Direct flights from GPT to Orlando International officially begin

Breeze Airways Flight 849 was the first of its kind, as it was the first ever direct flight from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport to Orlando International Airport.  For the dozens of passengers waiting for the first takeoff on Thursday evening,  such as Patrick McIntosh, it was a very welcome addition to GPT. “It’s a big convenience rather than having to…

Diamondhead School of Fine Arts to offer no-cost ballet apprenticeship program”

Diamondhead School of Fine Arts is offering a ballet apprenticeship program at no cost. This program aims to preserve the art of classical ballet training in South Mississippi.  With National Girls in Sports Day recently passing, dancers often go unrecognized as athletes. However, they dedicate hours each week to intense physical training and compete at high levels, just like participants…

‘Have a Heart Month’ raising awareness for heartworm positive dogs at Humane Society of South MS

February is ‘Have a Heart Month’ at the Humane Society of South Mississippi and the crew there is dedicating the entire month to raising funds and awareness for all heartworm positives dogs in their care. The Humane Society of South Mississippi currently has 55 heartworm positive dogs in their care with additional strays entering the building each day. It would…

WXXV Sports speaks with NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw

Today was Fox Media Day in New Orleans as we are now three days out from Super Bowl 59. The Fox Pregame and Postgame broadcast team was in New Orleans to speak with media today. Sports Director Jevan McCoskey and Sports Reporter Ansley Brent were in attendance to speak with Pro Football Hall of Famers Jimmy Johnson and  Terry Bradshaw….

Local Bakery Impacted by Rising Prices

For many eggs are a daily part of our diet and have traditionally been a cheap way to make a meal. However in the start of 2024 a carton of eggs cost $2.52 and in 2025 that same carton of eggs cost $4.15.National Chains like Waffle House have announced a $0.50 surcharge per egg, but it’s not just effecting chains….

Diamondhead School of Fine Arts holding auditions for Robin Hood

Gail Trahan and Paige Ladner are in studio to talk about the Diamondhead School of Fine Arts hosting auditions for the upcoming production of Robin Hood. Auditions take place February 8th and 9th at 2 p.m. at the Diamondhead School of Fine Arts campus. For more information call 228-274-5404 or visit dsfaglobal.org. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Diamondhead School of Fine…

Local volleyball player Molly Muller signs with Louisiana Tech

We’re shining a light on a local volleyball player taking her talents to the Division I level. Molly Muller is a 6’2” middle blocking specialist from Acellus Academy and has officially put pen to paper to join the Louisiana Tech volleyball squad. Muller was named both to the All District and All-Star Teams in high school. She told WXXV News…

Forge Day at the Crosby Arboretum

The Crosby Arboretum is set to host its annual Forge Day to showcase the historic and modern uses of the forge. Barb Medlock is in studio to tell us more about it. Forge Day takes place Saturday, February 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: crosby arboretum, Forge Day

Future of Enviva sites in Mississippi

The future of two South Mississippi industrial facilities is in question. The news comes after Enviva announced it is closing its plant in Amory, Mississippi, according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. The company opened a wood pellet manufacturing plant in Lucedale in 2022 and had plans to open another plant in Stone County, just north of Wiggins. Those…

Gulfport special election candidate disqualified

A candidate in the upcoming special city council election in Gulfport has been disqualified from the race by the Gulfport Election Commission. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the commission initially qualified Derek Bullock along with three other candidates for the vacant Ward 5 seat, but ultimately made the disqualification on Wednesday, claiming Bullock has not been a…

Living Local with Susie Davis – The Reef

Super Bowl Specials

Susie visits The Reef in Biloxi to find out what’s new on the menu, see the latest renovations and find out what they’ll have on offer for Super Bowl Sunday and beyond. Tags: biloxi, brooke mason, food, Living Local, Reef, restaurants, super bowl, Susie Davis

Living Local with Susie Davis – Agape Wealth

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Susie finds out how easy financial planning can be with the right help. Heidi Ardis, CEO of Agape Wealth shares how to take the first steps to creating a healthy financial future. Categories: Living Local Tags: agape wealth, financial planning, heidi ardis, Living Local, Susie Davis

Living Local with Susie Davis – The Sanctuary Biloxi

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Susie takes us inside the newest entertainment and event spot in Biloxi, The Sanctuary. Originally opened as a church in 1963 and unoccupied since Katrina, the newly-renovated venue offers concerts, comedy shows, wedding event space and much more. Categories: Living Local Tags: coastal development group, comedy, concerts, event space, jason stearman, Living Local, rental space, Sanctuary, Susie Davis

State runner-up Gautier Gators have two football stars sign to play college football on National Signing Day

Gautier football had an incredible season all the way to the state championship game in Hattiesburg earlier this year. Although they fell short, they were able to accomplish so much in one season. Kainen Rush and Brayden Jackson were a large part as to why. They spoke on what today meant to them. “What’s special about today is really how…

Four Pass Christian Pirates put pen to paper to continue athletic career at the collegiate level

Jumping over to Pass Christian as four Pirates made their decision on where they will continue their athletic careers. Parents, family and friends packed the football weight rom facility to see their student-athletes sign. Lathan Lewis and Trey Roche both spoke on what being Pirates the last four years has meant to them. “It was great,” Roche said. “Me and…

Picayune and the Maroon Tide football team send two players to PRCC on National Signing Day

Over to Picayune and the Maroon Tide as two student-athletes signed to continue their football careers at the next level with Pearl River Community College. Both Triston Cooper and Canaan Uzel spoke about what this day means to them and why they chose to take their talents to The River. “Really just the environment and when I went up there…them…

25 Ocean Springs Greyhound athletes put pen to paper on National Signing Day

The Ocean Springs Greyhounds had 25 student-athletes sign to continue their athletic careers at the next level. From golf and tennis to basketball, baseball, softball and football – the Greyhounds had so many signees that they had to have two events. WXXV caught up with those student-athletes are who taking the leap from high school sports to college athletes. “Ever…

NFL Super Bowl Experience gets underway in New Orleans ahead of Sunday’s game

The fun in New Orleans continues for Super Bowl 59 as the Super Bowl Experience began on Wednesday. Also Known as the NFL’s football theme park, the Super Bowl Experience features many games, photo opportunities with rings and the Lombardi trophy, exclusive merchandise and even star player autographs. Tickets are $20 Wednesday and Thursdays and bump up to $40 Friday…

Former Golden Eagles Swayze Bozeman and Jason Brownlee are eager to bring a Lombardi trophy to Hattiesburg

There is no question that south Mississippi has a large history of top football talent at both the high school and collegiate level. On Sunday, February 9, former Southern Miss Golden Eagles will take the field at Caesar’s Superdome to represent south Mississippi on the biggest stage the sport has to offer. Three former Southern Miss Golden Eagles and one…

Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs

The Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs is a non-profit organization that makes sure stray cats are fed, spayed, and medicated. One of the organizations founders Linda Cox started the coalition back in 2014 after she realized stray cats didn’t have the help they needed. It takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to keep the coalition going but…