JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation into law that benefits medical members of the military. House Bill 1262 was signed Thursday. The bill benefits Army combat medics, Navy hospital corpsmen, and Air Force aerospace medical service specialists. This creates an alternate pathway for these service members to become licensed practical nurses in the state. Medical training will be…
A few late-night showers may develop across the coastal areas tonight, mainly after midnight. Otherwise, expect partly cloudy skies and overnight lows in the mid-70s with light winds. Rain chances ramp up this weekend. On Saturday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely during the afternoon. It’ll still be mostly sunny and warm, with highs near 90°. Some storms could bring…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Today, our cameras got a sneak peek of the Navy’s newest destroyer ahead of its christening ceremony Saturday at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The future USS Jeremiah Denton is named after the late U.S. senator from Alabama, who before his election to the upper chamber, served in the Vietnam War and was held in captivity for years as a…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gautier is alerting the public about a potential safety hazard. Officials with the city say that neither H20 or Gautier Public Works Department workers will go door to door or onto private property to request water samples. Gautier said if someone does come to your door claiming to be from the city and asks for…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police are alerting the public about a pine straw scam making the rounds. Police say a scammer offers pine straw for $10 per bale. When the delivery is made, the scammers demand a much higher price. This is usually hundreds more than agreed upon. Scammers are mostly targeting older residents, but officers ask the public to…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking to get your barbeque and Mexican food fix, well you might just want to make your way to Downtown Bay St. Louis which has turned into a food lover’s paradise. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the St. Rose de Lima’s Blues and BBQ Fest with more. Categories: Local News, News…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday at Traintastic in Gulfport, Make-A-Wish Mississippi made one Biloxi girl’s dreams a reality. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Make-A-Wish
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Tullie Brae speaks to WXXV ahead of her performance at Ground Zero Blues Club. Tullie Brae performs at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Ground Zero Blues Club, Tullie Brae
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Terry Maddox with Nativity BVM Cathedral is here to talk about tomorrow’s annual Patriotic Mass and Concert. The mass takes place at 4 p.m. pm on Saturday, June 28 with patriotic hymns and anthems in celebration of Independence Day. The concert will follow after at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi….
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- As we all know, you can never be too prepared when it comes to severe weather here on the Coast. In Biloxi, organizations are taking the time to make sure residents are prepared for when the next disaster strikes. Resilient East Biloxi hosted their storm ready event last night, bringing in nonprofits and organizations across the Coast…
The middle of the week was noticeably less active than many recent days in regards to afternoon showers, but now the rain returns as we head into the weekend. Still, don’t expect a complete downpour or total washout, but showers will occur a bit more frequently and over more of the area for the next few days. I expect today…
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV) — One 10-year-old girl from Latimer is making a difference in her life and the lives of others by raising money to fight pediatric scoliosis and other rare diseases. Mia Van Sittert suffers from Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita, a rare genetic disorder that affects bones and, in her case, has caused scoliois… but she’s not letting it stop…
It’s time again to introduce another incredible woman in our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we’re spotlighting Sarah McCaffrey. At the age of 81, she dedicates much of her life to serving others along the Gulf Coast. McCaffrey volunteers in many ways, including by visiting incarcerated women at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and stopping…
Biloxi Chamber Director Lawanda Jones introduces us to Hope Blankenship and the team at To the Rescue Bookkeeping in this month’s “Chamber Member Spotlight.” Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: accountant, bookkeeping, Chamber Member Spotlight, chamber spotlight, hope blankenship, lawanda jones, Taxes, to the rescue, to the rescue bookkeeping
EJ and Elizabeth will be taking on new roles at WXXV starting next week, but they are leaving the morning show in good hands! Introducing our new morning anchors Chloe Carter and Spencer Pullen. Chloe and Spencer will join Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan beginning Monday, June 30. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: morning show, WXXV
“Whenever he told us when the tryouts were, I went straight home after to my mom, told her all about it. I got super excited, I got ready for it. I went straight to Walmart too and got a football. I was just throwing from then on, until tryouts. It’s just really exciting, I was just ready for it,” said…
Rain chances increase heading into the weekend across South Mississippi. On Friday, scattered showers and storms are possible by late morning and into the afternoon as the sea breeze kicks up. Some spots could see a quick downpour with up to a half inch of rain. Otherwise, clouds will continue to move in with highs topping out around 90°. A…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is now accepting proposals for projects that could receive GOMESA funds. All proposals must be submitted to the agency by Tuesday, September 30. Proposals are restricted to projects in Hancock, Harrison, or Jackson counties. Criteria include coastal protection, conservation, restoration, and much more. If you’ve previously submitted an idea, those are still in the…
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Singing River Health System has been recognized among the top performing hospitals for heart attack treatment. Those hospitals taking home the honor include Ocean Springs, Pascagoula and Singing River Gulfport. Singing River is also one of the only 323 hospitals nationwide, also the only health system on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, to receive the platinum recognition….
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is issuing an alert on salvinia on the Pascagoula River. Salvinia is an invasive plant that is now covering areas of the river that were previously clear, this coming as winds move the plant into the sound. Marine resources teams have been treating a large amount of the plants and completed…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The State of Mississippi is now ranked 16th nationally in education. We were 48th back in 2014. Mississippi is up significantly in several key categories. Gulfport School District Superintendent Glen East joins us in the studio with more. Categories: Featured, Mississippi State News, News Tags: education
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was back on the Coast Thursday morning to talk about South Mississippi business priorities over the course of the next year. Hosemann spoke to members of the Gulf Coast Business Council at their monthly meeting, specifically about how the state legislature can help grow business on the Coast even further through new legislation…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Located in Gulfport, Hippie Fish is a brand-new entertainment spot with two 18-hole mini golf courses, a two-story arcade, and a full kitchen and bar. This hangout spot is fun for the whole family with activities for all ages. Hippie Fish is part of Centennial Plaza Resort and is open to both hotel guests and the…