Memorial Hospital in Gulfport celebrated National Blue and Green Day. National Blue and Green Day honors and raises awareness for organ donation. People affected by organ donation were there and shared their stories. Memorial Hospital took a walk of honor around the hospital before heading inside to help others register as organ donors. Ellen Duvernay’s daughter, Brittany, passed twelve years…
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park pantry is in need of food and hygiene items for students. The Gulf Park pantry is available to all USM students and faculty. As prices increase at the store, many visitors to the pantry have asked for cleaning and hygiene products. The Gulf Park pantry is also looking to add some more variety…
One health care college is back in business and ready to make an impact in the community. Grove Health Care College and Reclaiming Our Community Nonprofit held its grand reopening today in Gulfport. It’s an allied health college that will be providing training for certified nursing assistants, phlembotomists, medical assistants, and pharmacy technicians. It was also the grand opening for…
Just a day before Jackie Robinson Day, Paradise Pier was filled with people wanting to honor a huge part of history. The Biloxi Dodgers were a team in the old Southern Negro League in the early and late 1960s. An agreement has been reached to use the name Biloxi Dodgers in reference to the former team, along with a newly…
The City of Gulfport received $1.2 million for the North Gulfport wastewater treatment plant from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. This money will be used to update the plant’s ultraviolet disinfection system, which helps kill micro-organisms in the water. The current system is outdated, so this long-awaited update will help the plant run better and be easier for…
Governor Tate Reeves announced he signed House Bill 1715, directing an additional $74 million to improve the state’s rural water infrastructure. The money will be allocated to the Department of Health to help fund the Rural Water Association’s infrastructure grant program. It will assist rural water associations in the construction of eligible drinking water infrastructure projects in the communities. Governor…
Today has been a near-perfect spring day across the coast. Other than passing clouds, dry conditions have provided for a comfortable feel. Things begin to change tonight as clouds will increase towards daybreak. A warm front will move through South Mississippi early in the day tomorrow. Energy along the warm front, in the warm sector of a system will provide…
This month is Foot Health Awareness Month. Did you know one in four Americans suffer from foot problems? As people age, foot conditions can worsen due to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions, overuse, and injuries. Dr. Renita Parker is a podiatrist at Memorial Health System and treats a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel…
Laura Magazzu, portraying Eliza Jane, joined WXXV in studio this week to tell us more about the Crosby Arboretum’s Strawberries & Cream Festival coming up Sunday. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, News Tags: crosby arboretum, eliza jane, laura magazzu, Mississippi, picayune, strawberries
Things will be rather quiet today, with mostly sunny skies and drier conditions making for a nice day as high temperatures reach the mid-70s to low 80s. The quiet weather does not last long as our next weather systems are expected to move in by Saturday morning. The first round of convection will be caused by an upper level disturbance that shoots…
Harrison County Fire Rescue and CRTC battled a structure fire overnight in the county. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said firefighters responded to F. Ladner Road about 12:30 a.m., where they found a vacant home ablaze. The single-story wood frame house was fully involved when fire crews arrived. The home was destroyed in the fire. No injuries were reported and the…
The surface low has exited our area at this point, with some weak high pressure expected to pass through today. This keeps things rather quiet today, with mostly sunny skies and drier conditions making for a nice day as high temperatures reach the mid-70s to low 80s. The quiet weather does not last long as our next weather systems are expected…
BILOXI, Miss — The Biloxi Shuckers continued their winning ways in Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader, using a four-run sixth inning to complete a 6-4 comeback victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. They weren’t able to replicate the same effort in Game 2, falling to their Southern League foe by the final score of 6-2. News 25 Sports Director Jeff…
Skies will clear out tonight thanks to drier air filtering in. It will be cool tomorrow morning with clearer skies around. Other than passing clouds tomorrow afternoon, Friday will be a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine. A system will be moving towards the eastern portion of the U.S. into this weekend. Some pre-frontal energy and moisture from an old…
Keesler Air Force Base unveiled the official theme for the Thunder over the Sound Air and Space Show, being “Heritage and Honor.” Keesler Air Force Base and the City of Biloxi have come together to bring aerial performers – including the Air Force exhibition team The Thunderbirds – as well as static displays and other demonstrations for the free public…
It was a sweet time to recognize people who make a different in the community. The Harrison County Triad and Salt Council hosted an awards banquet at the Golden Corral to honor outstanding volunteers in the community. Each nominee was recognized with a certificate while their acts of community service were announced to the audience. Quentin Lyles was awarded the…
The Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts Incorporated Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen is adding to its legacy at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum. Several Gulfport city council members, along with members of the Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts Chapter, came together for a presentation of the state proclamation for district 1-19 on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen. “This is something we started…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a large grant from GOMESA. They will be receiving a $2.5 million grant from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which delegated more than $100 million to the coast. IMMS plans to use this money for dolphin and sea turtle conservation by studying the northern Gulf of Mexico’s ecosystem. “To make good…
American advertising federation Mississippi Gulf Coast and Public Relations Association of Mississippi Beach Chapter hosted Man vs. Machine Industry artificial intelligence panel discussion. The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence influences public relations, advertising, marketing, and the creative industry. The goal was to examine AI’s transformation and showcase what lies ahead. Panelists included experienced professionals from across the coast who…
A hearing was held this morning for a very important topic in Ocean Springs Jackson County Chancery Courtroom ‘C’ in Pascagoula was packed as Judge Neil Harris held a public hearing discussing the proposed annexation area in Ocean Springs. Attorneys representing the county and city were present, but no decisions were made on the annexation. Ocean Springs residents saw the…
Following yesterday’s rainout, the Biloxi Shuckers are playing two for the price of one tonight. WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger joins us live from MGM Park, where everyone is still excited about the Shuckers’ Game 1 walk-off win – courtesy of the new kid on the block. Categories: Local News, Local Sports, News, Sports
The NAACP is holding a commemoration this weekend for members of the Biloxi chapter who participated in the Biloxi Beach wade-ins. During the civil rights movement, the Biloxi wade-in was a series of protests conducted by local African-Americans on the beaches of Biloxi. Between 1959 and 1963, the demonstrations were led by Dr. Gilbert R. Mason, in an effort to…
Skies have cleared somewhat this afternoon. Drier times will be around tonight as low pressure pulls away. Clouds will dissipate overnight and temperatures will also be cool again tomorrow morning. Plenty of sunshine will provide for efficient warming for Friday. A system will be moving into the Eastern U.S. this weekend. The combination of a nearby stationary front and being…
Mississippi is one of 15 states to receive a $1 million certified community behavioral health clinic planning grant. These grants aim to transform mental health and substance use treatment across the country. The funding will provide $1 million for a 12-month planning process. The Department of Mental Health selection Region 6 – located in the Delta region – and Region…