SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV)-The 2025 shrimp season in Mississippi is now underway. While shrimpers hit the waters early Monday morning, shrimpers we spoke to say their catch numbers were low. Still, DMR said in a Facebook post this afternoon that their staff out on the water observed 33 boats catching brown shrimp, especially in the areas around Deer and Round Islands….
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A stolen vehicle leads to the arrest of a Georgia man over the weekend. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office said their department helped Mississippi Highway Patrol in pursuit of a stolen Polaris slingshot. The chase started in Hancock County. Deputies laid down a spike strip, causing the slingshot to lose control and crash. The…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Amtrak is expected to return to the Gulf Coast with the Mardi Gras Express route. That passenger line expected to start in a few weeks. One group on the Gulf Coast is asking the public to help clean the Biloxi station. Volunteers are asked to head out on June 28th, the cleaning is expected to run from…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier held a swearing-in ceremony for those office holders elected in the June 3 municipal elections. Each ward’s council member took the Oath of Office in front of family and friends at the Sound Amphitheater, followed by Council Member At Large Eric Minor, and Mayor Casey Vaughan as he enters his second term as…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for the City of Ocean Springs, crews will be connecting a new water main to the existing water main on Front Beach Drive from Washington Avenue to the Seaman Memorial. That work starting Monday, June 23 and running until this Thursday, June 26. Due to the work, the existing water main must be…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County is hosting a steak dinner and silent auction this Thursday. Ja’Leasa Bolden and Kendrick Cooley join us in studio with details on this event. The Steak and Steak Dinner and Silent Auction takes place Thursday, June 26. The silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner and…
Ryan gets all the details on Camp Aqua, the Mississippi Aquarium’s summer camp going on now through July. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: Aquarium, Camp Aqua, Mississippi Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, summer camps, wild wonders
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Scrapin the Coast rolled through the Mississippi Coast this weekend for the 23rd edition of this can’t miss event. Scrapin the Coast has been a Coast tradition since 2002 and is one of the premier car, truck, and bike shows in the south. Scrapin the Coast had so many cool rides to offer that the inside of…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has spent the past week celebrating Juneteenth with various events. The third annual JZ 94.5 Juneteenth Celebration took place in Downtown Gulfport on Saturday. At this year’s festival, the focus was celebrating unity, heritage, and hometown pride. There were all kinds of events to enjoy with live music and entertainment all day long,…
Not breaking any new ground with today’s forecast as we start off a new week, but with the same ol’ pattern we’ve enjoyed for the last several…more “summer-like” weather. Though it isn’t really “summer-like” anymore since we officially started summer late last Friday night, so now our hot & humid pattern with afternoon storms would just be “seasonal.” That said,…
A new federal court ruling is handed down in the case of Richard Jordan, the death row inmate set to be executed this coming Wednesday for a 1976 Gulfport murder. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate denying Jordan’s request for an injunction to block the execution. Jordan is set to die by lethal injection on the 25th, but he and his…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)-The Home of Grace Golf Classic’s annual fundraiser teed off Friday in Vancleave. At the Preserve Golf Club, Keesler Federal Credit Union helped to organize the Home of Grace Golf Classic. The goal of the tournament was to raise funds and awareness for addiction recovery. This event brings together golfers, supports, and even alumni of the program to…
We have another heat advisory on tap for Saturday across parts of South Mississippi from 11 am to 7 pm. High temperatures are expected to top out in the low to mid 90s with the heat index hovering around 108 through much of the afternoon. Showers and storms will be a bit more spotty on Saturday as compared to Sunday…
The Gulf Coast shrimp fleet will drop its net in Mississippi waters on Monday for the start of shrimp season. The 2025 season begins bright and early at 6 a.m. All boats must be licensed or permitted by the Mississippi Department of Maritime Resources. DMR Executive Director Joe Spraggins came into the studio to tell us more. Categories: Featured, Local…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Local legend and former NBA player Dale Brown is back hosting his 17th annual Boys and Girls Basketball Camp at Taconi Gym in Ocean Springs. This camp is a fantastic opportunity for Gulf Coast youth six to 17 years-old to learn from a hometown hero, develop skills, and build local connections. Skills development in shooting, ball-handling,…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan won his bid for re-election on June 3. An inauguration ceremony for him and other newly elected officials is taking place at the Sound Amphitheatre Friday night. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is with Mayor Vaughan and has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Casey Vaughan, Gautier
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Memorial Health System in Gulfport treats dementia patients every day. What is dementia, and how can its early signs be detected? WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter sat down with Dr. Lee Voulters, a neurologist with Memorial Health System in Gulfport,…
Scrapin the Coast kicks off today and law enforcement agencies want to remind you about anticipated traffic delays along Highway 90 this weekend as a result. Gulfport Police’s Scrapin traffic plan is going into effect this weekend. Highway 90 from Cowan Road to Debuys Road will only have one lane open in both directions with the other lane being reserved…
Joining us in studio this morning are Alicia Fairley and Nakisha Henderson. They’re here to talk about the upcoming Wading through History event. Wading through History is a commemorative celebration of the Civil Rights Wade-Ins that takes place on Monday, June 23. From 5:30 to 6 p.m., the Bridge Memorial Walk and Roll call will take place at the foot…
It’s the last day of spring 2025 today thanks to the summer solstice occurring later tonight, but we’ll continue our long period of summer-like weather. That means more heat, humidity, and of course our seemingly ever-present chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Today’s will be slightly more widespread than yesterday, with severe weather not expected once again…though it isn’t impossible….
Coast Transit Authority has been instrumental in providing transportation to the people of the Coast since 1975. Thursday, they celebrate 50 years of service by offering food, beverages, and commemorative items at their Biloxi and Gulfport transit centers. Thursday also marked “Try Transit Day,” where people were able to experience transit routes free of cost. For more on the services…
Edward Good from Good Bros Seafood in Moss Point joins us in studio. He is in studio to talk about their upcoming diaper drive. They are asking for donations of slightly used clothing or diapers for the drive. The drive takes place Saturday, June 21 beginning at 9 a.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Good Bros. Seafood
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints brought the Big Easy to Biloxi with the Saints Hall of Fame Experience at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi. Hundreds of eventgoers had the opportunity to meet roughly two dozen Saints alumni. There were also chances to check out memorabilia at a silent auction, enjoy food and drinks courtesy of…