Our WXXV Game of the Week is the intense rivalry over in Jackson County. Vancleave high school hosted the East Central Hornets for the Pascagoula River Bowl for Week Ten high school football action. Vancleave would strike first 14-0, then the Hornets stole the lead 21-14 and then it was a fight until the very end. East Central wins the…
We are joined by Ricky Decoteau to talk about a free Veterans Golf Tournament taking place at Hickory Hill Country Club and Resort. The Veterans Golf Tournament takes place November 10. Tee off is at 8 a.m.
We are joined by Rich Chase and Chef Joey Amann to talk about the upcoming Bud and Burgers in the Bay. The Bud and Burgers in the Bay competition takes place November 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bay St. Louis County Courthouse. Tags: Bud and Burgers in the Bay
This weekend and the week ahead are shaping up to be beautiful across South Mississippi, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. After a chilly start in the morning, highs will climb near 70 degrees Saturday and Sunday with mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows will dip into the 40s and low 50s though, keeping that crisp fall feel around. The…
Moises Espinal is the founder and president of the Gulf Coast Veterans Association. He joins us to talk about the Veterans Day parade happening in Pass Christian on November 8. The parade will roll at 11 a.m. in Downtown Pass Christian. Categories: Local News Tags: Pass Christian Veterans Day Parade
The City of Picayune is hosting their Fall Street Festival this weekend. Reba Beebe joins us with the details. The fun begins Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues on Sunday from 9 a.m.t o 4 p.m. in Downtown Picayune. Categories: Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As families struggle to access SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, Keesler Federal Credit Union is stepping up to feed the Coast. Keesler Federal is donating more than $100,000 to support local food banks. The funds will help families who no longer have access to SNAP benefits. Volunteers and employees were at Good Deeds Community Center working…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Public ice skating is back at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Skate season starts Friday right after the Breakers first game of the season around 9:30 p.m. You can see the full skating schedule here. Admission is $15 and includes skate rental, while supplies last. Tickets go on sale one hour prior to the session. If…
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There is a Golden Skillet Cook Off happening in Biloxi next week. This benefits a local charity. Zach Hotchkiss and Matthew Johnson are both BBQ team members and join us with details. The cook off takes place November 6 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Biloxi Bay RV Resort. For more information call 228-872-3330 or 601-826-0814 Categories: Local News Tags:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- First Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport is hosting a food drop on Saturday due to the pause of SNAP benefits. That starts at 9 a.m. and runs until supplies last. This is free to the public and is open on a first come, first serve basis. That’s First Missionary Baptist Church on East Pass Road. Categories: Local…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Leaders and innovators for the blue economy on the Mississippi Coast gathered at the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus Thursday to talk about the future of the industry for our region. USM held their first ever TEDx event on Thursday. Nine speakers shared one common theme: the blue economy. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has more…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has requested a waiver on the ban of unhealthy foods using SNAP benefits. If Reeves’ request is approved by the USDA, processed foods and beverages that list sugar, cane sugar, or corn syrup as the first two ingredients will be prohibited for purchase using SNAP benefits. Hot prepared chicken will now also be eligible…
St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach is hosting a fall festival this weekend. Jeff Clarke joins us with the details. All the fun takes place at the church on Sunday, November 2 directly following the 11:30 mass. Entry is free to attend! Categories: Local News Tags: Fall Festival, St. Thomas Catholic Church
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were able to respond quickly and save the home. They say a majority of the home’s interior was untouched by fire or smoke damage. The Ocean Springs Police Department and Gulf Park Estates Fire Department also lent a helping hand during the emergency….
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man has been sentenced to life behind bars for the 2023 murder of his wife. Leon Lambert III was convicted of first-degree murder in George County Circuit Court for the killing of his wife Pamela. In a statement, George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon says his department’s thoughts and prayers are with the family…
This Halloween started off as cold as we’ve seen so far this season with a few coastal cities dropping into the upper 30s, but sunny skies and gradual warming will have us feeling good later on. We’re still going to run a handful of degrees below average, but expect highs to climb into the upper 60s with nothing but the…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Every month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one deserving South Mississippi educator. October’s Teacher of the Month is Kelly Cassibry, a 2nd and 3rd grade Gifted Education “Discovery” teacher at Thomas L. Reeves Elementary School in Long Beach. Cassibry has been an integral part of the school for 26 years and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-If you are looking for a Halloween event to head to tonight, Roger Kovas with the Aviation Museum in Gulfport is here to talk about their Haunted Hangar. The fun runs October 31 and November 1 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the museum on Pass Road in Gulfport. They are offering a $5 combo special which…
We have exciting news for some of our local student athletes! On Thursday morning, the roster was announced for the MAC 2026 All-Star Volleyball team! Congratulations to the following girls who will be representing the south: Emma Bunn – West Harrison Lexi Eubanks – George County Kyla Foxx – Gulfport Kaylin Kinniburgh – Our Lady Academy Blyth Martinez…
We’ve got some Thursday night light action for you as Classes 4A through 1A wrap up the regular season and prepare for playoffs next week. We were at Bay St. Louis for the 73rd annual Battle of the Bridge! The Bay High Tigers hosted the Pass christian Pirates for Week Ten of high school football. The Pass Christian Pirates are…
Over the next couple of weeks, WXX is taking time to introduce you to our four local recipients who were named Coaches of the Year by the MHSAA. Our first spotlight is George County’s Anna Grace Rigby, who was named the 2024-25 Softball Coach of the Year. This past season, the George County Lady Rebel softball team won their second…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-We are joined in studio by Frances Allsup and Chris Goff to talk about the upcoming Jackson County Holiday Fest and CASA of Southeast Mississippi’s Touch a Truck event. The Jackson County Holiday Festival takes place November 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula. Categories: Local News
Our WXXV Play of the Day takes us to the Choctaw Trails of Mississippi College! Congratulations are in order for both of the St. Patrick cross country teams. Introducing your Class 3A boys State Champions, the St. Patrick Fighting Irish! A huge shoutout to the girls as well who placed second at state! We are so very proud of all…