Just before Christmas, one local high school made sure to end their year on a high note by winning a State Championship, but this one meant more for more than just one reason. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey sat down with the Vancleave High School cheerleading coach to talk about her squad’s memorable championship experience. “It was the best weekend…
Memorial Health System is offering a new way to help patients suffering from a-fib. The Tacti-Flex Catheter is the world’s first ablation catheter. Memorial is the first to use this technology on the Coast for treating patients with heart arrhythmias. Its designed with a unique flexible electrode tip and contact force sensing to treat patients with atrial a-fib. Patients receiving…
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Thursday night, weak high pressure is moving east, as an upper level trough will push in and bring in strong low pressure into the area Friday night. Showers/Rain are both likely; and some elevated thunderstorms are certainly possible. While the severe risk seems low, all severe development can’t be completely ruled out, especially near the coast. The highest instability and…
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations, the suspect accused of shooting and killing George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone has been identified as 43-year-old Rickey Powell. On Thursday, January 4th around 5:15 p.m., a deputy with the George County Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed in the line of duty on Highway 98 near the intersection of Brushy Creek…
The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen has awarded a bid to build the public access portion of the Front Beach Public Events Center and Marina. The move was made at the first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. The project will create a public event space and marina at the former Fayard Seafood Property on Front Beach. It’s supported…
The Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy is gearing up for its first session of the year. Starting Sunday, 22 cadets from over 14 different agencies will be spending 11 weeks at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy. The newest cadets will be tested in a series of physical and educational courses mandated by the state Board on Mississippi Law…
Road work for Highway 57 is in full swing. The $212.6 million project aims to widen the road in Vancleave from two lanes to four and alleviate traffic. “The MDOT Highway 57 project is a ten-mile four-lane project. It will construct four new lanes on Highway 57 from i-10 to the north of Vancleave,” said Gabe Faggard, senior project manager…
Recently a Harrison County School District bus driver retired and her love and care will be missed by many. “We are going to miss her so much. Everybody calls her Momma Jean. When she gets here in the morning, you got to make sure you say hey to Momma Jean because she’ll get you if you don’t.” Recently retired, Jean…
The new legislative session for Mississippi started on January 2nd, officials outlining key priorities for this year’s session. Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann were in Jackson for the annual MEC Capital Day today. Several business leaders from all over the state also attended the event, meeting with both leaders. Governor Reeves asked for additional money to develop…
A heads up for Gautier residents, the Graveline Road Bridge Project has been rescheduled to begin on January 8th. Originally it was supposed to start Tuesday. Both sides of the Lamotte Bayou Bridge will be closed on Graveline Road, alternate routes will need to be taken. Categories: Local News, News Tags: graveline road, road work
A heads up for drivers in Gautier, daily lane closures in the Martin Bluff Road widening project area will occur over the next three weeks. Traffic will be down to one lane only during those closures. However, the city says all lanes of traffic will be open during school arrival and dismissal times, which run from 7 to 8:30 a.m….
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley has confirmed that three courthouses in Harrison County have received the all clear after being evacuated due to receiving threats. Courthouses affected were the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport and Biloxi and the Harrison County Youth Court. According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, the threats are happening across the state. Sheriff Haley told WXXV…
Out with one, in with the next. All these systems will continue in rapid succession for the next several days. Very nice conditions will remain behind the departed, but quickly begin to worsen with the arrival of the next one coming Friday into Saturday morning. Rain will be much like the system that just passed somewhere in the neighborhood of…
Our weather will be relatively quiet through the next 12-20 hours, as today`s surface low departed and high pressure continues moving eastward through the Great Lakes with its axis extending all the way into the northern Gulf. Skies should be mostly clear for the duration of Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, allowing for a decent combination of cold air…
The top ranked receiver in the state of Mississippi announced his commitment to Mississippi State during halftime of the Under Armor All-American game on Wednesday. 4-star Braylon Burnside chose to stay in Starkville with the Bulldogs over Ole Miss and the Rebels. Burnside balled out during his senior season, hauling in 61 catches for 1,067 yards and 17 touchdowns. His…
Signing day may have been two weeks ago but there are plenty of local high school student-athletes who are still making that big decision of where they will be continuing both their academic and athletic careers. over the weekend we saw two make their announcements on social media. Both Benny Williams III and Bishop McGruder announced they will both be…
Mississippi Mardi Gras is about more than dress-up or parades. There is just as much history in the state of Mississippi as there is anywhere else. In fact, the story of Mardi Gras starts in the City of Biloxi. On February 13th, southern towns will celebrate Fat Tuesday — the same day that Pierre Lemoyne ‘Iberville landed on the Biloxi…
After five years, Mississippians will see a new license plate design on the roads soon. The State Department of Revenue confirmed these new plates will be issued when residents renew registration this month. The new design comes after the state held a contest for a redesign, the new plate was designed by Leah Eaton of Starkville. This design features a…
The Moss Point Police Department is warning the public after a rash of car burglaries in the city. They happened in the Danzler, Griffin, North Shore, Beardslee, and Arthur Street areas. Officers are looking for three suspects. All of the cars were reported to be unlocked at the time of the thefts. Remember to lock your car and remove any…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25 Pet of the Week, Bella! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
A warm front will remain along the coast today while the surface low-pressure developing over the NW gulf rides along it. This system will kick east rapidly through the day today. There are some very strong storms with this system well out over the gulf. Some of these could actually ride along the warm front and scrape the coast. Otherwise,…
A strong upper-level trough is moving across Texas this evening, with high level moisture moving into the area very noticeably on satellite imagery. There were a few lightning strikes noted over Texas tonight from elevated convection. It is going to take a while to moisten up enough to produce any significant rainfall, with precipitable water values eventually approaching an inch…
There’s still plenty of time this month to get rid of your live Christmas tree in a convenient fashion thanks to Harrison County and Mississippi Power. The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs until January 13th, allowing you to drop off your tree at one of five locations. Officials remind you to remove any decorations, lights, and tree stands before…