This Thursday night we’re putting a spotlight on an outstanding dual-sport athlete who’s aiming to leave a legacy not only through baseball and powerlifting, but also with his school and community involvement. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gulfport’s very own Davis Ormes! “My older brother is four years older than me and he played, so I’ve been…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released another batch of rehabbed turtles Thursday morning on the beach in Biloxi. School groups came from as far as Olive Branch to take part. Guests from Indiana and Illinois came as well. A teacher from Olive Branch and other members of the community were given the honor to release these…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Gulfport fire station damaged in a fire last year is set to be rebuilt. A site dedication for the new fire station 2 was held this morning on 42nd Avenue. City officials, fire personnel, and the community came out for the event. Gulfport leaders say the rebuilt station will improve response time and safety for residents of…
DEER ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Have you spotted a barge and crane near Deer Island recently? There’s a good reason for that. The Department of Marine Resources is working on island habitat restoration. A project is in process to restore 70 acres of tidal marsh and chenier habitat. The program will combat coastal land loss and protect fish and wildlife. Currently,…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves signed the tax reform bill at the state capitol on Thursday. House Bill 1 brings a change to taxes across the Magnolia State. That includes eliminating the income tax. The gasoline tax will increase three cents a year for three years until the tax reaches 27 cents and the grocery tax will be reduced. Categories:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch visited the Coast Thursday morning. She joined the Gulf Coast Business Council breakfast to discuss issues the state is facing. Issues discussed ranged from immigration to protecting children in the Magnolia State. One subject discussed included the Walker Montgomery Act, passed in 2024. The act is named after a Starkville teen who took…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Doors will be opening soon for the much-anticipated Taste of South Mississippi, bringing some of the best bites to eat on the Coast to one spot. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the Salvation Army Kroc Center with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Salvation army, Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Aquarium hosted their turtle release Thursday afternoon on Biloxi Beach. The community came out to see eight turtles, all named after Taylor Swifts songs, released into the Mississippi Sound. Aquarium staff was on hand to answer any questions and provide information. These turtles came to the Gulf Coast by way of an aquarium in New England. The…
Former WXXV Anchor Lori Buhring is here to talk about some upcoming events for Fixin’ the Coast. The Fixin’ the Coast Fix and Chips sale starts Monday, March 31st at Petco on Pass Road at Popps Ferry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, click here. Fixin’ the Coast is also holding an Easter raffle to help raise…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Ty Prowant and Matt Hosey with Gulf Coast Skateparks Association are in studio to tell us all about a skate park opening in Jackson County this weekend. The grand opening takes place March 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Jackson County Soccer Complex. There will be lessons, competitions, entertainment, and merch. For more…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch was on the Coast Thursday morning to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about the many initiatives her office is tackling right now. The big news released by the AG is that her office will now partner with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on managing illegal aliens charged with crimes in Mississippi,…
Thin, upper level could cover started to inch in yesterday, but thickened overnight as more and more move in with no intention of leaving anytime soon. In fact, it’ll nearly be over a full week before we see a significant portion of a day without at least partly cloudy (50% clouds) skies as a grey, warmer, and more humid pattern…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Moss Point Candidate Forum at Pelican Landing on Wednesday. The forum focused on the four alderman races that will appear on the Democratic primary ballot next Tuesday. Candidates were given the opportunity to answer questions on vital issues affecting their community and voters. Speaking at the forum were the…
Jane King has today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the resignation of D’Iberville Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous. D’Iberville City Manager Bobby Weaver tells us the city council plans to meet later this week to appoint an interim council member to serve for the rest of his term, which ends in July. As we first told you Tuesday, Pelous resigned upon his retirement…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The University of South Alabama health team kicked off the 14th annual Gulf Coast trauma symposium bringing together medical professionals from across the region. Over 300 first responders, doctors, and nurses from 8 different states, are gathering at the Golden Nugget for the annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium, providing two days of opportunity for sharing knowledge…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the case of a Jackson County man arrested for murder early Thursday morning in what investigators say was a domestic fight turned violent. Twenty-four-year-old Karis Hamilton is accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Devin McDaniel at a home on Santa Fe Avenue in the St. Martin community. A second person, 34-year-old Rosland McDaniel,…
We may be in the heart of the NCAA Tournament, and it may not be football season, but everyone knows that around here high school football means everything. On Tuesday the coaching staffs for both the Mississippi vs. Alabama and Bernard Blackwell All-Star games were announced and the coast is well represented on both. Gulfport head coach Blake Pennock, Pearl River…
MGCCC welcomed Co-Lin to Perk for a midweek double-header on Wednesday. The Bulldogs picked up the two game sweep, defeating CLCC 7- and 4-2 in those two games. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Co-Lin Community College, JUCO Baseball, mississippi gulf coast community college
With a few storms in the coming days we need to be on look out as we finalize the timeline. Thursday will be a more cloud covered day and staying dry for most of Friday. Friday Night we expecting to see more shower moving in and continuing into Saturday. conditions will start to dry out on Sunday but watching out…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Turtle season continues on the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release on Thursday. Eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles will be released off Biloxi Beach at 4 p.m. across the street from Edgewater Mall. All the turtles are named after Taylor Swift songs. These turtles came to the aquarium in December through a…
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources is marking nesting habitats on coastal preserve island properties. The areas are home to three important breeding species each spring and summer. Those breeds are the American Oystercatcher, Snowy Plover, and the Least Tern. Officials saying if you come across a nesting area to leave it alone during this critical time. Categories:…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – It’s that time of year—prom season is here! Many students are embracing their school spirit and preparing to celebrate the end of their high school journey with their best friends. However, that fun can quickly take a wrong turn. Biloxi High School urges students to have a safety plan in place for their prom group if…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-On the campus of Coast Episcopal School in Pass Christian is a unique building called the Gail Keenan Art Center. Inside the center is a new exhibit titled ‘Paper Fools in Wonderland’ paying tribute to the 160th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott stopped by and spoke to Exhibit Curator Ann…