The Singing River Little Theatre will be hosting their performances for ‘Harvey’ next month. Rick Roberts joins us with what you need to know ahead of June 4’s performance. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Harvey, Singing River Little Theatre
This ‘fur-real’ might be the best shift on this edition of Clocking in with Spencer! Spencer traded in the usual newsroom routine to get a behind the scenes look at the work that Woodside Wildlife Rescue does. For more information on Woodside Wildlife Rescue, click here. Categories: Clocking In, Featured, Local News Tags: Clocking in with Spencer, woodside wildlife rescue
R&B Brick Oven Pizza in Saucier is launching a lunch buffet. Brian Mullin joins us in studio with details. The buffet will run on Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 3 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: R&B Brick Oven Pizza
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An official date for Gulfport’s special election to fill the City Council Ward 2 position has been released. Polls will open on Tuesday, June 9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting locations include Zone 2A: Westside Community Center on 8th Street and Zone 2B: Francis X. Collins Lifetime Fitness Center on Swetman Road. Absentee voting must…
Expect to find more flooding issues as showers and thunderstorms begin developing again today after a slightly drier Wednesday now behind us. Even then though we still had at least one South MS city see over an inch an a half, but most of the area only saw light showers/sprinkles. Today we started off quiet, but clusters of showers and…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and coach. Earlier this week, we reported on a deadly crash involving a military bus that killed two men from D’Iberville. School officials confirm one of the victims was Thomas Hanes the P.E. teacher at Quarles Elementary and the school’s cross‑country coach. The…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission is asking for a few donations when it comes to their food pantry. The organization says they are seeing an influx of visitors lately. Due to this, it is difficult to maintain some commonly requested items. Any items can be donated to Back Bay Mission Monday through Friday at their Division Street location. Times…
After a fairly quiet evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin developing again overnight as clouds increase across the Coast. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 70s with light southeast winds becoming calm late. Thursday brings the highest rain chances of the next couple of days, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop during the morning and into…
Pass Christian, Miss (WXXV) The 9th annual Jeepin the Coast is officially underway, kicking off with a lively block party in Pass Christian. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley joins us live with all the sights and sounds. Click link below for schedule of events: Events Categories: Featured, Local Eats, Local News Tags: block party, Featured, Jeepin’ the Coast, local news, Pass Christian
The 2026 shrimp season opened this week. The Mississippi shrimp fleet is out hoping for the best. Economic factors like the price of fuel are always a concern. The Department of Marine Resources set the opening date after testing conditions. Shrimp and Crab Bureau Director with DMR Jason Saucier is here to talk about the season. Categories: Featured, Local News…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Ocean Springs Mayor Bobby Cox shared updates on major projects, city growth, and future plans during the quarterly breakfast with the mayor held at Desi Vega’s Steakhouse. Mayor Cox says Ocean Springs continues to make progress on infrastructure improvements that should be completed by July. Those projects include a new water well, watermain replacements, drainage work, and…
More families are heading to pools and beaches to cool off for the summer. Staff with the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA say parents should make swim safety a top priority anytime children are near the water. YMCA staff say one of the most important safety tips is making sure children are always supervised even if a lifeguard is on duty….
May is Mental Health Month, a time to focus on everyone’s wellbeing. With summer starting, it’s also a time to help kids and teens who might feel isolated during long breaks. Patricia Gordon with the South Mississippi Mental Health Center joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: mental health month
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Moss Point is hosting their Wake the Dog drag boat races this weekend. All citizens are invited to the riverfront to take part. The races run May 30 and May 31 starting at 11 a.m. Joining us with details is Sue Wright with the Main Street Association. Categories: Local News Tags: moss point, Wake the Dog Drag…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-One of our most cherished maritime traditions is returning this weekend. The 97th annual Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet sets sail Sunday. 2025 Shrimp Queen Alley Kovacevich joins us in studio ahead of the big day. The fun begins at 11 a.m. at Harrah’s Great Lawn. The Shrimp Princess Pageant also starts at 11 a.m. The wreath drop…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Detroit Pistons forward and Bay St. Louis native Tolu Smith is hosting a community event and three-on-three basketball tournament soon. Tolu Smith joins us in studio with details. The event takes place June 6 at MLK Park in Bay St. Louis starting at 10 a.m. Categories: Local News Tags: basketball, Community Event, Tolu Smith
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A former Harrison County elected official that served more than two decades in county government has died. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that Former Tax Collector David Larosa died Monday night. Larosa served as tax collector from 1999 to 2020 before his resignation due to health issues. Details on any funeral services have not…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Hancock County man found guilty of trying to force two young girls to perform sexual acts during a camping trip at Buccaneer State Park back in 2012. Judges affirmed Matthew Murphy’s 2023 convictions on two counts of attempted touching of a child for lustful purposes….
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man is behind bars after a child reported sexual abuse to their parents. Dustin Merrill was taken into custody last Friday after an investigation that began on May 11, after those parents reported their child’s allegation of abuse to sheriff investigators. He’s now charged with two counts of sexual battery involving a child….
It is Wednesday once again here at WXXV which means today’s the day we get to meet this week’s Weather Kid, Bella! Bella doesn’t mind a rainy day since she seems to take it easy most of the time, meaning she can still do many of her favorite activities. As long as it isn’t storming, she’ll even jump on her…
After five months of waiting, lots of celebrating, and reliving the final drive that ended in a game tying Hail Mary followed by a game winning field goal, the Gulfport High School Football team has officially received their class 7A State Championship Rings. The Gulfport Football community joined together at the high school auditorium for a red-carpet event; the Admiral…
The 2026 Pearl River Community College Softball team is the first-ever program to bring home the NJCAA Division II World Series Championship Title. Just one day later, their Wildcat community showed up in full force to show their support. Sports Director Ansley Brent was there and brings us the story now. The World Champions are officially home! In their first…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead and another injured Tuesday afternoon at a local gas station. Officers responded at 1:33 p.m. to the Walmart Neighborhood Market gas station on Highway 49 North. Gulfport police discovered three individuals suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coastal Conservation Association partnered with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the City of D’Iberville to launch the third annual Junior Jubilee Kids Fishing Rodeo. The free summer-long tournament welcomed young anglers ages three to 15 with weigh stations set up across the marina. The kickoff event in D’Iberville featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, giveaways…