GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport race for mayor is the most hotly contested and most watched political campaign in South Mississippi. There will be new leadership at city hall with Billy Hewes opting out of running for re-election. All analysis shows the race between Republican Hugh Keating and Democrat Sonya Williams Barnes is too close to call. Keating was in our…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- Post-season baseball is alive and well in Hattiesburg this afternoon. Sports Director Ansley Brent is at Pete Taylor Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is opening its annual free summer meal program. The district’s child nutrition director, Brad Barlow, joins us for more on where you can grab meals this summer as well as a new option for patrons this summer. Free Summer Meals in HCSD will start on June 2, and families can choose from two…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents will have another way to enjoy pickleball soon. Construction has already started on two pickleball courts at the Harrison County Fairgrounds with an estimated completion of late July of this year. Courts will be available for public use. There is the potential to host community events and tournaments at the facility. Categories: Local…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The third annual Congressional Art Competition held its reception Thursday at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. This is an annual nationwide competition where young artists submit their creations to their representative’s office with a brief description about their work. If their work was chosen, they were honored at Thursday’s event with the first-place submission to hang in…
On Thursday evening, three standout Pass Christian track athletes put pen to paper to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Talan Lindmark and Nolan Akers signed to compete at Spring Hill College in Mobile, while Ollie “Trae” Bailey III will be taking his talents to Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. All three have competed in a…
A month ago, Mississippi State baseball’s chance at making the NCAA Tournament seemed slim, but after an impressive end to the season, the Bulldogs are the No. 3 seed in the Tallahassee Regional. MSU started SEC play with a 1-9 record, but won eight of their last nine conference games to finish the regular season with a 15-15 mark in…
It’s time once again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we are spotlighting Savanna Jones. She has a passion for film production and camera operation , and has worked on the sets of shows such as “Kitchen Nightmares” and “Home Town,” among many others. Jones is the award-winning Director of Photography and business owner of…
Just one more day of rain and then we have our nice less humid weekend. Tracking another line of showers and thunderstorms for Friday afternoon. We are in a level 1 marginal risk for severe weather so have a way to receive warnings just in case. Our Cold front also moves through Friday and will give us a great weekend…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – One of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s most iconic landmarks is preparing for its long-awaited encore. After years of meticulous restoration, the historic Saenger Theatre in downtown Biloxi is expected to reopen this August—ushering in a new era of culture, performance, and economic revitalization for the city. Originally opened in 1927, the Saenger has been closed for…
On Tuesday, the City of Gulfport will elect a mayor. Mississippi’s second largest city will have a new leader with Billy Hewes deciding not to seek re-election. WXXV News is committed to keeping viewers and voters informed. Joining us in studio is the Republican candidate for Gulfport mayor, Hugh Keating. The Democratic candidate for mayor of Gulfport, Sonya Williams Barnes,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett made his way to the Coast Thursday to give a presentation. Dr. Burnett was discussing higher education in the Pine Belt region and on the Gulf Coast. He shared the numbers from the school year, saying the school saw a 42 percent increase in first-time freshmen as well as a…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Veterans Resource Fair took place Thursday morning at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. This free event was open to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Attendees could connect with veteran-focused vendors and organizations offering benefits, health care, employment, education, and community support. Some booths also had door prize giveaways that added a fun element…
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) held a joint press conference today to unveil the new Coastal Pathways Scholarship, a collaborative effort designed to create a clear and affordable route for MGCCC graduates pursuing certain science, business, and teaching careers to complete their bachelor’s degrees at USM Gulf Park….
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Jeepin the Coast is an annual five-day event uniting Jeep enthusiasts from all around the country. Wednesday was day one of all the fun. Jeepers made their way to Jeep Central in Long Beach to start the celebration. The day started as Jeepers registered for the ride before kicking back and enjoying the Mississippi Coast. Once…
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The Mississippi Most Wanted List is set to be relaunched. The announcement was made by Commissioner Sean Tindell. This list features fugitives with felony charges who pose a significant threat to the public’s safety. It is assembled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation in collaboration with law enforcement agencies across the state. Commissioner Sean Tindell said that he hopes increasing…
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) – It’s been one year since the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi opened the Mercy Cross Center in downtown Biloxi — a facility created to combat homelessness by offering hope, resources, and a path forward. The center was born from a deeply personal calling experienced by Bishop Louis Kihneman after seven homeless individuals died in the woods during…
WXXV and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce highlight an outstanding local business every month. This month, we spotlight the Joppa Shriners and their philanthropy efforts on the Gulf Coast to benefit Shriners Hospital for children. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Chamber, joppa, lawanda, pearce, philanthropy, shriners, spotlight, sunderland
Southern Miss baseball earned the 16th national seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament and will be hosting Alabama, Miami and Columbia in the Hattiesburg Regional beginning Friday. The Golden Eagles have been one of the most consistently successful teams in the nation this season, ending the year with a 44-14 record and winning 18 of their last 19 games. Their…
Thunder shook the WXXV Building during the forecast and lost power during this forecast too. Overnight scattered showers and thunderstorms into Thursday morning. The storm threat continues into Thursday as we are currently in a level 1 risk for severe weather mainly for strong gust winds and potential for large hail. A slight risk level 2/4 for flooding for all…
With the race for Gulfport mayor just days away, the Mississippi GOP has presented what it calls evidence of voter buying, when it comes to ongoing absentee voting. “Certain individuals in Gulfport, Mississippi have handed out and are still believed to be handing out vouchers which say “Souls to Polls,” and promise a prepared meal in exchange for a vote,”…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Have you ever wanted to dunk a cop? The Gautier Police Department is giving you that chance! The department is hosting a fundraiser for this Saturday from 9 to 1. Police Chief Bever and a few other officers are being placed in a dunk tank. The fundraiser takes place outside the Gautier Police Department. It’ll cost you…
