PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Tuesday in Picayune, city and community leaders have organized a candlelight vigil to honor recent victims of violence in our country. The vigil is happening at the Crosby Commons at 7 p.m. It’s family friendly and open to the public. Organizers say they will be gathering to pray for the victims of the recent school shootings…
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The body found on the campus of Delta State University has been identified. According to the university, the victim has been identified as a student, Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed of Grenada, Mississippi. Classes were canceled on Monday after Reed’s body was found on campus. Delta State officials say university police and local authorities were immediately notified and an…
NEW ORLEANS, LA. (WXXV)- The New Orleans Saints would once again find themselves losing another close game this time in a 26-21 loss. The Saints hosted the San Francisco 49ers at home in the Superdome in week two trying to get in the win column after a loss last week against the Arizona Cardinals. This game featured a banged up…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport’s Combat Readiness Training Center hosted a change of responsibility ceremony last week. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Jamison gave command to Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Thomas on September 7. Chief Master Sgt. Thomas is taking over as senior enlisted leader. His duty includes training the airmen. His role will be to facilitate that training through experience and knowledge….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined by Katy Simmons-Carroll of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. She’s telling us about the student art show and how students can enter. WAMA is looking for students K-12 to submit their artwork to WAMA’s Winter Student Art Show. The show takes place at the Ocean Springs Community Center in December. The deadline…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The inaugural Gulfport Arts Festival takes place this weekend. Kelly Devine and Caroline Crocker join us with details. The Gulfport Arts Festival takes place Saturday, September 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Gulfport on 24th Avenue in front of the Gulfport Arts Center. The event is free to attend, but donations are welcome. For…
On select dates this fall Hancock Whitney is sponsoring free children’s admission to The Mississippi Aquarium and 25% off adult admission on those dates for Hancock Whitney customers. Ryan found out all about the “Oceans of Opportunity” events in this week’s edition of Wild Wonders with Aquarium Marketing Director Nicole Martz. Find out more at msaquarium.org Categories: Wild Wonders Tags:…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians gathered for an annual event that is an established Biloxi tradition. People flocked to the Biloxi Town Green Saturday for the 44th edition of the Biloxi Seafood Festival. Each year, it’s a way for Coast restaurants to showcase their best seafood dishes, as well as just a laid-back experience for people to come together and…
Today has long looked like the most cloudy of the last couple of weeks, which won’t be all that hard considering how dry and sunny it’s been. Still only expecting to get up to “partly sunny” skies after a “mostly sunny” start, meaning about a 50/50 mix as we head into the afternoon. As I mentioned earlier, it isn’t impossible…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for Biloxi drivers, starting next week Beauvoir Road from Highway 90 to Oakwood Drive will be closed to traffic. That starts on September 16 and runs until September 18. This closure will be in effect for 24 hours while crews work to repave the road. Drivers will need to find an alternate route during…
Visit Mississippi has unveiled the float to be used in the Rose Parade in January. The theme for this parade is ‘Where Creativity Blooms.’ The float will have artistic icons and literacy legends from the Magnolia State. Tributes include Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, Eudora Welty. You can even see Elvis in the book, wearing his Jailhouse Rock outfit. Landmarks are…
State Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson proclaimed a day of prayer and rededication for America. This will occur on Senior American Day, Wednesday October 8 at 9 a.m. during the 2025 Mississippi Great American State Fair. Commissioner Gipson says that the time couldn’t be anymore fitting as we join in the nationwide celebration for America’s 250th anniversary. Gipson told…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Joining us in studio is Salvation Army Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery. She is here to talk about the 14th anniversary of the Kroc Center and the week of fun taking place starting Monday, September 15. For more information, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Kroc center, Salvation army
Angela Mitchell and Sandra Bilbo from the Walter Anderson Museum of Art joins us to discuss their upcoming Science Saturday. Science Saturday on the MS Gulf Coast takes place Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Science Saturday, Walter Anderson museum of Art, WAMA
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in Biloxi should be aware of a road closure next week. The westbound right lane and the Beauvoir Road turn lane on Highway 90 from Brady Drive to Oakmont Place will be closed to traffic for part of next week. That closure is set to start on September 17 and run until September 19 between the…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Police Chief Jeff Thomas will be retiring soon. The community is invited out for a retirement party honoring Chief Thomas. He has been in law enforcement for 26 years, serving as chief since September 2019. Chief Thomas serves the community in multiple ways as he is also a paramedic and volunteer firefighter. His retirement party is…
Starting at 6 a.m. Monday morning, new waters near Biloxi will officially open for commercial and recreational shrimping. These include areas south and west of Biloxi Bay near Deer Island as well. Shrimp season will run through December 31st except for waters south of the intracoastal and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel where the season will close on April…
A reminder that teal season is coming up fast. It’s set to start on September 20 and run until September 28. All hunters are reminded to complete their hip survey before hunting any migratory birds. Any lifetime license holders and exempt license holders are still required to complete the survey. If hunting on a wildlife management area, but sure to…
We are joined in studio by Suzanne Stafford, founder of the Faery Court Ball. She is here to tell us about their upcoming ball. This year’s Faery Ball takes place on September 26 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Joppa Shrine on Shriners BLVD in Biloxi. Tickets are on sale until September 19. For more information, click here….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi recognized the U.S. Postal Service for 250 years. Mayor FoFo Gilich delivering a proclamation at Tuesday’s city council meeting. A representative from USPS was there to accept the honor. Mayor Gilich says this comes as the postal service has played a significant role in the development of the United States. He says this…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Long Beach Historical Society is hosting a cemetery tour on September 18. This will be a guided walking tour, highlighting the city cemetery at West First Street and South Girard. Long Beach High School Theatre students will provide narratives during the tour, bringing to life the stories of those buried at the cemetery. Admission…
Dr. Vijay Rangachari, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry and biochemistry in the school of mathematics and natural sciences at Southern Miss, has been selected for the 2025-2027 Bennett Endowed Professorship. This award supports the professor’s research efforts and includes sponsorship of the Biennial Bennett Symposium. Dr. Rangachari is recognized internationally for his research on how certain proteins are involved…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Biloxi Community Festival against Crime is fast approaching. That takes place on September 20 at Point Cadet Plaza. Those who attend will learn about the programs the City of Biloxi as well as the Biloxi police and fire departments offer to keep communities safe. There will be music, games, displays, and demonstrations. There will also…