The Hattiesburg Regional is set for the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament

The road to Omaha comes through Hattiesburg! The Southern Miss baseball team now knows their field of play for the 2025 Hattiesburg regional. Starting on Friday, the Golden Eagles will welcome Alabama, Miami and Columbia to Pete Taylor Park. The newly named overall 16 seed was at Mugshots in Hattiesburg early Monday for the NCAA Baseball selection show. Head Coach…

Four injured in boating accident on Pascagoula River

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Four people were injured in a boating accident Sunday on the Pascagoula River. According to Jackson County Fire Protection, it happened where the river meats Robinson Bayou. It’s unclear as to the severity of the injuries for the boaters, but we do know one juvenile was transported to the hospital. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and…

Renee Bievenour named WXXV and Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month for May

BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) — Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor one deserving Teacher of the Month in South Mississippi. May’s incredible educator is Renee Bievenour, a second grade teacher at Woolmarket Elementary who engages her students through hands-on activities and inspires a love of learning from an early age. Bievenour was nominated by Jessica Jourdan,…

Road rage incident in Ocean Springs over the weekend

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A violent road rage incident over the weekend in Ocean Springs leaves one man injured and another facing felony charges. Ocean Springs police say 50-year-old William Merrit shot into a car Saturday night near Porter Avenue and Williams Street and was then hit by that same vehicle. The driver, 21-year-old Joah Gay, was shot in the…

Vietnam Veterans Honored in Ocean Springs Memorial Day Ceremony

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – Vietnam War veterans were given long-overdue recognition during a special Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Ocean Springs Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted at the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the event included the presentation of official Vietnam War Veteran Lapel Pins to those who served between 1955 and 1975. The tribute also featured patriotic music from…

Pearl River Community College baseball representing South Mississippi with pride at World Series

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — No. 2 Pearl River Community College has officially started its quest for its second national championship in baseball. The Wildcats run-ruled No. 10 Kellogg by a score of 11-3 in their first game of the NJCAA Division II World Series in Enid, Oklahoma. Although the team is nearly 12 hours and 800 miles from Poplarville, PRCC…

Pass Road Elementary hosts inaugural Color Run with Wounded Warrior Project to teach students about service and gratitude

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — With Memorial Day approaching, students at Pass Road Elementary in Gulfport took part in a vibrant and meaningful event aimed at honoring American heroes — a color run hosted in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. The event, which school leaders hope will become an annual tradition, was designed not only to celebrate the end of…

Honoring Memorial Day at Gulfport Armed Forces Retirement Home

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In honor of Memorial Day, the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport hosted a ceremony. This event was part of the nationwide ‘Carry the Load’ movement, dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families. A placing of a memorial wreath and the playing of Taps took place. Participants also gathered together…

Jazz in the Pass returns on Sunday

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual celebration of music returns to War Memorial Park in Pass Christian on Sunday. Jazz in the Pass runs from noon to 8 p.m. that day with headlining act Rocking Doopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters closing out the event. During the day, there will be other artists performing, plus a chance to interact with…

Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A Biloxi tradition returns to Point Cadet on Sunday. The Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival showcases the best South Mississippi seafood there is, plus constant live entertainment on the stage, craft vendors, and the Corvettes and Oysters Car Show on site. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 25. Categories: Local News, News…

NOAA announces 2025 hurricane predictions

Forecasters are predicting an above average Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced their prediction for the season on Thursday. NOAA’s National Weather Service forecasters are expecting between 13 and 19 total named storms. This summer will mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. A storm that NOAA experts say is still teaching them lessons about storm…

MDOT encourages travelers to prepare vehicles

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is encouraging all drivers to prepare for a busy travel season. MDOT officials encourage you to check all tires for tread wear and to make sure there is proper air pressure. Always make sure to air your spare tire and check the battery. That Mississippi heat will sneak up on you so keep your air…

Fireworks over the Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrah’s Gulf Coast is starting off the weekend with their fireworks display. It all starts Friday at 9 p.m. on the Great Lawn. Make sure to head out there a little bit early to grab a prime viewing spot. Categories: Local News, News Tags: fireworks, Harrah’s Gulf Coast

The Jump Games meet taking place this weekend in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jump Games will be taking place Saturday, May 24 at Greyhound Stadium in Ocean Springs. The games are a free, first-of-its kind meet with food trucks and features the best jumpers in the entire country. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. For more information, click here.  Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: sports, The…

How college saving plans can prevent loans

Across the Coast, school years are officially coming to a close, but it’s never to early to start thinking about your child’s future especially when it comes to how you plan on paying for their college tuition. That’s where programs such as the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan come into play. Joining us is Mississippi State Treasure David McRae…

Local Eagle Scout furnishing Family Justice Center

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One Eagle Scout on the Gulf Coast is giving back to the community with his project. Cooper Cross is teaming up with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence to help furnish the Family Justice Center’s lobby and create a relaxing environment. Plans are in place to change the surface of doors and the front desk, also…

5/22 – Sam Parker’s “New Season” Thursday Night Forecast

NOAA revealed their hurricane predictions for the 2025 season while we see more warmer temperatures and possible pop ups. Mostly clear this afternoon with very warm temperatures in the upper 80s and lower dew points in the low 60s. Which is a more pleasant feeling outdoors. Friday we see warm afternoon temperatures again with a little more humidity as well….

Blue Knights raffling bike for Vancleave child’s medical bills

Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Blue Knights Motorcycle Club is hosting a raffle for a new motorcycle, all going to a good cause. The raffle benefits two-year-old Archer Landstreet of Vancleave. Archer has been diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. The Blue Knight’s mission is to support those in need, Archer being the grandson of a Jackson County Sheriff…