WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A federal jury has convicted a man of vandalizing and setting fire to a church in Wiggins last year. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, 36-year-old Stefan Day Rowold will be sentenced in January and faces up to life in prison. The guilty verdict comes from two counts of arson, damaging of religious property, and…
Saucier, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K sharing that troopers are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash. The area affected is Highway 49 in Saucier, just south of Highway 67. The wreck involves a motorcycle. MHP say drivers should expect delays as emergency personnel work to clear the scene. Spokesman Landon Orozco says one involved is seriously injured…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- On Thursday, The Mississippi Songwriters Festival gets underway in South Mississippi. Things kick off Thursday night with the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mary C. in Ocean Springs. Then through Sunday, there will be a variety of music acts at different venues across South Mississippi through Sunday, culminating in a grand finale event at…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport issued an extended lane closure for Old Highway 49. This closure affects the westbound lane of the area between Clark Road and Nugent Road. The closure is for the installation of a new storm drain. The eastbound lane in the area will remain open to ensure minimal disruption to residents and businesses. The…
The stretch of warm, sunny days and comfortable nights continues through the rest of the week. Highs will stay right around 90 from Thursday through the weekend, and overnight lows will dip into the upper 60s to near 70. If you have outdoor plans, the weekend looks great—plenty of sunshine with just a touch of heat on Saturday. As we…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Development Commission has received Cooperative Energy’s 2025 Spark Award. Specifically, the commission’s work in bringing Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s Travel Center to life is recognized as a commercial win and a transformative development success for the Coast. The Spark Award Committee recognized not only the scale of the Buc-ee’s investment, but the project’s long-term impact…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- U.S. Customs and Border Protection is opening a new global entry enrollment center in South Mississippi. This new center will be located at the CBP’s office on Saracennia Road in Moss Point. Its primary function will be to help international travelers navigate the Homeland Security Department’s trusted traveler program, which gives pre-approved travelers expedited customs clearance…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a new best friend at D’Iberville High School that is making a positive impact on students and staff. The school recently used donated funds to purchase a high-tech robotic dog designed to bring excitement to classrooms and inspire students to dive into the world of STEM. D’Iberville High teachers brought ‘Warri-O’ to North Woolmarket Elementary and…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members in Picayune gathered Tuesday night to mourn the loss of Americans killed in recent acts of violence. A candlelight vigil took place at the Crosby Commons and served as a way to remember Charlie Kirk, the victims of recent school shootings in Minnesota and Colorado, as well as victims of violence in general. Attendees prayed,…
This week is Forensic Science Week and we are learning what exactly a forensic science team does as a police department. Morgan Graham and Stephanie Fehr from the Gulfport Police Department join us. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: forensic science
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport is hosting a mud run in November. Fitness Director Mike McLaughlin and Lt. Alex Butler join us with the details. The mud run takes place November 15. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: mud run, naval construction battalion center
Mick Steele from the Ground Zero Blues Club joins us in studio. He’s here to tell us about events happening the rest of the month. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ground Zero Blues Club
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing progress on their gateway project. Officials say the concrete and rebar platform for the tower, the central focal point of the project, has been installed. The steel structure itself is expected to be installed later this week. City officials say this milestone represents the next phase in creating a…
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Georgia Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock introduced a resolution to honor the sacrifices made by families of military service members. The measure established September 21 through the 27 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. The observance usually follows Gold Star Mother’s Day which has been recognized as the last Sunday of September since 1936. Senator Hyde-Smith first…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One Vancleave High School golfer recently celebrated an accomplishment that all golfers wish to have! Ryleigh Merriman scored a hole-in-one on the second hole at Bayou Vista Golf Course during a recent high school tournament. Congratulations, Ryleigh, keep up the great work! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Ryleigh Merriman, vancleave high school, Vancleave High…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXX) — The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Collee Bulldogs have jumped into the top five of the National Junior College Athletic Association D-1 Football Rankings. The Bulldogs are currently ranked fifth nationally following a 3-0 start to the season. MGCCC took down powerhouse Jones College last Thursday and also has victories against East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Current University of Alabama starting safety and former Ocean Springs standout Bray Hubbard earned a huge honor from the SEC on Monday! Hubbard was selected as the SEC Defensive Player of the Week following his two big interceptions in the Crimson Tide’s win against the Wisconsin Badgers over the weekend. Congratulations Bray, WXXV and the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport and Harrison Central met on the volleyball court in a battle of two of the top teams in Class 7A Region 4, with the Lady Admirals claiming the 3-1 victory in the match. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the showdown on the court. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport High…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi has earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Quality Ratings. The score is based off of five categories, including mortality, safety of care, re-admission, patient experience, and timely care. The healthcare system also pointed to some improvements they made over the past year, including a…
Clear skies and comfortable nights are the theme once again as we continue through the rest of this week. Temperatures tonight will settle into the upper 60s with calm winds across South Mississippi. Wednesday stays sunny and warm with highs near 89, followed by more sunshine on Thursday with highs in the upper 80s, and a light southeast breeze in…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast group Women of Wisdom continued their outreach of giving back to other Coast women Tuesday with the continuation of their Care Closet’s Transformation Tuesday. All year long on select dates, WOW members set up shop at the Knight Nonprofit Center with donated clothes and accessories. The goal of the closet is to help women who…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Hancock Chamber of Commerce hosted a special power hour lunch break Tuesday morning at Our Lady of the Gulf Community Center. Today’s session featured a State of the City update from Bay St. Louis city leaders. This was a unique opportunity to connect with local leaders, learn about upcoming city initiatives, and discuss issues that matter…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Dozens of sailors assigned to the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport now have a new rank, and were recognized on Monday with a big ceremony. Fifty-seven service members were promoted, and we got the chance to talk with some of the sailors and their family members about what this momentous occasion means for them. A…