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…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Charnley-Norwood House in Ocean Springs is now open for walk-in tours. The home was designed by Louis Sullivan in 1890 with a young Frank Lloyd Wright helping in the design process. It’s also been said that the Charnley-Norwood House served as the inspiration for Wright’s career and future designs. The Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi is celebrating 14 years on the Coast with events all week long. Spirit Week kicked off with crazy sock Monday. Kids were dressed to their favorite, out of the ordinary socks to celebrate the anniversary. There will be themed days all week long as well as deals like free registration…
Courtney Welch is the coordinator for the Long Beach Cemetery Tour. She is in studio to give us the details. The Long Beach Cemetery Tour takes place on September 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Long Beach City Cemetery located at West First Street and South Girard. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Long Beach Cemetery Tour
Terror on the Coast is kicking off this Friday. Kevin Mitchell and Lawrence Barattini tell us what can be expected if you head out. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Terror on the Coast
This week’s Pet of the Week is Destiny. Destiny is available for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Maridee Mallette with the shelter joins us in studio with more. Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Barb Medlock joins us from the Crosby Arboretum to discuss the upcoming Bug Fest. BugFest 2025 takes place September 19 and 20 at the Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. The public is invited to attend Friday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event opens to the public on September…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- September is Suicide Prevention Month. Students at Biloxi High are spending the week participating in activities that bring them together. Monday marked day one of ‘Start with Hello’ week at Biloxi High School. Students kicked off the week of events with ‘Hey Day.’ When they arrived at school, students were greeted with signs saying ‘Hello’ in multiple…
For fresh seafood, crafted cocktails and elevated dining in a casual atmosphere, Allen Beverages recommends you try the seasonal menu items at One Thirty One Lameuse in Downtown Biloxi (located on the second floor (with elevator or stair access) at 131 Lameuse Street) and enjoy an ice-cold Pepsi product with your meal! Sit out on the balcony and enjoy the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXV)- Quality Poultry and Seafood in Biloxi has recalled catfish fillet products. This recall comes from the Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recall was announced Monday and almost 100,000 pounds of product has been recalled. Reports say the catfish fillet was produced September 2 through the 5th of this year. All items were shipped to restaurants and…
In just a few days, a yearly tradition celebrating our state’s rich music heritage returns to the Coast. Here to tell us more about the Mississippi Songwriters Festival is Darwin Nelson. The festival takes place September 18 through the 21 at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local…
Tonight stays mostly clear with lows near 70 and light winds turning calm. Sunshine will dominate through the rest of the week, with highs close to 90 each day and lows in the upper 60s to near 70 in the early morning. Heading into the weekend, expect more of the same—plenty of sun and warmth, with highs near 90 and…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- As we hit the one-month mark of Amtrak’s return to South Mississippi, Amtrak and Southern Rail Commission leaders are giving an update on how ridership has been to this point. Amtrak says the average daily Mardi Gras service ridership in the first 15 days was 447 passengers, filling on average 65 percent of seats with 75…
Officers with the Mississippi Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division made a major marijuana bust on I-20 near Meridian. Officers seized 1,050 pounds of marijuana last week inside the trailer of an 18-wheeler. The driver of the truck, Zhitoa Wang, is now charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The investigation into this case is now ongoing. Categories:…