Biloxi Breakers’ Hook the Mascot’s role in the community
Biloxi Breakers Director of Community Engagement Maria Barr joins us to discuss Hook the Mascot and his role in the community. For more information about the Biloxi…
Boo in the Bay Parade
Our guests in studio stopped by to discuss the upcoming Boo in the Bay Parade. Lexie Ladner and Mandy Smith and 2023 Queen Kate stopped by with more. Registration is open…
Upgrades coming to the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is investing over $3.5 million in renovations. This transformative project will significantly upgrade the facility’s aquatic amenities, including a…
Asmard St. Bridge in Pass Christian closed until further notice
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian announced the small bridge on Asmard St. is closed until further notice. This comes after the bridge…
$50 million beach replenishment project in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County is in preparation mode for a $50 million beach replenishment project. The goal is to put the beach back to its original 235…
Annual Musicians with a Mission happening at Ground Zero Blues Club
Dhiana Skremetti and Taylor New join us in studio to discuss Musicians with a Mission. Musicians with a Mission takes place Thursday, September 11 at…
Ocean Springs Bud & Burgers – Tailgate Edition canceled for 2025
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual event scheduled in Downtown Ocean Springs for next week has been canceled. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bureau, in partnership with Mitchell Distributing, announced that the 2025 Bud and Burgers-Tailgate Edition has…
Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen lift order limiting alcohol sales
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs has lifted the order on alcohol sales. Over Labor Day Weekend, the temporary order had banned alcohol…
Alabama man arrested, charged in D'Iberville bank robbery
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Prattville, Alabama man has been arrested in connection with the bank robbery in D'Iberville on Wednesday. Thirty-year-old Lane Wesley Blatchford, 30, from Prattville, AL, was arrested on the charge of robbery. On September 3, 2025, at…
All clear given at D'Iberville High School following a call-in threat
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-On Thursday, D’Iberville High School went into a precautionary lockdown following a call-in threat to the school and local authorities. School administration, staff, and law enforcement immediately responded, and after a thorough investigation, the school was given the…
Hattiesburg man pleads guilty to spring break shooting in Biloxi
BILOXI, MISS. (WXXV)- Twenty-four-year-old Dontavis Omar Magee, of Hattiesburg, pled guilty last Thursday, to shooting in the crowded parking lot of Surf Style on Highway 90 in Biloxi during Spring Break in 2023. A Biloxi police officer and four civilians…
Long Beach Public Library hosting Medicare 101 educational event
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Public Library is hosting a Medicare 101 education event. This event will take place September 4 at 1 p.m. At…
Tickets for Taste of Long Beach on sale
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Tickets are now on sale for the Taste of Long Beach. This event is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Visitors…
Coast Transit Authority phasing out hailing system
We’re learning more this week about Coast Transit Authority’s decision to phase out its long-time hailing system. The system that previously allowed the public to hail a bus from…
Players grab tickets for $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot
After yet another drawing with no winners, the Powerball jackpot has increased to a historic $1.4 billion. This is now one of the highest jackpots on record. We…
Ribbon cutting for new soccer complex in Lucedale
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Board of Supervisors is hosting a ribbon cutting for their brand-new soccer complex. The ribbon cutting takes place Thursday, September 4 at…
Vehicle wanted for leaving the scene of an accident in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The driver of a tractor trailer is wanted in Biloxi for leaving the scene of an accident. Biloxi Police Department say that an unknown white tractor trailer was involved in a crash with a white car on I-10…
Democratic prosecutor Scott Colom announces US Senate race in Mississippi
By SOPHIE BATES Updated 12:17 PM CDT, September 3, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Scott Colom, a Democratic district attorney in Mississippi, is running for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom announced his candidacy in a video Wednesday…
Alexis Theatre Productions hosting Murder Mystery Dinners
One theatre production company is planning murder mystery dinners throughout the month. Alexis Theatre Productions owner Laura Magazzu joins us with the details. For more information, click here.
Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi hosting Homecoming Closet
The Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi is hosting their Homecoming Closet this weekend. Joining us is Chapter President Tasha McCullar and Brenna Delagrave with what you need to…
Gautier man to serve 45 years for child exploitation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man will serve 45 years for child exploitation. Twenty-six-year-old David Pace was sentenced for two counts of exploitation of a child and one count of felony child endangerment. According to Assistant District Attorney George…
Cruisin' The Coast to be headquartered at Jones Park; over 8,400 cars registered
GULFPORT, Miss. -- (WXXV) -- America's largest block party will soon return to the Coast for its 29th year, bringing with it thousands…
A $1.4B Powerball jackpot is up for grabs after 40 drawings without a winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $1.4 billion lottery jackpot will be up for grabs Wednesday night thanks to dozens of drawings without a big winner. The massive Powerball prize is the sixth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot. It’s a result of…
Hook’em for Heroes Fishing Tournament returns this weekend
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- New and returning anglers are invited to cast their lines and their support at the second annual ‘Hook’em for Heroes’ Fishing Tournament. The tournament…