MEMA continues with storm damage assessments

WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Crews continue to survey damage from Saturday’s deadly storms in parts of Mississippi, as people from across the state begin to lend a helping hand. Governor Tate Reeves revealed Tuesday that another death has been reported in Walthall County, bringing the statewide death total to seven. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency now has a page on its…

Family Fiesta Night at MGCCC

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The MGCCC Jackson County campus is hosting Family Fiesta night! This event shines a spotlight on Hispanic culture and is hosted by the Jackson County Hispanic American Club. This event features dance lessons, food vendors, a movie showing, and much more fun. Everyone is invited to attend. It’s happening at the MGCCC Jackson County Campus from 5…

Gautier High hosting College and Career tailgate

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School is hosting the College and Career Tailgate today. This event allows you to meet with over 50 companies including colleges and military personnel. There will also be giveaways, food, and much more fun. It’s all happening at the Gautier High School gymnasium from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: College and…

Construction begins on Legacy Park in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Legacy Park Project in Jackson County is underway, promising valuable medical resources for the community. Construction has begun on the mixed-use medical project that will turn this lot off of Highway 57 into a one-stop shop medical park for Jackson County residents. The grounds will include an endoscopy center, a cardiac surgery center, a vascular center,…

Update on proposed Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gautier is currently taking bids on the proposed Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with city officials to bring you the details on this major project aimed to celebrate Mississippi’s rich musical history. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center

Spring Fling Senior Fair coming up

Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol is in studio to tell us about the upcoming Spring Fling Senior Fair. The Spring Fling Senior Fair takes place Thursday, March 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jackson County Civic Center in Pascagoula. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Spring Fling Senior Fair

Voters head out for Ocean Springs School District Bond Election

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is the day for the Ocean Springs School District Bond Election. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close tonight at 7 p.m. The Ocean Springs School District has proposed a no-tax increase bond referendum totaling $52 million. The bond aims to address critical repairs and improvements to Ocean Springs Schools, ensuring a safe and enhanced…

Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Pascagoula High School’s Courtney Caples

PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV) — Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. This month’s outstanding educator is Courtney Caples, an Algebra 1 teacher at Pascagoula High School who has also taught at elementary and middle schools around the region. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen caught up with Ms. Caples as she…

With a 52 million dollar bond referendum on the ballot, OSSD Superintendent speaks on the major changes that could come to the school district

Voting is set to begin on Tuesday at 7:00 Am for a 52 million dollar bond referendum which could potentially bring major changes to the Ocean Springs School District. OSSD Superintendent  Mike Lindsey and Director of Communications Trey Brennan joined WXXV to discuss what the proposal entails and what the future would like if the bond is passed. According to…

Mississippi State and Ole Miss men’s basketball gearing up for the NCAA Tournament following Selection Sunday

The NCAA Tournament bracket is officially here, and the state of Mississippi is well represented throughout the opening round as Mississippi State and Ole Miss made it to this year’s big dance. The Ole Miss Rebels have punched their ticket to the tournament for the first time since the 2018-2019 season. They are a six seed in the south region…

Coast residents celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Today is St. Patrick’s Day and while a lot of the celebrations took place this past weekend, there are still some events if you want to get into the Irish spirit on the big day. The Pub Sports Bar, a local Irish bar over in D’Iberville, is holding a St. Patrick’s Day celebration all day. WXXV News got there before…

Damage assessments continue after storms in Mississippi

Crews are out today continuing to assess the damage caused by tornadoes and storms in more than 20 Mississippi counties over the weekend. Preliminary MEMA reports say that three people were killed and nearly 30 others were injured as a result of tornadoes and severe storms that touched down. 21 counties are reporting damage. Governor Tate Reeves issued a state…

Coast sportsbooks prepare for March Madness bets

Now that the Selection Sunday anticipation is over, March Madness is on the minds of many and lots of bets are set to be made at our Coast sportsbooks. Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi is offering a March Madness betting experience through its partnership with Bet MGM. A variety of betting options for sports enthusiasts will be available…

President Trump signs Ezell-authored measure aimed at energy independence

President Donald Trump has signed a resolution authored by Congressman Mike Ezell regarding offshore energy production. Joint Resolution 11, co-sponsored in the Senate by Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, aims to overturn a Biden administration rule which restricted American energy production on the outer continental shelf. Resolution 11 passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support and the hope is that…

Three arrested in Harrison County on felony drug trafficking charge

Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of three individuals on felony drug trafficking charges on Sunday. The arrest was made following a traffic stop and search warrant. During the stop and search, investigators recovered approximately 88 pounds of marijuana alongside multiple firearms. Terence Benard Benjamin, Isiah James Smith, and Marvin Bryan Brumfield each received a felony charge of…

MDOT gives updates on HWY 49 and 53 expansion

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) – Many residents have been eagerly anticipating the completion of the Highway 49 and 53 expansion project, which will widen the road from four lanes to six lanes between School Road and O’Neal Road. I spoke with the Mississippi Department of Transportation for an update on the project. The goal of the expansion is to increase…

Coast Electric crews assisting after storm

Early Sunday, Coast Electric crews from their Poplarville office left for Columbia, Mississippi to assist their sister co-op Pearl River Valley Electric. Significant progress has already been made with storm restoration, but with more than 100 broken poles they still have some work ahead of them. Coast Electric says fixing just one pole takes a while so they anticipate crews…

Mississippi Power assisting northern division with restoration efforts

Coast division crews of Mississippi Power are currently in Taylorsville, Mississippi to help with the restoration effort. Taylorsville was one of the areas hardest in the state of Mississippi as crews repaired more than 40 poles, replaced dozens of transformers and rebuilt 75 spans of wire totaling more than ten miles. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mississippi power

Meggan Monday: Special Olympics come to the Coast

Over the course of the past week and a half, Special Olympians representing South Mississippi in Areas 3 and 12 have participated in track and field events in Gulfport and Moss Point. These games are just some of the many events Special Olympics Mississippi hosts across the state and South Mississippi each month. It’s a labor of love for the…