BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) – Families gathered today at the Biloxi Lighthouse Pavilion for the ‘Hop into Awareness Egg Hunt’. It is a special event hosted by the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence blending fun with a powerful message. Held in recognition of in support of sexual assault awareness month, the event aims to raise awareness, offer resources, and empower children…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Of all the road projects going on around South Mississippi, this could be one of the biggest game changers. Biloxi is extending Popps Ferry Road from Pass Road down to Highway 90. The $27 million project will put a new four lane road running west of the Coliseum and coming out at Oakmont Place. The road will…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pine Hill Festival in Wiggins has officially started. The scene is Blaylock Park for the 74th annual festival. Music, vendors, and food is on tap for those coming out. Saturday will see even more fun, the 15th annual Mutt Strut happening at Blaylock Park starting at 2 that afternoon. There’s even fun for the kids with…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, officials announced Government Street will be closed to traffic from Bellande Avenue to Russel Avenue. That closure happens April 28th and runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The road will be closed for tree trimming. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ocean Springs, road closure
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County officials say a major intersection just west of Gulfport will be closed all next week. The intersection of Landon and Canal Road will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, April 28th and running through Friday, May 2nd. Those times are subject to change depending on the weather. This closure is part of a state-aid…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Beau Rivage and Biloxi Shuckers invited volunteers and joined together in celebrating Earth Day by giving back to the community. There were almost 100 volunteers combined and more than 60 people from the Beau Rivage. This was a family friendly event where team members even invited their own friends and family to help clean up the…
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Southern Miss is boasting the first Beckman Scholars in the state. Ashe Davis of Ocean Springs and Noah Williamson of Hattiesburg are the recipients. A Beckman Scholar receives a place in one of the most prestigious undergraduate research programs in the STEM disciplines. Davis’ project investigates suitability of certain protein degradation methods to treat Parkinson’s Disease….
The University of Southern Miss is calling for speakers for TEDxSouthern Miss in October in Long Beach. Applications are available now with the selection committee beginning reviews on May 7th. Dr. Jacob Breland has more. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: TEDxSouthern Miss
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Our guests join us ahead of May 1’s National Day of Prayer. They share where these ceremonies are taking place and what you can expect. National Day of Prayer locations are: 2nd Floor Council Room at Biloxi City Hall at 1 p.m. Moss Point City Hall at 12 p.m. Ocean Springs High football stadium 6:30 p.m. until…
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LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police make multiple arrests in a string of recent burglaries. Eighteen-year-old Devin Roper of Long Beach and a 17-year-old from Gulfport were arrested Thursday after police responded to a vehicle burglary in progress at the Arbor Station Apartment complex. The investigation later revealed that a vehicle occupied by the two had been involved in…
Hancock County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol’s commercial transportation enforcement division seized large quantities of illegal narcotics during a drug bust this week in Hancock County. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office assisted in this operation on I-10 Wednesday. Officials seized approximately 205 pounds of marijuana, 560 units of THC products, six pounds of edibles and 150 units of mushroom products…
After an exciting first night of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints have their newest addition and a few former Ole Miss Rebels are off the board. With the ninth overall pick, the Saints select Offensive Tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. out of Texas, looking to fill a big need on the offensive line. Two Ole Miss Rebels were picked…
It’s time again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we are honored to spotlight Nancy Snodgrass. She is the Chief Coordinator of If My People Outreach Mission of Trinity Outreach Corporation, where she serves in the field by collecting and distributing food, clothing and other essentials to homeless camps across Jackson County every day. Here’s…
Seventeen softball games took place Thursday night for teams across South Mississippi. Here are the scores we could find from round one and two of playoffs: Round One: Harrison Central 4, Pearl 1 St. Martin 3, Northwest Rankin 13 Gulfport 1, Petal 4 George County 12, Hattiesburg 0 West Harrison 15, West Jones 5 Vancleave 1, South Jones 0 Hancock…
Harrison Central opening up post-season play with Pearl High School. Gabby Smith gets the nod on the mound to start game one of round one. Red Rebelletes lead 2-1 after five innings. Kassidy Paris hits a first pitch strike to start the 6th inning off with a single. Harrison Central jumps on the small ball train, Kaitlin Wilson and Braylee…
St. Patrick Catholic high school hosting Magee for game one of the second round of playoffs. Peyton Parks with the start on the mound for the Fighting Irish. Trojans pick up one in the top of the first. Senior Elizabeth Colson knocks in the first run to tie things up 1-1 in the first. Rowan Romano brings electricity in the…
High school tennis on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has come to a close, but not before one local school made history. A huge piece of that State Championship puzzle not only helped lead her team to success, but she aced her individual challenge the following day. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Patrick’s Mary Evelyn Jakubik! “Around…
Warming up over the next couple of days with small rain chances. We saw very little rain showers today across south MS mainly stayed warm and mostly cloudy. Rain chances decrease overnight, and lows drop into the upper 60s and low 70s. Much of the same as we go into Friday we are still watching for a few isolated pop…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department announcing the sixth annual Robert McKeithen Blood Drive. The drive takes place at the Biloxi Visitors Center on May 1st. All those wanting to give the gift of life can head out from 11 to 6 next week. All donors will receive a t-shirt and pizza. Officer Robert McKeithen was killed in the…
Stone County, Miss. (WXXV)- Litter is puling up along rural roads in Mississippi and the state is spending millions trying to keep up. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says it’s a growing problem, the money spent picking up trash could go toward improving roads and bridges instead. Litter in rural Mississippi is more than an eyesore — it’s a growing…
BILOX, Miss. (WXXV)- Fourteen years after a fire in downtown Biloxi destroyed three businesses, the vacant lot at 781 Howard Avenue is set to come back to life. Biloxi Community Director Jerry Creel said, “This is the location where the old Spanish Trail books used to be located. You can recall that building burned down several years ago. And up…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Country music fans, get ready! Chart topping artist Jake Owen is bringing his signature sound to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with a live performance at the Beau Rivage on May 2nd. Today, Jake is speaking with WXXV News 25 Spencer Pullen on his upcoming performance. For more information, click here. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, News Tags: beau…