Jackson County School Board to discuss security measures

Due to the school shooting in Texas, members of the Jackson County School District plan to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss future plans regarding security. Superintendent John Strycker tells News 25 the meeting will focus on what the district can do more of to keep students as safe as possible. They will discuss topics such as increasing security and…

Morning Business Report: May 25th, 2022

Cars in the U.S. are older than ever and the FTC has launched an investigation into the infant formula makers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Sounds by the Sea concert returns to the Gulf Coast

A Coast tradition is making a comeback for this Memorial Day Weekend. The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is excited to once again be performing its annual Sounds by the Sea concert. Here to tell us about this weekend’s performances is David Delk. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast symphony orchestra, Sounds By the Sea

Shrimp season opens today

Mississippi’s shrimp season is now open. Despite the weather, the dock at the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor was looking rather empty this morning. That’s because shrimpers eager to be back out on the sound were ready to cast their nets when the waters officially opened up at 6 a.m. Our local shrimp supply is still rebounding from the impacts caused…

Highway 90 bridge at MS/LA state line closed for two weeks

For the next two weeks, a bridge in Hancock County will be completely closed to traffic. The Highway 90 bridge at the Louisiana/Mississippi state line in Pearlington is closed from now until June 7th. This is so MDOT workers can perform emergency bridge repairs. Drivers in the area are asked to find an alternate route until the repairs are complete….

Memorial offers a taste of Asia to honor AAPI Heritage Month

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport held a celebration of those cultures with a tastes of AAPI cuisine, speakers from some of the cultures from the AAPI and informational booths from community partners. “We wanted to give our employees a taste of Asia, so Asian American Pacific Islander month encompasses many, many countries…

5/25 – Rob Knight’s “Heavy Rain Threat” Wednesday Morning Forecast

The main concerns are for heavy rain in the first 36 hours of the forecast…or in other words, today and Thursday. The disturbance swinging through the area this morning should exit to the east by mid-morning, giving the coastal Mississippi counties a very brief break from the showers and storms. The storms currently over eastern Texas could reach the Atchafalaya…

Biloxi graduates walked across the stage

Biloxi Class of 2022 walked across the stage into adulthood. 389 graduates dressed in red caps and gowns received their diplomas. Diplomas for distinguished academics, academics, and career technical endorsements were awarded during the commencement ceremony. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum was filled with proud Biloxi Indian alumni, parents, and staff. The 2020 class color is red, the class flower is…

5/24 – Night Rob’s “Heavy Rains Expected” Tuesday Night Forecast

Expect only scattered showers and t-storms into Wednesday morning, although humidity will remain quite high. Wednesday and Thursday, however, return to a heavier-hitting pattern. Moisture flow values return to the very high spectrum Wednesday afternoon, and potentially a little higher overnight into Thursday. A strong area of low pressure will move from Colorado to the Ohio Valley by Friday morning….

Coast legislators meet with business leaders

The post-legislative briefing allows for legislators to directly communicate with the business community answering their questions and concerns. Two monumental bills passed in the 2022 session – medical marijuana and the teacher pay raise. Legislators explained how the bills will impact local business. For example – with the teacher pay raise, this could be a deciding factor for where a…

Railroad crossing in downtown Gulfport to be closed tomorrow

The Highway 49 railroad crossing in downtown Gulfport — located at 25th Avenue — will be closed tomorrow beginning at 7 A.M. The crossing will be closed for CSX to complete maintenance work. The closure is expected to last throughout the day and drivers are advised to use another route. Categories: Local News, News

5/24 – Night Rob’s “Heavy Rains Return” Tuesday Evening Forecast

After last night’s heavy rainfall, scattered showers and t-storms is the name of the game through Tuesday night, although humidity will remain quite high. Wednesday and Thursday, however, returns to a heavier-hitting pattern. Moisture flow values return to the very high spectrum Wednesday afternoon, and potentially a little higher overnight into Thursday. A strong area of low pressure will move…

Salvation Army offering summer camps for kids

Every year, thousands of kids of all ages get a fresh perspective on life as they meet new friends, discover new activities, and experience great adventures through The Salvation Army’s summer camp programs. The Salvation Army offers a sleep-away camp in Lexington, Mississppi, in Holmes County called Camp Hidden Lake. The 300-acre camp experience hosts swimming lessons, adventure and scouting…

Governor: 14 students, teacher dead in Texas school shooting

By EUGENE GARCIA and DARIO LOPEZ-MILLS UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The Texas governor says 14 students and 1 teacher were killed at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school. He also said the shooter is dead, believed to have been killed by responding officers. Thirteen children were taken by ambulance or bus to Uvalde Memorial Hospital after an active shooter was reported…

Chamber hosts legislative briefing on 2022 session

Six Coast legislators were at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi on Tuesday morning to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about the 2022 legislative session. Members of the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce submitted questions for the briefing, which allowed legislators to communicate directly with the business community. Sen. Scott Delano of District 50 said the briefing is an opportunity…

5/24 – Rob Knight’s “Wet Pattern Continues” Tuesday Morning Forecast

An upper level High-pressure remains off the Atlantic Coast with southwesterly upper flow across much of the southeast. Scattered showers and t-storms will taper off this afternoon with more rain ahead. Wednesday and Thursday, however, is a different story. Moisture flow values return to the very high spectrum Wednesday afternoon, and potentially a little higher overnight into Thursday. An upper…

Body found in Stennis Buffer Zone identified

A missing person — out of New Orleans — matches the identity of a body found near Stennis Space Center on May 7th. That body was found buried under tires near Stennis in the buffer zone. The remains were found by workers contracted by the Forestry Service to conduct a controlled burn in the area. Authorities worked together to identify…

TSA precheck coming to Gulfport-Biloxi

During a press event at the airport, WXXV was able to capture the expedited process. TSA precheck takes 5 minutes or less and will be available for traveling starting May 26th until June 6th. “It’s the absolute preferred way for travelers to get through security,” said Jessie Hillenbrand, the senior director of federal marketing for IDEMIA. “It is smoother. you…

Future Fair hosted at Gulfport High School

Ninth and 10th grade students packed the gym at Gulfport High School for a future fair. The future fair was dedicated to introducing students to career pathways — informing students about different careers and what type of education is required for that specific career. More than 55 businesses, industry, and high education representatives were at the event. “It helps them…