We’ll end the week with the last four months of the year, showcasing some of the biggest stories from September through December. SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 – Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare skin cancer Starting off with September, famed musician Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76 after a four-year fight with skin cancer. Jimmy…
We are just one day away from the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl where the Ole Miss Rebels are taking on Penn State. The Peach Bowl’s off-field activities and events are done and both #11 Ole Miss and #10 Penn State are gearing up for their first ever matchup in Atlanta. The Rebels spent the week practicing at Georgia Tech’s football facility,…
Temperatures will plummet this evening and we will have another cold night in the area. Locations inland of the interstate will likely have a freeze again while beachfront spots will be dealing with frost potential. Colder-than-average temperatures stick around into the weekend. Saturday will be a mainly sunny day with afternoon temperatures in the 50s. The final day of 2023…
The Stone County Courthouse hosted the 2024 oath of office ceremony last night. The ceremony began at 6:30 PM and highlighted many individuals. Sheriff Todd Stewart was honored and sworn in, as was Chief Deputy Steve Taylor. The deputy sheriff’s oath was also performed. Kevin Hines was sworn in as the justice court judge west. Stone County deputy circuit clerks…
We’re just two days away until we ring in the New Year and cities across South Mississippi are preparing now for big New Year’s Eve events. Ocean Springs and Pascagoula are two of the latest cities on the Coast to join the New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration. In Ocean Springs, a special disco ball will get the dancing started in…
Today will be a cool day as highs will only get into the lower to mid-50s and this will provide a decent starting point for temps to cool rapidly this evening. Winds should be able to decouple providing light and variable winds if not outright calm in some areas. This weekend will be quite uneventful with the area moderating. Low level…
The main focus is once again on the possibility of a light freeze in areas that may not have experienced a freeze, then on the impacts of rain on any New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day celebrations. Currently both appear to be more minor or just a nuisance with rain impact your fireworks celebrations the least likely to occur. Today will…
We are now two days until the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, the Ole Miss Rebels go against the Nittany Lions of Penn State. On Saturday, number 11 Ole Miss will take on Number 10 Penn State. A high-powered Lane Kifflin-led offenses taking on one of the best defenses in the country in the Nittany Lions. We will have you covered…
A Freeze Warning is in effect overnight until 10 AM Friday. Temperatures for the interior 3 counties will plunge to below 30 degrees, the 3 immediate coastal counties will see 30-32 degree readings, and all of the area will have a wind chill of 25-30 degrees out the door. Remember the 4 P’s including bringing in sensitive plants, providing warm…
WXXV wants to highlight a few stories from May through August of this year. MAY 16, 2023 – Ocean Springs shooting suspect extradited Starting off with May, the shooting at the Scratch Kitchen happened on May 5th. One 19-year-old was killed and 5 others were injured. The suspect in the shooting was extradited from Mobile back to Jackson County. The…
A cold pattern has arrived for the Mississippi Coast with below-average temperatures in the area for the next few days. Expect temperatures to tumble overnight with winds out of the northwest continuing. A Freeze Warning is in effect for the majority of the area from Midnight until 10 AM Friday. The entire area with the exception of some of you…
Looking ahead to 2024, there will be a free community resource expo in Gulfport on Saturday, January 13. It will run from 9 in the morning until 2 at the Orange Grove Community Center. The expo will be held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and features youth activities, food, giveaways, and workshops hosted by experts in workforce…
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson held his retirement party Thursday morning. “My biggest thing is I’m going to miss the people I work for you, I work with and I’ll miss the department tremendously,” said Sheriff Peterson. Smiles, handshakes, and tears were shared as Sheriff Peterson delivered his retirement speech. He will be serving his last few days as sheriff…
$760 million is now up for grabs in the upcoming Powerball draw. On New Years Eve, players have the chance of winning that jackpot after the Powerball drawing on Wednesday evening ended without a big winner. There were two winners of a smaller cash prize in Texas and California. The last Powerball jackpot winning ticket was drawn in California on…
The biggest forecast challenge in the short term is the temperature forecast and the threat of a light freeze for many areas that may have not seen one yet this season. Confidence is not as high as previous forecasts on this potential in the southern portions of the area and we will get into that. A closed low pressure system currently…
We are officially three days away from the 2023 Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, where the Ole Miss Rebels will take on the Nittany Lions of Penn State. The highly anticipated matchup is set to take place on Saturday, December 30 at 11 AM at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Rebels arrived in the Peach State on Monday, and since then they’ve had…
As the year comes to a close, WXXV wants to look back at some of the biggest stories from each month. JANUARY 11, 2023 – Jackson County School Board votes to not renew superintendent’s contract Starting out in January – Dr. John Strycker was voted out as the superintendent of the Jackson County School District. The decision came during a…
The Powerball has now increased to $700 million. The drawing was held on WXXV NBC Wednesday night. The winning numbers for the drawing are: 4 11 38 51 68 The Powerball number for the night is 5. Categories: Local News, News
Governor Tate Reeves announced earlier that Mississippi is investing nearly $17 million to develop industrial sites throughout the state. These investments will help prepare sites for companies to build or expand their operations to the Magnolia state. Governor Reeves says this will be vital to create new and higher-paying jobs for local communities. Areas on the coast that will receive…
Vancleave Lower Elementary has officially been named a National ESEA Distinguished School! The school is one of only 100 schools throughout the country that is nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2023. The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program publicly recognizes qualifying federally funded schools for the outstanding academic achievements of their students. The program has been in place since…
Powerball’s estimated jackpot is quickly nearing one billion and the lottery hysteria is setting in. People will begin to flock to the nearest convenience store for a chance at the jackpot, but TCB Stop n’ Geaux comptroller Samantha Belsome says some people play even when the winnings are low. “We actually see a lot of repeat customers daily that come…
For many South Mississippians, we all know how good our sunsets can be. Tonight was one of those nights. This is a photo sent in by Jen M. and shows the beautiful sky as the sun sets. The photo was taken at the Elk Lodge in Biloxi right on the beach. If you have any great pictures of the sunset…
The Mississippi legislature will convene on Tuesday, January 2nd. We spoke with Senator Jeremy England from Jackson County about what he is expecting to see on the Senate floor next year. Tackling Mississippi’s healthcare issues is a top issue for both Republicans and Democrats. England says the two may have differing visions on how to improve healthcare. He, for one,…
Cloud cover is present this afternoon with mid-level and upper-level clouds overhead. Temperatures will be near-average this afternoon with low-60s. Winds will remain southwesterly for a few hours ahead of a cold front that will move through South Mississippi. It will not be carrying moisture with it and will clear the area tonight. The front will bring clearing skies tonight…