A small plane crash happened in Ocean Springs this morning. Cleanup crews are on scene working to remove any fuel that is still onboard or may have leaked out. Around 7:40 this morning, the plane landed on a practice field at Ocean Springs Middle School, just across the street from the Ocean Springs Airport. According to Ocean Springs School District…
This afternoon there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms. This is because there is a stationary front overhead. However it will begin to get displaced by an area of low pressure currently out west. This new disturbance will provide a new front that will start moving SE Saturday but won`t make it this far south. Locally, there should be…
A stationary front overhead will begin to get displaced by an area of low pressure currently out west. This new disturbance will provide a new front that will start moving SE Saturday but won`t make it this far south. Locally, there should be a lot of similarities between yesterday and today. The current disturbance may move slightly north today. It…
A familiar face is taking over the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College women’s soccer program on an interim basis in the form of Ryan Joiner fresh off a five-year run at East Central CC. Joiner’s reputation precedes him, winning three straight 4A state titles at St. Stanislaus in 2014, 2015, and 2016 before returning to his alma mater to coach…
Thunderstorms will come to an end this evening. Mild conditions will once again take over as light northerly winds will be present tonight. The slightly less humid feel to the air will be out the window as high pressure builds back in. This will provide for hot and humid summertime weather to work in. Rain chances will either come from…
The John C. Stennis Space Center tested its last RS-25 engine for the season. This engine will send astronauts to the moon. As powerful as this one RS-25 engine sounds, it doesn’t have the power to launch Artemis V into space alone. Director of Safety and Mission Assurance Gary Benton said, “It takes four of these RS-25 engines to power…
Coast Electric has partnered with the Land Trust for Mississippi Coastal Plain to build a pollinator garden in D’Iberville. The garden will be a space for native bees, butterflies, and beetles. The property is 44 acres and is designed to be an environment where pollinators can thrive. The pollinator garden also features a nine-acre pond and an outdoor classroom space…
Every Thursday morning at 10 a.m., children gather at the Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library for Pre-K Storytime. The program, designed for children ages 2 to 5, inspires lifelong commitment to discovery and learning. From beloved fairy tales to exciting adventures, each story engages the audience and sparks their curiosity. In addition to the storytelling, the program incorporates several activities. Children’s…
WXXV and Memorial Health System teamed up to host a community job fair featuring a variety of companies from across the Gulf Coast. The fair lasted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Events Center on Highway 49 just south of I-10 in Gulfport. Job seekers are learning more about the companies looking to hire, their mission,…
Local would-be sailors are learning to set sail at a summer camp The Ocean Springs Yacht Club hosts a two-week summer session to teach children the basics of sailing. The kids learn how to steer a sail as well as how to maintain the boat. Students also learn how to read winds and tread the tides and understand the weather…
Not sure if you know but there’s a new currency in town in Ocean Springs to help the tourism industry. To encourage locals and tourists to shop downtown the City of Ocean Springs is introducing the Pelican Pound. The coin is worth $5 dollars and is made of wood. The idea is to keep dollars in the local economy. The…
Tourism is thriving on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Gulf Coast Business Council met this morning to hear an update on tourism developments in South Mississippi. From casinos to eco-tours and fishing tournaments, tourists have an array of entertainment options. According to Coastal Mississippi CEO Judy Young, the number of tourists visiting the Coast is over 14 million annually. She…
The Pearl River County Industrial Park officially broke ground earlier this afternoon. The 126-acre site is near Highway 11 and I-59 and will have access to Gulfport, New Orleans, and Port Bienville in Hancock County. Norfolk Southern Railroad will run through the park, benefitting businesses in the area. It’s fully equipped with water, sewer, natural gas, and electricity services, making…
Isolated-to-scattered thunderstorm chances are in the picture this evening. Other than that, the pattern is gradually changing back to the usual hot and humid regime. Any rain chances will be out of the equation by late this evening. The front nearby is not very strong as area of low pressure is well to our east. But, thunderstorm chances will be…
A Virginia based non-profit is providing some tasty disaster relief in Jackson County. ‘Mercy Chefs’ is preparing meals for those impacted by the tornado that ripped through Moss Point on Monday. Joel Cauley, the organization’s director for church partnerships, is a Moss Point native. Cauley said being in Moss Point is personal to him, having grown up here. Yesterday evening,…
A long-term recovery fund has been established to help with the unmet needs in the recovery of Moss Point. An announcement was made in Moss Point about the rebuild Moss Point Fund, a 501 C3 that is being administered through the United Way. The fund is set up at Merchants and Marine Bank. Jackson County Chamber CEO Paige Roberts said…
“Together we will rebuild” that was the message Governor Tate Reeves shared with storm victims in Moss Point today. Governor Tate Reeves visited Moss Point assessing the damage and speaking with those impacted by the disaster. The governor met with residents face-to-face before going into a closed-door meeting with city officials. In that meeting they discussed the next steps needed…
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.
If you’re wondering what D’Iberville has as far as dining options, here’s your chance to find a taste of what’s out there on the back bay at the annual Taste of Back Bay. Here with more about Taste of the Back Bay are Joyce Johnson and Katie Cook Boccaleri. Taste of Back Bay takes pace June 30th from 5:30 to…
Hancock County deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened in Bayside Park this afternoon. Sheriff Ricky Adam said the male victim was sitting in a parked car just after noon at the corner of East Neshoba Street and Hancock Drive when another vehicle drove up and a suspect started firing. One of the rounds went through the trunk and…
A stationary front is overhead or just to the south of our area. With that being said activity may be ignited along the stationary front during the day with most of the strongest thunderstorms developing to our west and south. Most of the area should be rain free most of the day until late afternoon/evening hours. Tonight will see all…
MOSS POINT, Miss. — On Wednesday, Moss Point High School football players took to the community to help those in need following Monday’s EF2 tornado, and they were joined by players from East Central and Pascagoula high schools as well. In the video above, WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger gives a shout out to those gracious enough to lend a…
When Southern Miss pitcher Tanner Hall is on the mound, he’s one of the best in the nation at not allowing hits. When the ball does get hit, he’s one of the best in the nation at recording the out anyway. Today, Hall winning a Gold Glove award for his position, courtesy of the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings,…
The United Cajun Navy is in Moss Point with everything from tarps to dog treats! The United Cajun Navy is a nonprofit based out of Baton Rouge. They provide care during natural disasters and they’ve partnered with past Moss Point Alderman Chuck Redmon’s organization ‘Be the Change.’ Cajun Navy volunteer Colin Bush reached out to Redmond and they were able…