GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Two confirmed tornadoes touched down in Jackson County on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage to businesses, apartments, and homes in Gautier and Pascagoula. Owners and managers at Azteca’s Restaurant and Cantina say that none of their employees were injured when a tornado came directly through the popular restaurant – a huge relief since the…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- According to the Jackson County Office of Emergency Services, the Red Cross is now assisting residents who were impacted by Sunday’s storms. Call 800-733-2676 if you need help. If your property suffered damage, click here to fill out a report using Jackson County’s damage self-report tool. Categories: Local News Tags: damage, Gautier, Jackson County, tornado
With the temperatures dropping, deer are being seen on the sides of the road more. David Kenney with the State Department of Transportation joins us via Zoom to discuss safety tips on the road. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: deer, Driving, safety
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing. The jackpot has surged to $714 million, making it the ninth largest amount in the game’s history. The next drawing is Tuesday. If someone happens to win, it would be the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in the month of October. The…
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This time last week we were seeing lows in the mid 40s on the coast, but we’re off to a warm start this week as lows only fell to 67 in Gulfport this morning. Today’s high will climb to normal near 79 degrees, but lows will fall for the next few days, not by much at first, but much more…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is warning local businesses and residents that a scam is going around. It is a phone scam that involves someone posing as a police lieutenant. This person is saying they are Lt. Johnson. The caller says he is investigating counterfeit money being brought into the business and then questions the business’ safe and…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is warning residents about a scam email going around. The city says the emails appear as invoices from the city. Officials want to remind residents not to share bank details or personal information. They say the best course of action is to block and delete the email immediately. Categories: Local News
An annual tradition from Jackson County is returning, the Wild at Heart Rescue is hosting their annual Pusharatas for Possums. Cherie Speight, Missy Dubuisson, and Tina Seymour Demoran join us to discuss preorders for the fundraiser as well as to tell us more about the rescue. For more information or to place an order for Pusharatas for Possums, click here….
Singing River Electric announced their 2026 Cooperative Youth Leaders. These high school juniors were selected from the company’s service areas. Those students are: Addison Breland-Richton School District Emily Frazier-St. Martin High School Cade Parker-Vancleave High School These students will meet with elected officials, engage with students from across the state and nation, and learn valuable skills including teamwork and leadership…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County is moving forward with its $4 million project to repair and replace more than 100 drain pipes or outfalls that run from Highway 90 to the water line. Sand Beach Department crews are digging up old pipes and replacing them with new ones. This will compliment the $50 million project funded by the Corps…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One senior at Gulfport High School helped with a service project this month. Crosby Parker helped organize a special visit for Cooperative Month and Coast Electric linemen visited West Elementary. Crosby serves as the Mississippi representative on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Leadership Council. As part of his duties, he organized the meeting that allowed…
Coast Electric is warning their customers to be aware of ongoing scams. They say scammers will often use high-pressure tactics to create a sense of urgency. They’ll ask for unusual payment methods that includes gift cards or cryptocurrency. Also be on the lookout for poor grammar, spelling errors, or unusual email addresses. If you spot any of these warning signs,…
Coast Electric is introducing their 2026 Cooperative Youth Leader representatives. These four high school juniors were selected from a total of 22 nominated students from Hancock, Harrison, and Pearl River counties. The 2026 leaders are: Natalie Crider-Biloxi High School Blake Henley-St. Stanislaus High School Asa Jones-St. Stanislaus High School Candence Owen-Poplarville High School These students will join other young leaders…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Restitution Center shared some exciting news. Several individuals have been trained to repair small engines. Those are the types you find in boats, mowers, and ATVs. Seven graduates were under community supervision and completed the small engine repair class. This will open doors to new job opportunities. The State Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Artificial Intelligence Legislative Task Force met this week on the Coast. Attendees had the chance to learn how MGCCC and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network are preparing the Mississippi Workforce, Economy, and Education System for an AI powered future. Task Force members toured the brand-new STEM building on MGCCC Harrison County’s campus and advanced training labs….
The Mississippi Tourism Association was honored at the Southeast Tourism Society Connections Conference. Mississippi Tourism Association received the ‘Best Niche Marketing Shining Example Award.’ The award recognizes excellence in marketing efforts that demonstrate exceptional creativity, originality, and effectiveness in reaching a clear audience. They received this distinction for its ‘Heart of Hospitality Workforce Development Campaign,’ which is a statewide initiative…
The Department of Marine Resources is sharing an update from their hatchery bureau. A total of 275 southern flounder were stocked into local waters this week. 151 tagged flounders were raised at the Lyman Fish Hatchery. Every release has potential to strengthen coastal fish populations and support future fisheries. These efforts are a dynamic investment in conserving marine resources for…
Singing River Health System announced the acquisition of the intuitive Da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced platform yet. This is designed to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. The newest model builds on the capabilities of the previous Da Vinci systems, offering improved performance, efficiency, and real time insights. It is also used across a wide range of…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A big 6A showdown unfolded on the gridiron between Hancock and Gautier in Week 9, and in the end, the Hawks would soar to a 28-27 victory. The teams traded touchdowns early in the matchup, with Hancock adding a score with just over one minute remaining in the first half to take a 21-14 lead. Up…
It was a battle of two six win teams in district 7A Region four, both looking for their third district win on the year. The West Harrison Hurricanes hosting Ocean Springs for Week Nine of High School football. It was a back and fourth battle in the first half, but the Greyhounds would come alive in the second half, defeating…
They say it’s the oldest rivalry in Mississippi as the Gulfport Admirals host the Biloxi Indians for Week Nine and their homecoming game. The Admirals entered the game undefeated in District play while the Indians are 2-5. Running back Cooper Crosby had two touchdowns back to back for the Admirals and the scoring would continue after that. Gulfport would go…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Stone Tomcats took down Vancleave by a score of 30-23 in Week 9 action to remain atop the 5A district 4 standings. Both defenses showed out in the first quarter, with both teams putting up a field goal on their first possession. From there, the Tomcats and Bulldogs traded blows. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen…
We are joined now by Megan Castellon, owner of Gulf Coast Foam Party, to talk about their third annual Fall Foam Fest happening in November. The Fall Foam Fest takes place on Saturday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. Admission is $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in free. Wristbands…