With Christmas a little over a week away, deliveries are becoming more frequent. Captain Rhonda Johnson with the Picayune Police Department gives us tips on how to avoid porch pirates. Categories: Local News
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.1 billion, making it the second largest of the year and the 12th jackpot to cross one billion dollars in the past five years. Though no one took home the jackpot, there were some that didn’t leave empty handed. Across the country, five ticket holders won a million dollars and two people won two…
The Krewe of Phoenix is joining us to talk about an upcoming event taking place a few days after Christmas. A Ball of Ice and Fire takes place December 27 at the Frank Gruich Center from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: A Ball of Fire and Ice, Krewe of Phoenix
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One local dealership brought the holiday fun to Gulfport over the weekend. Turan-Foley Chevrolet-Cadillac hosted Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on Saturday. Families enjoyed fresh hot chocolate and coffee as well as an assortment of cookies and candy. The event wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos and story time! Additionally,…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details about a structure fire from last Wednesday. The incident happened on Grierson Street in the Fork Lake and Franklin Creek area. Moss Point Fire Department responded to the scene as well. Firefighters found a metal building on fire, crews working to bring the fire under control. No…
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“There’s nothing better when the weather is mild than enjoying a community park. Welcome to Pat Wilson Jogging Park Corner of Polk Avenue and Ingalls Ave, Pascagoula!” Pat Wilson Jogging Park, managed by the City of Pascagoula, is a 9-acre park and features a ½-mile lighted jogging trail among beautiful pine and oak trees. The jogging trail is on mulch,…
Today was the coldest day we’ve seen so far this season, with the frigid weather putting us on par with our historic snow day from earlier this year! Coastal temperatures fell as slow as 27°, with inland only slightly cooler at 24°. Thankfully, yesterday’s wind weakened some, but wind chills still fell as low as 16 degrees for a short…
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 15. Clear skies overnight with lows near 27, and brisk north winds making it feel colder as we head into Monday morning. The Small Craft Advisory will also be lifted on Monday at 9 a.m. Monday stays sunny, but chilly, with highs in the mid to upper 40s….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Thousands of racers and spectators descended upon the Coast this weekend for the Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The event celebrated its 10th anniversary with a marathon and half-marathon on Sunday, as well as the Hippie Fish 5K, Chevron Kids Marathon and Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile on Saturday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is representing the St. Martin Yellow Jackets! Engine 2 can be seen in the St. Martin and Latimer areas and it now sports the Yellow Jackets colors and their mascot. With this, all three Jackson County School District schools are represented by their respective fire stations. The fire crew says…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department has an elf that took over their social media page. Officer Jingles joined Officer Hill and Corporal Samson to spread holiday cheer to residents and staff at the George Regional Health and Rehab Center. You can see what else Officer Jingles gets into by visiting the police department’s Facebook page. You’ll be introduced…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula leaders are sharing new details on the possible financial impact annexation would bring to the city. Earlier this year, the city announced its intent to annex more than 25 square miles of unincorporated land directly east of the city limits. Mayor Jay Willis and the city council released more information on the proposal, saying the formal…
The D’Iberville Police are warning residents about a scam targeting their department. Someone is claiming to be a lieutenant with the department and attempting to get money from residents. As always, a police department will never ask for money over the phone and will never threaten to arrest you if you don’t pay. The department offers ways to spot and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A road closure is scheduled for Tegarden Road between South Railroad Street and 16th Street. Work is set to begin at 8 a.m. on December 15 with a reopening date of December 19 at 5 p.m. Designated detour routes are South Railroad Street, Dolan Avenue, and 16th Street. Categories: Local News Tags: road work
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, Highway 90 between Veterans Avenue and Brady Drive will have the westbound right lane closed to traffic. That closure is scheduled to run from December 15 until the 19. Each day, the closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Crews will be repaving the roadway. Categories: Featured, Local News
Singing River Health System is launching a new nursing residency program. It is designed to help first-year nurses grow and learn on the job through mentorship, hands-on training, and team support. Health system leaders say that many nurses leave the profession after their first year on the job and the goal for the residency is to help them build the…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is inviting young artists and writers across the state to take part in this year’s “Wildlife Forever Fish Art and Creative Writing’ competition. This contest is completely free to enter and open to all students grades K through 12. Each entry must include an original artwork and a creative writing piece. The…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pascagoula Main Street Association announced they have a new director. Olivia Randle grew up in the city and is a 2023 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. She says she is passionate about helping the city’s districts grow, thrive, and feel connected. Randle also says she wants every resident and business to feel seen, heard, and…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police Chief Joe Quave has graduated from the State Law Enforcement Leadership Academy. The 12-week course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to address the complexities of modern policing. Leadership in law enforcement is not just about enforcing the law, it also involves managing personnel, budgeting, and organizational change while staying responsive to community needs….
Four firefighters with the Wiggins Fire Department were honored Wednesday night for actions taken during a cardiac arrest earlier this year. Assistant Chief Allen Hatten, Captain Kevin Sharpe, Captain Clayton Sharp, and Firefighter John Ray Walker were honored during the department’s Christmas dinner and awards banquet. Chief Steven Purvis said this work highlights what it means to jump into action,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula police are warning against a scam. A company called ‘Top Sports Production’ is using the police department’s name and logos. The department saying they are not affiliated and has not given the company permission to use their name or logo. Businesses and citizens have been contacted by the company, police saying they will never send…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District received a very generous donation from a local business. The school district thanked Century Bank for a donation of $300,000 to support the early learning collaborative. In total, there are eight early learning collaborative classrooms in the county, spread across all schools. The school district says this is more than a…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Our Lady Academy showed up in a big way over the past few weeks to combat holiday food insecurity in Hancock County and surrounding communities. 5,200 canned goods were donated to the school’s annual ‘Can the Teacher’ food drive. This food has now been distributed to St. Clare Catholic Church’s St. Vincent de…