HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County Tourism announced that they are closing the visitors center. They thank all for your patience and continued support and they truly value their visitors and the community. They’re hoping to reopen soon, but until then, they suggest visiting city websites for visitor information. Categories: Local News Tags: Hancock County Visitors Center
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier is also sharing their fire department has a new engine. Fire department officials say that once all the equipment is on the new truck, engine number three will be housed at South Station on Ladnier Road. Categories: Local News
William Carey University is celebrating historic growth for the fall 2025 semester. Over 6,000 students have enrolled. That’s 14 percent overall increase in graduate and undergraduate enrollment. It’s also the first time freshmen are up over 80 percent since 2022. That growth was seen in the schools of medicine, nursing, education, and more. Categories: National News Tags: education, William Carey…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is hosting their Night out against Crime on October 7. Chief Joe Quave joins us with the details. The Night out against Crime takes place Tuesday, October 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Crosby Commons on Goodyear Blvd. For more information, call 601-749-5482. Categories: Local News Tags: night out against crime,…
Ingalls announced the Destroyer Ted Stevens has completed its sea trials. The Ted Stevens is the second flight three destroyer built at Ingalls. These trials were conducted over several days in the Gulf, testing the ship’s engineering, navigation, and combat systems. All this to ensure readiness for the future acceptance trials and delivery to the Navy. During builder’s trials, the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Martin picked up its first district win and improved to 5-1 on the season with a 28-24 shootout win over Biloxi in Week 6 gridiron action. The Indians held a 17-14 lead coming out of halftime, and the two teams traded drives through the rest of the game. The Yellow Jackets never backed down from…
The Pass Christian Pirates traveled to Leakesville for a big district battle against the Greene County Wildcats. In the end, the Pirates offense kept putting up points in the 2nd half and would leave out of Leakesville with a win and certainly looking like the favorites right now in the Class 4-A Region 8 District. Pass Christian (5-1) will be…
It’s not just the battle of the unbeatens, or battle for the second district win, but they’re calling it the battle of Harrison County schools as the West Harrison Hurricanes hosting the d’Iberville Warriors for Week Six of High School football. Only one could remain victorious, and this time it’s d’Iberville! The Warriors remain the only undefeated team on the…
Categories: Sports Tags: football, Friday Night Showcase, st. stanislaus rock-a-chaws, Stone Tomcats
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Admirals started their first district game of the season on fire, and kept up a dominant showing to take down the previously undefeated Ocean Springs Greyhounds by a score of 41-28. Running back Cooper Crosby dominated from the start, punching in a short touchdown early in the contest. The Admirals also blocked a…
We are joined by Alex Ivey, owner of Ivey’s Air Condition and Refrigeration. He was recently named one of the top ten competitors in the Servicetitan HVAC National Championship. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
Some clouds will stick around tonight, and there’s a small chance of a shower or two after midnight. Temperatures will drop into the upper 60s, with northeast winds between 10 and 15 mph. Saturday will bring a mix of sun and clouds. A few light showers are possible early in the morning and again late in the afternoon, but most…
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined now by Diamondhead Mayor Anna Liese, Todd Torguson, and Lloyd Ramirez to talk about the upcoming Blessing of the Classics event. Blessing of the Classics takes place Wednesday, October 8 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. near city hall. Categories: Cruisin’ the Coast 2025, Local News Tags: Blessing of the Classics, Cruisin’ the Coast
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department announced retired Captain Bertiss Goff passed away on October 1. He served Pascagoula for over 21 years prior to his retirement from the force. Goff will be remembered by the community for being a wonderful officer with a servant’s heart. Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 4 at Full Life Assembly of…
Kevin Manuel joins us in studio to discuss the Northshore Regional Airshow happening in Louisiana later this month. The Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow takes place October 11 and 12 in Hammond, Louisiana. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow
Every time the southern end of the Mississippi River hits flood stage, the Army Corp of Engineers decides whether or not to open the Bonnet Carre Spillway up river from New Orleans. The result is tons of polluted water dumped into the Mississippi Sound, threatening the environment, our seafood industry, and tourism. Save our Sound is a group of concerned…
Georgia Goodell joins us from the Friends of the Animal Shelter out of Hancock County. A flea market is happening on October 11 from 9 to 2 at Wish List Flea Market. For more information, call 601-590-2791. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Harrison Central High School showed its support in the fight for a cure with its annual Big Red Night Thursday night. This community wide fundraiser is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and advocacy efforts. Students, families, and community members came out to enjoy food…
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Pink Heart Funds is preparing for events happening on the Coast. Brenda Long and Judith Brannan join us in studio to discuss how the community can get involved and a preview of what can be expected. For more information on Pink Heart Funds and all their upcoming events, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: pink heart funds
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point has named an interim police chief, according to our media partner the Sun Herald. During a special council meeting on Tuesday night, they appointed Dennis Stevenson, a retired Mississippi state trooper, to the position of interim police chief. Stevenson began his career at the Biloxi Police Department, serving four years as…
The Southern Miss Esports Team will be hosting a camp for middle schoolers. Jeff Taylor and Trace Rutman join us for the details. The camp takes place October 7 and October 9 and is an educational single day experience for kids aged 11 to 14 or grades fifth through eighth. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, there will be military training exercises taking place. This exercise begins October 3 and runs until October 4. These exercises involve aircrafts. Officials ask residents not to be alarmed if you see or hear military aircraft in the area. Please give them space and allow them to complete this important exercise that allows for practice…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police confirm they are searching for a suspect following a shooting on I-110 Thursday night. A driver shot into another car, hitting the two occupants. Those in the car were taken to the hospital. There status is currently unknown. Witnesses tell police they believe it was a road rage incident. The shooter fled the scene. Biloxi…