GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. January’s Teacher of the Month is Drapundra Anderson, a second grade teacher at North Gulfport Elementary School! She is dedicated to her students and is well-loved by each and every grade at the school. Anderson was nominated by Edna…
A toy convention is taking over the convention center in Hattiesburg on February 7. Michael Keith and Eric Stewart join us with the details. Categories: Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday in Biloxi, our four-legged friends will put on a big carnival celebration. The Krewe of Barkloxi pawrade begins at 11 a.m. with registration at Point Cadet. Afterwards, pets and their family members will roll with wagons and strollers down the parade route. The fun runs until 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon. This is a joint effort by the…
Tonight will be cold and breezy, with clearing skies, lows in the upper teens and low 20s, and wind chills in the teens to single digits. Make sure to allow faucets to drip overnight and make sure pets have a spot indoors or have added warmth and insulation in an outside shelter. Saturday stays sunny but chilly and windy, with…
Recovery efforts in North Mississippi continue to increase as more roads become accessible and things have started to thaw out a bit. With help from the Mississippi National Guard, MEMA has distributed nearly 100,000 bottles of water, thousands of meals, tarps, and blankets to affected Mississippians. MEMA is coordinating with county governments to get these supplies out to people through…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- After a lull for a few weeks when it comes to parades, carnival action returns this weekend on the Coast. In Ocean Springs, the annual Elks Parade rolls at 1 Saturday afternoon with Krewe Unique rolling right afterwards at 1:30. It’s a yearly tradition for the two krewes and public work crews are already preparing for…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ten Mississippi teachers are getting more than just applause for their hard work, they’re also getting cash to bring creative ideas into their classrooms. Friday morning, educators from across the Gulf Coast were honored with Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher grants. From hands-on science projects to creative learning tools, ten Mississippi teachers were recognized for taking education…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach announces the cancelation of events this weekend due to the cold weather. The Farmers Market and the Art and Artisans Market will be closed this weekend. The city wants to remind all residents that brick and mortar businesses will still be open. Categories: Local News
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A sudden frost can damage certain plants, but with a little preparation, they can survive freezing temperatures. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a local plant nursery about how you can protect your plants from the cold. Categories: Featured, Local News
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Department of Public Safety is sharing pictures after a crash in Jones County damages a highway patrol cruiser. A state trooper in Jones County had their lights on in a construction zone, warning others to slow down. Officials say a driver hit the patrol car after failing to move over. This is the second…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details about a blood drive happening Saturday. It honors Ryleigh Yates, a seven-year-old girl battling leukemia. The blood drive takes place at Vancleave High School starting at 10 a.m. and running until 5. Those who do come out will receive a shirt. Categories: Local News, News
This morning is warmer than any we’ve seen so far this week, but still chilly in the mid-to-upper 30s and low 40s across the area. That tells you how cold it was earlier, since we’ve warmed every day and night since Tuesday and just now barely made it back to “normal.” This afternoon’s high will be the warmest of the…
We are joined by Lee Turner with After Hours Cinema to tell us more about their upcoming Mardi Gras Scream Gala taking place this weekend. The gala takes place January 31 at 7 p.m. at the Cypress Taphouse. Categories: Local News
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs pushed past East Central on the pitch in a hotly-contested match, ultimately securing the 2-1 victory. The Greyhounds clinched the Class 7A Region 4 district title earlier this week, while the Hornets secured the Class 5A Region 4 title. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the match. Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…
The Krewe of Barkloxi is hosting its 10th annual pawrade this weekend. Katie King and Jean McGrury join us with more. The pawrade takes place Sunday, February 1 at 11 a.m. at Point Cadet Pavilion in Biloxi. Categories: Local News
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College baseball got off to a hot start on the diamond with a 15-1 victory over Florida Post-Grad on Thursday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: MGCCC, MGCCC Athletics, MGCCC Baseball, mississippi gulf coast community college
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Goodwill of South Mississippi is turning the page on childhood literacy with the launch of a brand-new program called ‘Goodreads.’ The program kicked off this week with its first reading event at Bel-Aire and Crossroads Elementary School in Gulfport. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley and Goodwill’s mascot ‘Sunny the Smiling G’ read to students and each child went…
A historic winter storm slammed North Mississippi this week. A dangerous combination of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures has created a nightmare scenario on roads and highways. Parts of 1-55 and other highways remain closed. MDOT snow plows hit the road in an attempt to clear the way for traffic. David Kenney from MDOT joins us with the very latest…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A historic Biloxi landmark is getting new life thanks to a grant aimed at preserving Mississippi stories ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art has been awarded a $20,000 America250 Legacy Grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council. The funding will support restoration and updates to the Pleasant Reed House, a historic home that represents…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport fire crews battled a mid-day house fire in north Gulfport and rescued a number of dogs in the process. The fire was at the corner of Alabama Avenue and Polk Street. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley says no one was hurt, but firefighters recused seven dogs, two adult pit bull and five puppies. The cause of…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Traintastic in Gulfport is hosting a workshop for anyone interested in learning about model trains. Meredith Horn joins us with details on their Fundamentals of Model Railroading program. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Carnival Association of Long Beach’s parade is scheduled for February 7. Ahead of that, vendors of all types can register to set up at the Harper McCaughan Town Green. Jason Green from the association joins us with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
We are still warming up each morning and afternoon for the rest of the week, but it wasn’t enough to keep us out of frosty territory again this morning. South Mississippi cities remained below freezing, but overall warmed up between 2-5° over where we were yesterday. This afternoon will end up being just a degree or so warmer with highs…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is asking for help in a case that started last Friday. Police saying multiple businesses were vandalized with spray paint. Police are asking for anyone with information, surveillance footage or who witnessed the activity. You can report the incident at 601-928-5444. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can also call Crime Stoppers…