BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair kicked off at the Coast Coliseum Thursday afternoon. From carnival rides and games to funnel cakes and corn dogs, this year’s fair has something for everyone. New this year is a circus featuring trapeze performances and other entertainment under the big top. This is the only chance to ride carnival rides at the…
The University of Southern Miss is hosting its annual Envision Gulf Park soon. Envision Gulf Park takes place on April 10 in Long Beach. Sara Williams join us in studio with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Envision Gulf Park, University of Southern Mississippi
Good Bros Seafood is hosting its second annual Community Baby Shower. The baby shower takes place April 4 at 11 a.m. at Good Bros Seafood in Pascagoula. Edward Good joins us ahead of the event with more. Categories: Local News Tags: community baby shower, Good Bros. Seafood
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum continues to grow. This weekend, the museum is honoring veterans in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. All U.S military veterans will receive free admission to the museum this Saturday and Sunday in recognition of the day. It comes as the museum continues to expand its exhibits, including a new exhibit…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)– Law enforcement officials are investigating a crash involving a train and van in northern Stone County. Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart tells WXXV the crash happened around 1 p.m. Friday at Pump Branch Road, which is just off Highway 49. Stewart says the van was traveling westbound towards Highway 49 when it collided with a northbound…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian police are working to identify a person wanted in connection to a string of crimes. These are pictures of their person of interest. This person is accused of taking part in vehicle burglaries and firearm thefts between March 7 and March 21. Anyone with information is asked to call Pass Christian police. Categories: Crime,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Filming continued Thursday in Downtown Biloxi on a new movie featuring John Travolta. Crews have been set up in the city this week for filming, taking over much of Main Street and Howard Avenue, including the Fillin Station Restaurant. The movie is called ‘That’s Amore’ and Travolta has even been on the Coast for these shoots. ‘That’s…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking for nominations for their Sports Hall of Fame. The deadline to apply is June 5th, so you have plenty of time. Cecilia Dobbs Walton joins us in studio with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: biloxi sports hall of fame
A foggy start to your Friday, but the Dense Fog Advisory has expired. Clouds will slowly clear out for partly sunny skies this afternoon with highs near 82. Tonight is mostly clear with lows near 60 and north wind gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday is sunny and cooler with highs near 74. Breezy conditions continue with gusts up to…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s time now for our March edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter. This month, Chloe takes us to the George County-Greene County line for an unsolved murder case dating back to January 2021. The body of 33-year-old Cameron Perryman was found in the Desoto National Forest that year. Since then, his family has been searching…
Laura Benoit with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, introduces this month’s chamber member spotlight on Jireh Services. Owner, Khiry Alexis services and repairs commercial and residential HVAC, commercial cooking equipment and refrigeration, such as ice machines, reach-ins and walk ins. For more information on how you can win a chamber Member spotlight or join your Coast Chamber, visit…
The Pass Christian Pirates hosted the Greene County Wildcats for game two of their regional series. The game was tied at one after one inning, the Cats took the lead 2-1 in the second inning, and then the rest was all Wildcats. Greene County took game two with a final score of 11-1. They’ll now play game three Friday night…
Earlier this month, one coast basketball team brought home the State Championship and almost four weeks later the city is still celebrating! Members of the Bay St. Louis community came out in the red, black and white and lined the streets for one of their favorite basketball teams. A victory parade took place downtown for the St. Stanislaus basketball team…
A pair of friendly foes met on the dirt Thursday night as the Pass Christian Pirates hosted the Bay High Tigers for game one of their regional series. After a scoreless first inning thanks to two good pitchers, the Pirates struck first in the second inning with two more runs. They’d go on to score two more and hold the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Keesler Medical Center recently achieved a first for the state. The urology and operating room teams successfully implanted a tibial nerve stimulator device, designed to help patients manage incontinence. Base officials say Captain Kole Akula and the surgical staff are always looking for innovative ways to improve patient care and stay prepared for what’s next Categories:…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Thursday night’s Chamber After Five event at Coastal Daquiri was highlighted by a major announcement for the city of Long Beach. The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce shared that it is giving out $40 thousand in small business this grants this year after raising the funds at its Taste of Long Beach event back in…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Thursday marked an exciting afternoon for a few local children at Academy Sports + Outdoors in D’Iberville. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and the sporting goods retailer partnered together to treat 15 kids with the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast to a shopping spree. Each child received a $100 gift card to spend…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is getting some more national recognition this week. The city has been named one of the top 20 beach getaways in the south, coming in at number 19 in the 60th anniversary edition of Southern Living magazine. The magazine highlights the city’s vibrant downtown, strong arts scene, and small-town charm, along with its walkable…
Fog will be the main issue heading into Friday morning, with areas of dense fog becoming more likely after 5 a.m. and lingering through mid-morning. Visibility may be reduced at times, so plan for slower travel during the early morning hours. Aside from the fog, tonight stays mild with partly cloudy skies and lows in the lower 60s. By Friday…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority is sharing an update for their express bus and route changes ahead of the triathlon in Gulfport this weekend. A temporary express route is being created on Saturday, operating between the Gulfport and Biloxi Transit Centers. This will be a nonstop route along the interstate. The express service will operate instead of the beachcomber…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Dogs of all shapes and sizes are taking over the Coast at the Harrison County Fairgrounds for a weekend full of friendly competition. The Crawfish Cluster Dog Show kicked off Thursday and more than 500 dogs and their owners are at the fairgrounds competing for top titles, including best in show. This year, three newly eligible…
The heat is on at the state capitol, teacher pay raises, economic development projects for the Coast, and the big prize: a state budget. The clock is ticking with the 2026 Legislative Session ending in about two weeks. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot spoke to State Senator Jeremy England about unfinished business. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: 2026 State Legislative…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- State Treasurer David McRae was in Pascagoula Wednesday afternoon, trying to return more than $17 million in unclaimed money to Jackson County residents. Not only were people able to find out if they had unclaimed money lying around, but parents were also able to ask about college and career savings as well. More information on this unclaimed…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources will be hosting a public hearing on the proposed Courthouse Road Jetty Project. Residents and stakeholders are invited to review plans and share comments before the project moves forward. That meeting takes place at the Handsboro Community Center on March 31 from 5:30 to 6:30. Categories: Local News Tags: courthouse road, department…