In-person and mail-in absentee voting for the March primary elections for House and Senate here in Mississippi is now underway. In South Mississippi, this is for the Republican and Democratic primaries for the fourth congressional district seat as well as the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Cindy Hyde-Smith. County Circuit Clerk Offices will be facilitating in-person voting through early…
A head’s up for residents of Gulfport’s Ward 7, Councilman Johnny Hoggatt is hosting a community meeting Tuesday to discuss issues relevant to the ward right now. That meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center. You’ll be able to ask questions related to city governance and projects as well as hear updates from city department heads on…
A clear and cold night is expected tonight, with lows dropping into the low 20s and gusty north winds subsiding by sunrise. Frost will also be possible across much of the area. Sunshine returns Tuesday with highs near 50, followed by a gradual warming trend midweek as highs climb into the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies. Clouds increase late Thursday…
Cold weather continues to grip the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week. As families crank up heaters and light fireplaces to stay warm, fire officials are urging extra caution. Fire officials say these heating sources can quickly become dangerous if they’re not used properly. As colder temperatures stick around, officials say taking a few extra precautions now can keep families safe…
All good so far today on our South Mississippi roads. Windy conditions overnight dried up much of the water on the roads from Sunday’s rain, allowing for easier travel across the area today. Some South Mississippi cities like Picayune and Pascagoula treated bridges and overpasses Sunday as an extra precaution, just in case. Categories: Local News
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January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day and in Mississippi, the rate of self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms is significantly higher than the national average. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke with the Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health about the numbers and why it is important to highlight maternal mental health and postpartum depression. The birth of a baby is…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Keeping our animals safe is especially critical during this cold snap and this week the Humane Society of South Mississippi is doing its part to keep pets warm. HSSM will continue to serve as a cold weather shelter for people to drop off their pets if they need a warm accommodation for them, each day through this…
Last week started frosty, but ended more on the spring-like side as a front moved through bringing some of our coldest weather yet this winter. Lows fell into the low-to-mid 20s across South MS, but it was the wind that really chilled things out, bringing wind chills as low as 12° to our inland counties and cities. We’ll be even…
In terms of cold weather shelters across our region, we do know some will be open again today. The Hancock County Shelter in the Kiln will open back up at 8 p.m. In Harrison County, two shelters will be opening this afternoon as well. In D’Iberville, the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building will open at 4:30 p.m. The Salvation Army Center…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 19-year-old George County girl died in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday on Highway 63. Mississippi Highway Patrol tells News 25 Haylee Churchwell was driving a GMC truck north on 63 when her truck crossed the median and hit an 18-wheeler traveling in the southbound lanes. Churchwell later died at an area hospital. The exact cause…
An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect until noon Tuesday. Partly cloudy skies this Sunday night, with lows falling into the low to mid 20s. Gusty north winds near 15 mph, making it feel much colder. Wind chills Monday morning will be in the teens. Despite plenty of sunshine, Monday afternoon stays cold with highs near 40. North winds around…
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) — Saturday marked an exciting day at East Central High School, with one former Hornets standout making his return for a special reason. Washington Nationals pitcher Konnor Pilkington traded Nationals Park for his high school field in Hurley, as the Hornets officially retired his jersey following the school’s annual youth baseball camp. Pilkington played for East Central…
SEATTLE, Wash. (WXXV) — One South Mississippi football legend is gearing up for Super Bowl LX! Gulfport football star Derick Hall is heading to the biggest sporting event of the year with the Seattle Seahawks. The linebacker had one tackle in his team’s NFC Championship win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Hall was a standout with the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce shared details of a groundbreaking for a new banking location. A new Renasant Bank location will be opening in the City of Pascagoula. City officials broke ground on January 16. The county’s chamber of commerce says this marks an important step in the commitment to serving the Gulf Coast community and…
A Mississippi woman is sharing more about the moment her life changed and how she became a victim of human trafficking. Her story is an example of why trafficking is often overlooked, even as cases are reported in every county in the state. Morgan Gill with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has more. “Even 14 years after, you know,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System is launching a new nurse residency program, aimed at helping new nursing graduates transition into professional practice. The inaugural class has already been selected and they begin their residencies this month. It’s a 12-month program with clinical training, biweekly check-ins with educators, and key hospital rotations. Health system leaders say the program is designed…
A new scam alert going around is involving another South Mississippi law enforcement agency, this time in Pearl River County. The sheriff’s department says they’ve recently received reports from residents saying they have gotten phone calls from people impersonating sheriff’s deputies and claiming to be conducting investigations. The scammers have been using specific names, including sergeants Johnson, Anthony, and Howell….
A few South Mississippi institutions will receive grant money from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. A list of those projects and the money allocated to them range from a connectivity project in Ocean Springs to a new trail in Diamondhead, wetland restoration in Ocean Springs, and more. A total of 20 projects across the state were selected for this…
A nonprofit on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is providing equal opportunities to individuals with special needs at no cost. It started in 2010 with 20 participants, but has blossomed into a community of over 350 families. Sami Jordan with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has more. “Special needs is not just one little, small population, it touches everybody.” Mike…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Main Street has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Knight Foundation Fund. This grant is expected to help Biloxi Main Street move the next phase of the HowHop Creative District Forward, supporting new recreation amenities. Those include basketball courts, skateboarding, and disc golf. The Main Street saying they expect the improvements to draw in…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Carnival Association of Long Beach is hosting their $5,000 drawdown tonight. The fun takes place Saturday, January 24 at 6 p.m. at the city’s senior center. Tickets are $50 and admits two people. The drawdown starts at 7 p.m. with food and drinks provided throughout the evening. Categories: Local News
It was a huge Friday night on the hardwood as Gulfport High School hosted the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for a Class 7A Region 4 clash. The Admirals are playing for more than just a win, but for revenge as the Greyhounds have given them their only loss of the year. With the help of dunks from the Mississippi All-Star Morris…
We’ve got some all-star bowlers on the Mississippi gulf coast! Now that regional play is complete, it’s time to recognize our outstanding athletes on the lanes! Starting off with the boys, congratulations to Ayden Bates from Vancleave, Coen Connor from Ocean Springs, Royce Crouse from Gulfport, River Dambrino from West Harrison, Hunter Lyles from Vancleave and Timothy Tapper from Pascagoula….