Cruisin’ the Coast hits 5,000 registrations ahead of 30th celebration
Cruisin’ the Coast has hit a big milestone this week! The organization shared they are officially over the 5,000-car mark. Cruisin’ the Coast organizers share that…
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Mississippi Free Fishing Weekend 2026: No license required June 6-7, regulations still apply
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is reminding anglers they can fish without a recreational fishing license during Free Fishing Weekend. That is…
Road closure scheduled for 3rd Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A closure on 3rd Street between Thornton Avenue and 18th Avenue continues this week. This closure runs through Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m. to…
Mississippi launches statewide AI framework
The state has launched what’s called the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework. The governor is bringing the AI Workforce Readiness Council, Accelerate MS, and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network together to make…
Billfish Classic announces schedule changes due to forecast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Billfish Classic organizers have announced some changes to this week’s schedule of events. Due to the forecast later this week, the boat parade originally set…
Mississippi Lottery offering new monthly games
It’s another month which means the Mississippi Lottery is debuting new games. Savannah Tirey joins us with details.
Jackson-George Regional Library offering fun activities throughout June
The Jackson-George Regional Library is hosting a few fun events for the month of June. Joining us with more is East Central Library Branch Manager George Broadus. For…
Fifth annual Veterans Golf Tournament set to tee off in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The fifth annual Veterans Golf Tournament is teeing off soon for a good cause. Dave Wilson joins us ahead of the event…
Summer season officially underway at Charlie’s U-Pik in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Fresh-picked veggies and family fun are back on the Gulf Coast. Charlie’s U-Pik is open for the 2026 summer season, inviting visitors to grab…
Gulfport Central Middle School students help fight food insecurity
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Students came together to assist local families who may face food insecurity during summer break. Gulfport Central Middle School students came together for a…
Connected Living with C Spire: Hurricane Preparedness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- June 1 kicks off the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and C Spire is sharing tips on how to stay connected when a major storm threatens the…
WXXV’s Asia Ellis speaks with ‘Shrek the Musical’ Director ahead of opening at Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- An ogre is making his way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ‘Shrek the Musical’ is kicking off this…
Ocean Springs High School names broadcast studio in honor of beloved teacher
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District has recognized a beloved educator by dedicating Ocean Springs High School’s broadcast studio in his…
Stretch of Porter Avenue set to temporarily close in Ocean Springs this week
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A stretch of Porter Avenue will be closed daily for the rest of the week, starting Tuesday. Porter all the way to Dewey Avenue will close from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday evening and…
Paving project set to resume Tuesday in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Paving work on one of Pass Christian’s main roads is set to pick back up again Tuesday. City leaders say the work on East North Street has been set back due to weeks of rain delays.…
Registration available for CTA hurricane evacuation transportation
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane season is officially here and Coast Transit Authority is prepared for evacuation transportation. Registration for this free service is quick and easy. CTA requests that registration is renewed annually. To preregister online, click here. You…
The MS Gulf Coast Billfish Classic returns to South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Anglers from across the Gulf region are heading to Biloxi for one of the region’s premier sport-fishing events this week. The Mississippi Gulf…
State leaders discuss AI tech at MGCCC Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- State officials and employees got a firsthand look at artificial intelligence Friday. The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network hosted Anthropic Day Mississippi on Gulf…
2026 Jeepin the Coast wraps up
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Jeepin the Coast wrapped up Sunday with a church service on the Long Beach Town Green and the big awards ceremony. The weather cooperated for this year’s…
No injuries reported after Sunday house fire in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point fire crews were able to save a house in the city after a fire broke out there overnight Sunday. Crews got the call around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning and responded to the scene on…
Harrison County summer meals start; bulk meal pickup full, daily service ongoing
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was the first day of the Harrison County School District’s summer meal program and school district leaders are sharing an update on a new component of the program. The bulk meal pickup option has reached…
Shrimpers gather for 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The weather was great Sunday for the celebration of a Biloxi tradition that spans generations. The 97th edition of the Biloxi Blessing…
Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1
The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins today. According to NOAA’s outlook, they’re predicting eight to 14 named storms, three to six hurricanes, and one to three major hurricanes. This prediction…
Man arrested, charged in stolen fire truck investigation in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — An Alabama man has been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation involving a stolen fire truck and reported break-ins in Jackson County. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 26-year-old John Burhing III of…