GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District released a statement for the community, calling for more safety and security during the school day and events. Superintendent Debra Joiner said recent acts of violence in Mississippi makes it so vigilance and preparation are not optional. In order to help with that, armed and uniformed officers will be at major…
Michelle met with Kendrick McCarty with Forever Young Health Clinic in Gulfport to discuss how “the Golden Triangle” of diet, exercise and hormone balance affects weight loss and general health. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: diet, expert talk, forever young, golden triangle, hormone, kendrick mccarty, michelle eubank, weight loss
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District’s Crisis Team met with first responders and directors from Highland Community Hospital for a roundtable discussion on active shooter events and the role each agency plays. Agencies taking part in the discussion include the sheriff’s office, office of emergency services, the state bureau of investigation, and the Carriere Fire…
Jonathan Allen has been nominated for the 2026 Time Dealer of the Year award for Time Magazine. The award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. The award recognizes the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate long-standing commitment to community service. Allen was chosen to represent the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association in the…
Susie Davis is a 2025 Shuck Cancer Ambassador. She joins us in studio to share her personal story. Shuck Cancer takes place November 6. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Shuck Cancer
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Jackson County that left one person dead. Troopers responded to a crash on Highway 613 on Tuesday night where officials say a car driving north hit a woman walking on the highway. The victim has been identified as Alicia Campbell of Moss Point. She was pronounced dead at the…
It going to be another beautiful, but warm day across the Mississippi Gulf Coast with plenty of sunshine pushing highs into the mid and upper 80s. Skies stay clear this evening and temperatures look fairly mild with lows dipping into the mid and upper 60s. Friday brings more sunshine and highs in the mid 80s with southerly winds, so you…
We are joined by Beth Lindsey and Monica Foulon with Kids of Pearl River County to talk about their upcoming Co-Ed Kickball Tournament. The second annual Kicking it for Kids Co-Ed Kickball Tournament takes place November 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Friendship Park. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Kicking it for Kids Co-Ed…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined now by Sugheiry Ward and Wesley Ward to talk about the upcoming Mullet Festival. The Mullet Festival takes place Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Singing River Mall property. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gautier Mullet Festival
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department has just welcomed a bomb sniffing K9 to its ranks. Meet Nitro, a 19-month-old British Labrador retriever. Sgt. Chris Penton was selected to be Nitro’s handler. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department donated a vehicle kennel to Picayune PD for the newest edition to the force. Nitro was donated to the department by…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Cruisin’ the Coast wrapped up this weekend with police in Biloxi noting a significant decrease in citations compared to last year. Despite the increase traffic of over 10,300 vehicles registered for the event, there were 248 fewer citations than 2024. They reported a total of 243 violations, an overall 41 percent decrease. Citations include…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress is being made on the Long Beach Gateway Project. In Long Beach, crews just weeks ago installed the top of the lighthouse. It is positioned on Jeff Davis Avenue right by the Long Beach Harbor. Launched in 2018, the project was proposed to enhance the city’s appearance along Highway 90. The project features new signage…
Joseph Simpson from Negrotto’s Frame + Art is joining us ahead of a celebration of artist Emmitt Thames. He gives us the details. The event takes place Thursday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free refreshments will be provided. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Emmitt Thames, negrotto’s frame + art
Tonight looks clear and comfortable, with lows around 63 and calm winds, and Thursday brings plenty of sunshine with highs in the mid 80s. Friday still looks warm and dry, though winds will pick up a bit during the afternoon making it feel a little more humid out there and highs top out in the low to mid 80s. As…
Boo in the Bay Parade takes over the streets of Bay St. Louis on Saturday. Gayle Adams, Brett Ladner, and Farren Santibanez join us with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Boo in the Bay Parade
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Jim Thompson with the Ocean Springs Library and Kat Johnson with the city join us ahead of this weekend’s Trick or Treat on the Track event. Trick or Treat on the Track takes place Saturday, October 18 at Freedom Field on Porter Avenue from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Halloween Events, Ocean Springs,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on Monday. They approved the purchase of 115 new voting machines. According to Harrison County Circuit Clerk Justin Wetzell, the new machines take a photo of the ballot at the same time as scanning. The new scanners are said to operate faster and better than the current…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A local organization held its annual Fishing with Buddies event on Tuesday for youth and adults with special needs. This gave them an afternoon on the water full of fishing and fun. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Fishing with Buddies
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The celebration of life for Roland Weeks Jr., a former Sun Herald publisher and long-time civic servant on the Coast, took place Tuesday morning in Biloxi. Family, friends, and city leaders came out to the Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home to pay their respects to Mr. Weeks after his October 4 passing. Weeks is remembered as an innovative thinker who transformed…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, a traffic stop leads to a felony narcotics arrest. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department says that around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, a deputy performed a traffic stop on a car going over the speed limit on Highway 26. The driver was identified as Brandon Jumonville of Denham Springs, Louisiana….
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is sharing news about a fatal crash that happened on Monday. The wreck happened on Highway 15 in Harrison County. Around 3:10 on Monday afternoon, troopers responded to the crash. A Prius driving south hit a Ram 2500 that was driving north. The driver of the Prius was fatally injured and pronounced dead…
It is Wednesday once again and that means we get to meet this week’s Weather Kid, Jaylah! Jaylah enjoys spending time outside in nice weather playing with her siblings and friends, riding bikes, and swimming. She’s apparently quite the swimmer, likely at least partially because our swimming weather lasts a bit longer than most people’s. In fact, despite it being…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Our Lady Academy volleyball looks to remain the Queens of the Court. The Lady Crescents are seeking their fourth consecutive State Championship title, and the 18th title since 2002. Led by a dominant court of seniors who have never lost a championship match, OLA is set to take Clinton by storm. The team will…