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March is Dolphin Awareness Month

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www.wxxv25.com – Jazell Ladner – 2023-03-28 17:34:49

The month of March is when you celebrate and raise awareness of dolphins.

Whether you have been a dolphin enthusiast or just prefer to watch them from afar, there are some fascinating facts about these intelligent mammals.

In honor of Dolphin Awareness Month, there’s no better way to learn more about them than by observing them in their habitat at IMMS and getting to know their training process.

Marie Aimaguire moved from California to gain more experience as a care taker through an internship. Two years later, she is now an assistant animal trainer at the Institute…

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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gulfport’s Davis Ormes!

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-03-27 22:59:00

SUMMARY: This Thursday night, Gulfport’s Davis Ormes is recognized as the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, highlighting his achievements in both baseball and powerlifting. A senior at Gulfport High, he reflects on his athletic journey influenced by his older brother. As a leader on the baseball team and a three-time state powerlifting champion, Ormes aims for a fourth title this Saturday. With impressive lifts, including a squat of 580 pounds and a deadlift of 650, he also prioritizes community involvement and aims to leave a positive legacy. His faith plays a crucial role in his motivation and strength. Good luck to his teams at State!

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University of South Alabama holds 14th annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium

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www.wxxv25.com – Spencer Pullen – 2025-03-27 10:22:00

SUMMARY: The 14th annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium, hosted by the University of South Alabama health team, has gathered over 300 medical professionals from eight states at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, Mississippi. The event aims to enhance trauma care knowledge among first responders, doctors, and nurses through presentations by medical experts, trauma survivors, and continuing education courses. Key topics include violence prevention, emergency care, and burn treatment. Notable speakers emphasize the importance of initial treatment for burn injuries before transferring patients to specialized centers. The symposium runs until March 28, with tickets available starting at $25.

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Darian Atkinson ruled incompetent to stand trial in McKeithen murder case

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www.wxxv25.com – Jordyn Lassiter – 2025-03-26 09:29:00

SUMMARY: Darian Atkinson, accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019, has been indefinitely committed to the Mississippi State Hospital following a competency hearing. Doctors revealed he is receiving treatment for severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, and struggles with symptoms like paranoia and hallucinations, hindering his ability to understand legal proceedings or assist in his defense. Despite some symptom improvement, experts believe he cannot be restored to competency in the foreseeable future. Atkinson will remain in maximum security at the hospital, evaluated annually, with the possibility of trial if deemed competent. Biloxi Police expressed disappointment but maintained faith in the judicial process.

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