STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Police Chief Timothy Hill recognized Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Burnett for actions taken in a crash. Trooper Burnett took decisive action at the scene of a crash in Stone County. Chief Hill said critical minutes were gained. He says the help gave medical personnel time needed to arrive, administer care, and safely transport the patient…
We have our highest rate ever recorded in seatbelt usage, according to a recent survey done by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Seatbelt usage has climbed up to 86.6 percent, that up from 81.2 percent in 2024 and is a huge improvement from the 77.9 percent noted in 2016. Child restraint is also at 91.8 percent for youth under…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, they just installed the top of their lighthouse. It is positioned on Jeff Davis Avenue right by the Long Beach Harbor. This is a major milestone in the Gateway Project and is another step forward towards making Long Beach a more welcoming place for residents and visitors. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- D’Iberville High students had a fun time in their computer science and engineering class last week. Their STEM project involved creating judo-bots. These robots were created with four key components: the base, stand, arm, and hydraulic system. Competition was fierce as students went head-to-head against each other. Students demonstrated not only their technical skills, but also their…
Warrior Stadium was the place to be for Week Seven of high school football on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Many called it the battle for the coast as the undefeated d’Iberville Warriors host the 5-1 Ocean Springs Greyhounds. The Greyhounds strike first with a 44 yard touchdown pass from Chalmers Berglind to Sharroid Whitehead. The Warriors scored on their first…
It was another coast versus coast matchup as the St. Martin Yellow Jackets traveled to Milner Stadium to take on the Gulfport Admirals. Gulfport would dominate all night long as they would take a huge lead in the 2nd half and not look back. They defend home turf and improve to 2-0 in district play with a 40-0 win. St….
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Gautier improved to 3-3 on the season and started district play on the right foot with a 28-6 win over Long Beach in front of an energized home crowd. The Gators jumped to an early 7-0 advantage and carried that lead into the halftime locker room. They never looked back from that lead, cruising to the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Picayune traveled across South Mississippi to take on the Pascagoula Panthers, and the Maroon Tide came out on top of an intense contest with a 38-36 victory to start conference play 1-0. The game turned into a back-and-forth contest in the second quarter, with the Maroon Tide leading 35-34 heading into the locker room for halftime….
The City of D’Iberville hosted their own Cruisin’ event downtown at their civic center. Cars and trucks filled the lot with lots of unique vehicles to check out. They had vendors along with multiple bands playing throughout the day. Categories: Cruisin’ the Coast 2025, Local News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, d’iberville
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System completed their first CardioMEMS procedure at Memorial Biloxi. The health system says this is a major step forward in heart failure care. A CardioMEMS is a tiny wireless device that sits inside the body and monitors pressure in the lungs. Memorial Health saying it is an early warning system that helps doctors detect changes…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a sunny cool morning in Pascagoula where a wide variety of cars and trucks lined up around Beach Park. They started at the east end and winded around to Washington Avenue. Travis B was on the stage followed by Platinum Café in the afternoon. Christy Lee was there signing autographs in the booth near the…
We’re looking at plenty of sunshine ahead for this week! Saturday’s looking gorgeous with highs near 83 and light northeast winds — perfect weather to enjoy the final weekend of Cruisin’ the Coast. Clear and cool Saturday night, then more sunshine Sunday with highs in the mid 80s. Monday through next Friday keeps the sunny streak going, with highs in…
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 with a performance by the Bag of Donuts Friday night. The fun in Ocean Springs will keep rolling through the weekend. Categories: Cruisin’ the Coast 2025, Local News Tags:…
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 who are so passionate about their vintage automobiles. Today’s 5 o’clock Show car of the day is a true beauty. Categories: Cruisin’ the Coast 2025, Local News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, future car
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 by the American Cancer Society, coming up on November 6, 2025 from 6:00-10:00 PM at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags:…
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 place Saturday, October 25 beginning at 8 a.m. at 1030 King Bee Road, Perkinston, MS. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, News Tags:…
October is Fire Prevention Month. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley joins us for a few tips to keep yourself safe. Categories: Local News Tags: Fire Prevention Month
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 Minds Daycare. It is a yearly tradition where the children can bring their own rides and take to the streets. The kids line up in front of the learning center, bringing their jeeps,…
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. Vintage cars and hot rods each took their turn to see who could do the best burn out. The sky was thick with smoke and the smell of burnt rubber as the crowd cheered…
We’re enjoying a sunny end to the week thanks to an influx of considerably more seasonal air. Today’s cloud cover has been thin, passing, and basically non-existent, so all the sunshine will keep things warm with an expected high near 85°. That’s not significantly cooler than yesterday, but the drier air will make it feel so much more pleasant. These…
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 and collectibles are expected to cross the block at the 2025 Vicari auction, including rare and high-interest automotive history items. This three-day event runs until Saturday, October 11. It brings together hundreds of classic cars,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Banana Ball is set to take over Keesler Federal Park next year. The Biloxi Shuckers made the announcement Thursday. The Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts are making their way to the Gulf Coast to face off. The games take place September 25 and 26, 2026. To register for the Banana Ball Lottery, click here. Categories: Featured,…
The No. 4 ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College football team hosted the East Central Warriors for Week Seven of NJCAA Football. The Bulldogs are looking to keep their undefeated streak alive while the Warriors posses a 1-4 record. Gulf Coast continues to ride the undefeated wave as they defeat East Central with a final score of 27-3. The…
