The Mississippi Department of Education announced the 2024 Mississippi Parent of the Year. The honor goes to Jessica McNeel, a mother of three with two students in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. McNeel was nominated by the school district and is described as a humble, dedicated advocate of public education in the district and community. She believes one of the most…
In Stone County, a groundbreaking ceremony was hosted for a new Coastal Family Health Center. The groundbreaking happened at 10 this morning. The community was invited out to take part in the celebration as well. This will be the first Coastal Family Health Center in Stone County. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Coastal Family Health Center
An early morning fire in the office of a Gulfport apartment complex is being investigated as arson. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said dispatch received multiple calls just after 4 a.m. and firefighters responded to the fire in the office of Emerald Pines Apartments on 39th Avenue. Kelley said the intensity of the fire — and where it started, led…
Getting out the vote topped the agenda at the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable Discussion in Biloxi this weekend. The conversation is called ‘The Power of Sister Vote Boot Camp.’ The group says the goal is to connect black women across the state with tools and information they can use to drive voter participation in their communities. Cassandra Welchlin with the…
A fundraiser has been started for a six-year-old Stone County child who was attacked by a dog earlier this month. According to the Stone County Enterprise, Liam Martinez was attacked by three dogs in his yard. The attack happened on April 18th. Liam was lifted to Mobile for emergency medical attention. The Stone County Sheriff’s Department has seized the dogs…
Over in Stone County, one of the biggest celebrations of Downtown Wiggins took place over the weekend. Just off East Pine Avenue in Downtown Wiggins this past weekend, you may have run into an unusual traffic jam as many packed into small-town South Mississippi for the Pine Hill Festival, a staple of the community’s support of local businesses in Stone…
We are joined by Asgard Motorcycle Club Vice President Ray Bale and Termite in studio to talk about this year’s Memorial Day Blowout at the Gulfport Dragway. All the fun begins Memorial Day Weekend. Weekend passes are $50 per person. Sunday only tickets are $20. Gates open at noon on Friday, May 24th. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Asgard Motorcycle Club,…
Winds will begin to weaken dropping below advisory thresholds this afternoon. But there will still be gusts to 25mph at times and even higher winds up to 40mph associated with t-storms moving into the area from the west/SW with a low-end threat for severity. All severe Wx modes will be possible and heavy rainfall will accompany as well. Rain rates…
Many of our coast baseball and softball programs are fighting to day in the playoffs tonight! These are the third games of the best of three series to advance to the next round of playoffs. The below baseball teams compete tonight: Gulfport vs Oak Grove at 7pm Ocean Springs vs Petal at 7pm Biloxi at Brandon at 7pm Poplarville vs…
On this week’s Meggan Monday, we are bringing you a story about teaching our children to be stewards of the environment. Pass Road Elementary’s Quest Class, which teaches students to explore real world problems and develop ways to solve them through hands-on projects, found a way to enhance the school’s garden by creating a watering system using rain barrels. Pass…
For the third time in the last four seasons, the MACCC title is headed back home to Poplarville! The Pearl River Community College baseball team captured their sixth MACCC Championship this past Saturday. Pearl River Central’s very own Caleb Dyess got the nod on the mound and never left! With a complete game effort, he allowed only one Northwest run…
We are joined this morning by Denise Smith with the American Red Cross. She’s here to tell us about the Robert McKeithen Blood Drive happening Wednesday. The blood drive takes place at the Biloxi Visitors Center from noon to 6 p.m. Donors will receive a t-shirt and pizza from Papa Johns. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: american red cross, Robert McKeithen…
Finally…winds will begin to weaken today dropping below advisory thresholds. But there will still be gusts to 25mph at times and even higher winds up to 40mph associated with the line of storms moving into the area from the west with a few areas along this line possibly severe. All severe Wx modes will be possible and heavy rainfall will…
The wreck happened on April 26th close to midnight on east bound Beach Blvd at Grand View in Biloxi. Several vehicles appear to be in the crash that closed down the roadway for more than an hour. A number of emergency vehicles as you see in this video. Categories: Local News, News Tags: beach boulevard, biloxi, Biloxi Police Department, Highway…
Some isolated showers are ongoing now due to warm advection, but there is not a lot of environmental support for these storms. That means, in our area they should be fairly weak and short lived with a few spots accumulating around 0.1 Inches of rain. The concern tonight and the first half of Monday is the elevated gusty winds. That…
Over in Diamondhead today, the Canopy Golf Classic helping to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Golfers teed off at the club at Diamondhead at 1 this afternoon. Money raised at Friday’s event will benefit Canopy Children’s Solutions efforts to prevent child abuse in our local communities. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Canopy Golf Classic
Another batch of sea turtles was released into the Mississippi Sound today with students from one Alabama elementary school using the opportunity as a learning experience. Students from Belforest Elementary in Daphne, Alabama learned about various aquatic species during their trip to the Mississippi Coast. Students witnessed the release of three kemp’s ridley sea turtles that have been in the…
Happening right now, the Pine Hill Festival gets underway in Downtown Wiggins. Here’s a live look as crowds gather for the opening ceremony at Blaylock Park. Two musical acts are serenading festivalgoers tonight including Cody Seal on the C-Spire Stage and Hari the Harpist on the boardwalk downtown. Festival organizers tell us more than 100 vendors are on site this…
It’s common for people to have a highlight reel that repeats in their heads that focuses on the clutch moments and special memories. For this Gulfport standout, those memories include many homeruns and making the final out at South State last season, but one moment stands out above the rest which helped solidify his future. Get to know the Admiral’s…
Gulfport police announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with the death of a four-month-old infant. On April 23, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 24-year-old Angel Ja’Nai Williams and charged her with one count of Hindering Prosecution and one count of Felony Child Neglect. On April 26, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 27-year-old Denilson Marcus Elligson and…
Joining us this afternoon is Anna Claire Perrone with the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce to tell us about the Putting in the Pass event. Putting in the Pass takes place May 6th at the Oaks Golf Club. For more information and to register click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Putting in the Pass
WXXV and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce team up to highlight one outstanding local business each month. This April we meet Kenyetter Johnson, Owner of Beautiful Minds Childcare who has a passion for providing the highest quality childcare at her locations in Gulfport and D’Iberville. Take a look! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: beautiful minds childcare, chamber spotlight,…
April is child abuse prevention month. One organization needs your help in raising awareness in keeping children safe and raising funds for programs to help. One event happening is the Canopy Golf Classic on the coast. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE on the course in Diamondhead with a guest. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Canopy Golf Classic,…
The final preparations for Wiggins’ biggest festival of the year are underway on Pine Avenue. The Pine Hill Festival is over 40 years old and originally began as a local event with only ten or so vendors. This year Stone County Economic Development Partnership marked over 100 vendor spots for the festival. Opening ceremonies will start Friday at 5 P.M. at Blaylock Park. The festival…