Gulf Coast Veterans Association Parade canceled
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association’s parade set for Saturday, November 8 in Pass Christian has been canceled. This is a result of the government shutdown. However,…
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Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast preparing for possible SNAP delays
The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast is preparing for an increase in food requests and other needs. This follows the ongoing issue with delayed or not issued SNAP benefits. The Salvation Army says their social service offices are preparing for…
Local Influencer, Matthew Bounds, Donates Food Pantry
With SNAP benefits ending for his Gulf Coast neighbors, local TikTok chef and influencer Matthew Bounds began looking for little free pantries near his home to donate food items…
Coast athlete part of Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced its induction class of 2026. This year, they will be inducting seven Mississippi athletes into the Hall of Fame. Among those athlete’s is Gulfport’s very own Olympic gold medalist and world champion…
Governor Reeves unveils rural health transformation program
Governor Tate Reeves announced a plan Tuesday that focused on rural healthcare. The state submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program Plan to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.…
City of Long Beach Veteran’s Day Celebration
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Celebration this weekend. Courtney Cuevas with the city joins us with more. The parade…
Special Quilt Raffle benefiting Seashore Mission as part of Ron Meyers Christmas City
There’s a special raffle happening this week as part of the Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show. Amber Wood with Seashore Mission joins us with the…
Tax Assessor/Collector Special Election in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The initial numbers are in after a special election in two Picayune precincts for the 2023 Pearl River County Tax Collector Race. This…
Pet of the Week: Cersei is looking for a forever home!
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell…
New baby bamboo sharks born at IMMS
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined by Dr. Forrest Collins of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Recently, baby bamboo sharks were born at the facility. Dr. Collins is…
Harrison County agencies hosting annual Feed the Needy Thanksgiving meal
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County safety agencies and generous donors are working together to host Feed the Needy. This is a program that delivers Thanksgiving Day…
Pearl River Community College cuts ribbon on new utility lineman tech building
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River Community College is setting students up for success with their new utility lineman technology building. The official ribbon cutting…
Tourism possibilities on the Coast with Amtrak services
Amtrak passenger service has returned with the Mardi Gras Service between New Orleans and Mobile with four stops along the Coast. People are very excited about the tourism…
Tickets now on sale for Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Tickets for the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival are on sale now! Get ready to walk through millions of twinkling lights, sip hot…
The Adventurer's Tavern combines gaming, food, and fantasy in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Adventurer’s Tavern on Pass Road will soon offer a place for gamers to gather, meet new friends, and grab a late night…
Singing River Hospice of Light holds remembrance ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In observance of National Hospice Month in November, Singing River Hospice of Light hosted a remembrance ceremony at Singing River Gulfport Hospital to honor loved…
Gautier High hosting Veterans Breakfast
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School is hosting their 26th annual Veterans Breakfast Wednesday. The breakfast takes place at the high school gym at 8 a.m. while a program follows at…
Gulfport High hosting Veterans Day celebration
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School is hosting a Veterans Day Breakfast and Celebration. That breakfast takes place on November 11th from 9 a.m. to 9:45 and then speakers and…
New games at the Mississippi Lottery for November
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to discuss new games coming out for the month of November.
Our Lady Academy holding White Table Ceremony
Our Lady Academy is hosting a White Table Ceremony to honor veterans and all who have served. Ava and Aubrey join us with the details. The White Table Ceremony…
2nd annual Gulf Coast Veteran Association 5K Run and Walk
Joel Lawhead joins us to discuss an upcoming 5K Walk and Run in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Veteran Association’s Parade this weekend. The event takes…
Harper McCaughan students set up fundraiser to help teacher
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Harper McCaughan Elementary School came together to surprise one of their teachers. The sixth-grade student council took action and put together…
Agencies continue to search for one escaped monkey in Jasper County
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks continue to work with authorities to locate the one remaining missing Rhesus monkey. On Tuesday, October 28, a truck transporting the monkeys from Tulane National Biomedical Research Center crashed on…
Ocean Springs preparing for 47th annual Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The largest arts festival on the Coast is returning for it’s 47th year and the City of Ocean Springs is gearing up…