(WXXV)-According to the National Weather Service, 17 tornados touched down in Mississippi last weekend. More than 20 counties were impacted. Seven people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has been busy assessing the damage. MEMA Director Stephan McCraney joins us with the very latest. Categories: Featured, Local News, News…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-This morning, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ‘Breakfast with Brian’ event featuring the president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. This was a chance to introduce Brian Blanchette to the community. Blanchette became the president of Ingalls Shipbuilding on January 6th of this year, succeeding Kari Wilkinson. Here’s what he had to say. “Well, I’m certainly honored…
This week’s WXXV Weather Kid is Aiden! Each Wednesday, we have a local kid six to 16 come in to help us with the weather. Aiden is a student at St. James Elementary. He likes riding his dirt bike on sunny mornings and sleeping on rainy nights! Categories: Weather Headlines, Weather Kid Tags: weather kid wednesday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The students of Lizana Elementary School got their blood pumping as they experienced the Move to Learn program. The Move to Learn program is based on two Mississippi academic studies that show a correlation between increased fitness and improved test scores, attendance, and fewer disciplinary incidents. The program is led Coach Larry Calhoun as he takes students…
The Hattiesburg Zoo announced the death of their jaguar, Maya. Keepers at the zoo say Maya had developed kidney disease in January and was being treated. Maya initially responded well to treatments, but started to experience age-related issues as of late. Zoo staff ultimately came to the decision that it was in Maya’s best interest to administer life-ending treatment Wednesday…
The Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs is set to taking over downtown OS on Saturday. Ocean Springs Chamber President Cynthia Sutton is in studio with more. The Spring Arts Festival teaks place March 22nd and 23rd and features 200 artists and crafters showcasing their work. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Spring Arts Festival
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is warning of government imposter scams. Fitch advised Mississippians to carefully review documents you have received from government agencies. These include notice to assist in filing annual reports for non-profit businesses operating in Mississippi. This service is free to do online. Important tips include changes in advertising and paying close attention to what the website…
With primary municipal elections across the Coast quickly approaching, residents in Biloxi had the chance to meet their candidates ahead of casting their vote. It was a packed house at the Frank Gruich Senior Center as the NAACP hosted its political forum Tuesday night. City council candidates gave their introductions and best pitches on their vision for the future of…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Marcia Albert and Sassy Miller with Downstage Productions Theatre join us in studio this morning. They are here to tell us about an upcoming production of ‘Somebody Famous.’ ‘Somebody Famous’ runs March 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th at 7 p.m. and March 23rd and 30th at 2 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Downstage Productions Theatre,…
MOBILE, Ala. (WXXV) – ”She was red on the bottom, black on the top and then white…she was beautiful, absolutely beautiful,” says Weed. For the final time in its illustrious history, the SS United States docked in Mobile on March 2nd to begin the salvage process. She left Philadelphia on February 19th in a much-documented final voyage. 70 years ago…
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) The Ocean Springs School District’s $52 million Bond Referendum, has passed. This Bond Referendum aims to restructure elementary schools K-4, building a new state of the art middle school and renovating the current middle school campus to a fifth and sixth grade school. WXXV’s Lucas Warren spoke to OSSD Superintendent, Mike Lindsey, after the proposal passed…
Warm spring like weather going into Wednesday with the chances of a pop up drizzle in the night and mild highs to close out the work week. A gorgeous Tuesday is leading into mild overnight temperatures going down in the low 60s and upper 50s. Wednesday will be a warmer day for all and partly cloudy skies. Afternoon temperatures rise…
POPLARVILLE, MS (WXXV) – Postseason basketball award were announced on Tuesday for junior college programs in the area and one Pearl River Central standout was rewarded for his play on the court throughout the year. Joah Chappelle had himself a freshman year for the Wildcats in the 2024-2025 season. The forward averaged just north of 16 points per game and…
St. Patrick defeated the Rock-A-Chaws of St. Stanislaus 4-3 to open up district play in the win column. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Baseball, St. Patrick Fighting Irish, st. stanislaus rock-a-chaws
The Biloxi Indians baseball team welcomed the Ocean Spring Greyhounds to town for the first game of 7A district play. The Greyhounds scored 18 runs to defeat the Indians 18-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Indians, High School Baseball, Ocean Springs Greyhounds
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-One Gulfport teen is representing Mississippi at the Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Council. Crosby Parker is a junior at Gulfport High School. The program teaches leadership skills, inspires thinking, and encourages community service. This program also introduces students to elected officials in the area. Parker will represent Mississippi on the Youth Leadership Council from June 1st, 2025…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office celebrated a retirement on Monday. K9 Zico is officially retired and ready to enjoy his time off. The K9 has assisted in seizures of money, narcotics, as well as capturing suspects. Zico isn’t just a hard-working pup, the sheriff’s office said behind the scenes he is one of the sweetest K9s on…
The Alpha Omega Robotics team from Our Lady Academy recently competed at the FRC Magnolia Regional Competition! The girls robotic team started the day in last place and ended up winning second place! Their robot also won the creativity award. Next stop for the Alpha Omega Robotics is Bayou Regionals in Kenner, Louisiana in April. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The next steps in the Moss Point School District’s search for a superintendent are in the works. Current Superintendent Dr. Oswago Harper announced his retirement in November 2024, the retirement takes effect July 1st, 2025. The deadline for applications was January 24th, a total of 21 applicants are vying for the position. All required background and legal…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School recently received a new book vending machine, funded through Scholastic Book Fair rewards. Students are thrilled to have a fun and engaging way to access their favorite books. To receive a book, they must earn a special coin, which they can use to select from the machine. North Woolmarket hopes this…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Big municipal elections are coming up with the primary set for April 1st. A lot of people are watching the City of Ocean Springs. A candidate forum this last Saturday allegedly got out of hand. According to people in attendance, it was nerve wracking for organizers, candidates, and citizens. Journalist E. Brian Rose speaks with WXXV News…
Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about this week’s episode of Living Local! Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information on Living Local with Susie Davis, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local with Susie…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Time now for our Pet of the Week with the Jackson County Animal Shelter! Joining us is Maridee Mallette and our pet of the week, Tetris. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week