PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Every month WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one special local educator. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis takes us to Central Elementary School in Pascagoula for this month’s big teacher reveal. The award goes to Callie Mason, the pre-k teacher for developmentally delayed students at Central Elementary School. Ms. Mason earned her master’s degree in…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week’s heavy rain caused part of the roof on a Moss Point business to collapse Thursday. Photos show the scene inside Burnham’s Vital Care. Moss Point fire officials say no one was injured in the roof collapse, but that a devastating amount of damage was done to the building. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Burnham’s…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter dives into the disappearance of Robin Smith. Smith is a mother and nurse at Memorial Hospital. Twenty-seven years ago, Smith clocked out from her shift at the hospital and has never been seen or heard from since. Chloe shares the story of Robin and speaks with her family and law enforcement officials about this case….
The end of a very wet week is finally here and the good news is it looks like we’ll see some slightly drier weather to enjoy. Notice I didn’t say “dry,” as there will undoubtedly be more rain across the area today…just expecting less of it. For comparison, we started off the week with expected rainfall values near 2″ for…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville will be hosting a claims clinic this Saturday. All veterans are invited to come out regardless if you filed a claim or not. The VA is a use or lose system so the more veterans who file, the more who benefit. The clinic will be happening on Saturday, May 30 from 10…
A few showers will continue to pop up this Thursday evening, but rain chances remain low overnight. Mostly cloudy skies and calm winds with lows near 72. Friday starts drier, although scattered showers and storms may develop by the afternoon. Skies will gradually clear with highs near 84 and southwest winds around 5 to 10 mph. A slightly drier pattern…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is alerting residents to a change in precinct. If you’re registered to vote at the Sue Ellen or Young Men’s Business Club, you should receive voter information cards. Voters at the Sue Ellen now have a voting location at the Dr. Reuben P. Morris Fire Station. Voters from the YMBC now…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Local entrepreneurs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are getting the tools they need to turn big ideas into real businesses. Graduates are stepping into what’s next and helping shape the Coast’s future. From new startups to growing local companies, entrepreneurs across the Coast are taking the next step toward business success. The Mississippi Small Business Development Center…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Across the Gulf Coast, older adults got moving as part of a nationwide push to stay active and healthy. At the Salvation Army Kroc Center, seniors took part in National Senior Health and Fitness Day focusing on wellness, connecting, and staying energized. From dancing and stretching to health education and fitness activities, seniors at the Salvation Army Kroc…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Carnival Association is hosting a summer bar crawl next weekend! All proceeds benefit CASA programs. Joining us with details are Chuck Stanaway and Tina Lobrano. Registration and punch card pick up is from 3 to 4 p.m. at Mosaic in Downtown Ocean Springs. The bar crawl starts at 3:30. Categories: Local News Tags:…
The Singing River Little Theatre will be hosting their performances for ‘Harvey’ next month. Rick Roberts joins us with what you need to know ahead of June 4’s performance. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Harvey, Singing River Little Theatre
This ‘fur-real’ might be the best shift on this edition of Clocking in with Spencer! Spencer traded in the usual newsroom routine to get a behind the scenes look at the work that Woodside Wildlife Rescue does. For more information on Woodside Wildlife Rescue, click here. Categories: Clocking In, Featured, Local News Tags: Clocking in with Spencer, woodside wildlife rescue
R&B Brick Oven Pizza in Saucier is launching a lunch buffet. Brian Mullin joins us in studio with details. The buffet will run on Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 3 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: R&B Brick Oven Pizza
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An official date for Gulfport’s special election to fill the City Council Ward 2 position has been released. Polls will open on Tuesday, June 9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting locations include Zone 2A: Westside Community Center on 8th Street and Zone 2B: Francis X. Collins Lifetime Fitness Center on Swetman Road. Absentee voting must…
Expect to find more flooding issues as showers and thunderstorms begin developing again today after a slightly drier Wednesday now behind us. Even then though we still had at least one South MS city see over an inch an a half, but most of the area only saw light showers/sprinkles. Today we started off quiet, but clusters of showers and…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and coach. Earlier this week, we reported on a deadly crash involving a military bus that killed two men from D’Iberville. School officials confirm one of the victims was Thomas Hanes the P.E. teacher at Quarles Elementary and the school’s cross‑country coach. The…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission is asking for a few donations when it comes to their food pantry. The organization says they are seeing an influx of visitors lately. Due to this, it is difficult to maintain some commonly requested items. Any items can be donated to Back Bay Mission Monday through Friday at their Division Street location. Times…
After a fairly quiet evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin developing again overnight as clouds increase across the Coast. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 70s with light southeast winds becoming calm late. Thursday brings the highest rain chances of the next couple of days, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop during the morning and into…
Pass Christian, Miss (WXXV) The 9th annual Jeepin the Coast is officially underway, kicking off with a lively block party in Pass Christian. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley joins us live with all the sights and sounds. Click link below for schedule of events: Events Categories: Featured, Local Eats, Local News Tags: block party, Featured, Jeepin’ the Coast, local news, Pass Christian
The 2026 shrimp season opened this week. The Mississippi shrimp fleet is out hoping for the best. Economic factors like the price of fuel are always a concern. The Department of Marine Resources set the opening date after testing conditions. Shrimp and Crab Bureau Director with DMR Jason Saucier is here to talk about the season. Categories: Featured, Local News…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Ocean Springs Mayor Bobby Cox shared updates on major projects, city growth, and future plans during the quarterly breakfast with the mayor held at Desi Vega’s Steakhouse. Mayor Cox says Ocean Springs continues to make progress on infrastructure improvements that should be completed by July. Those projects include a new water well, watermain replacements, drainage work, and…
More families are heading to pools and beaches to cool off for the summer. Staff with the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA say parents should make swim safety a top priority anytime children are near the water. YMCA staff say one of the most important safety tips is making sure children are always supervised even if a lifeguard is on duty….
May is Mental Health Month, a time to focus on everyone’s wellbeing. With summer starting, it’s also a time to help kids and teens who might feel isolated during long breaks. Patricia Gordon with the South Mississippi Mental Health Center joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: mental health month
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Moss Point is hosting their Wake the Dog drag boat races this weekend. All citizens are invited to the riverfront to take part. The races run May 30 and May 31 starting at 11 a.m. Joining us with details is Sue Wright with the Main Street Association. Categories: Local News Tags: moss point, Wake the Dog Drag…