This morning’s skies were off to a clear and sunny start, but cloud cover will slowly build in ahead of a potentially rainy afternoon. Not looking like we’ll see much, but you can expect at least a few showers later this afternoon near the coast and on the western end of the area. That doesn’t mean they won’t pop up…
Big some big news out of St. Martin high school! Three star defensive lineman Jayden Curtis has flipped his commitment from UCF to Ole Miss. Initially committing to the Knights in July, Curtis is now remaining in the Magnolia State, suiting up for the Rebels, just like his father did on the hardwood. The Yellow Jacket showed out at the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Road work that began Monday in Ocean Springs is scheduled to continue Tuesday. Road striping work on Government Street from Washington Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd began Monday morning in Downtown Ocean Springs and will continue Tuesday beginning at 5:30 a.m. There will be no parking in that area until the work is done….
Looks like we’ve got a beautiful week ahead! Temperatures will be warm but comfortable, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and overnight lows right around 70. Most days will bring plenty of sunshine, making it a great stretch for outdoor plans. By Tuesday afternoon and evening, we could see a few spotty showers or thunderstorms, but they’ll…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The 18th annual Ricky Peden Memorial Golf Tournament honors the legacy of Ricky Peden, a beloved community member whose passion for helping children with life-threatening medical conditions continues to inspire. With the support of local businesses, golfers, and donors, the event aimed to surpass previous years’ fundraising totals and makes an even greater impact for children in…
WXXV Meteorologist explored Lighthouse Park in Pascagoula in this week’s edition of “Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast” brought to you by Chevron Pascagoula Refinery. Lighthouse Park on Cypress Ave. in Pascagoula was named for the historical Round Island Lighthouse Lighthouse Park, managed by the City of Pascagoula is a beautiful park that celebrates the natural beauty of the area, with…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Twenty new members will be inducted into the Moss Point Sports Hall of Fame on September 18. The ceremony will be held at Moss Point High School to honor the latest class of athletes who made a difference in Moss Point. Former Football Coach and Athletic Director Jerry Alexander and former football star Richard Jackson, both…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Mert’s Satsumas, a popular local fruit farm in Gulfport, will not have a crop this year. The news is a result of the rough winter here on the coast this year which cost the farm over half its trees. The word “closed” now sits on Mert’s Stasuma’s sign, as the farm announced recently that this year,…
Homecoming festivities will officially get underway for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College later this month. Here to tell us about this year’s line up events is Sherri Smith. Homecoming takes place on Saturday, September 20 at the Perkinston campus. For a full line up of events and more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Homecoming, MGCCC
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As a freshman running back last season, Stone high’s Ayden Green turned many heads scoring seven touchdowns and recording 650 yards for the Tomcats. Now in his sophomore season, he’s proving it wasn’t a fluke, scoring three touchdowns and rushing for 273 yards, which is the most on the coast after week one. Green says he’s gotten faster and stronger…
Ron Spradling is a Biloxi man who won big at the Iowa State Fair this year. Let’s dive right in on this achievement involving his beard. Categories: Local News, News
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Paul Harris and McKenzie Northington with the Hancock County Fair join us in studio to discuss the upcoming fair. The Hancock County Fair takes place September 10 through the 13 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit their website here or click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: hancock county fair
Danielle Emery with the Salvation Army Kroc Center sat down with Michelle to talk about the center’s upcoming 14th Anniversary festivities, including way you can save big on a new membership, enjoy free amenities and celebrate with their mascot! Categories: Expert Talk Tags: anniversary, biloxi, Danielle Emery, expert talk, Kroc center, michelle eubank, salvation arm
Lawanda Jones from the Biloxi Little Theatre joins us in studio to discuss the 2025-2026 season. For more information about the theatre and all upcoming performances, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Biloxi Little Theatre
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting weekend of college football all across the Magnolia State, including right up the road in Hattiesburg. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from the Rock as Southern Miss welcomed the Jackson State Tigers. Watch the video above to see highlights from the Golden Eagles 38-20 victory over the Tigers. Categories: Local Sports,…
NEW ORLEANS, LA. (WXXV)- The New Orleans Saints’ first regular season game ended in a 20-13 loss. The Saints hosted the Arizona Cardinals at home in the Superdome to kick off their 2025 season. This game marked the regular season debut of first year Head Coach Kellen Moore and QB Spencer Rattler. Post Game, Moore was questioned on the lack…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department taking to social media last week to announce a generous donation from a local school. Crossroads Elementary in Gulfport donated almost 200 bicycle helmets to help kids during the Santa wears a Badge program. The program helps provide children in need with a Christmas they won’t forget. Categories: Local News, News Tags: jackson county sheriff’s…
We’re starting the week off on the dry side with just a few morning clouds and ample afternoon sun, but rain moves in quickly for a short time. Expect nothing but sun through the afternoon today, but light cloud cover begins showing up later tonight. A broad low is moving into the area from the east, and it could bring…
Tonight, temperatures will take a dip into the low and mid 60s across much of the area as we expect a breezy northerly wind to bring in much drier dew points. For your Monday, we’re looking at mostly sunny skies with warm afternoon as highs reach the upper 80s. It will still be a little breezy throughout the day, leading…
Singing River Health System was recently named the best practice maternity care in Mississippi. They were recognized at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi’s third annual Quality Forum, where hospitals across the state gathered to discuss ways to build a greater foundation to achieve habitual excellence in healthcare. A special focus during this forum was given to maternity care…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Electric was recently named Industry of the Year by the Hancock Chamber. Chamber leaders say this honor was given out for their quality and commitment to the service they provide not just to industrial tenants, but to the community. Through Coast Electric’s ‘Coast Connect Program’ they make sure rural areas don’t go without high-speed internet…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland residents in the area of Margie Street will see sewer improvements soon thanks to a $4 million grant from GOMESA funds. This allows residents currently on a grinder pump to tap into the city’s sewer system. Construction is expected to start in a week or so, according to city officials. This work is expected to cause…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier City Council has approved a plan to bring a hotel to the Gautier Town Commons development. Under the agreement, 2.9 acres of the development will be sold to Stay Gautier, LLC, which in turn will develop a 100-room Hilton or Marriott branded hotel. Also, as part of the agreement, the hotel must be completed no…