New Cruisin’ the Coast headquarters at Jones Park
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2025 edition of Cruisin’ the Coast begins Sunday and runs through October 12. Thousands of classic cars will start arriving on the Coast. WXXV…
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Gulf Coast Foam Party hosting Fall Foam Fest
We are joined now by Megan Castellon, owner of Gulf Coast Foam Party, to talk about their third annual Fall Foam Fest happening later in October. The Fall…
Cities put the final touches on Cruisin’ the Coast preps
With less than one week to go until Cruisin’ the Coast, our very own Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by a couple of Coast cities to see…
State Auditor’s Office announces partnership with ICE
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- State Auditor Shad White announced his office has signed an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to White, agents will be trained and approved by…
Fall Fun Days at Seward Farms in Lucedale
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- Seward Farms in Lucedale has opened their fall fun days. Caitlin Seward joins us with what fun can be expected if you head out. For…
CTA bus route schedule for Cruisin’ the Coast
Coast Transit Authority has released their fixed bus route schedule and express route for Cruisin’ the Coast. Due to excessive travel along Highway 90 and Pass Road during the event, major delays are expected for some of the CTA routes.…
City of Ocean Springs to trim tree on Washington Avenue for safety precautions
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We have new details on how the City of Ocean Springs plans to go about with removing a historic oak tree. The board of alderman voted to remove it Monday night, citing safety concerns. City officials say…
Harrison County Fire Rescue working large brush fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the brush fire crews are still battling in Harrison County. The fire is located on Cemetery Road in northwest…
Shed fire reported in Helena area in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a shed fire Monday on Eckhoff Road in the Helena area. No injuries were reported…
Harrison County man arrested on sex crimes involving a child
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County man is behind bars on sex crime charges involving a child. Thirty-six-year-old Kurtis Emmert of Saucier is charged with…
18-year-old arrested, charged in drive-by shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police arrested 18-year-old Henry Fomunyam on a charge of drive-by shooting. The arrest stems from an incident that happened on September 26 afternoon. Officers responded to Trailwood Drive and Cypress Court in reference to reports of…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Dept. providing additional police protection for Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department will provide additional police protection for the city of Moss Point. This follows a wave of…
Two Coast students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
Two South Mississippi high school students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2025. Alexis Griffith of Long Beach High and Jackson Pearce of Gulfport High are two of…
MGCCC massage therapy program receives scholarship
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received a generous $2,600 scholarship Monday morning from the Sunray Companies in support of the college’s massage therapy program at the Perkinston Campus. The Sunray…
Two arrested in sex crimes case in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests in a recent sex crimes case. Twenty-two-year-old Brody Parker is charged with secretly photographing for lewd…
Sacred Heart Catholic Church hosting pickleball tournament
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville is hosting a pickleball tournament. The tournament is set for November, but you can start signing up now. The ‘Swinging…
Volunteers needed to build Lego tree ahead of the holidays
Looking for something fun to do ahead of the Christmas season? Traintastic in Gulfport is looking for volunteers to help build a Lego tree. Tabitha Barnes…
Mississippi Forestry Commission offers wildfire safety tips
Kevin Craft with the Mississippi Forestry Commission joins us to discuss wildfire safety.
Truckin the South coming to the Gulf Coast in 2026
Joining us in studio is Susan Barber to tell us about her organization and more about a new event coming up next year on Easter weekend.…
City of Pascagoula recognizes leaders for revitalizing downtown area
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula recognized Governor Tate Reeves for his visionary leadership and support. This was in collaboration with the city’s redevelopment authority, Governor…
Cruisin' the Coast 2025 Schedule
Cruisin’ the Coast kicks off October 5 and runs until October 12. New this year, Cruise Central will take place at Jones Park in Gulfport. Each day will have activities across the Gulf Coast. Sunday, October 5: View the Cruise,…
Missing Hinds County girl found dead in Alabama
Janae McGill, reported missing on September 21, has been found dead. Janae’s body was found close to where her mother, Shardee, was discovered. The cause of death is…
Wiggins Police Department swears in new police chief
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department officially has new leadership. Deputy Police Chief Tim Hill took the oath to become the department’s next role Friday night. New…
MSDH confirms infant death from pertussis
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed an infant in the state recently died from pertussis. The infant was less than 2 months old and was not age-eligible to be vaccinated against pertussis. MSDH does not…