Grace Baptist Church hosting Veterans Day ceremony

Grace Baptist Church in Ocean Springs will be hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday. The celebration starts at 10 a.m. and will include music, video presentations, and a message from their guest speaker retired Marine Don Drake. Those who do come out are invited to a free Thanksgiving meal following the service. Categories: Local News

Jackson County Animal Shelter annual Food and Supply Drive

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Animal Shelter is announcing their ninth annual food and supply drive. The ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Drive will be taking place at Quake’s in Ocean Springs on November 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive is dedicated to Sophia Myers. Anyone who wants to donate can start dropping items off on…

Memorial Health System performed first robotic bronchoscopy

A major milestone was reached at Memorial Health System on Tuesday. Dr. Theresa Case successfully performed the very first bronchoscopy procedure. With this, doctors can now reach smaller areas of the lungs with precision, helping find potential problems sooner while reducing risks and supporting faster recovery. This expands access to life-saving diagnostics on the Coast without having to travel out…

State universities see enrollment growth

The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning released 2025 student fall enrollment numbers for Mississippi’s public universities. Across the ten schools showed a continued increase in enrollment with a nearly three percent increase compared to this time last year. That means total student enrollment is now at 81,961 students. Southern Miss experienced a 0.2 percent growth in its enrollment year. Mississippi…

Picayune’s three star offensive tackle Mitchell Smith named Mr. Football for Class 6A!

Heading over to Picayune for the best high school football player in the class 6A, it’s the Maroon Tide’s very own Mitchell Smith! Picayune’s talented run game has been known throughout the year, but let’s talk about the offensive linemen that make it happen! Smith is a 6’6” 320 pound three star offensive tackle who committed to Vanderbilt earlier this…

Pass Christian punched their ticket into the Second Round of Playoffs with a final score of 52-32 over South Pike.

Playoffs are officially here on the Mississippi Gulf coast and we couldn’t be more proud of our teams that reached the post season. We’re starting it all off with our class 4A Region 8 champions, the Pass Christian Pirates!  The Pirates are hosting South Pike for the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Junior quarterback Paris Trivllion enters the game…

Poplarville dominates Forrest County AHS, 49-20, to advance to second round of MHSAA Class 4A playoffs

BROOKLYN, Miss. (WXXV) — Poplarville entered the 2025 MHSAA Class 4A playoffs on a quest for back-to-back state titles, and the Hornets started that journey on the right foot with a dominant 49-20 win over Forrest County AHS in Friday’s first round. Ty Keys earned 4A Mr. Football honors earlier in the day, and he showed out against the Aggies…

D’Iberville cruises to a 48-27 win over Long Beach in a high school girls basketball matchup

It would be the D’Iberville Lady Warriors making it tough out there all night long playing good defense and starting the season on the right foot as they would cruise to a 48-27 victory over Long Beach. WXXV’s Sports Director Ansley Brent has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: D’iberville High School, girls high school basketball, long…

3rd annual Bud and Burgers in the Bay

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Bay St. Louis is playing host to the 3rd annual Bud and Burgers in the Bay. The fun takes place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Historic Hancock County Courthouse grounds on Main Street. It’s $20 for adults and only $5 for children five to 11. Categories: Local News…

Ice Skating continues at the Coliseum this weekend

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Saturday after the Biloxi Breakers game, it is public ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. The game starts at 7 p.m. which means the ice skating typically opens around 9:30 p.m. You can click here for the full schedule. Admission is $15 and includes ice skate rental. Tickets go on sale one hour prior…

Pass Christian holds annual State of the City Address

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the City Address. Mayor Kenny Torgeson outlined his vision for growing Pass Christian with new developments, projects, and more future plans. Community leaders and residents in Pass Christian came together as Mayor Torgeson shared updates on the progress and plans for the city’s future. One…

11/7 – Warm Weekend, Colder Next Week

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast

Patchy dense fog will develop late tonight and linger into early Saturday morning before skies turn mostly sunny and temperatures warm to near 80. A few light showers are possible late Saturday night as a strong cold front pushes through, bringing cooler air and breezy north winds. Highs will top out in the low 70s on Sunday before dropping sharply…

Peter Anderson Festival returns to Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual tradition is set to take over the City of Ocean Springs downtown area starting Saturday. The largest arts festival on the Coast is returning for its 47th year and the city is gearing up to welcome thousands of new faces to the area. The Peter Anderson Festival starts Saturday November 8 and runs through…

Maritime and Seafood Museum hosting painting class

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Elizabeth Alexander from Biloxi’s Maritime and Seafood Museum joins us ahead of a painting class happening November 15. She brings Jason Pittman, the artist hosting the class. The class takes place on November 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum. For more information call 228-435-6320. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News

Wizard’s Night out at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

We are joined by Cindy DeFrances from Lynn Meadows ahead of the ‘Wizard’s Night Out’ Harry Potter themed event. Wizard’s Night Out is an adult 21+ event with themed snacks, potion making, trivia, and crafts. All the fun takes place Thursday, November 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Wizard’s Night Out

HSSM Friendsgiving Volunteer Orientation begins Saturday

Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is here to tell us more about the shelter’s Friendsgiving plans and how you can play a part! The volunteer orientation begins Saturday, November 8 at 9 a.m. at the HSSM Headquarters in Gulfport. RSVP by emailing volunteer@hssm.org. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: friendsgiving, Humane Society of South Mississippi, volunteers

Chamber Member Spotlight – Half Shell Oyster House

Half Shell Oyster House is Biloxi is our Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight winner for October! If you enjoy fresh seafood and delicious cocktails take a trip to the Biloxi or Gulfport locations for lunch or dinner this week! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: chamber spotlight, half shell, half shell oyster house

Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department honored by Picayune Chamber of Commerce

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department was honored by the Picayune Chamber of Commerce this year, happening during the 2025 First Responders Luncheon. Awards were given out to five members of the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department. Hunter Martin took home Deputy of the Year while Malley Bilbo took home Rookie of the Year. Investigator…

Shuck Cancer Benefit Party for cancer survivors

The Coast community has gathered to lead the way in the fight against cancer in South Mississippi and honor cancer patients and survivors in the process. The 2025 Shuck Cancer Party took place at Mississippi Aquarium. Healthcare Heroes in the fight against cancer were honored as well as caregivers and survivors. Funds raised from last night’s silent auction go directly…