JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Cherokee Elementary will have a new assistant principal. Kimberly Brammer will be taking the position in the upcoming school year. The school district says they are proud to see their educators grow into administrative leaders. They add her dedication to the school will be exciting to see. Categories: Local News Tags: Cherokee Elementary School, Kimberly Brammer
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Martin Bluff Elementary announces a new principal. Brigette Anderson will be taking the role, originally starting at Martin Bluff as a fourth-grade teacher. She also served as a lead teacher, returning now to lead the entire campus. The school district says her heart has always been with the students. Categories: Local News Tags: Brigette Anderson, Martin Bluff…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is announcing new leadership for the upcoming school year. Heading to Trent Lott Academy, Stacy Williams will be taking over as principal. The school district says Williams brings experience and a passion for student success. Categories: Local News Tags: Stacy Williams, Trent Lott Academy
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville will be hosting their annual Veterans Claims Clinic at the end of the month. This clinic has officials from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, state Department of Veterans Affairs, and local service offices. The clinic will provide free service to all veterans who would like to file a service-connected disability claim…
Coast Transit Authority has released their Memorial Day bus schedule. On May 25, CTA will observe the holiday and run all fixed routes on a Sunday time schedule. Normal service will resume on May 26. The CTA offices will be close on May 22 at 3 that afternoon. They are expected to reopen on May 26 at 8 a.m. Categories:…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale’s big 125th anniversary celebration is being moved back a month due to weather. It was originally scheduled for May 9, but now will be held on June 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will feature visits to historic downtown Lucedale to mark the anniversary, as well as entertainment and activities at…
Some Mississippians have been the targets of a text scam that’s been making the rounds. Phone numbers have been texting people a flyer that’s titled ‘Mississippi Civil Traffic Notice’ and it say it is a summons to appear for an unpaid traffic violation. South Mississippi law enforcement agencies received numerous calls and questions about this scam. As always, ignore texts…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department shared other law enforcement agencies who had wreaths placed at their gravesites yesterday. Those include National Park Service Ranger Robert McGhee, Deputy Joshua Brashears, and Deputy Michael Jimerson. The sheriff’s department added this week is about pausing to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their…
The stage was set in Hattiesburg for a winner take all Game Three as the George County Lady Rebels faced South Panola with the state championship on the line. What followed was a back and forth battle filled with momentum swings, clutch hits, and the kind of drama only championship softball can deliver. George County wasted no time setting the…
The final day of the MHSAA State Championship delivered every ounce of drama you could ask for, as the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds stepped onto the field for a decisive Game Three — a true dogfight for the title and a chance to cement their place in school history. Just like in Game Two, Ocean Springs came out swinging. Junior…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- While many Americans reach for tobacco when feeling stressed, it turns out the habit may actually be making the problem worse. We spoke with Darrius Moore, a Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor with the Mississippi State Department of Health, about the link between smoking and stress as well as healthier alternatives for coping with those feelings. For…
In 2019, construction began on a new $70 million state of the art Mississippi Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Pearl, just outside of Jackson. The goal was to bring 11 different units under DPS supervision, located in offices spread around the metro area, under one roof. The ribbon was cut on the new complex in April. This year, the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port Authority has been awarded $11.25 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure Development Program. The port has received an additional $13 million from other sources for a nearly $25 million strategic improvement grant. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot spoke to the port director about what this means. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags:…
A warm and mainly dry stretch of weather is ahead for South Mississippi this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s each afternoon. Tonight will stay partly cloudy and mild, with lows only falling into the upper 60s. Saturday starts mostly cloudy before sunshine breaks through later in the day, helping temperatures reach around 81 degrees. Skies clear out…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s annual Black Hell Squad event was held Friday morning, bringing Seabees together to honor the legacy of those from a Seabee squadron that served in World War II. The Black Hell Squad competition challenged the Seabees through obstacles inspired by the harsh conditions faced during the 1945 World War II Battle of…
You’re going to want to put on your blue suede shoes and get ready to go, cat go. Summer is quickly approaching and Elvis is returning to the Coast. Chelsea Prince and Sarah Qarqish join us with details about a the ‘Summer of 56: Elvis on the Coast’ event. The exhibit runs from June 4 until August 27 at the…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual festival is happening in Waveland soon! The St. Clare Seafood Festival offers three days of fun beginning May 22. Joining us ahead of the event with details is John Pucheu. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: St. Clare Seafood Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Developers broke ground Thursday on a new medical park in the Woolmarket area. The Tomaston Medical Park will be located right off the I-10 Woolmarket exit. The plans include multiple medical office buildings on the site. Developers say the facility will run entirely on solar power once complete and is designed to expand healthcare access in that…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted an annual event Friday morning. The Black Hell Squad event kicked off at 6 a.m. It’s a training exercise honoring the legacy of Seabees in World War II. WXXV’s Asia Ellis is at the base with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Black Hell Squad, naval construction battalion center, Seabees
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members gathered at the D’Iberville Community Center as city leaders shared major updates on traffic improvements, public safety, and quality of life during the State of the City address. City Manager Bobby Weaver says D’Iberville’s growth is being driven by record-breaking sales tax revenue and major investments in the city. Specifically, work on the $16 million…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant owned by local TikTok creator Matthew Bounds, also known as ‘Your Barefoot Neighbor’ is almost open for business in Downtown Gulfport. It’s called Neighbors Tap and Table, a restaurant featuring small plates, cocktails, and desserts. The menu has a wide variety of options from crispy pickle spears to flatbread and chicken cobbler. The restaurant…
Today was the coolest and driest we’ll get with the few fronts we’ve seen over the last several days, as dewpoints fell into the “comfortable” range in the 50s. Return flow has set up due to the high moving east of us, bringing southerly winds and higher dewpoints as we head through the weekend. Cloud cover will also become more…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For over 130 years, a home sitting just off the water in Ocean Springs has weathered powerful storms, influenced modern architecture, and held stories of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s past. In this month’s Hometown History, WXXV’s Megan Fayard takes us to the historic Charnley-Norwood House. Categories: Featured, Hometown History, Local News Tags: hometown history, the charnley…
The first half of the game flew by thanks to an absolute pitchers’ duel led by Peyton Collins, who kept South Panola’s offense quiet. The defense backed her up in style, highlighted by a standout play from senior right fielder Hadleigh Tatum that set the tone for the Lady Rebels. Looking to break the scoreless stretch, senior second baseman Jordyn…