The Ocean Springs Girls Lacrosse Team is in studio to discuss their upcoming ‘Try Lax’ event at the end of the month. Halee and Kiylie Macias as well as Erin Castaldi join us with more. Ocean Springs Girls Lacrosse (OSGL) invites girls in grades K–12 across South Mississippi to come experience the fast-growing sport of lacrosse at a free “Try…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Historical Society hosted a historic cemetery tour at the city cemetery, located at West First Street and South Girard. The interactive tour gives participants a glimpse into Long Beach’s past and history of its early residents through storytelling. At several gravesites, guides shared the life stories of those buried there and their experiences…
Welcome to IG Levy Park South on Chicot Rd. in Pascagoula home to the wonderful Adventure Island Playground! I.G. Levy Park, managed by the City of Pascagoula is divided into two sections, North and South, which are connected by a trail through a wooded area and combined cover 42 acres. I.G. Levy Park South has plenty of outdoor recreational options…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 16th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival is back on the Coast this weekend. The festival brings artists from all over the world together for a weekend of performances at venues across Ocean Springs and Gautier. This year, musicians will also perform at Pine Island. Attendees will have the chance to take part in workshops, hear rising…
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to the dynanic duo of Hancock golf! Both the Hawk boys and girls team took home the hardware at the Tornado Classic! Not only did the boys take first with a score of 306, but all top three spots were taken by Hawks with low medalist honors going to Rowdy Foster who shot…
It was do or die Thursday night for the Biloxi Shuckers as they hosted the Montgomery Biscuits for game two of the Southern League Division Series. Getting the nod on the mound is right-handed pitcher Jaron DeBerry. The game remained scoreless through two innings. That all changed when the 18 year old Jesús Made stepped into the box in the…
We are joined by Anna Claire Perronne and Pam Sanders from the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce to talk about this year’s upcoming Taste of Long Beach. Taste of Long Beach takes place September 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Harper McCaughan Town Green. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
Clear skies are expected tonight with lows settling in the upper 60s and winds becoming calm. Friday brings plenty of sunshine and a high around 91, followed by another clear and comfortable night. The weekend continues the warm and dry trend, with highs in the low 90s and overnight lows holding near 70. By Monday, highs ease back into the…
Everyone was expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this week and they didn’t disappoint, cutting rates by a quarter point. Fed officials have indicated more cuts are on the way this year. So, how does this affect you? Here to talk about the impact is financial expert Gregory Ricks from Gregory Ricks and Associates. Categories: Local News, News…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- With new remodeling coming to Hancock Whitney Bank Drive-thru in downtown Gulfport, the city has added four new 15-minute parking spaces at the Hancock Whitney Bank Location. These designated short-term spots are aimed at creating a much easier way for residents and visitors to access and exit the bank fairly quickly and complete quick errands in the…
North Bay Civitan Club President Keith Wilson joins us ahead of the 16th annual Bears on Patrol drive. Bears on Patrol is the club’s community service project. Club members will be out collecting bears at the D’Iberville Promenade Shopping Center on September 20 from 10:45 until 2 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags:…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Homecoming season is in full swing on the Coast and D’Iberville celebrated its big week with a parade through the city’s downtown area. Various elementary schools within the district and D’Iberville High School brought the energy to the streets with a long line of class floats, student organizations, and homecoming maids. Beads, candy, and toys flew through…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Fire Museum will be marking 25 years with a big celebration on Friday. The fire museum calls the fire station on Howard Avenue home, and for 25 years, the museum has shared over 100 years of history, and will continue to share stories from those in the future. Founder and former Biloxi Fire Chief…
If there’s ever a conversation about high school volleyball on the Mississippi gulf coast, odds are you’ll mention the dynasty of Our Lady Academy, and then if you keep talking about the Lady Crescents, you’ll definitely end up talking about this specific outstanding student athlete. Whether she’s slamming down balls in the middle or setting up her teammates for success,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Shuckers dropped their first game of the Southern League Division Series to the Montgomery Biscuits, but they have a chance to get back on track at home. The Shuckers will host the Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park on Thursday, with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. It’s an exciting opportunity for the team to…
HARRISON COUNTY, (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue shared they had a busy Wednesday. Officials with the department say the responded to multiple calls for car accidents and vehicle fires. Not only that, the department responded to numerous medical calls. There were no serious injuries reported in any cases Wednesday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Fire Rescue
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A federal jury has convicted a man of vandalizing and setting fire to a church in Wiggins last year. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, 36-year-old Stefan Day Rowold will be sentenced in January and faces up to life in prison. The guilty verdict comes from two counts of arson, damaging of religious property, and…
Saucier, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K sharing that troopers are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash. The area affected is Highway 49 in Saucier, just south of Highway 67. The wreck involves a motorcycle. MHP say drivers should expect delays as emergency personnel work to clear the scene. Spokesman Landon Orozco says one involved is seriously injured…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- On Thursday, The Mississippi Songwriters Festival gets underway in South Mississippi. Things kick off Thursday night with the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mary C. in Ocean Springs. Then through Sunday, there will be a variety of music acts at different venues across South Mississippi through Sunday, culminating in a grand finale event at…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport issued an extended lane closure for Old Highway 49. This closure affects the westbound lane of the area between Clark Road and Nugent Road. The closure is for the installation of a new storm drain. The eastbound lane in the area will remain open to ensure minimal disruption to residents and businesses. The…
The stretch of warm, sunny days and comfortable nights continues through the rest of the week. Highs will stay right around 90 from Thursday through the weekend, and overnight lows will dip into the upper 60s to near 70. If you have outdoor plans, the weekend looks great—plenty of sunshine with just a touch of heat on Saturday. As we…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Development Commission has received Cooperative Energy’s 2025 Spark Award. Specifically, the commission’s work in bringing Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s Travel Center to life is recognized as a commercial win and a transformative development success for the Coast. The Spark Award Committee recognized not only the scale of the Buc-ee’s investment, but the project’s long-term impact…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- U.S. Customs and Border Protection is opening a new global entry enrollment center in South Mississippi. This new center will be located at the CBP’s office on Saracennia Road in Moss Point. Its primary function will be to help international travelers navigate the Homeland Security Department’s trusted traveler program, which gives pre-approved travelers expedited customs clearance…