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…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds are heading back to the 7A State Championship after being so close to a title last season. This year, the Lady Hounds are ready to win it all, as they’ll take on Madison Central for the hardware. Ocean Springs has been ranked as the top team in the state and…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — The George County Lady Rebels volleyball team is officially State Championship bound! The Lady Rebels pulled off a big win at their South State match on Monday night, sweeping the Hancock Lady Hawks. This marks the first time in school history that George County has won a volleyball South State title, and it comes after a…
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…