BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police are warning residents that a scam is going around where the caller claims to be the police department. These numbers are using officers’ names and likeness; the department wants to remind everyone that they will never contact you demanding payment or personal information. If you are concerned about a call, you can reach out…
Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan joins us to share how you can help send the Gators Youth Football Team to the Superdome in November. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gator Youth Football, Gautier
We are joined by Heather Wagner and Henry Furr with the Ocean Springs Rotary Club to talk about their upcoming 5K race. The 5K takes place October 18 from 4:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fort Maurepas Park. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: 5K Race, ocean springs rotary club
Madelon Ruiz and Beth Blystone joins us from St. Alphonsus Catholic School ahead of their Night of Neon. The Night of Neon 5K Race takes place November 7 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: night of neon
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Friday, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors will meet with a Blue Ribbon Committee to examine Child Protection Services procedures and child welfare concerns. Members of the Mississippi Legislature will be there to listen and possibly act on the issues. Supervisor Rebecca Powers has been spearheading the efforts and she joins us to talk about…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Biloxi firefighters are investigating a fire that broke out early this morning on Reynoir Street. Firefighters were in action early Thursday morning, but they were able to get things under control. Firefighters were called to the home on Reynoir Street shortly around 4 a.m. and found it fully engulfed in flames. Officials said that crews were able to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi is seeing intermittent lane closures starting on Friday. The closure is in effect from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. so workers can perform maintenance to the bridge decking. Work is expected to last one day. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: closures, Popps Ferry Bridge
Rebecca Rutz with Wreaths across America is in studio to talk about their upcoming event. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Wreaths across America
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- There was plenty of candy, live entertainment, and Jeeps to see at the Jeep-O-Ween event in Gautier Wednesday night. Jeeps covered in Halloween decorations lined Fuller Street, off Highway 90 in front of the Cornerstone Restaurant, as kids in costumes trunk or treated. There was live music, prizes, and tons of rubber ducks. This is the third…
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Sports Director Ansley Brent previews this weekend’s Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Golf Tournament. Find out how you can attend for free at fallenoakinvitational.com! Categories: Local Sports, Sports
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The annual Ocean Springs Cemetery Tour put on by the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center took place at the Bellande Cemetery Wednesday night. Actors played the roles of those buried in the cemetery, telling the stories of their lives. One of the actors portrayed an Ocean Springs police officer who was killed in the line of…
Sam Lucey explores Long Beach Fitness Trail in this week’s “Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast,” a bi-weekly feature on local parks sponsored by Chevron. Find local parks near you with the FREE Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast App. Categories: Let’s Go Explore Gulf Coast Tags: Chevron, fitness trail, Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast, local parks, Long Beach, sam lucey, walking…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District released a statement for the community, calling for more safety and security during the school day and events. Superintendent Debra Joiner said recent acts of violence in Mississippi makes it so vigilance and preparation are not optional. In order to help with that, armed and uniformed officers will be at major…
Michelle met with Kendrick McCarty with Forever Young Health Clinic in Gulfport to discuss how “the Golden Triangle” of diet, exercise and hormone balance affects weight loss and general health. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: diet, expert talk, forever young, golden triangle, hormone, kendrick mccarty, michelle eubank, weight loss
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District’s Crisis Team met with first responders and directors from Highland Community Hospital for a roundtable discussion on active shooter events and the role each agency plays. Agencies taking part in the discussion include the sheriff’s office, office of emergency services, the state bureau of investigation, and the Carriere Fire…
Jonathan Allen has been nominated for the 2026 Time Dealer of the Year award for Time Magazine. The award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. The award recognizes the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate long-standing commitment to community service. Allen was chosen to represent the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association in the…
Susie Davis is a 2025 Shuck Cancer Ambassador. She joins us in studio to share her personal story. Shuck Cancer takes place November 6. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Shuck Cancer
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Jackson County that left one person dead. Troopers responded to a crash on Highway 613 on Tuesday night where officials say a car driving north hit a woman walking on the highway. The victim has been identified as Alicia Campbell of Moss Point. She was pronounced dead at the…
It going to be another beautiful, but warm day across the Mississippi Gulf Coast with plenty of sunshine pushing highs into the mid and upper 80s. Skies stay clear this evening and temperatures look fairly mild with lows dipping into the mid and upper 60s. Friday brings more sunshine and highs in the mid 80s with southerly winds, so you…
We are joined by Beth Lindsey and Monica Foulon with Kids of Pearl River County to talk about their upcoming Co-Ed Kickball Tournament. The second annual Kicking it for Kids Co-Ed Kickball Tournament takes place November 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Friendship Park. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Kicking it for Kids Co-Ed…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined now by Sugheiry Ward and Wesley Ward to talk about the upcoming Mullet Festival. The Mullet Festival takes place Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Singing River Mall property. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gautier Mullet Festival
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department has just welcomed a bomb sniffing K9 to its ranks. Meet Nitro, a 19-month-old British Labrador retriever. Sgt. Chris Penton was selected to be Nitro’s handler. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department donated a vehicle kennel to Picayune PD for the newest edition to the force. Nitro was donated to the department by…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Cruisin’ the Coast wrapped up this weekend with police in Biloxi noting a significant decrease in citations compared to last year. Despite the increase traffic of over 10,300 vehicles registered for the event, there were 248 fewer citations than 2024. They reported a total of 243 violations, an overall 41 percent decrease. Citations include…