GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A special 5K and Fun Run is taking place this Saturday. It benefits children with congenital muscular dystrophy. Joining us with more are Tyler, Amanda, and Betsy Harris. The event takes place Saturday, May 16 at Jones Park in Gulfport. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Elephant 5K and Fun Run
We’re now on day two of National Salvation Army Week, a week each year that celebrates the legacy and enduring mission of the army. Here to tell us about this week’s recognition in South Mississippi is Morgan Shiyou. Categories: Local News
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As we do every other week on the noon show, we’re shining a light on a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette join us with this week’s WXXV Pet of the Week, Dax! Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the…
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News 25’s Brynne Baxley met up with Christina Lavalee, the Curator of Birds, Ambassadors and Herpetology at the Mississippi Aquarium to learn more about the aquarium’s resident flat-tailed rodent friends, Elvis, B.B. and King. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: b&b, beaver, beavers. mississippi aquarium, brynne baxley, christina lavalee, Elvis, king, rodent, wild wonders
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Red Bus Mississippi Blood Clot Awareness Tour will soon be stopping by Memorial Hospital in Gulfport to provide information on recognizing symptoms, understanding risks, and knowing when to get medical care. The event will feature a panel that will discuss all things related to warning signs, risk factors, and treatment options. This is an effort to…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is warning people to avoid contact with water in Comynie Bayou and part of the Pascagoula River in Jackson County. The advisory follows a wastewater spill in Pascagoula that released an estimated 550,000 gallons of sewage into the waterways. The affected area includes all of the bayou and the Pascagoula…
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says the state is asking a federal judge to end court oversight of Mississippi’s child welfare system. The oversight stems from the Olivia Y. Lawsuit, which was filed over two decades ago. Fitch says the state has spent more than $25 million on the case and has made major improvements, including lower caseloads for child…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Authorities have released the identity of the individual who died at Flint Creek Water Park over the weekend. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified the victim as 31-year-old Jacob Nitkiewicz of Gulfport. When first responders arrived, Nitkiewicz had already passed away at the scene. Investigators say the shooting is believed to have been a tragic accident, though…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The No. 5 Pearl River softball team went toe-to-toe with No. 4 Copiah-Lincoln in a Region 23 Championship showdown Sunday afternoon, battling into extra innings before falling just short, 3-2, in a nine-inning heartbreaker. Pearl River leaned on a dominant performance in the circle from Ana-Grace Garcia, who worked out of multiple jams and kept the Wildcats…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – It was a night to remember in Ocean Springs as the Lady Greyhounds delivered a historic performance in Game 2 of the Class 7A South State Championship series against Northwest Rankin. With a trip to Hattiesburg on the line, Ocean Springs rose to the moment, powering past the Cougars in an electric 11-8 victory to clinch…
The George County Lady Rebels are on top of the state after a thrilling finish this past Saturday, capturing the 2026 flag football state championship with a 12-6 victory over St. Martin. In a game defined by defense and determination, it all came down to the final moments and one unforgettable play. With time winding down and the score tied,…
GULFPORT, Miss. – West Harrison High School senior Hayden Boggs is taking the next step in his basketball career. The 6-foot-6 forward officially signed to play at Pearl River Community College, continuing his journey at the collegiate level after a strong high school career with the Hurricanes. Boggs has been a consistent force on the court for West Harrison, using…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Special Olympics Flame of Hope made a stop in Pascagoula as law enforcement officers continued their statewide torch run across the Magnolia State. Participants are raising awareness and support for Special Olympians. Pascagoula leaders and community members gathered to welcome the runners as the flame continued its journey through South Mississippi. Our region’s Special Olympic games…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs drivers should plan ahead for a road closure starting Tuesday morning. Highway 90 will be closed between Bechtel Boulevard and Hanley Road from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured on Bienville Boulevard with drivers routed through Government Street. The city is asking drivers to use caution and expect possible…
It’s almost that time of year again where leaders in South Mississippi’s blue economy will gather to discuss the future of technology and innovation on the Coast. Here to tell us more about Gulf Blue Innovation Week is Natalie Guess from the University of Southern Mississippi. The event takes place May 19-21 in Gulfport. For more information, click here. Categories:…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — NASA Stennis Space Center, sitting in Hancock County, acts as the largest rocket propulsion test site in the United States. WXXV’s Megan Fayard brings an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking work happening at Stennis and the experts tasked with testing RS-25 engines used in the historic Artemis Program missions. For the first part of…
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- Diamondhead city leaders are asking residents to report any storm damage after Saturday morning’s heavy rainfall in the area. Officials say a large amount of rain fell in a short period of time, causing significant flooding and drainage problems across the city. Recent dry conditions made the ground less able to absorb water and ongoing MDOT construction…
A few more rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight, with the heaviest rain likely before 9 p.m. Additional rainfall totals of up to a half inch are possible in spots before activity gradually tapers off overnight. A few lingering showers could still be around early Tuesday morning, but much of the day looks drier with mostly to partly…
Mississippi drivers are paying nearly a dollar and a half more for gas than they were this time last year. Now, gas station owners are trying to keep customers happy while navigating the uncertainty of skyrocketing prices. For many drivers, filling up their tank isn’t just a quick stop anymore. It’s becoming a weekly budget decision. Even gas station owners…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- When you look at the work being done at the Long Beach Harbor, it is a tale of two projects. Repairs and upgrades are being made on the inner harbor because of damage from Hurricane Zeta in 2020. On the perimeter, the gateway project is moving forward. Here to talk about progress, funding, and the importance…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re getting a look inside the cases that don’t end when the cameras turn off. Detectives with the Gulfport Police Department say the real work of solving crimes is far from what you see on TV. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley takes us inside Gulfport Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Division. Inside the Gulfport Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Division, every…
Jeepin the Coast is taking over the Coast at the end of the month. The official kick off is May 27. Ahead of the fun, Jennifer Moran joins us with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Jeepin’ the Coast
We were off to a foggy start this morning thanks to high humidity and calm conditions, but it didn’t last long after things starting warming up. Skies were still a little cloudy earlier, but will be much more so as we head into the afternoon and our next round of showers and thunderstorms starts up. Chances of severe weather are…