BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — An iconic Broadway show is coming to the Beau Rivage stage for Christmas this year. Dozens of kids are taking their shot, auditioning for “A Christmas Story.” The iconic 1980’s “A Christmas Story” will soon come to the coast in musical form, and kids from across the region are auditioning for a spot on the Beau…
Ryan meets up with Jillian Rodriguez at the Mississippi Aquarium to find out about the wild birthday parties available for all ages. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: birthday parties, jillian rodriguez, Mississippi Aquarium, MS Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, wild wonders
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot while trying to serve a warrant Sunday morning. The shooting happened at a home on Taylor Road in Wiggins. While trying to serve the warrant, the suspect started firing at deputies, hitting one in the shoulder. The suspect was also shot in the leg as deputies…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County, state, and federal leaders broke ground today on new improvements at Trent Lott International Airport. The project will add a new parking apron and connecting taxi-way to the runway area and improve the existing taxiway lighting. As a result, the taxiway will allow for more aircraft to park at the airport and allow for…
This week starts off warm and dry, with sunshine continuing through midweek. Highs will reach around 90 degrees Monday and Tuesday, which is about 5 degrees above average for the end of September. Overnight lows will drop to near 70 with light winds, shifting between north and southeast. By Wednesday, highs dip slightly into the upper 80s, and while most…
STENNIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a major milestone for the aero space company based at Stennis International Airport. Skydweller Aero’s autonomous aircraft landed at the airport around 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. This marks a milestone for the company after it set up shop at Stennis in 2023. These flights and tests are helping the company develop autonomous aircraft…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi State University leaders and partners gathered Tuesday for a ribbon cutting at the Wolf River Coastal Forest Research and Education Center. The center celebrates the land that will help protect water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and fill a gap in watershed conservation efforts along the Mississippi Coast. The Coastal Forestland property spans 14,000 acres across parts…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson, the state fire academy and ExxonMobil unveiled a new C02 pipeline training prop. Last week, they held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the specialized training prop. The new prop would not have been possible without the EMPCO’s $50,000 ‘Good Neighbor Grant’ and equipment donation. The prop is strategically located in the heart of…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- In D’Iberville, a field closure notice has been issued for the Rusty Quave Sports Complex. Fields three and four at the sports complex will be closed starting Monday, September 29. The closure will run until further notice. City officials say this is part of phase two of the turf project. Those officials say on social media they…
One of the staples of Cruisin’ the Coast is Autocross. This year, there is a new location for the event. Joining us is Brian Finch, the president of American Streetcar Promotions. For a full list of Cruisin’ the Coast events, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Autocross, Cruisin’ the Coast
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Services announced another station is undergoing repairs and upgrades. Station 6 on Jim Ramsey Road had a concrete driveway poured, allowing improved access to the station’s rear doors. The station received a backup generator and had the old well and septic system dismantled. Further repairs include fixing roof drainage issues, floor…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Fire Department shared that the new state First Responder PTSD and Suicide Prevention Task Force held their inaugural meeting last week. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley was appointed to this agency by the State Fire Chief’s Association, all members represent agencies including police, fire, EMS, and many more. The task force will learn how to better…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing updates on the city’s inner bulkhead wall project. The first set of pilings have been installed and more are on the way. The city officials say the project is important in improving the harbor for the future. The City of Long Beach will share more information as updates continue….
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is celebrating a major honor. They were once again named one of the nation’s best colleges to work for in the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For program. They also earned a spot in the exclusive honor-roll placing MGCCC among the top institutions in the country for outstanding workplace culture. This is the 14th time…
Singing River Health System is expanding pediatric specialty care with a partnership with Kids and Tummies, led by Pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr. April Ulmer. Kids and Tummies has cared for children and families across the Coast for over eight years with established locations in Gulfport and Ocean Springs. Now part of Singing River, Kids and Tummies can serve even more families…
The Picayune Maroon Tide came in with just one loss last week to Ocean Springs, while the Poplarville Hornets entered on a three-game winning streak. Poplarville had the home team advanatge tonight, with Picayune on the road. After a back and forth match all night long, the Maroon Tide was victorious with a final score of 28-21! Picayune will have…
It’s the battle of the unbeaten’s as the St. Martin Yellow Jackets host the West Harrison Hurricanes to kick off regional play. Yellowjacket quarterback Seth Crockett has 600 passing yards and over 425 rushing yards to his name, while the top two leading rushers on the coast are from West Harrison. Senior Jordan Stapleton currently leads with 759 and junior…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — D’Iberville has had an impressive 2025 season so far, and that continued Friday night with a 42-6 win over Harrison Central to open district play and improve to 5-0 on the year. The Warriors led 35-0 by halftime and forced a running clock for much of the second half. Up next, D’Iberville will travel to West…
The Gulfport Admirals coming into week 5 traveled to Pascagoula to take on the Panthers. Both teams were coming off of losses last week and looked to get a dub and get their seasons right back on track. The Admirals played some good defense, along with putting points on the board as they would win 53 to 13. Gulfport (2-2)…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs is now 5-0 on the season, and the Greyhounds started district play with a 31-6 homecoming win over Biloxi. The Hounds jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, despite efforts by the Indians to keep up. Up next, Ocean Springs will host Gulfport, and Biloxi will…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Drivers in South Mississippi haven’t had to regularly share crossings with passenger trains for quite some time. Now that Amtrak trains are back, drivers may need to adapt to exercising caution around rail crossings. Just 5 weeks after Amtrak’s return to the coast, a personal vehicle collided with an Amtrak train, killing two people in…
Tonight stays mostly clear with lows in the upper 60s and no chance for rain. Saturday looks beautiful, with plenty of sunshine and highs near 88. Saturday night stays mild, dropping to the mid-60s and Sunday follows suit, with sunshine and highs close to 89, plus another clear night in the upper 60s. As we head into the workweek, there…
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is looking for a strong leader to volunteer and serve as their hospitality captain for the 47th annual Peter Anderson Festival. This position will oversee operations at the hospitality venues, supervise and support volunteers, and ensure a smooth and welcoming festival experience. If you are organized, social, and ready to…