Ocean Springs Greyhounds hosting the Brandon Bulldogs for the second round of playoffs. The blue and white drop game one to Brandon with a final score 0f 0-10. Ocean Springs will look to split the series Saturday night at 7pm in Brandon. Tags: Ocean Springs baseball
West Harrison hosting George County for an action packed 6A Coast vs Coast matchup! Lady Rebels taking home game one on Thursday while the Hurricanes are looking to keep their season alive. George County punches their ticket to South State after defeating West Harrison 10-1! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: George County High School, George County Softball
Local female athletes on the Gulf Coast are already breaking barriers playing in the first ever flag football season in the state of Mississippi, but two athletes from St. Martin just raised the bar to a whole new level. On Tuesday, two flag football players from St. Martin High Cchool received scholarships to take their gridiron talents to the next…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- As the summer travel season heats up, Mississippi’s tourism industry is facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers. From museums to shrimping boats, businesses are trying new ways to stay afloat. David Graham spent years in the Air Force. Now, he’s back on the Mississippi Coast — not in uniform, but on the deck of a shrimping…
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- In Vancleave, a rural stretch of farmland could soon give way to new subdivision. Some residents say there’s no need for change, but developers say the growth is long overdue. It’s quiet along Old Fort Bayou Road — country roads, creeks and cattle. But longtime resident Jack Stokes says that peace is under pressure. “We don’t want…
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Audubon Coastal Bird Stewardship Program sharing nesting activities have been ramping up on the beaches. The state’s Least Terns are starting to nest. The stewardship team is setting up pink flags to mark active areas, wanting to remind the public not to bother these areas. Least Terns have sensitive nesting areas, the eggs being…
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Everyone is waiting for the governor to call a special session, bringing lawmakers back to the capitol to pass a state budget. The house adjourned leaving the senate in Jackson without a budget. Governor Reeves is expected to make that call any day. Mississippi must – by law – have a balanced budget and the fiscal year…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School hosted their annual Donut Decision Day for the class of 2025. The event recognized seniors for their academic honors, special awards, and college decisions. Students enjoyed donuts, wore apparel representing their future endeavors, and took group photos. Colleges, military branches, and trade schools were present and achievements such as hall of fame and National…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Historical Society of Gulfport is playing host to an expo. Local museums and organizations all coming out to take part in a historic day of fun. Those ranging from Beauvoir, the Coast Transit Authority, to Keesler Air Force Base coming out. Guests were treated to stories of their foundings. The expo is set to start again…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- We’ve made it to the weekend, but we’ve also made it to the beginning of a new month. The First Friday Block Party is kicking off today in Biloxi. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is live at the festivities. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, First Friday, First Friday Block Party
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is hosting their River Jamboree this weekend. The tradition dates back 42 years on the beautiful Moss Point Riverfront. The River City’s Parks and Rec Director Donna Joseph joins us ahead of all the fun. Categories: Local News, News Tags: City of Moss Point, moss point, Moss Point Riverfront, River Jamboree
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- Good Brothers Seafood in Moss Point is hosting a children’s clothing exchange and giveaway this weekend. Edward Good and Edward Burkes are here to tell the public how you can take part as well as the times. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Mississippi (WXXV)- Bear Week 2025 is officially wrapping up in Mississippi. Our guest today tells us how this awareness week benefits Mississippians each year. Mississippi Black Bear Program Leader Anthony Ballard joins us via Zoom to tell us more about the week. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bear, Bear Week 2025, MDWFP, Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Students of all ages will have the opportunity to see their art work displayed at an official gallery in Gulfport. The Gulfport School District Art Show located at the Gulfport Art Center will be displaying selected works of art from students ranging all the way from kindergarten to high school. The gallery is open from May 1st…
Mississippi Sound, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Coast Research Lab is asking for the public’s help in a project. They are asking for the public to report whale shark sightings. Whale sharks are currently listed as endangered, reported sightings declining significantly since 2010. The Gulf Coast Research Lab relies on public reports so the lab can find the animals and…
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- One church in Jackson County is celebrating a big milestone. Caswell Springs Methodist Church celebrates 150 years of worship. To mark the occasion, a homecoming service and celebration will be held on Sunday, May 4th. That special service happening at 10:50 Sunday morning – lunch, music, historical displays, and activities are offered throughout the day. Those…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department honored a fallen officer by partnering with the American Red Cross. The sixth annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive was held at the Biloxi Visitors Center from 11 to 6 with sponsors providing donors with food and a commemorative t-shirt. The Biloxi Police Department says this is an opportunity to give the…
The second round of the MHSAA 6A softball playoffs featured a Coast vs. Coast showdown, as Pearl River Central hosted Hancock to kick off the series. The Lady Hawks jumped ahead 1-0 in the second inning and never looked back, ending the night with the shutout 5-0 victory following Teegan DeWitt’s stellar performance in the circle. Hancock will host Pearl…
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Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- This coming fall, in the 2025 – 2026 school year, thanks to a collaborative partnership between the Harrison County school district and the United Way of South Mississippi, the pre-k-4ward program is being offered at North Gulfport elementary & middle school in. With the addition of north Gulfport, there will be a total of nine prek4ward classroom…
Our only remaining softball team in Class 7A are the Harrison Central Red Rebelletes! Rebelettes hosting Petal high school for game one of round two. Senior Gabby Smith on the mound for Harrison Central. Harrison Central had six hits and six runs, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Panthers. The Rebelettes fall to the Panthers with a final score…
Kicking off round three of playoffs for class 3A is the St. Patrick Fighting Irish! Irish playing host to Enterprise-Clarke. Starting in the circle for St. Patrick is 8th grader Peyton Parks! She recorded three strikeouts in just two innings alone. Enterprise struck first with three runs in the third inning, but the Fighting Irish did what they do best,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Four Harrison County seniors are being honored for their service to the community. Gulfport seniors Kaitlyn Juraszek and Sophie Rollins received their scholarships from the Rotary Club. Kaitlyn will be attending the University of Alabama and will be studying in the healthcare field. Sophie is currently attending MGCCC and later plans to attend Texas A&M University to…
Any day is a day of celebration when student athletes sign to further their athletic careers, but this one is truly something special. Family and friends gathered at the Biloxi Natatorium Thursday evening for a huge milestone! Not one, but two swimmers from the B.E.S.T. swim team have signed their letters of intent to continue their careers in the lanes!…