We are joined by Jake Winter with Coast Episcopal School to talk about the upcoming Diamond Jubilee taking place this Friday. The Toast to the Coast-Diamond Jubilee event takes place Friday, October 17 at 845 East Scenic Drive. The patron party begins at 6 p.m. and the main event begins at 7 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local…
Clear skies and mild temperatures continue across the area tonight, with lows dipping into the low 60s and a light north breeze. Wednesday looks like another beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and highs near 85. Winds will shift from the northeast to southeast during the day, keeping things comfortable. The pleasant pattern holds through Thursday and much of Friday,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Coastal Family Health Center in Biloxi is hosting a Women’s Health Day this Saturday, offering checkups for a reduced price. Jada Hill joins us with more. The health event takes place October 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coastal Family Health Center located on Division Street in Biloxi. For more information, you can call the…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Swing for the Cause Golf Tournament, hosted by the Hancock County Community Development Foundation, raised money that will benefit and support 20 different community causes. The tournament brought together local golfers, businesses, and community leaders for a day of friendly competition, charitable giving, and fun in the sun. The foundation has been committed to support…
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, live and play. Mississippi is ahead of most states when it comes to AI because of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, headquartered at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The program’s director, Dr. Kollin Napier, is here to talk about the exciting opportunities available to Mississippi college students. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags:…
We’re joined by Christen Duhe and Tiffany Bell to discuss the GivHer Circle’s Young Philanthropist Cohort. The deadline to apply is October 24. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: GivHer Circle
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The East Biloxi Senior Center will be hosting a Craft Fair this Friday. Harrison County PIO Valerie De Matties joins us with more. The Craft Fair takes place Friday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds support senior center programs. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is sharing information about an open house for trees. The public is invited to learn about upcoming tree planting plans for Brickyard Bayou Park. The meeting is Thursday, October 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. You can drop in any time. It is free to attend. Those who do come out can view the…
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our WXXV Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. This week’s Pet of the Week is Zayuh! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The 29th edition of Cruisin’ The Coast shattered registration numbers with over 10,000 classic cars taking over the coast last week. The event closed out on Sunday morning, but they are already looking forward to next year’s 30th anniversary festivities. This year’s Cruisin’ The Coast is in the books, but it’s safe to say it was…
The State Department of Revenue is warning the public about a phishing scam targeting taxpayers. These scams are being sent out via text message. The Department of Revenue warns that texts are being sent that appear to be from them or the Department of Motor Vehicles saying that your refund has been approved. It asks for payment information and might…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are asking the public for help finding a runaway teen. Fourteen-year-old Eniya Davis was last seen on October 5th in the area of Rodenberg Avenue. Eniya was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and an unknown color of shorts. She is described as being 5’8” tall with blue hair. Right now, Biloxi PD is asking…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — George County is heading to the MHSAA 6A Volleyball State Championship following a 3-0 sweep of Hancock on Monday night. The Lady Rebels will take the court at Mississippi College on Friday at 10 a.m. as they face Lake Cormorant for the title. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the match and reactions to…
BRANDON, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs volleyball continues to show that it is one of the top teams in the Magnolia State, as the Lady Greyhounds took down Brandon by a score of 3-1 in South State action on Monday. The Lady Hounds will now play in the state championship! That match is set for Thursday, October 16th at 3:00…
NEW ORLEANS (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints dropped a tough week six matchup to the New England Patriots, losing by a score of 25-19. Sports Director Ansley Brent has more from the Caesars Superdome in our WXXV Saints Report, powered by Mississippi Power. Categories: Local Sports, Saints Report, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Mississippi Power Saints Report, New Orleans Saints,…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Trick or Treat on the Track event takes place Saturday, October 18 in Ocean Springs. That happens at Freedom Field on Porter Avenue. There will be free candy, the chance to dunk an elected official, a pumpkin patch, and so much more. That runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday evening. Now pumpkins are…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is hosting their annual Boo Bash on October 17. That takes place at the Gulfport Sportsplex soccer fields from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday evening. On tap are games, handouts, and trunk or treating. All are encouraged to wear their costumes out as well. Categories: Local News Tags: Boo Bash, events, Gulfport,…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center is hosting their annual cemetery tour. History comes alive on October 15 and 16 as Bellande Cemetery comes to life with historic figures. The tour begins at the Mary C. The event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. The tour will happen from 5:30 to 7:30…
Tonight will be clear and cool, with lows dropping to the 50s across the board and calm winds shifting north overnight. Tuesday brings another picture-perfect day with sunny skies, comfortable humidity, and highs in the mid 80s with a light north breeze. We’ll cool off again Tuesday night, with temperatures dropping to the low 60s under clear skies. Wednesday…
This month is National Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. The State Department of Health is cautioning parents about the practices that contribute to these avoidable deaths and recommend steps to take to ensure babies are safe. While putting babies to sleep on their stomach was once a common practice, we know now that babies have a…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s officially pumpkin season in Pass Christian and there’s no patch quite like the one at Trinity Episcopal Church. Volunteers unloaded a fresh shipment of pumpkins all the way from New Mexico and now the patch is open daily from 10 a.m. until dark. With a backdrop of the beach, it’s the only place on the…
We’re joined in studio by Janice Williams, president of the Gulf Coast Symphony. She joins us ahead of ‘It’s Magic with Joan Ellison.’ The show takes place Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the iMPAC Center. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: gulf coast symphony
A retiree lunch is being hosted for the Long Beach School District. Vivian Ward from the Excellence in Education Foundation discusses the date and how you can register to take part. The luncheon takes place on Tuesday, November 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anyone wanting to attend is asked to RSVP by November 1. You can text or call…