Celebrating the life of Roland Weeks Jr.
Funeral arrangements for a former Sun Herald publisher and long-time Coast community leader who died over the weekend have been announced. A celebration of life for Roland Weeks Jr.…
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WXXV 5 o’clock Show Cruisin’ Car of the Day: October 9, 2025
Every classic car owner here for Cruisin’ the Coast loves the event and is passionate about their vintage automobile. Let’s meet another classic car…
2025 Cruisin’ the Coast registration update
We have a major update now when it comes to registration numbers for this year’s edition of America’s Largest Block Party. As of Thursday, 10,100 vehicles have gone through the Cruisin’ the Coast registration progress. That’s above the final total…
Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 49
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police Department responded to a pedestrian being struck by a car on Highway 49. The man was part of the homeless community here along the Coast and was wearing dark clothes crossing Highway 49 late at…
MGCCC hosting fall festivals at Harrison, Jackson County campuses
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting fall festivals at two of their campuses. Ka’Lon Duncanson and Regan Holder join us with more. The Jackson County Fall…
Local businessman Dub Herring dies at 91
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Local businessman Dub Herring died Wednesday at age of 91. Herring was well-known as the owner of Paw Paw’s Camper and Cars in Picayune, as well as the Herring Ford Dealership. In a tribute posted…
Local students giving tour of Mississippi City Cemetery
The Gulfport School District hosted a cleanup event for the Mississippi City Cemetery last month. Now, they’re preparing for a tour on October 18. Melanie Davis with Central…
Witches Walk taking place in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Jana Lumpkin and Rebecca Talley are members of the Old Town Merchants Association in Bay St. Louis. They join us ahead of the…
Cruisin' the Coast Continues in Diamondhead with Blessing of the Classics
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV) -- Hundreds gathered in Diamondhead on Wednesday to partake in the city's annual Cruisin' the Coast celebration, which included a parade and…
Car lovers travel thousands of miles for Cruisin' The Coast each year
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) -- Vintage cars lined the streets of downtown Waveland for this year's Hot Rods and Hospitality event. Cruisers gathered to enjoy…
Parkinson’s Support Group launching in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new Parkinson’s Disease support group is launching in Ocean Springs. Nancy Carstens joins us with more. The first meeting takes place on October 16…
IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week
By FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce on Wednesday as part of the ongoing government shutdown, according to an updated contingency plan posted to its website. Most IRS operations are closed, the agency said…
Joppa Shriners hosting upcoming events
We are joined by Bobby Roberts to talk about the upcoming events hosted by the Joppa Shriners. Steak Night takes place Friday, October 10 from 6 to 8 at the Joppa…
Cruisin’ at the Lyman Senior Center
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lyman Senior Center hosted its Seniors Cruisin’ event Wednesday morning, featuring nostalgia and entertainment for seniors and their families. The free community event featured antique…
WXXV 5 o’clock Show Cruisin’ Car of the Day: October 8, 2025
Have you had a chance to get out and see all the beautiful classic cars for Cruisin’ the Coast? When you look at the…
Bay St. Louis PD looking for suspect wanted for stealing a vehicle
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis police are looking for a man accused of stealing a vehicle. The victim in this case…
Deadline for proxy registration for Coast Electric annual meeting approaching
Coast Electric is hosting their annual meeting in November. Registration to take part in the meeting is closing later this month. April Lollar with Coast Electric…
Mississippi Highway Patrol taking part in Cruisin’ the Coast
Mississippi Highway Patrol is joining in on the festivities of Cruisin’ the Coast. Highway Patrol showing off an old squad car alongside their new mustang and an…
Pet of the Week: Haven is looking for a forever home
This week’s Pet of the Week is Haven. Haven is available for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi.
Cruisin’ the Coast rolling through Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined now by Cynthia Sutton to talk about Ocean Springs upcoming Cruisin’ the Coast events. For a full list of Cruisin' the Coast…
Cruisers continue the fun at the Biloxi Block Party
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Cruisin’ the Coast day 3 got off to an early start with the Biloxi Block Party kicking things off at 8 Wednesday morning. Downtown…
Cruisers come out to the Flame Throwing Competition at the Island View
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The heat was on at the Island View Casino in Gulfport Tuesday night. The electrifying and free for all ages Cruisin’…
Cruisin' The River City: Cruisers return each year for community
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cruisin' The Coast is in full swing, and over in Moss Point, the downtown area was filled with Cruisers for the…
Mopar Day in Da Bay
Eric Keller is in studio to talk about the upcoming sixth annual Mopar Day in Da Bay. Mopar Day in Da Bay takes place Thursday, October 9.