Elizabeth Keen

Biloxi

Reporter and Anchor at WXXV-TV (Gulfport, MS)

@WXXV25 Morning Anchor & Sports Reporter || Mississippi State Athletic Communications Alum || Opinions are my own!

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East Central Flag Football makes history in sport's inaugural season

1 week ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

The inaugural MHSAA Girls Flag Football season will conclude this weekend with the playoffs and a championship game. Mississippi Coast teams have dominated the gridiron over the past few months, but one team finished the regular season just a step ahead of the rest. East Central ended their regular season campaign with a 5-0 record, becoming the first team in the sport's history to go undefeated. WXXV News 25's Elizabeth Keen caught up with the Lady Hornets to discuss this amazing accomplishment.
East Central softball advances to South State with 4-1 win over North Pike

1 week ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

East Central softball's remarkable season will continue, as the Lady Hornets punched their ticket to the South State Championship with a 4-1 win over North Pike on Monday afternoon. The Lady Hornets scored three runs in the first inning to take an early lead. Abby Danis drove in a pair of runs on a double, and Elizabeth Kennedy added a solo home run. ECHS added its fourth and final run of the game in the second frame, as Breyona Tanner scored from third base on a wild pitch.
Hancock shuts out Pearl River Central, 5-0, to open second round of MHSAA playoffs

1 week ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

The second round of the MHSAA 6A softball playoffs featured a Coast vs. Coast showdown, as Pearl River Central hosted Hancock to kick off the series. The Lady Hawks jumped ahead 1-0 in the second inning and never looked back, ending the night with the shutout 5-0 victory following Teegan DeWitt's stellar performance in the circle.
Ocean Springs baseball advances to second round of MHSAA playoffs with 6-5 win over Northwest Rankin

2 weeks ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

Ocean Springs used a big second inning to survive and advance in the MHSAA playoffs, defeating Northwest Rankin 6-5 on Tuesday night. The Cougars struck first with a run in the opening inning, but the Greyhounds quickly put bat to ball and took advantage of a handful of errors to string together a four-run second inning. The visiting squad managed to tie things up at 4 runs apiece late in the game, before Ocean Springs pulled away for good.
Huntington Learning Center's Teacher of the Month: Escatawpa Upper Elementary's Nedra McGee

2 weeks ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

ESCATAWPA, Miss (WXXV) - Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. April's outstanding educator is Nedra McGee, a special education teacher at Escatawpa Upper Elementary who has spent decades teaching at every grade level. McGee was nominated by Alexis Ashford, who highlighted her determination and loving nature. "Mrs. McGee teaches a self-contained special education class at the upper elementary," Ashford said in her nomination.
Introducing Nancy Snodgrass, April's Amazing Woman of South Mississippi!

2 weeks ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

It's time again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series!This month, we are honored to spotlight Nancy Snodgrass. She is the Chief Coordinator of If My People Outreach Mission of Trinity Outreach Corporation, where she serves in the field by collecting and distributing food, clothing and other essentials to homeless camps across Jackson County every day. Here's more about Snodgrass' impact and the heart she has for those most in need!
Saints take new OT, two Ole Miss Rebels drafted in first round of 2025 NFL Draft

2 weeks ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

After an exciting first night of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints have their newest addition and a few former Ole Miss Rebels are off the board. With the ninth overall pick, the Saints select Offensive Tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. out of Texas, looking to fill a big need on the offensive line. Two Ole Miss Rebels were picked in the first round as well as the Arizona Cardinals selected standout Defensive Tackle Walter Nolen with the 16 th pick.
Jessica Garriga named women's basketball head coach at William Carey

2 weeks ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

William Carey has announced its new head women's basketball coach, and it's a face that is quite familiar here on the Coast. Jessica Garriga was officially introduced as the next head coach of the Lady Crusaders on Wednesday afternoon. The Kiln native played two seasons at WCU and has served as an assistant on its coaching staff for the past nine years. She's also a basketball legend at Hancock High School, where she holds the record for most career points and had her jersey retired in 2014.
Track and field athletes begin postseason at MHSAA Region 4-7A meet

4 weeks ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

Regional track and field meets are taking place across the Magnolia State, and that includes here in South Mississippi, as six schools competed in the MHSAA Region 4-7A meet at Biloxi High School on Wednesday. Student-athletes from Biloxi, D'Iberville, Gulfport, Harrison Central, Ocean Springs and St. Martin competed in a variety of individual events with the goal of advancing deeper into the postseason.
Saucier "painting town pink" to honor Gracelynn Vick

4 weeks ago | wxxv25.com | Elizabeth Keen

Saucier, Miss. (WXXV) - The town of Saucier has filled its homes and businesses with pink in remembrance of Gracelynn Vick, the six-year-old who was found deceased near her home on Sunday evening. As the Harrison County Sheriff's Office has confirmed thus far, Vick was reported missing at around 12 p.m. Sunday after going outside to play in her front yard. An hours-long search ensued and ended sadly with Vick's body finally being found at around 6 p.m. that evening.