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…
If you can’t wait until Friday night, we’ve got some Thursday night light action for you as high school football starts a day early for one class 7A regional matchup. The Harrison Central Red Rebels playing host to the West Harrison Hurricanes for a Harrison County showdown. The Hurricanes score once in the first half and score 12 more points…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds are heading back to South State following a 3-0 sweep of Harrison Central in the second round of the MHSAA 7A volleyball playoffs. The Lady Hounds will travel north to Brandon on Monday with a trip to the championship on the line. Sports Director Ansley Brent has highlights from the…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — George County put on a dominant performance in the second round of the MHSAA 6A volleyball playoffs, taking down fellow Coast team Long Beach by a score of 3-0. The Lady Rebels will head to South State on Monday, where they will face a familiar opponent in the Hancock Lady Hawks. WXXV Sports Director Ansley Brent…
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures will make for a beautiful stretch of weather across South Mississippi through the next week. Tonight will be mostly clear and mild, with lows dipping to the low and mid 60s. Friday brings more sunshine and a much “closer to average” high near 81. The weekend continues the trend — expect sunny skies Saturday and…
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. will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14 at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi. Visitation is 9:30 to 11 that morning. Weeks helped pilot the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
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 enthusiast on our 5 o’clock Show Cruisin’ Car of the Day. Categories: Cruisin’ the Coast 2025, Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast
Our WXXV play of the day belongs to Biloxi high school senior and volleyball captain Adelyn Fontenelle! Adelyn ended her high school career on a high note, recording over one-thousand career digs. It’s a milestone that’s a testament to her hard work and talent on the court. Congratulations, Adelyn, you’re our WXXV Play of the Day! Categories: Local Sports, Sports…
Earlier this week, Our Lady Academy’s Myah Favre was tabbed for Miss Volleyball for class 3A for the second year in a row! Obviously staying quite busy with the top hitting percentage in the nation and 561 kills, we finally got to speak to the queen of the court and get her reaction to the honor. Congratulations to Myah,…
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 Festival takes place October 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Harrison County Fall Festival takes place October 28 from 5 p.m. to 8…
On Tuesday, the George County Lady Rebels swept Picayune to advance to the second round of playoffs and continue their best season to date. Currently in class 6A region 3, the Lady Rebels were undefeated in district play with a 24-10 overall record “I’m very proud of our team because we’ve made a bunch of history in a bunch of…
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 and Pass Road Elementary joins us to discuss the tour. Categories: Local News Tags: gulfport school district, Mississippi City Cemetery, tour
We had a bit of a rainy start to Cruisin’ the Coast 2025, but here comes the sun to save the day! We’re only seeing patchy areas of light cloud cover from time to time today, with plenty of sun and lowering humidity. It’ll still be a touch on the hot side with an above-normal high near 88 degrees, but…
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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 Witches Walk Contest on October 25. The walk begins at 9 a.m. in the Historic District in Bay St. Louis. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Bay St. Louis, Witches Walk
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 Blessing of the Classics. Paradegoers lined the route to check out everything from vintage Broncos to colorful classic Chevrolets, all while catching plenty of beads and candy. Blessing of the Classics also took place about…
