The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to some of the best high school coaches in the state! The Mississippi Association of Coaches have named three of our local coaches 2026 Coaches of the Year. Our first congratulations go to Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, Lorenzo Wright! Coach Wright led the Pascagoula Boys Basketball team to their first-ever State Championship…
Before heading to Omaha, Nebraska for the 2026 NCAA Men’s College World Series, Pascagoula’s very own Sean Smith Jr. joined WXXV Sports Director Ansley Brent to discuss what this season has meant to him, what makes the West Virginia ball club so special, and how playing baseball on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has prepared him for the biggest stage in…
Tonight will be mostly clear with lows only falling into the mid and upper 70s along the coast and low 70s inland. Light southeast winds will become calm overnight, making for a warm but quiet evening. Wednesday and Thursday look nearly identical, featuring abundant sunshine and afternoon highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Humidity levels will remain slightly…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV) — There is good news for people living with heart disease on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Memorial Hospital Biloxi is now offering an advanced treatment designed to help improve blood flow to the heart and support patients suffering from severe coronary artery disease and other cardiac conditions. Coronary artery disease remains one of the leading causes of…
Today we spoke with Josh Morgerman, a local hurricane chaser and owner of the “Hurricane House,” a home designed from the ground up to survive the worst of hurricane season. Josh is the world’s leading hurricane chaser, willingly placing himself directly in the path of the strongest storms each year, amassing over 80 “penetrations.” After seeing the what these storms…
Your Tuesday was off to another cloudy start out there today ahead of a couple sunny ones as drier air starts working its way back in. That’s already starting as the grey skies we saw this morning are starting to see more and more blue through the mid-morning. Even despite the drier days, we’re still seeing at least some spotty…
One Pearl River Community College Wildcat just made a whole lot of Golden Eagle fans happy. PRCC right-handed ace Drew Harrison has announced his commitment to the University of Southern Mississippi! During his sophomore campaign for the Wildcats, Harrison had a record of 11 wins and only one loss, possessing a 3.53 ERA with 86 strikeouts across 81 2/3 innings….
The Ole Miss Baseball team has punched their tickets to the 2026 Men’s College World Series! After remaining on the road, the Ole Miss Rebels swept No. 4 Auburn in their own Super Regional with final scores of 6-4 and 5-3. With this pair of wins, Head Coach Mike Bianco has guided the now the Rebels to Omaha three times,…
A new organization is on the coast that aims to bring fresh eyes to local South Mississippi athletes! Rookie2Recruit brings professional, laser-timed athletic testing to Gulfport powered by Zybeck Sports which is the official timing system of the NFL Combine. The event will be a true professional combine experience in Gulfport, Mississippi! The combine is open to athletes seventh grade…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Skateparks Association is hosting a design input meeting for a skate park in St. Martin. That meeting happens at the Cedar Grove Community Center in Biloxi on June 30. The community can have their voice heard on what they want to see at the park. The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. that evening. Feedback…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting their Biloxi Skate Fest on Saturday. From noon to 8 p.m., skaters can come out to show off their best tricks or for a game of skate. Also on tap is live music, vendors, and food trucks. Contest spots are still available and volunteers are needed for the event. Categories:…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is entering its final stretch with one last chance for anglers to make a move up the leaderboard. With just one day left in the tournament, excitement is still running high. Crowds got a look at a 111-inch blue marlin caught by Team Miss Virginia, one of the biggest fish…
Our typical summer-time weather pattern is settling in along the Gulf Coast this week, bringing plenty of heat, humidity, and sunshine. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with lows falling into the lower 70s. By Tuesday, clouds will gradually give way to sunshine, helping temperatures climb to around 89 degrees. Similar conditions are expected on Wednesday and Thursday, with morning clouds…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ward 2 residents in Gulfport will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to choose their next representative on the city council. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two precincts: the West Side Community Center or the Francis X. Collins Lifetime Fitness Center. Election officials encourage every eligible voter to…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Gulfport’s newest eatery officially opens for business Tuesday! The Downtowner is the latest venture from Robert St. John and his new South Restaurant group. Similar to St. John’s Midtowner restaurant in Hattiesburg, the restaurant will feature classic American fare as well as décor and images celebrating Gulfport’s history on the walls. The restaurant is located in…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing their numbers from the 2026 Click it or Ticket campaign. Drivers saw an increase in checkpoints and deputies from May 11 to the 31st. The sheriff’s department saying they believe the increased patrols and checkpoints helped keep residents safe. In total, there were 35 checkpoints. During that…
An app is coming to the Gulf Coast that will allow dads to meet others with similar interests. ‘Dad Tribes’ is the name of the app. It’s free for dads to join. For more information, click here. Joining us with more are Michael Nahmias and David Long. Categories: Local News Tags: Dad Tribes
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There was no shortage of energy on the Gulfport waterfront over the weekend as a large crowd gathered for the 2026 Pride Day Festival at Jones Park. Festivalgoers spent the day eating, shopping, and taking in all the entertainment Pride Day had to offer. Live bands and drag performances kept the crowd engaged, while the king and…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Saenger Theatre finally made its encore over the weekend. After years of anticipation and countless restoration efforts, the historic Biloxi Saenger Theatre has officially reopened, welcoming the community back to a landmark filled with amazing performances and memories. Encore Saenger Board President Matthew Mavar said, “Local theatre groups and local dance companies, we wanted to…
Expect the cloudy skies to linger through the start of the week despite the rain drying up noticeably. Sunday saw some pretty selective rainfall already, and today’s looks even lighter and more patchy. Still, we won’t shake the rain chances completely until the middle of the week when the clouds finally take a break, but even then it won’t last…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue along with other local agencies responded to a trail derailment Sunday morning. The freight train was carrying non-hazardous iron ore when it derailed in a wooded area west of Vidalia Road. There was no danger to the public and no roadways were closed or impacted due to the derailment. Categories: Featured,…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis has been nominated and selected for a big role! Chief Purvis has been selected as the vice president of the Southern District of the State Firefighters Association. In this role, he will represent firefighters and departments across the region. He also serves as a voice for the fire service, support training, and…
A reminder from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the public water alligator draw is still open for applications. You have until June 12 to get your application in. Permits are limited to specific hunting zones. Only ‘public waterways’ within each zone, as defined by MDEQ, will be open to hunting. Applications will only be available to residents…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sparklight has donated $1,500 to the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the conclusion of its ‘Connect for a Cause’ campaign. Sparklight donated $10 over the course of the past month every time someone activated a new Sparklight mobile line. Shelter leaders say the money will go towards supplies for the animals in their care. Categories: Local…