U.S. News and World Reports ranks several Coast schools top 10 in state

U.S. News and World Reports has put several Coast high schools among the best in Mississippi. Biloxi, Pass Christian, and Ocean Springs High were placed fourth, sixth, and seventh. College readiness, graduation rates, and underserved student performance were a few of the metrics used for the ranking. Today, News 25 went out to Pass Christian High, which has placed consistently…

Pass Road Elementary teacher wins environmental grant

Mississippi Power has rewarded a Pass Road Elementary teacher with an environmental education grant for her work with the school’s garden. Gifted teacher Melanie Davis began the garden about a year ago with some of her students in several grades to let them learn about the environment. Davis allows each of the students to decide which aspects and plants they…

Beloved rooster Carl 2.0 missing from Downtown Ocean Springs

Carl 2.0., a beloved rooster and unofficial town mascot for Ocean Springs, has been missing for days. Sunday night was the last time residents saw Carl. There have been search parties and talk about his whereabouts on social media, but still no Carl. It’s heartbreaking for local business owners and residents who have grown accustomed to seeing Carl roaming through…

The return of the Special Olympics at the YMCA

Athletes from Jackson, George, and Greene County hit the water at the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA for the 2022 Special Olympics aquatic heat. During the opening ceremonies, it was nothing but smiles and applause for the athletes who have waited over two years to compete due to COVID. It was an event missed equally by the participants and YMCA staff…

Governor Reeves focusing on foster care system

Governor Tate Reeves is shining a light on the children in Mississippi’s foster care system. Today, Governor Reeves announced the expansion of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, which focuses on finding adoptive homes for children within the Mississippi foster care system. The foundation is providing $1.7 million and their training and support program to…

Morning Business Report: April 27th, 2022

A large majority of Americans say personal finance should be taught in high school and U.S. stocks sell off on fears of a recession. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Mother’s Day Buffet at the Club at Diamondhead

What better way to show appreciation for your mom than by taking her out to eat?  The Club at Diamondhead is hosting a Mother’s Day buffet. Chef Ricky Herring and Club Manager Chris Rahaim are in studio with details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Club at Diamondhead, Mother’s Day Buffet

MGCCC named Aspen Prize finalist for excellence in community colleges

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of 25 semi-finalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s recognition of excellence in community colleges. The Aspen Prize, awarded every two years, honors colleges with outstanding performance in five critical areas: teaching and learning, certificate and degree completion, transfer and bachelor’s attainment, workforce…

City of Diamondhead holds 10th anniversary celebration

Tuesday was the tenth anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Diamondhead and the people of the area got together to celebrate. The event began with a presentation featuring special guests such as former Diamondhead Mayor Chuck Ingraham and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann to discuss the city’s past and it’s rise over the years. The celebration was then followed…

Attempted carjacking victim speaks with WXXV

WXXV spoke with the victim of an attempted carjacking by a man believed to be the suspect in the shooting in Biloxi. The victim tells us the suspect is described as an African American male, about 6 feet tall and looked to be in his 40s. According to the victim, the man approached his vehicle from a residential area on…

4/27 – Britt’s “Pleasant” Hump Day Afternoon Forecast

A less humid air mass will make afternoon high temperatures right around 80 degrees rather comfortable. With strong high pressure over the East Coast and a strengthening storm system over the Central Plains Friday, a more robust pressure gradient will be in place across SE LA and S MS. Winds will increase from the south, with a longer fetch across…

4/27 – Rob Knight’s “Very Nice” Hump Day Morning Forecast

High-pressure over the region will provide for clear skies, lighter wind than what we have become accustomed to these past few weeks. A less humid air mass will make afternoon high temperatures right around 80 degrees rather comfortable. With strong high pressure over the East Coast and a strengthening storm system over the Central Plains Friday, a more robust pressure…

4/26 – Rob Martin’s “Crisp Nights” Tuesday Night Forecast

Northerly breezes behind our departing cold front will drop temps into the lower 50s tonight. It’ll remain dry Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s. Dry air tends to promote a larger difference between night and day temperatures, and that’s what we’ll have in the short term. The breeze is strong enough to warrant a small craft advisory for our…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

After winning eight out of their first nine games, the Biloxi Shuckers got a taste of their own medicine on the road, dropping five out of six to the Birmingham Barons and four out of those five losses were all decided by just one run. Perhaps some home cooking to turn things around, Shuckers hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for…

NCAA Baseball: Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss

Mississippi State and Ole Miss doing battle for the fourth game in a row, Governor’s Cup. Bulldogs took two of three in Oxford and 18 of the last 22, now gracing the diamond at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Ole Miss wins 5-2. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, mississippi state, OIe Miss, sports

NCAA Baseball: Southern Miss vs. Southeastern Louisiana

The difference between good and great in college baseball can be as small as fair and foul, ball and strike, safe and out. Take a team like third-ranked Southern Miss, winner of 14 straight, tied for the longest streak in program history. Standing in the way of 15 in a row is Southeastern Louisiana, who isn’t ranked but already has…

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann meets with MS Coast officials

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann met with several Coast officials to discuss the 2022 legislative session. Hosemann says the most important topic discussed at the briefing was the American Rescue Plan Act. The state dedicated $750 million in ARPA funds to water and sewer infrastructure for cities, counties, and rural water associations. Cities and counties which received more than $1 million…

Family of 16-year-old shot in Biloxi speaks out

A weekend shooting in Biloxi has a 16-year-old girl fighting for her life. High school junior Kira Walker was shot in the head Saturday night as she was attempting to leave a party in the area of Rachel Drive and Terrace Court. Now, her family is speaking with WXXV about Kira’s current condition and the long journey ahead. Her cousin,…

Beau Rivage donates over 2,400 pounds of food to Lord is my Help

Beau Rivage Resort and Casino donated over 2,400 pounds of food to the Lord is my Help. Beau Rivage’s employee-drive/volunteer social impact and sustainability council hosted a canned food drive back in March and employees donated. The department that donated the most food at Beau Rivage will receive an incentive. Beau Rivage Chief of Security William Coffman said, “The Beau…