STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Economic Development Partnership is celebrating 25 years of investing in the community. Hundreds of county residents gathered in Wiggins at the Venue at Pine Burr to celebrate the occasion with food, live music, and community. Among those recognized at the event, Black Jack Ranch was awarded Business of the Year and Lindy Berryhill…
A few of our recent mornings have been cooler, but afternoons have stayed on the summery side. Yesterday in particular climbed into the low 90s after the expected cloud cover didn’t build in quite as thickly as initially expected, with noticeable humidity. I wouldn’t say it’s been “muggy,” but dewpoints have lingered near the mid 60s which has given us…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Tuesday brought one of the most highly-anticipated regular season volleyball matchups of the year to South Mississippi. No. 1 Ocean Springs and No. 2 Our Lady Academy met on the court in a non-district showdown of two state championship contenders. The Lady Greyhounds jumped on top early and never looked back, ending the night with…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-Terra Moreau from Back Bay Mission joins us to discuss the Healthy Heart Ambassador program. This is in partnership with the Pass Christian Library. The program runs October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17, and December 1, 15, and 29 at the Pass Christian Library at 11 a.m. For more information email passchristianlibrary@gmail.com. Categories: Community Headlines,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2025 edition of Cruisin’ the Coast begins Sunday and runs through October 12. Thousands of classic cars will start arriving on the Coast. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot talked to Cruisin’ the Coast Executive Director Woody Bailey about the new Cruisin’ headquarters at Jones Parks. For a full list of Cruisin’ the Coast events, click here….
We are joined now by Megan Castellon, owner of Gulf Coast Foam Party, to talk about their third annual Fall Foam Fest happening later in October. The Fall Foam Fest takes place on Sunday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. Admission is $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in free….
With less than one week to go until Cruisin’ the Coast, our very own Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by a couple of Coast cities to see how they are prepping to handle traffic and planning to host upcoming events. WXXV was able to speak to city leaders in Ocean Springs and Biloxi ahead of festival season and the big week….
Clouds linger tonight with lows around 70, but overall conditions stay quiet. Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and a warm afternoon high near 87, with only a slim chance for a shower or thunderstorm by the late afternoon. Skies clear again by Wednesday night, and temperatures dip into the upper 60s. Thursday looks mostly sunny and warm with highs in…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- State Auditor Shad White announced his office has signed an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to White, agents will be trained and approved by ICE to execute functions of immigration within the state if needed. The state auditor’s partnership with ICE is part of a nationwide program which lets state and local law enforcement agencies…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- Seward Farms in Lucedale has opened their fall fun days. Caitlin Seward joins us with what fun can be expected if you head out. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Seward Farms
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We are joined by Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. This week’s Pet of the Week is Waylon. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the brush fire crews are still battling in Harrison County. The fire is located on Cemetery Road in northwest Harrison County. Crews have been out fighting this fire since Sunday night. At noon on Monday, officials say the fire is about 50 percent contained. No homes are endangered at the moment…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a shed fire Monday on Eckhoff Road in the Helena area. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The call happened around 4:20 Monday afternoon. Categories: Local News, News
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County man is behind bars on sex crime charges involving a child. Thirty-six-year-old Kurtis Emmert of Saucier is charged with touching a child for lustful purposes. Sheriff’s officials say Emmert went to the Harrison County Jail Sunday and told deputies he impregnated a 12-year-old. This is still an active investigation that may result in…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department will provide additional police protection for the city of Moss Point. This follows a wave of officer resignations with the city’s police department, according to our media partner the Sun Herald. Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight said on Monday night at a special called meeting with the board of alderman that…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Patrick volleyball sent its seniors out in style with a 3-1 victory over East Central on Monday. Both the Lady Irish and the Lady Hornets are looking to close out the regular season on the right foot and have a postseason to remember. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from the match. Categories: Local…
The New Orleans Saints remained on the road for Week 4 as they traveled to Buffalo to face Josh Allen and the Bills, and although they showed some life, the team ultimately dropped the game 31-19. The Saints played competitively in the first half, tying the Bills in the first quarter with a Kendre Miller rushing touchdown. The Bills scored…
Two South Mississippi high school students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2025. Alexis Griffith of Long Beach High and Jackson Pearce of Gulfport High are two of the three Mississippi students who made this year’s list. They join a select group of nearly 9,000 students recognized by the U.S. government since 1964 for their high academic achievement. This…
We’re starting the week on a warm and mostly dry note. Tonight will be clear with lows near 70. Clouds move in Tuesday with highs near 90—slightly warmer than average for this time of year. Tuesday night stays mild and mostly cloudy, followed by sunshine on Wednesday with highs near 89 and a brief chance for a few afternoon showers….
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received a generous $2,600 scholarship Monday morning from the Sunray Companies in support of the college’s massage therapy program at the Perkinston Campus. The Sunray Enhancing Lives Scholarship provides $200 annually to all massage therapy students. Each year, the company collaborates with MGCCC to determine the annual scholarship amount. This scholarship will directly benefit students…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests in a recent sex crimes case. Twenty-two-year-old Brody Parker is charged with secretly photographing for lewd purposes. Thirty-two-year-old Shannon Havens is charged with accessory after the fact. The arrests come after a concerned citizen submitted an anonymous tip regarding inappropriate pictures taken of a minor child. Deputies were able…
The Mississippi National Guard has welcomed home troops from the nation’s capital last week. These guardsmen were welcomed at Thompson Air Field on September 25 with 70 guardsmen departing to replace the returning group. This comes as Governor Tate Reeves approved an extension of the D.C. mission to November 30, reconstructing the forces based on mission needs. Mississippi originally deployed…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville is hosting a pickleball tournament. The tournament is set for November, but you can start signing up now. The ‘Swinging for the Stars’ Pickleball Tournament benefits Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary. It takes place November 15-16 at the Picklr in Biloxi. Whitney Ott joins us with the details. Categories: Community Headlines, Local…