MS Gulf Coast alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents ‘Murder on the Menu’

The Mississippi Gulf Coast alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting a murder mystery dinner this weekend. Camille Wills and Searcy Taylor are here with more. ‘Murder on the Menu’ runs May 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 at the D’Iberville Civic Center. Tickets are $70. For more information, click here.   Categories: Community Headlines Tags: The Mississippi…

INFINI-Con 2025 coming to Infinity Science Center

All things sci-fi are taking over the Infinity Science Center in June. INFINI-Con 2025 is coming up fast. Event Coordinator Steven Cruthirds joins us with more. INFINI-Con takes place on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: INFINI-Con, Infinity Science Center

Make-A-Wish honors volunteers, 2025 W.I.S.H. Society members at appreciation breakfast

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Make-A-Wish Mississippi recognized the volunteers and wish-makers that make their mission possible here in South Mississippi earlier this morning. Awards were handed out in different categories, including Volunteer of the Year and the 2024 W.I.S.H. Society Woman of the Year. The 2025 W.I.S.H. Society members were also introduced to everyone as their campaign to raise money and…

05/21 Ryan’s “Cold Front!” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Finally getting a cold front through the area, bringing a bit of rain...but not much else.

It feels like it’s been months since I could say this, but we’re finally getting a cold front to pass through South Mississippi today. In fact, as I write this it’s already through, but is starting to transition into a stalled boundary, bringing a few showers and thunderstorms with it. The air is drying out nicely though, with inland dewpoints…

U.S. Army rolls onto Mississippi Gulf Coast with high-tech STEM trailer

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — The U.S. Army is making a unique kind of landing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast—by trailer. Packed with cutting-edge technology and interactive experiences, the Army’s mobile STEM trailer rolled into Gautier High School this week as part of a national mission to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math among young minds. A Mobile Innovation…

Partners in Preparedness host 2025 conference at IP Resort in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Partners in Preparedness Association, or PIP,  is hosting its 2025 conference at the IP Resort in Biloxi. The event is designed to strengthen collaboration between state, local, and federal agencies to ensure effective responses to both natural and man-made disasters. Major General Bobby M. Ginn Jr., Adjutant General of Mississippi, speaks on the partnership between…

George County baseball drops opening game of 6A State Championship series to Saltillo, 4-3

George County fell just short in the first game of the MHSAA 6A Baseball State Championships, dropping a heartbreaker to Saltillo by a score of 4-3. The team kicked things off early with a 6:30 first pitch, but it didn’t matter what time this game started… the Rebels were ready from the jump. Leadoff and centerfielder Ben Davis reaches on…

Pearl River Community College baseball gearing up for World Series

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Pearl River Community College baseball is heading back to Enid, Oklahoma, for the 2025 NJCAA Division II World Series this weekend. The No. 2 overall seeded Wildcats will face either seventh-seeded Southeastern or tenth-seeded Kellogg on Sunday, May 25th, at 7 p.m. This comes after they claimed the Region 23 title this past Saturday with a…

Lynn Meadows cuts ribbon on splash pad

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cutting the ribbon on a new facility. The new Seagull Splashpad was unveiled to the public this past Saturday. Lynn Meadows celebrating 27 years of service to the community, giving the gift of a new way to relax in the summer. All visitors were treated to activities, food, and so much more…

Ribbon cutting for The Traveler in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is celebrating the opening of The Traveler. The Traveler is a new coffee shop, restaurant and hub located behind the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. Artists from Ocean Springs helped design the location, adding a focus of local craftsmanship throughout. A ribbon cutting is taking place Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Make sure to keep…

Harrison County offering text alert program

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss.- Harrison County is asking all residents to sign up for a new alert program. Moving forward, the system will be used to alert residents during inclement weather. All you need to do to sign up is text HARCOINFO to 99411. You’ll receive county-wide updates once you’ve signed up.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: harrison county, text…

Poplarville Hornets receive state championship rings

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Good things come to those who wait as the Poplarville football team hosted their end of the year banquet and celebrated their first-ever State Championship title. The Hornets hosted their 2024 football banquet at the Brownstone on the Pearl River Community College where players, coaches, and loved ones celebrated their successful and historic season on the gridiron….

Senator Hyde-Smith reintroduces Rural Health Sustainability Act

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde Smith reintroduced her legislation to restore emergency care services to rural hospitals. The Rural Health Sustainability Act would help make more at-risk or closed rural hospitals eligible for the CMS program to reestablish or maintain services. This act would extend the application eligibility which would open the door for rural facilities closed since 2014 to apply…