Trevor McDonald, a current San Francisco Giants pitcher and graduate of George County High School, had an impressive outing in his first-ever MLB start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon. McDonald posted a 3.38 earned run average and gave up just one run on six hits with a walk and three strikeouts in 6.0 innings of play. The…
Cruisin’ the Coast Executive Director Woody Bailey joins us in studio to talk about the 29th annual event. America’s biggest block party takes place October 5 through the 12. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast
Skies stay calm and clear tonight, with lows in the low 70s. Tuesday brings another sunny, warm day with highs near 88. By Wednesday, spotty afternoon storms start to pop up, and another round of showers and thunderstorms moves in Wednesday night into Thursday. Rain will become more widespread Thursday, keeping highs a little cooler in the upper 70s and…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — An investigation into a deadly shooting at a Gautier High alumni homecoming event on Friday night is underway. The shooting left a 22-year-old dead and a community searching for answers. The Gautier Police Department says the shooting took place near this roundabout on Dolphin Drive at around 10 p.m. Friday night. Several hundred people were gathered…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In a continued effort to seek justice for their loved one, the family of Ozell Addison Jr. placed signs around in hopes of generating new information for law enforcement about his unresolved murder in 2022. The signs feature Ozell’s photo and are intended to raise public awareness and encourage anyone with knowledge about the case to come…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is hosting a golf cart inspection and registration event this Wednesday. Cecilia Walton with the City of Biloxi is in studio with more. The inspection and registration take place from 3 to 7 p.m. in the west parking lot of Edgewater Mall. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi,…
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LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Public Library is hosting a sock hop this upcoming Saturday. Denise Saucier from the library joins us in studio with details. The sock hop takes place at the Long Beach Recreation Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids. This event aims to raise funds…
The 7th annual Hummingbird Festival is taking place this Friday at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center. Amanda Romano and Mary Rodgers are in studio with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Hummingbird Festival, Pascagoula River Audubon Center
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue shares details from a storage building fire last week. A Harrison County sheriff’s deputy was on patrol Friday morning when a workshop and storage building on Three Rivers Road was found on fire. Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with the Combat Readiness Training Center’s fire department, responded to the scene. The building…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Fire Protection shared pictures from a woods fire last week. The fire happened on Wednesday just north of Moss Point on Hardy Waltman Road. Officials say the fire was contained with help from the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The cause has not been shared, but no structures were threatened. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jackson…
Ryan, Spencer & Chloe take the Celebrity Weakest Link Challenge to find out once and for all – Who is the News 25 Today “Weakest Link?” aka – the worst at trivia. Tune in to see how smart celebrities aren’t every Monday at 8pm on WXXV FOX 25 when the hilarious Jane Lynch hosts “Celebrity Weakest Link.” Tags: celebrity weakest…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-It’s that time of year where high schools are taking part in their homecoming week and welcoming alumni back to their schools. It’s a full circle moment for many, but none quite as special as this one. This past Friday night, St. Patrick Catholic High School held their homecoming football game and presented their prestigious court. All…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Combat Readiness Training Center’s fire department was busy last Wednesday. The emergency service received a call from their crash phone around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. A small plane had to land on the runway of the airport after their landing gears would not come down. Fire officials saw no fire, smoke, or fuel on the…
The Mississippi Department of Corrections shared an update for inmates taking part in an education program. More than 190 participants from the Central Mississippi Correction Facility in Pearl completed GED, re-entry, or vocational classes. In total, 259 certificates were given out. Department of Corrections officials say their accomplishment is recognized. Those officials stated that these accomplishments demonstrate the change that…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- At Memorial Hospital in Gulfport on Wednesday, the neonatal team showed how remarkable they are. Within a single hour they aided five critically ill babies in need of immediate care. The team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists worked around the clock working side by side to ensure every child received the highest level of care….
We’re starting the week on a quiet note, with clear nights and plenty of sunshine around on Monday and Tuesday. Highs will sit in the upper 80s to low 90s, with comfortable overnight lows in the low 70s, and just a light breeze from the south both afternoons. By midweek, things turn a bit more unsettled. Scattered showers and storms…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department received an important donation Thursday from Acadian Ambulance. Acadian teamed up with Charles Wise to donate medical bags to the D’Iberville Police Department. These bags have gauze, medical scissors, bandage and much more, allowing the officers to administer first aid to those in need. Police department leaders say the gesture highlights the teamwork…
Jackie Ogler and Robyn Johnson join us in studio to talk about the annual Sacred Heart Bazaar. The Sacred Heart Bazaar takes place October 17 through the 20th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Mississippi State Parks Director has been honored with a national award. Andre Hollis has been honored with the prestigious Canadian Bear Trap Award for his 28 years of dedicated service to Mississippi state parks. The award is presented each year by the National Association of State Park Directors to a leader who shows exceptional innovation, commitment, and leadership in managing…
Coming up a month from now, a big gala will be held at the IP Casino Resort with the goal of helping support the families of fallen first responders. Here to tell us more about the United N Blue’s A Night in Blue Gala is Sheriff Matt Haley and Investigator Emma Baptiste. The ‘A Night in Blue’ Gala takes place…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department announced that K9 Lady has received a donation of body armor. K9 lady received a bullet and stab protective vest. This coming from the organization Vested Interest in K9s. The vest was sponsored by the Lincolnwood Training Club for German Sheperd Dogs of Chicago. The program is open to all dogs at least…
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined now by Penny Crawford and Diamondhead Mayor Anna Liese to talk about the Paddle Paradise event taking place next week. The fun takes place September 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Diamondhead Marina. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The event is free. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags:…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department honored their own recent graduate. Officer Laik not only graduated from the law enforcement academy; he also received the PT and academic awards for his class. Biloxi police say they are proud of his work and are excited for his future in the police department. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Police…