Cruisin’ in Downtown Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Cruisin’ the Coast fun swung into its second day Friday in Downtown Ocean Springs. It kicked off early with Elvis tribute artist Garry Wesley and ended…
WXXV 5 o’clock Show Cruisin’ Car of the Day: October 10, 2025
It’s been another fantastic Cruisin’ the Coast with another day or so to go. We’ve seen many unbelievable classic cars and heard from people…
American Cancer Society Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast
We are joined by Dr. George Loukatos with American Cancer Society to talk about their upcoming Shuck Cancer event. Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is a culinary fundraising event hosted…
Gulf Coast Bicycle Club17th annual Southern Magnolia 100
We are joined by Apryl Handy with the Gulf Coast Bicycle Club to talk about the upcoming 17th annual Southern Magnolia 100 happening later this month. The 17th annual Southern Magnolia 100 takes…
October is Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley joins us for a few tips to keep yourself safe.
DeLisle man sentenced to 73 years for homicide and kidnapping
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Thirty-nine-year-old Alexis Dwight Preston has been sentenced in a 2022 murder in Delisle. Preston pled guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping for the July 3, 2022 murder of 24-year-old Cody Smith. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office received a…
Children take part in ‘Baby Cruisin’ Parade’ in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police shared they took part in a special Cruisin’ the Coast parade this week. The Baby Cruising Parade took place at Beautiful…
Burn ‘em up in the Pass competition draws large crowds
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Smoke filled the air in Pass Christian Thursday night as people gathered for the annual Burn ‘em up in the Pass competition.…
George County Sheriff’s Office investigation early morning shooting
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Deputies and investigators in George County are investigating an early morning shooting in the Tannertown Road area. On October 9 at 1:20 a.m., authorities responded to the area to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies…
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics seizes fentanyl and cocaine in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Thursday, October 9, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics executed a search warrant at a home in Moss Point. Fourty-five-year-old Linquin Frank Reid was arrested and charged with three counts of sale of controlled substance-fentanyl, felon…
Man arrested, charged with child molestation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division announces the arrest of a suspect following an investigation into a report of child molestation. The George County Sheriff’s Office says that 46-year-old Daniel Killingsworth was arrested and…
Narcotics search warrant leads to multiple arrests in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department announced that members of the narcotic division executed a search warrant for a residence in Picayune after a several-week investigation. During the search, investigators recovered 11 pounds of marijuana,…
Classic car collectors attend annual Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Vicari Auction Company began its annual Cruisin’ the Coast Car and Memorabilia Auction at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Over 500 vehicles…
Banana Ball bringing The Firefighters, Loco Beach Coconuts to Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Banana Ball is set to take over Keesler Federal Park next year. The Biloxi Shuckers made the announcement Thursday. The Firefighters…
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.…
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…