A special surprise awaited one student at Pecan Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs. Jace Mathews was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and underwent treatment which left him with an incomplete spinal cord injury, but Jace’s diagnosis has not held him back. He enjoys school, playing outdoors, and all things ‘superheroes’ and his one true wish was to go to…
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced his plan to drive economic development and growth in Mississippi by investing state funds in infrastructure projects throughout the state. Projects that will help with site development efforts also are included to entice more high-paying jobs from businesses that may locate in Mississippi. “To better position our state for further economic growth, we need to…
The threat for severe weather will be in the area this afternoon/evening with a cold front approaching from the west. Severe weather variables are not remarkable as far as shear values but are definitely high enough to be noticed. Moving north from our local area, severe potential increases. All modes of severe weather will be on the table, with hail…
The old stalled cold front that retrograded west has primed the area with warmth and instability. But there is still a weak cap in the low levels of the atmosphere. This will get quickly lifted and become unstable as the front approaches. Basically, the area should become surface based later this morning. Severe weather variables are not remarkable as far…
Former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week Julie Segroves is the new school and state record holder by pole vaulting 13’4” at the Sabbatini Relay! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Julie Segroves, sports
Legendary Southern Miss broadcaster John Cox is being honored for his national contributions to college baseball, capturing the 48th annual Russell D. Anderson Wilbur Snypp Award courtesy of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Fox has been director of sports broadcasting at USM since 1979 and is one of just three recipients of the award all-time to earn the distinction…
Truth be told, the Mississippi Sea Wolves didn’t have the best start to their first season back on the Coast, at one point losing 22 out of 24 games. However, some new ice magic in the air these days that has the pack ready to howl, having won six out of their last eight, three of those coming in overtime….
There’s not always a rhyme or reason as to how the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week comes to be, but this one was pretty hard to ignore, three different nominations on our website for Harrison Central softball standout Jayla Ladner, who’s ready to go out with a bang for her senior season. The game of softball came naturally at…
Warm and moist air advection continues as we stay ahead of the trough over southern Colorado. The advection as well as isentropic lift has created some showers across the northern half of the area. This should continue until tonight when the temperatures starts to cool down. Tomorrow, however, will be the main concern in the short-term period. We will see…
After a month long investigation, five people are accused of conspiring to bring drugs into the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. Sheriff John Ledbetter says the investigation started after an inspection of inmate mail, phone calls, and messages. Victoria Linsley is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Cherish Aucoin and Ashlie Wilson…
The group down at St. Peter’s by the Sea Church held a Mardi Gras Celebration with students across the Coast. Sixteen students from the church’s ‘Casting Nets After School Program’ and 31 students from Coast Episcopal School gathered at St. Peter’s where they marched in a second line filled with music and dance. They completed the line at Salute Restaurant…
Two people were injured in a shooting just a little while ago in Gulfport. The Gulfport Police Department arrived to the scene on Hensley Avenue and George Street to find two women were shot. The case is under investigation right now and we are waiting to find out the condition the two women are in. News 25 will continue to…
Warm and moist air advection continues as we stay ahead of the trough over southern Colorado. The advection as well as isentropic lift has created some showers across the northern half of the area. This should continue until tonight when the temperatures starts to cool down. Tomorrow, however, will be the main concern in the short-term period. We will see…
Seniors of Gautier celebrated Mardi Gras during their monthly potluck luncheon. Parks and Recreation hosts potlucks at the Senior Center in City Park as a way to help seniors come together and have fun. An average of 20 to 50 seniors attend each month. The luncheons are free, but seniors are asked to bring at least one dish while the…
Coastal Mississippi Job Fair was held at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier to help those looking for employment. The fair had more than 40 vendors who were seeking to fill positions within their company. If you were not able to make the event today, the job fair will be at MGCCC’s gym and fitness building in Gulfport tomorrow…
Loaves and Fishes is having its second annual Fish Fry Cook-Off this Saturday to help fund renovations for their new building. The cook-off will have ten vendors competing for a trophy for best fish. Individuals tasting the fish will have a chance to vote on who they liked best. The fish will come with potato salad and baked beans. Dessert…
In Ocean Springs, St. Alphonsus’ therapy dog, Maybel, is turning four! Maybel is a shelter pup turned therapy dog and she’s celebrating her fourth birthday with the students at St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Ocean Springs. Maybel’s handler Amy Nimmo said, “The longer it goes, the better she does. She goes to students who need her. You can tell. She…
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Leadership hosted ‘Experience Business Casually’ at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. The event featured business leaders who offered guidance in communication, personal branding, financial tips, resume advice, and much more for students. ‘Experience Business Casually’ is designed to help students develop professional skills necessary to transition easily from student to full-time…
The Department of Revenue hosted a job fair in hopes of finding some ambitious workers to fill numerous positions. The DOR is the primary agency for collecting tax revenues which support state and local government in Mississippi. The department is looking to fill multiple positions including revenue specialist, revenue officers, auditors, and criminal investigators. The salaries range anywhere between $35,000…
Pascagoula police are training their officers to handle not only crime, but mental health situations they may come across to better serve their community. The training, offered through Pine Belt Mental Health, is being completed by all officers so that they can identify and handle situations with citizens who may be going through a mental health crisis. Officials say that…
Egg and butter prices continue to skyrocket and the IRS has issued nearly $8 million tax refunds. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This week’s Pet of the Week is Moonpie. Moonpie is up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King is in studio with Moonpie with more. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway spent the morning at the Lady May talking about upcoming projects in the City of Discovery during his quarterly breakfast event. Holloway touched on many topics including urban renewal, annexation, and some new capital improvement projects. For instance, Gay Lemon Park is in the middle of receiving updates to its concessions building, restrooms, and also…
Good news for Ocean Springs drivers! Hanshaw Road is set to reopen on Friday from Highway 90 to Old Spanish Trail. You may recall the road has been closed since the first of the month so Jackson County Utility workers could make sewer main repairs. That’s caused many drivers to make detours, including parents of Ocean Springs Middle School students…