HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters in South Mississippi will head to the polls Tuesday for the primary election. Local election officials say they’re putting the final touches in place to make sure everything runs smoothly. WXXV’s Everett Ganier Jr. spoke with Harrison County’s Circuit Clerk about what voters can expect. Election officials are working behind the scenes to make sure…
The Gulf Coast Running Club is hosting their Battle on the Bayou, starting and finishing at Gulf Hills. Leonard Vergunst and Nick Kinderman are in studio with what you need to know ahead of race day. The deadline to register is March 21 and the battle takes place March 22. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a special kind of fashion show. High school students are invited to design and model wearable art made from marine debris. Val Alley joins us with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: mississippi department of environmental quality
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Chamber’s big yearly event returns to the heart of downtown. Here to tell us more about Touch-a-Truck and what it’s all about is Anna Claire Perronne and Tanner Montella. Touch-A-Truck takes place March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jeff Davis Avenue. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Friday marked the final day of the March of the Mayors food drive as mayors and volunteers came together for a big packing party to help feed South Mississippi families. For weeks, coastal cities have rallied their communities to donate shelf-stable food for local pantries. The effort is part of Extra Table’s yearly statewide initiative on food…
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball team won the state championship game and now it is time to celebrate! The community is encouraged to come out to the Panthers’ victory parade Tuesday at 6 p.m. Road closures for the route will begin at 5:30 and parade lineup will begin on the high school side of Taylor Avenue. The…
There is about a month left in the Mississippi Legislative Session. Going in, education, specifically school choice, was expected to be the big-ticket item. The House and Senate came up with completely different bills in a very heated debate between the two chambers and it looked like popular teacher pay raises would get lost as a result, but a bit…
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. Monday until 9 a.m for all of South Mississippi. A Marine Dense Fog Advisory for the Mississippi Sound and coastal waters will last until noon Monday. Sunday night stays mostly cloudy with calm winds and patchy dense fog developing late. Lows around 65. By Monday morning, areas of dense…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point shared that for the first time ever, all four fire stations have their official station numbers posted on the outside. Station 1 is located on Bellview Avenue. Station 2 on MLK Boulevard, Station 3 on Kreole Avenue, and Station 4 is located on Old Saracennia Road. City officials say 25 career…
State Treasurer David McRae released a new update Thursday on his continuing efforts to return unclaimed money to Mississippians. So far this year, the State Treasury has returned more than $11 million in unclaimed money to people, an average of a million dollars returned per week. If you think you may have unclaimed money waiting for you, you can head…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Breakfast with Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich. The breakfast event takes place March 17 at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi. Doors open at 7:30 and the program begins at 8 a.m. The event is free for chamber members and $25 for non-members. Mayor Gilich will share key updates on…
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs announced its annual children’s art contest. This year’s theme is ‘Once upon a Gala,’ celebrating each child’s story. The contest is open to local students K through 12. There will be cash prizes in every age division, plus one overall winner. Division winners will be announced on Facebook April 17 with the awards ceremony…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce recognized Ocean Springs Police Department’s Captain Brian Kestner. He received the chamber’s First Responder of the Year Award. The chamber says his leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving citizens is what won him the award. They also say he exemplifies the values of the department and the community he serves….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Officer Adam Carter of the Ocean Springs Police was recognized as a nominee for First Responder of the Year in the police category. Officials with Jackson County say Officer Carter’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving the community represents the heart of public service. They add his daily efforts make Ocean Springs a safer place for…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Chief A.J. Fitch took home the First Responder of the Year Award. He was recognized during the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. When receiving the award, Chief Fitch said it truly belongs to the firefighters of the Ocean Springs Fire Department. He adds their daily commitment and selfless service is what makes the community great….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Fire Department shares that one of their own has been recognized as a nominee as the First Responder of the Year for Fire Service. Captain Garrett Beasley takes home the honor, named at the inaugural First Responders Appreciation Luncheon. Captain Beasley was nominated due to his outstanding service and strong team mentality. He is…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit is looking for new places to train. If you have any usable places, feel free to reach out to the sheriff’s office. The K9 unit trains every Wednesday and K9 deputies tell us that changing up their environment is a huge part of a successful training. Training in different…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is looking for interns this summer. Currently, their stranding department is accepting applications. The program allows students to gain hands-on stranding experience. They’ll be involved with all aspects of marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation. They’ll also be involved in stranding response. Interns have the chance to take part in sea…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County libraries are launching a new program, allowing patrons to check out blood pressure kits. This is done with the American Heart Association, the initiative officially kicked off Thursday morning. Library patrons will be able to check out these kits to monitor their blood pressure at home. They will also be able to check…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- D’Iberville High School shares their Spanish Honor Society hosted their first-ever induction ceremony last week. Twenty-eight junior and senior students who demonstrated outstanding achievement in Spanish and a deep appreciation for Hispanic culture were welcomed. The Spanish Honor Society shared they are grateful to the parents, family members, and friends who attended the ceremony. These students carry…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office shared that Congressman Mike Ezell visited George County recently. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon shared Ezell helped secure a grant funding allowing the county to upgrade their dispatch system. Sheriff Mixon says the upgrade strengthens the ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. He also shares deputies and first responders now have…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Patrick’s Day is coming back to Ocean Springs and downtown is going green! The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street is inviting everyone to a full day of festive fun, shopping, and community celebration starting at 10 a.m. on March 14. Local shops and restaurants will feature specials and themed experiences with bars joining the celebration after…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers are hosting auditions to sing the National Anthem at games. You have until April 30 to send in an entry. Rules are that all performances must be 90 seconds or less and be acapella or instrumental. Participants must also sing from memory. Those selected will be contacted to sing the National Anthem before a…