Earlier this morning, a class from Gulfport High School visited the WXXV News Studio! Our News Director Rick Boone gave the students a tour of the studio, showing them the way a newscast runs. The class got to hang out at the weather center for a bit, getting some time in front of the green screen. The class also got…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted its Fallen Officers Memorial Service. The ceremony at MDPS headquarters honored all DPD officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, going back to 1940. The names of each fallen officer was read during the ceremony and red roses were placed at the memorial by loved ones. “It takes a tragic…
On this National Police Week, law enforcement agencies across the Coast are paying tribute to fallen officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Earlier today, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office paying tribute to Deputy Earl Phillips. Deputy Phillips was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Landon Road in 1973. He’s buried next to his wife…
The city of Hattiesburg is striving to be “the city of 100 murals” here in the Magnolia state. VisitHATTIESBURG and the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art recently unveiled the city’s 51st mural — named ‘Jam Session’. The mural by artist Reshonda Perryman pays tribute to musicians who call Mississippi home and created music in Hattiesburg such as Jimmy Buffett, Roosevelt Graves,…
The Civil Air Patrol is now taking to the skies of George County. The George County chapter currently has three adults who train and lead a seven-member cadet element in aerospace education. The only other wing on the Gulf Coast is in Biloxi. The George County wing was established back in January. The program is open to any children ages…
Joining us in studio is Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter with this week’s Pet of the Week, Ketchup. Ketchup is looking for a forever home and is available for adoption from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
An area of weak low-pressure overhead will slide to the east and dissipate. We will transition into somewhat lower dew-points and maintain those conditions for the next few days with a drier air mass moving through the region. A cold front will also actually move through and stall over the gulf tonight into early Wednesday and also remain over the…
Happening right now in Downtown Gulfport, Gulfport Main Street is hosting Lace Up and Lunch downtown. The public is encouraged to come out and join the City of Gulfport for a walk through some lunch spots downtown. Those spots include Patio 44, Murky Waters, and Half-Shell. The walk kicked off just an hour ago at 11, but it is expected…
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight stopped by the Club at Diamondhead to continue our Celebrate Cities series in Diamondhead. This week we are celebrating all things Diamondhead! In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast. Rob will be back in two weeks to celebrate another city on our beautiful Gulf Coast! Interview with POA President…
Overview: Severe Thunderstorm watch still in place for coastal MS and coastal southeast LA. Possible Wake Low trying to develop behind the storms Hazards: All modes of severe weather are still possible however the severe risk is decreasing. Flash Flood risk will decrease if as long as additional thunderstorms do not try to move back into the area from…
The weather wasn’t going to let a 6A South State Champion be crowned on Monday as game three of the series between the George County Rebels and the Pearl River Central Blue Devils was postponed after four innings of play. The Rebels led 7-1 and the game will resume on Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
Recently, three Bulldogs of Christian Collegiate Academy signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Evi Cougle signed to continue her cheer career at Mississippi College, Frankie Woodall will continue his basketball journey at William Carey University, and last but not least Dillon Woods will take his basketball talents to Southeastern Baptist College. Congratulations to all…
One more signing for Monday as Picayune high school cheer star Brooklyn Kellar signed to continue her career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. From the Maroon Tide to the Bulldogs, Kellar will do great things at MGCC, just as she did at Picayune! Congratulations and best of luck at the college level. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: MGCCC,…
On Monday, the Vancleave high school cheer team received their rings from bringing home the state championship last season. It was a special season for many reasons – and it is great to see all of their hard work pay off in the end. Congratulations to the lady Bulldogs and best of luck at running it back for another ring…
The developing squall line over southwest Louisiana has already had a history of producing a few tornadoes and widespread wind damage. This line is expected to accelerate some, moving into the viewing area between 8 and 9, then across most of the area after midnight. A flood watch remains in effect for areas along and south of the I-10/12 corridor…
The neighborhood market off Highway 49 received the Helen R. Walton Excellence in Community Leadership Award. The location received this honor for the staff’s commitment to the Gulfport community. Store Manager Kevin Gaines received the award during a Walmart corporate meeting earlier this year. As a part of the program, the neighborhood market was able to donate $25,000 to Triumph…
The Waveland Board of Alderman extended the eviction deadline for Gulf Grove Apartment residents. As we reported back in April, residents in the apartments were ordered to vacate after the building was condemned. According to the Sea Coast Echo, the board voted last Tuesday to extend the eviction deadline from May 15th to May 29th. This extension allows the City…
The Pascagoula Library is opening a satellite branch inside the Jackson County Law Library as renovations to other parts of the building continue. That satellite branch is set to open next Monday. Operating hours moving forward are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 to 4. The satellite branch will offer new books and…
Happening tonight, Saints legend Drew Brees makes an appearance here on the Coast! This is a live look outside the Mississippi Coast Convention Center, ahead of William Carey University’s scholarship dinner. Brees is set to be the featured speaker for tonight’s event. He’s set to talk about his career, leadership principles, and much more that is expected to inspire those…
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the lower six coastal counties. here’s what you should do to prepare your home for possible flash flooding — according to Hancock County Emergency Management. EMA suggests that people living in low-lying areas move vehicles to higher ground so it can be accessed in an emergency. Of course, it never hurts to…
We are joined in studio by Cecilia Dobbs Walton and Stacy Thacker from the City of Biloxi. They are here to tell us about the Ward 4 Special Election that is coming up. For more information on the special election, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: City of Biloxi, special election, Ward 4
THREAT FOR HEAVY RAINFALL AND SEVERITY. The Flood Watch will remain as rainfall amounts are still coming in from 3 to 6 inches with the highest of these numbers over coastal Mississippi through 7am Tuesday. Once the second system moves to the east, it will clean the area(clearing skies and stable conditions). This should occur by Tuesday afternoon. The frontal boundary that…
The Gulf Coast Swim Association just celebrated its 50th anniversary and how fitting for the group to have several competitive swimmers return last week to mark the occasion, along with the man who started it all: Coach Dana Abbott. He flew in from Texas to reunite with some of his original swimmers and we are excited to introduce you to…
The upper flow is now supportive and subsequent lower level flows are also lining up to support the training of HEAVY RAINFALL. The first of 2 rounds of activity will move though this morning, with the second system coming in late today. Models develop and area north into a line to the NW of the area this morning and slowly…