BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Few South Mississippi student-athletes can say they played Big 10 football, but Biloxi offensive tackle Hayden Ainsworth is blazing a trail! Ainsworth signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday surrounded by family members, teammates and coaches. The three-star lineman moved up a classification as a junior and will be getting a head start on his college career….
MOBILE, AL. (WXXV)-An exotic pet expo is coming to Mobile this weekend. Roxie Bickerstaff and Brian Bone join us with the details. The Exotic Pet Expo runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grounds in Mobile, Alabama. Admission is $10 per day and free for children under age 11….
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — Two senior Picayune Maroon Tide standouts — and one graduate — signed to continue their football careers at the collegiate level on Wednesday morning. Offensive lineman Mitchell Smith and defensive lineman Nolan Wilson will be taking their talents to the SEC. Wilson didn’t start playing football until his sophomore year, but the four-star picked up interest…
Mississippi lawmakers will gavel in for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session on January 6. State leaders are submitting agendas, including State Auditor Shad White. White released his list of priorities this week. His issues of importance range from government waste to illegal immigration. Auditor White is in studio with us to talk about his vision. Categories: Featured, Local…
A soggy stretch of weather continues tonight as showers and a few thunderstorms move through the area, most of which wrap up by 10 p.m., but scattered showers remain possible overnight. Lows fall to the upper 40s as winds shift from the east to the north. Friday brings more clouds and another round of spotty showers or a rumble of…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College football also joined in on some early signing’s as four Bulldogs signed to their next school. Defensive Back Willie Breland Jr. signed to Washington State University, Linebacker Taurean Davis signed to Oklahoma State University, and both Offensive Lineman Demorrsion Brown and Omarion Bender signed to Old Dominion University. Congratulations to all of those Bulldogs! Categories:…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is days away and organizers still need help to make it happen! The race kicks off December 12 and they still are looking for volunteers to help with everything from water stations to passing out medals. If you’d like to volunteer, click here. WXXV is proud to be a title sponsor of this year’s…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Ocean Springs has postponed the lighting of their Christmas tree, originally set to happen tonight. The new date is Tuesday, December 9. The lighting takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will include tasty treats, witness art demonstrations, and live music. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be in attendance. This is all…
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The holidays can be a busy time for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley shares more on how to adopt responsibly this season. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: adoption, Humane Society of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse and associated festivities are still on tonight, just on a modified schedule. Mayor Gilich will flip the switch at 5:30 from the front porch of the Biloxi Visitors Center, instead of in front of the lighthouse due to the rain. Inside the visitors center, there will be lots of festive…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, a state lawmaker and local superintendent are the featured speakers for a discussion on school choice in Mississippi. This open to the public forum starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Gruich Community Center and is being put on by the East Biloxi Civic Club. Biloxi Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux and District 115 Representative Zach…
We are gearing up for one of the biggest holiday celebrations on the Coast: Christmas in the Pass. Joining us now is Captain Andy Purchner to tell us more about it. Christmas in the Pass takes place December 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Downtown Pass Christian. The parade begins at 6 p.m. and the lighting of the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is getting ready to roll out weapons detection systems at both high schools next semester. Students at Pascagoula and Gautier High will soon be required to pass through these weapons detection devices when entering school each morning. Though this is new for everyday use, the district has already utilized the devices at…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Main Street announced Wednesday that the Christmas in the City event has been rescheduled. After concerns of rain this weekend, they have pushed the event to Saturday, December 13. The downtown festival runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will feature live Christmas entertainment, pictures with Santa, holiday vendors, and more. It is a family…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Kiwanis Club kicked off its 69th annual Pancake Day Fundraiser Wednesday morning. All proceeds from the sales go directly to fund the youth and community activities. Some projects include college scholarship money, backpacks for kids, helping feed kids at home on weekends where there is little to no food, and several others. Gulfport High School…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another scam is making the rounds in Harrison County, this time in the form of calls with scammers impersonating Harrison County sheriff’s deputies. These scammers are apparently requesting money from people for various reasons, claiming to act on behalf of the sheriff’s office. As always, the sheriff’s office will never request money over the phone or…
A wet stretch settles in through the weekend with multiple rounds of rain and a few thunderstorms beginning on Thursday. Showers increase late tonight, becoming widespread Thursday with storms possible and highs in the mid to upper 50s. Rain continues Thursday night and remains likely Friday, with thunderstorms and steady temperatures. More showers linger into Saturday, though coverage gradually decreases…
Courthouse Plaza is hosting a special open house this holiday season. Joining us now is Roxanne Denicola and Michelle McQueen to tell us all about it. The holiday open house takes place December 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: holiday open house
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospital Gulfport held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new naloxone vending machine. This machine expands community access to life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication. Hospitals officials said the free, 24/7 access machine was installed outside the emergency room to ensure the community can act quickly during emergencies. The initiative was developed in partnership with…
It’s time for light shows to take over the Gulf Coast for Christmas. We have John Hattula in studio to talk about the Hattula Family Lightshow and what might be different this year. Categories: Local News Tags: Hattula Family Lightshow
The Civic League of Gulfport is hosting its annual Christmas Tour of Homes this Sunday in Bayou View. We are joined now by Camille Williams to explain how you can get tickets. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Christmas Tour of Homes, The Civic League of Gulfport
WOOLMARKET, Miss. (WXXV)- One of South Mississippi’s most iconic holiday displays is back. Wiener Wonderland, the beloved Christmas display featuring dozens of dachshunds, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Shelby Pierce’s Woolmarket home is decked out in thousands of lights and over 80 lit up weenie dog lawn ornaments with the pups doing everything from racing sleds to flying…
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