The Reese’s Senior Bowl festivities are officially underway. A week full of opportunities for some of the best players in the country who are looking to make a push towards the NFL Draft in April. Former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart is a player make some, if not the most, buzz with his talent. “With Jaxson Dart my phone probably…
William Carey University had some good news and good numbers to share Tuesday when it presented the findings of a 10-year economic impact analysis. The university announced an economic impact of $135 million annually for the Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses combined. Those numbers likely will increase with WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett’s announcement that the university has bought 107 acres…
A ceremony months in the making as a new J. Allen Mazda groundbreaking ceremony happened earlier today. The new location is right next to J. Allen Toyota on Helen Richards Drive in Gulfport. This is the fourth location owned by the Allen family on the Coast. Now the Allen family does own a Mazda dealership on Airport Road with this…
The Biloxi City Council made a decision this afternoon on the status of trees on the Chick-Fil-A construction site off Pass Road and Nelson Drive. The council voted six to one to deny the appeal on behalf of the Gulf Coast group of the Mississippi Chapter of the Sierra Club, seeking to prevent the removal of eight protected trees on…
Each month WXXV and the Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one teacher of the month along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This month’s Huntington Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month is Second Grade Teacher Rachel Broussard of Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary. Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Teacher of the Month Tags: 2nd Grade Teacher, Rachel Broussard, Sacred Heart Catholic…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Kadee Campbell Cook with the Professional Cowboys Association is in studio to talk about the PCA Rodeo Finals happening at the Coast Coliseum. The PCA Rodeo Finals take place January 30th through February 2nd at the Coast Coliseum. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: PCA Rodeo Finals
The Stone County Community Fund is hosting their inaugural Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 1st. The ball is happening at 6:30 that evening, with standing room tickets costing $125. This is planned to be a major fundraiser, with tickets being available for purchase HERE. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation will also be opening their inaugural SCCF grant cycle. Dr….
Dr. Suzi Brown is the vice president of Institutional Advancement at MGCCC. She is in studio to tell us about the upcoming Foundation Scholarship Gala happening in March and it has a very exciting keynote speaker. The MGCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala takes place Saturday, March 15th at 6 p.m. at the Beau Rivage. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…
District 119 Representative Jeffery Hulum III recently unveiled a list of bills that he will be proposing at this years state legislative session. Among those proposed are two bills that could seriously impact the lives of those within District 119. To put it simply the bills would decrease the current sales tax on groceries which is 7% and increase the…
With the stage now set for the Eagles and Chiefs in the Super Bowl, businesses across South Mississippi are getting ready to take advantage of the boom of fans in from New Orleans. One of those being the Driftwood Motel in Bay St. Louis which has been putting its name out there as the place to stay if you’re heading…
Warm 60s this week with our next chance of rain on Friday. Patchy morning fog each morning Tuesday through Thursday careful on your morning commutes. Mild to warm daytime highs in the mid to upper 60s each day. Cool mornings, but nice and mild to warm highs this week. Continuing to see cloud cover for the week. Rain and storm…
Former George County high school football star McKinnley Jackson was back in Lucedale, MS on Monday as his Rebel Jersey was officially retired and he received a key to the city. Jackson was a standout student-athlete for the Rebels and graduated in 2020. After graduation, Jackson took his talents to Texas A&M where he was named to the SEC All-Freshman…
Mobile, AL is the place to be this week as senior college football players look to make a name for themselves, or even solidify their draft stock, ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft as scouts and coaches make their way to the south for the annual Reese’s Senior Bowl. Players reporter to Mobile on Sunday and the week was underway…
Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan is seeking a second term in office in this year’s municipal elections, and he stopped by the WXXV studio to talk to Grant Chighizola about his priorities for this campaign cycle. Categories: Featured, Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: 2025 Municipal Elections, Casey Vaughan, City of Gautier, Gautier, Jackson County, Mayor Casey Vaughan
Super Bowl 59 is now less than two weeks away. So how are sports bars preparing and are businesses ready for an influx of fans? WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has the story. WXXV FOX is your Super Bowl station. The game kicks off at 5:30 on Sunday, February 9th from the Caeser’s Superdome in New Orleans. Categories: Featured,…
WXXV and Memorial Health System are hosting a free community job fair on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That’s taking place at the Lyman Community Center. Participants can get one free complimentary digital head shot, have their resumes reviewed, and practice their interview skills with professional headhunters. More than 30 local businesses will be there actively seeking to…
Artist Post Malone sets a record, well sort of, and someone is losing control. Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans with your New Music Monday. Categories: Entertainment Tags: entertainment, new music monday
It’s no surprise that Gen Z is often referred to as the digital generation. but with technology at their fingertips, it can sometimes lead to distractions in the classroom. Pass Christian High School is taking steps to improve student performance by addressing this challenge by enforcing a “no cell phones” policy. Although this policy isn’t entirely new, it ensures that…
Super Bowl 59 is set as a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss spoke with South Mississippians to see how they feel about the upcoming championship match up. WXXV FOX is your Super Bowl station. The game kicks off at 5:30 on Sunday, February 9th from the Caesar’s Superdome in New…
On Saturday, Harrison Central High School hosted eight different schools for Hoop Fest! The fifth and final matchup consisted of two of the coast’s very best, the boys teams of Pascagoula and Gulfport. The Panthers never took their foot off the gas, defeating the Admirals with a final score of 76-53. Watch full highlights of the “Dunk Fest” in the…
Last week we were treated to a snow day in South Mississippi and we asked viewers to send in photos. This week’s Meggan Monday takes a look at those photos. Categories: Meggan Monday Tags: meggan monday, snow days, snow pictures
On Saturday, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s baseball team began the 2025 season by hosting Florida Post-Grad at Ken “Curly” Farris Field! The Bulldogs wasted no time waking up the bats and the arms as they defeat the Marlins 19-2 and 12-0. Click the video above to watch highlights from Game One which includes Coast alums Kaden Irving, Jacob Palazzo,…
A minor set back calls for a major comeback, and McCarty English is determined to come back better and stronger! English, a right-handed pitcher at Southern Miss and Ocean Springs alum, saw the mound often as just a true freshman throwing 18.1 innings and striking out 18. Everything was going the Golden Eagles way until he noticed pain when throwing…