News 25 Forecaster Brynne Baxley visits with the Mississippi Aquarium’s Curator of Aquatics Katie King to learn all about aquarium residents “Louie” and “Stevie” the Moray Eels. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: brynne baxley, eels, Katie King, Mississippi Aquarium, MORAY EEL, MS Aquarium, wild wonder, wild wonders
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 14th annual Singing River Stroke Care Symposium sold out and filled the Golden Nugget ball Friday morning, highlighting the importance of stroke education. Health care professionals from across the Gulf South gathered for a day of training and collaboration, focused on improving stroke care. Sessions covered everything from emergency response and treatment advancements to rehabilitation techniques…
Following Deputy Jimerson’s funeral, a large procession took place across Harrison and Jackson counties. South Mississippian’s gathered Friday afternoon to honor the life and legacy of Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jimerson. Dozens of supporters set up near the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge as a procession of hundreds of law enforcement officers rode through, waving flags and standing in reverence as…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy was laid to rest Friday afternoon. Hundreds of people gathered at First Baptist Church to pay their respects to Deputy Michael Jimerson, who was killed in the line of duty. The 61-year-old Vancleave native was honored Friday during a funeral service held at First Baptist Church in…
Forecaster Brynne Baxley learns about the environmentally friendly souvenir options at the MS Aquarium’s “Gulf Shop.” Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: brynne baxley, gift shop, gulf shop, jillian rodriguez, Mississippi Aquarium, MS Aquarium, retail, shopping, wild wonder, wild wonders
We saw a bit of a grey start to the day with partly-to-mostly cloudy skies at times, but things will be much more sunny later on as the clouds thin out. They’ll stay on the lighter side for the next few days as well, with mostly sunny skies expected from this afternoon though Wednesday before they begin to thicken noticeably….
Mostly cloudy skies tonight with lows near 65. Clouds linger into Monday morning before gradually clearing through the afternoon. Highs around 77, and SSE winds at 5 to 11 mph. By Monday night, skies turn mostly clear and temperatures stay above normal. Lows near 64 with a light southeast breeze. Overall, warm and dry conditions are expected through the workweek….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich presented a proclamation to the Cleophan Club at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The Cleophan Club was founded in 1901 and is thought to be the oldest women’s club in the state. The club was originally founded to provide opportunities of social connection and intellectual enrichment. Their legacy includes the establishment of the Twelve…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department will be hosting an Autism Safety Day at their headquarters. This event takes place April 18. From 10 a.m. to noon, all children diagnosed with autism and their families are invited to interact with first responders in a non-emergency environment. The fire department and Pafford EMS will be at the police department as…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Board of Supervisors recognized April as Child Abuse and Prevention Awareness Month. That recognition happened at Monday’s board meeting. The supervisors say that for more than 41 years, the Jackson County CASA has stood as a voice for abused and neglected children in the community. CASA offers advocacy, hope, and support to children…
The State Board of Trustees with the Institution of Higher Learning is hosting listening sessions next week, searching for the next president at the Mississippi University for Women. The board is seeking input from students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The input being the qualifications and qualities they want to see in candidates for the role. Comments can be submitted online…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department is putting out a safety reminder for people driving golf carts on city streets. Golf carts and low speed vehicles are only allowed on roads with speed limits 25 miles per hour or less. You must stay in the outside lane on multi-lane roads when possible. You must have…
William Carey University is celebrating two major milestones when it comes to medical programs for students. Students and staff cut the ribbon on the Charles Pickering Institute of Primary Care this week at the school’s Hattiesburg campus. The new facility will allow the school to train physicians of the future in a cutting-edge stetting. William Carey’s College of Osteopathic Medicine…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce declared April 12 through the 18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. That proclamation was made during Tuesday’s board of aldermen meeting. This week honors those behind the scenes workers who receive and dispatch first responders. The City of Long Beach says they appreciate their dispatchers and all they do to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Sonic Drive-In sent three Biloxi teachers to Ron Clark Academy Training as part of a one-million-dollar nationwide donation. Sonic selected 400 educators across the country to attend the experience in Atlanta. Among them were three teachers from Popp’s Ferry Elementary School: Emma Wylie, Jillian Crump, and Leslie Schneider. The two-day training focuses on high-impact teaching strategies designed to…
The Hancock Softball team hosted the Pascagoula Panthers for game two of their regional series. Before taking the field, the Lady Hawks had a moment of silence for the classmate and friend Trayc Moran who was called home after a four-year battle with cancer. Wearing yellow in honor of him, the Hancock secured the sweep with a 11-3 final score….
West Harrison Softball hosted the Harrison Central Red Rebelettes for game two of their regional series. The Lady Rebelettes earn the sweep with a 9-3 win. You can watch highlights from the first four innings in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Harrison Central Softball, West Harrison Softball
It was a good morning to be a George County Rebel as the community came together to celebrate their historic soccer seniors and their five signees. This group is one of the most accomplished senior soccer classes in GC, with an 88%-win rate in district, 80%-win rate in playoffs, 295 goals score and only 79 against them, three-time district champions,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, the fire department b shift crew took part in hands-on training with rescue systems. These firefighters sharpened their skills with the jaws of life. The fire department says this type of training is critical to ensuring the firefighters are prepared to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations. These firefighters learned vehicle extrication…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Shuckers are hosting a special night this Saturday. The Shuckers invites the Gulf Coast to get a taste of The Masters at their Golf Night on April 11. On tap in their concession stand is a pimento grilled cheese. Also available at the tiki bar is a 19th hole cocktail inspired by the Masters signature drink….
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department officially welcomed a new fire engine to their fleet. Some of their current engines date back to the 1990s. This new addition helps ensure Long Beach firefighters have reliable, modern equipment they need to respond when it matters most. Categories: Local News
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)– A beloved spring arts festival returns this Saturday and Sunday to Pass Christian’s War Memorial Park. WXXV’s Grant Chighizola spoke to Wendy Diaz del Valle Friday to talk about what attendees can expect and do at the festival this weekend. Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Art Festival, Art in the…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is sharing their progress report for the new high school. School officials say the interior finishes, light fixtures, and toilets are being installed in the academic building. For the cafeteria, interior finishes are in progress. The gym roof is nearing completion, lights have been installed on the football field, and topsoil…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the course this week not just for fun, but to raise thousands of dollars for combat wounded veterans in South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis swung by the tournament Thursday . At the 15th Annual Eagles Under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament, players spent the day on the fairways supporting a meaningful cause….