Pearl River Central softball team is just one win away from clinching their fifth district title in a…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Pascagoula baseball is mourning the loss of Braylyn Knowles, who died over the weekend. The junior was a beloved member of the Panthers program, and on Tuesday night, hundreds packed Richie Tillman Field to watch Pascagoula take on Gautier on the diamond in his honor. Fans brought signs, wore buttons and wrote notes to Knowles. The…
The Parkinson’s Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser this Thursday at four Coast Raising Cane’s locations. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. all you have to do is mention the fundraiser while ordering or apply the code ‘R-C-FUND 96’ to online or app orders. Raising Cane’s will donate 15 percent of net sales to the Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast chapter….
Ellen Leach, the founder of Mississippi Missing and Unidentified, has passed away after a battle with cancer. By day, Leach worked at Hobby Lobby in Gulfport, but by night, she became a voice for the missing. From her computer, she shared cases, helped families, and worked tirelessly to identify remains in unsolved investigations. She is being remembered not just for…
We’ve seen great progress with public education in Mississippi over recent years. Test scores have gone and the graduation rate has increased. One area remains a topic of concern. Chronic absenteeism or truancy is still a problem. The legislature passed a bill to be more proactive on the issue. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot spoke to Gulfport School Superintendent Glen…