Waveland, MS

WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant and bar is coming to Coleman Avenue in Waveland, marking the area’s first new commercial construction in more than two decades. The Sand Bar is expected to open by October. The two-story, beach-side restaurant is being developed by Blind Tiger owner Thomas Genin. The ground floor will feature an open-air bar and snack kitchen,...

All of us here in South Mississippi and the Gulf South are marking a somber anniversary Saturday, August 29th: the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. Katrina made landfall near Waveland, bringing destructive storm surge, and fierce winds to the Mississippi Coast. The storm’s impacts were so intense, some areas recorded a nearly 30-foot storm surge. More than 220 deaths...

South Miss (WXXV),  The following South Mississippi school districts have announced early dismissals due to the threat of severe weather: Hancock County School District: Elementary Schools: 1:25 p.m. Hancock High School: 2:31 p.m. Hancock Middle School: 2:45 p.m. Bay-Waveland School District: Early Learning Center, Waveland Elementary, North Bay Elementary: 1:30 p.m. Bay-Waveland Middle School: 2:35 p.m. Bay High School: 2:30...

Mississippi’s Academic Assessment scores for the last school year showed mixed results, with science scores showing the biggest gains. Sixty-four percent of students scored proficient or advanced in science, up more than three points from last year. English scores remained steady at about 48 percent, while math proficiency slipped slightly to about 54 percent. Locally, Bay-Waveland and Ocean Springs were...

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The cities of Waveland and Bay St. Louis are still under a burn ban, as extremely dry conditions continue to create an increased wildfire risk. All current burn permits are void and suspended, while fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and open burning are prohibited until the ban is lifted. The use of propane and gas grills are...

Burn bans are now in effect for two coastal cities: Bay St. Louis and Waveland. This comes as a fire spread through areas of Jackson County. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis has more on the burn bans as well as details on the Jackson County fire. Categories: Local News Tags: burn bans

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane Camille left a lasting mark on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fifty-seven years later, the community still continues to honor those who lost their lives. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis takes us to Evergreen Cemetery for the remembrance ceremony. Hurricane Camille made landfall near Waveland in 1969 as a category five storm, killing 260 people and causing...

A day Mississippi will never forget. On this date in 1969, Hurricane Camille made landfall near Waveland, Mississippi as a catastrophic Category 5 hur...

WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland city leaders recently posted pictures of reconstruction work in progress at the Garfield Ladner Pier. All that exists of the pier currently are the concrete pilings and walkway. A barge with a crane has since arrived as more intensive work begins. That construction contract to begin work on the pier went into effect in early February...