PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A favorite Coast holiday tradition is back on the beach in Pass Christian. Crews spent time rebuilding the iconic Sandyman near Scenic Drive and Highway 90. Firefighters with Pass Christian Fire Department teamed up with Mary Bourdin and Harrison County Sand Beach Authority to pile and soak the sand so he will hold his shape all…
In Long Beach, city officials and police are still searching for holiday displays stolen from the Harper McCaughan Town Green. Someone was caught on camera over the weekend stealing a Batman figure from the holiday display. On Tuesday night, the city says someone stole a Baby Jesus figure and a Mary figure from the Nativity scene at the town green….
A warning for anyone planning to visit the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, organizers say scammers are trying to cash in on the holiday season. They have received multiple reports of people attempting to sell fake vendor spots and fraudulent tickets for this year’s festival. They stress that online tickets can only be purchased through the festival’s official website and…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A Biloxi church is giving back to children in need this holiday season with their annual Buy A Tree, Change A Life project. If you’re looking to make a difference this holiday season, Harbor City Church has the perfect opportunity – a Christmas tree that changes lives. By partnering with Buy A Tree, Change A Life,…
Today is Wednesday which means we once again get to meet a new WXXV Weather Kid, and today’s is Isaac! Isaac likes to spend some time outside during the warmer months, playing at Navy SEAL training with his friend, Noah, and spends lots of time out on the water in his jet ski. Isaac is a trained and licensed boatman,…
Yesterday’s front thankfully didn’t bring any severe weather, but did bring a change in our spring-like pattern as things are cooling down. It won’t be too dramatic of a change today, but this morning fell by about 15 degrees from where it was yesterday and the next few days will be even colder. Today that led to a cool/mild low…
Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 71 and north winds at 10-15 mph. Clear skies Wednesday night with a low around 44. Thanksgiving Day stays sunny with a high near 63, dropping to about 38 Thursday night under clear skies. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 61. Some clouds will move in Friday night…
Most power plants in America, like Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, are fueled by natural gas. It’s considered clean and we have an abundance of natural gas. Nonetheless, alternative sources of energy are on the table. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot talked to Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr about solar and nuclear power. Watch the video above to hear what the…
Amtrak’s president has an important message for passengers ahead of the holiday season. Book early and get to the station ahead of time, that especially goes for those of you wanting to use our local Mardi Gras service. Be prepared for full trains, Amtrak has seen ridership jump this fiscal year by six percent to 34-and-a-half million passengers. Amtrak is…
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A flight instructor and student pilot from a Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead this evening after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain Monday night. Officials from Apollo Aviation talked to the media at Million Air’s facility earlier Tuesday afternoon, providing an update on the ongoing search and rescue efforts as well as more detail on…
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we’re shining a light on a featured pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette is here with our WXXV Pet of the Week, Roxie! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
The Biloxi Police Department is sharing information on how to protect yourself from card skimming. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears sat down with Lt. Candace Young to talk about those tips. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: card skimming, safety, tips
AUBURN, Al. (WXXV SPORTS)- Well, if you haven’t seen the headlines, our man Deuce got loose! The dual threat Auburn quarterback and George County alum Deuce Knight had a storybook start to his collegiate career and it’s drawing the eyes of many including the Southeastern Conference. Knight was named the SEC Freshman of the week for his spectacular start against…
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV Sports)-Fresh off their bye week, the Saints returned to the Caesars Superdome on Sunday for a big rivalry match up against the Atlanta Falcons. The Black and Gold got out to an uneven start in this one, allowing a Falcons field goal early. Defense for the Saints looked pretty stout at times throughout the afternoon, but…
A few South Mississippi locations woke up to stormy skies, something we’ll see more of as we head into the afternoon. We’re currently under a “marginal” risk of severe weather, the lowest level, and already had one cluster of storms generate a Tornado Warning just before it moved in. We ended up only getting a ragged line of thunderstorms out…
Expect some showers and thunderstorms throughout Tuesday, with highs near 76 and south winds at 10-15 mph. Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, temperatures will drop into the upper 50s. Wednesday looks mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 69 and north winds around 10-15 mph. Overnight conditions will be clear and cool heading into Thanksgiving morning, with lows in…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District hosted its 4th annual Inclusive Field Day Thursday. Students from D’Iberville, Harrison Central, and West Harrison High School came together for some friendly competition. Inclusive Field Day is a day that many students in the Harrison County School District look forward to all year long. The event was on the Creekbend…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Two members of the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen called a special meeting of the board for Monday afternoon to discuss what they say are concerns regarding the city attorney. In a turn of events, the meeting did not take place because the other aldermen failed to show up. The meeting was called by Aldermen…
The 40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner is offering free meals for the community. Joining us in studio is Julie Massengill with the details. The dinner takes place on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. until the food is gone at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall located at 301 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News Tags: Kelly Family Thanksgiving…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun and airports are already packed with holiday travelers as one of the busiest weeks of the year begins. Officials at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport offered some tips for travelers. To make your trip smoother, give yourself extra time as security and check in lines are expected to move slower…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With Thanksgiving a few days away and many families are prepping to cook some of their favorite meals, we decided to check with one of our local fire departments for some tips on cooking safety. It’s almost time again for family and food, but it is important to practice good safety habits in the kitchen. Kitchen…
It’s time once again to honor an outstanding educator in South Mississippi. Elizabeth Keen introduces us to our WXXV and Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month, North Bay Elementary’s Brandee Burton. Categories: Featured, Local News, Teacher of the Month Tags: Huntington Learning Center, Teacher of the Month