D’Iberville celebrates Homecoming Week as parade rolls through downtown

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Homecoming season is in full swing on the Coast and D’Iberville celebrated its big week with a parade through the city’s downtown area. Various elementary schools within the district and D’Iberville High School brought the energy to the streets with a long line of class floats, student organizations, and homecoming maids. Beads, candy, and toys flew through…

Biloxi Fire Museum celebrates 25 years

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Fire Museum will be marking 25 years with a big celebration on Friday. The fire museum calls the fire station on Howard Avenue home, and for 25 years, the museum has shared over 100 years of history, and will continue to share stories from those in the future. Founder and former Biloxi Fire Chief…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Our Lady Academy’s Myah Favre!

If there’s ever a conversation about high school volleyball on the Mississippi gulf coast, odds are you’ll mention the dynasty of Our Lady Academy, and then if you keep talking about the Lady Crescents, you’ll definitely end up talking about this specific outstanding student athlete. Whether she’s slamming down balls in the middle or setting up her teammates for success,…

Shuckers gearing up to host second game of SLDS

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Shuckers dropped their first game of the Southern League Division Series to the Montgomery Biscuits, but they have a chance to get back on track at home. The Shuckers will host the Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park on Thursday, with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. It’s an exciting opportunity for the team to…

Harrison County Fire Rescue respond to numerous accidents Wednesday

HARRISON COUNTY, (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue shared they had a busy Wednesday. Officials with the department say the responded to multiple calls for car accidents and vehicle fires. Not only that, the department responded to numerous medical calls. There were no serious injuries reported in any cases Wednesday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Fire Rescue

Man convicted of charges in Wiggins church vandalism

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…

MHP working incident involving a motorcycle on Highway 49

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…

Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicks off Thursday

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…

Old Highway 49 road closure extended in Gulfport

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…

9/17 – Warm and Dry Pattern Continues, But Changes are Possible Next Week

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

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 Development Commission receives 2025 Spark Award

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…

New global entry enrollment center opens in Moss Point

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 High School demonstrates new robotic dog

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…

Community gathers in Picayune for candlelight vigil honoring violence victims

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,…

NCBC hosting mud run in November

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

Update on Long Beach Gateway Project

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…

2025 Gold Star Families Remembrance Week

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…

Vancleave High School golfer records hole-in-one

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…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College football jumps to top-five ranking

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…

Alabama football safety, Ocean Springs alum Bray Hubbard earns SEC Honors

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…