OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District has a new superintendent. The board of trustees named Justin Sutton as the school district’s next leader. Sutton is a veteran educator here on the Coast. Prior to taking on his current role as assistant superintendent for the Ocean Springs School District last July, he served as principal of Long Beach…
In this week’s “Wild Wonders,” Ryan gets all the details on a fun new program at the Mississippi Aquarium called “Animal Academy” where visitors can help train and care for the aquarium’s residents. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: animal academy, beavers, dolphins, education conservation, Mississippi Aquarium, Otters, Ryan Mahan, wild wonders
The Krewe of Pawseidon is hosting their annual pawrade next weekend. Jeanelle Sonnier and Missy Watts join us live in studio with the details. The pawrade takes place Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. in Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News
Coast Electric has recently named a new CEO, also naming them as CEO of Coast Connect. Chris Rhodes joins us in studio with his plans during his tenure. Categories: Local News
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is sharing details on Friday’s night parade. The route is set to roll through the downtown area at 6 p.m. The parade starts on Front Beach before ending at Holcomb Boulevard and Government Street. Side streets along the route will be barricaded and monitored until the parade is over. Roads and…
Smoke in the air can be alarming, but sometimes it’s actually a sign of something good. Gulf Island National Seashore plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Davis Bayou Area later this month. If you spot smoke rising above the trees this month, it may be part of a carefully planned burn. Unlike wildfires, prescribed burns are closely monitored…
Every Wednesday on WXXV, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King joins us in studio to tell us more about this week’s WXXV Pet of the Week, Roux. Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It is one of the most ambitious and watched restoration projects in recent years in South Mississippi. The eight story Markham Hotel in Downtown Gulfport was built in 1926 and opened a year later. Lodging and Leisure Investments owns the buildings and they’ve been restoring it. The Markham will soon have a new chapter in its rich…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi is welcoming new volunteers to its team. Twelve court appointed special advocates were sworn in during a ceremony at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport. These volunteers have successfully completed 30 hours of training and court observation and will now advocate for children in foster care. CASA says these individuals are the eyes…
Yesterday’s front didn’t bring much rain as it crept through, but did bring a few slight changes to our warm weather pattern. That means a bit of a cool-down is on the way, though this morning was more of a mixed bag with our inland counties cooling while the coastal areas stayed a degree or so warmer. This afternoon will…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A special Mardi Gras tradition rolled through the halls of Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, bringing beads, music, and plenty of smiles along the way. Patients from the comprehensive rehab center and skilled nursing facility took part in a special hospital parade that’s much more than celebration. Purple, green, and gold filled the hallways at Singing River Pascagoula…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — First Methodist Church of Long Beach is celebrating Mardi Gras with their Side-By-Side Respite Ministry! The program provides engaging activities for those with dementia, Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injuries, and memory loss. From 10 am to 2 pm every Wednesday, attendees enjoy games, dancing, music, food and themed activities. This week, of course, was Mardi Gras…
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mardi Gras season is still in full swing. Lundi Gras is coming up fast, however. The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse is preparing for their Lundi Gras Parade in Bay St. Louis. Captain Longbeard VI and Lady Claiborne VI join WXXV in studio ahead of the fun. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bay St….
There was an intense battle on the hardwood this Wednesday night at Gulfport Basketball faces West Harrison for the Class 7A Region Four Tournament. You truly couldn’t blink watching this game or you’d miss something, with the Canes leading by just one point at halftime. The Admirals came back strong in the 3rd period, regaining the lead 39 to 33…
It’s officially prime time on the pitch as round one of soccer playoffs are complete for classes 7A through 5A and round two for Class I and 4A. One local striker not only leads her region in goals, but the entire class in assists, and the craziest part about it all is she’s only a freshman. Get to know our…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — Hundreds of community members gathered at Blaylock Park in in Wiggins on Wednesday evening for Night of Hope. Hope Squad members from schools across the Stone County School District hosted the event to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Keynote speakers, including Wiggins mayor Darrell Berry, shared their own testimonies. Berry also proclaimed February…
Aside from a brief, slight chance of showers early tonight and some patchy fog overnight, conditions remain mild and calm. Highs reach the low 70s Thursday and Friday with a mix of sun and clouds, making for comfortable afternoons and seasonable evenings in the low to mid 50s. Rain chances increase heading into the weekend, though. Showers become more likely…
Mississippi employers say they need skilled workers, but too many adults say they can’t afford the training. That gap in the state’s workforce is what a new bill aims to fill. Morgan Gill with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center walks us through what it proposes. Across Mississippi, help-wanted signs are easy to find, but trained workers are harder to…
Students and staff in the Stone County School District have come together to organize an event to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, as Hope Week events continue across our region and the country. WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen has a live preview of Stone County’s Night of Hope event at Blaylock Park. Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Local News,…
Residents of Northeast Jackson County may soon see a decrease in their fire insurance premiums. It comes after Jackson County Fire Protection announced that the fire protection rating for the county’s northeast fire grading district has been changed from class 7 to class 6. Communities within that district include Hurley, Wade, and Big Point. A decrease in fire insurance premiums…
Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson stopped by the WXXV studios to talk to Grant Chighizola about the police department’s community outreach efforts, including one event geared towards teens and their parents later this month. The event, ‘Situations That Get Teens In Trouble,’ is happening on Saturday, February 28, from 8 am-Noon at Moss Point police headquarters on Bellview Street….
Representative Mike Ezell has been honored as a 2026 Heritage Champion for the Alliance of National Heritage Areas. Ezell was presented the award by Gulf Coast Heritage Area’s Director Rhonda Price. Ezell was recognized for going above and beyond in support of the group’s mission. His recent work helped secure federal funding during a year of delays. He is also…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is warning against phishing scams going around. Phishing is when someone uses a fake identity to trick people into sending personal or financial information. Government agencies will never request payment using prepaid cards, gift cards, bitcoin, or any type of cryptocurrency. The Wiggins police also warns that legitimate sweepstakes or prizes do not…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is offering a way for pets to be scanned for microchips after hours. Found pets can be brought to the police department on Wildwood Drive. The sign and scanner are located on the west side of the building near the safe exchange spots. If the animal does have a microchip, a number will…