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Three Coast high schools named best in state

Many of us on the Coast know that our local schools are second to none. Now, multiple Coast schools are being recognized on a state level for being the best. The Coast has a lot to be proud of including…

Second arrest made in armed robbery in Gulfport

Gulfport police arrested a second suspect involved in the armed robbery that took place April 25th in the 400 block of Glenn Valley Way. Twenty-year-old Devin Frazier is charged with two counts of armed robbery. Police say Edward Barnes IV…

Annual Biloxi Fire Fish Fry

The Biloxi Fire Department will exchange the fire hose for the deep fryer for their annual Fish Fry at the Fire Museum on Friday. This is one of the major fundraisers that benefit the museum. From 11 a.m. to 2…

Prepping for Thunder over the Sound

The countdown to the magnificent ‘Thunder over the Sound’ is into the single digits. Even though the Air and Space Show doesn’t take place until Saturday and Sunday, you can expect to see crowds begin to gather along the beachfront…

Long Beach High senior sendoff

As the end of the school year gets closer and closer, high school seniors are locking in their future plans. This morning, Long Beach High School honored those seniors and their future plans during a new tradition. Every student of…

Progress on pedestrian bridge on U.S. 90 in Biloxi-Gabby

The City of Biloxi’s second pedestrian bridge is ready for installment. This foot free standing walkway is expected to be hoisted by next week. The new bridge will connect two soon-to-open hotels with areas south of U.S. 90 which includes…

North Woolmarket Elementary School beach cleanup

Even though it was their first day back to school after spring break, 95 North Woolmarket Elementary first graders found themselves on the beach this morning. Instead of kicking back and relaxing, the students were hard at work cleaning up…

Biloxi NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

The Biloxi NAACP gathered at the IP Casino Resort for their Freedom Fund Banquet. Reverend C.J. Rhoades II was the keynote speaker for the event. Branch members and community leaders were highlighted at the banquet and given awards for their…

Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival

The weather was perfect on Saturday for the annual Dragon Boat Festival in Gulfport. The United Way of South Mississippi hosted the event which featured dozens of teams. Each dragon boat is about 46 feet long and holds a team…

Household Hazardous Waste Event

The Harrison County Beautification Committee and Mississippi Power teamed up on Saturday to collect household hazardous waste items. Refrigerators, paint, oil, and batteries were just some of the many hazardous waste items that were collected at the clean-up. Employees and…

Ocean Springs 1699 Celebration

The City of Ocean Springs was founded in 1699, now 320 years later, residents are celebrating their beginnings. The 1699 Weekend of Discovery is one of Ocean Springs’ richest traditions and this year they expanded the event. A 5K, fun…

Jolly McCarty Memorial

One of the largest fundraisers on the Gulf Coast wrapped up over the weekend. The Jolly McCarty Memorial ended on Saturday with two golf shotgun events at Shell Landing Golf Club. The fundraiser has continued to grow over the past…

Jeff Foxworthy on the Coast

One of the most respected and accomplish comedians in the country is right here on the Coast. Jeff Foxworthy is at the IP Casino tonight showing the Coast what he does best: standup comedy. He is the largest selling comedy-recording…

Jeffrey Hulum III running for District 119

After judges ruled in his favor over residency challenges, Jeffrey Hulum III is clear to run for the state representative House District 119 position. Hulum III served in the United States Armed Forces for 22 years before returning home to…

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Hancock County

The sunshine may be here to stay, but we were off to a rocky start yesterday when an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 90 MPH moved through Hancock County. The National Weather Service surveyed the damage from yesterday’s storms.…

Arkansas students visit IMMS

Students from Arkansas were here on the Coast this week learning some very valuable lessons about the environment. They’ve traveled a long way to learn about the Gulf Coast: eight hours to be exact. These fifth grade students from Arkansas…

Remembering Bloody Sunday

The community is remembering the African-American protesters who took a stand against segregation 59 years ago. That protest turned violent and became forever known as ‘Bloody Sunday.’ Here on the beautiful Mississippi coast, visiting the beach is for everyone, but…

WXXV’s Broadcast Student of the Year

This year, WXXV wanted to recognize the talent of South Mississippi’s broadcast students. So, a few months ago broadcast students from across the Coast entered a news story into our broadcast student of the year competition. After tallying up the…