Yesterday’s front had temperatures on the relative high side yesterday, but things will be much cooler today and for the start of Friday. Lows fell into the mid-to-upper 30s and low 40s across the area this morning, though thankfully the wind was not quite as strong as it looked like it would be. Still, wind chills were down into the…
In the thick of district play, Christian Collegiate Academy basketball remains flawless in the region after taking down bowling green with a 70-33 final score. Their captain Tahj Hill believes they are successful on the hardwood because of their relationships with one another. The point guard, shooting guard combo had quite a night himself, recording a double-double with 31 points…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — After four complete years under police chief Joe Quave, the Picayune Police Department has seen drastic changes in both crime and costs to citizens. “It was important to me to be able to track what we’re spending money on, what our needs were, what the wants were, where we were headed as a department,” Quave explained….
We have a chilly night on tap as skies clear out tonight, setting the stage for a dry and mostly sunny stretch of weather through the rest of the work week. Overnight temperatures will regularly dip into the low to mid-30s, leading to widespread frost on many mornings, especially late week and into early next week. Afternoon highs will remain…
Students at Gulfport High School are changing lives far beyond the classroom. They’re building prosthetic legs for people in war-torn countries across Central and South America. Prosthetic legs are created in the classroom and then shipped thousands of miles away to international aid organizations, helping people who’ve lost limbs due to violence, and poverty. Access to medical care in other…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — The latest speed limit reduction on East Railroad Street is causing pushback from residents as it’s set to go into effect on January 20. In a social media post… the City of Long Beach announced the change, dropping the speed limit on East Railroad from 40 to 30 miles per hour. Alderman Joey Giuffria introduced…
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Today we meet Holden, this week’s WXXV Weather Kid…now sponsored by The Window Source of the Gulf Coast! Holden is quite outdoorsy, enjoying his trampoline and dirt bike on warm, dry days like many we’ve seen recently. We saw a bit of rain this morning, so things are nice and damp out there but also considerably warmer than the last…
In this week’s “Wild Wonders,” Ryan visited the Mississippi Aquarium to chat with Birds and Animal Curator, Christina Lavalee about the different turtles the aquarium takes care of and how. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: christina lavalee, Mississippi Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, turtles, wild wonders
Now it’s the girls turn to show out! West Harrison high school hosted the Gulfport Admirals for a huge regional match. The Hurricanes entered the fourth period with just a three point lead, but busted the gates open at the end to defeat the Admirals 56-42. The Lady Canes improved their record to 17-1 overall with a 5-1 district record….
Some called it the game of the year when it comes to high school hardwood as it’s the battle for Class 7A Region 4 as the one and two seeds duke it out in the tropics. The number one West Harrison Hurricanes hosted the number two Gulfport Admirals for a Tuesday night showdown. The Gulfport Admirals win this match with…
Christian Collegiate Academy traded their navy and white for purple and gold as they show support for one of their own. During their basketball games tonight, the CCA community showed full court support for their athletic director and head football coach, Steve Spinks. The bulldog heartbeat is currently in the ICU after Coach Spinks suffered a stroke on Friday, January…
As Coach Green said, it’s time to wreck some havoc a little east! Pascagoula high school has officially named Zach Green their 34th new head football coach! The Pascagoula-Gautier school board approved Green’s hiring during Monday night’s meeting. Previously serving as Gulfport’s defensive coordinator the past three seasons, Athletic Director John Archie stated, If you have a winning program and…
After returning home from the Navy All-American Game, Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with d’Iberville Linebacker Caleb Triplett to reflect on his recent success and what all it took for him to get to this exact moment. Although an injury tried to hold him back, Triplett played the final six games of his senior year where he recorded 56…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A traffic advisory for drivers in Jackson County. Due to the road widening project on Highway 57, there will be a traffic switch. This switch begins January 24 at 7 a.m. in areas between I-10 and just north of Humphrey Road on Highway 57. The northbound traffic will be placed on the newly constructed southbound side…
A few isolated showers are possible late tonight as clouds increase, but rain totals still remain little to none for most of the area. Skies turn partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in the low 60s before a cooler, breezy north wind arrives Wednesday night behind a cold front. A dry, chilly pattern settles in through the end of the…
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is pushing healthy, nutritious food as opposed to sugary drinks, snacks, and processed food. Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson is doing the same our state. He’s also deeply involved in Mississippi’s seafood labeling law. He is here to talk about all this. Categories: Featured, Local News
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is taking a proactive step to protect firefighter health by changing how turnout gear is stored inside the station. Firefighters rely on their turnout gear to protect them on the job, but where that gear is stored can have serious health implications. Did you know storing turnout gear near truck exhaust…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is receiving a boost for adult education thanks to a partnership with Second Chance Mississippi. Early Tuesday morning, they hosted a grant fund check presentation to celebrate their shared commitment to adult learners. This partnership supports adult education and workforce training opportunities for Mississippi residents. The funding helps remove barriers by providing…
For Pet’s Sake is teaming up with other Coast organizations to host a pet vaccine clinic this weekend in Long Beach. Vanessa Cruz and Jessica Rasmussen join us with details. The vaccine event offers vaccines for cats and dogs, microchips, and spay/neuter vouchers. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 17 at the Long Beach Senior…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale is warning residents about a scam circulating by text message. City officials say some people are receiving texts asking them to share their thoughts on local Lucedale issues by clicking a link and completing a survey. The city says that message is not from them and urges residents to use caution and avoid…
Heading east to Jackson County now, a trio from Vancleave high school is headed to the next level! They all have a state championship ring 2024 and have their entire senior seasons ahead of them! Right-handed pitcher and shortstop Dane McElroy will be joining the Majors at Millsaps College, while first baseman and pitcher Conner Mitchell and long time manager…
It was a great day in South Mississippi as six different student athletes put pen to paper across two different schools. We’re starting things off at Harrison Central high school as three members of the Red Rebel volleyball team extend their careers on the court. Letting the ink dry for the red and black is middle hitter Chloe Kunz, outside…
Two coastal students have been selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. William Crosby Parker II, a senior at Gulfport High, and Nial Chen, a senior at Ocean Springs High School, have been selected for the program. They will join Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in representing the state in Washington in March. They were selected among…