Two South Mississippi high school students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2025. Alexis Griffith of Long Beach High and Jackson Pearce of Gulfport High are two of the three Mississippi students who made this year’s list. They join a select group of nearly 9,000 students recognized by the U.S. government since 1964 for their high academic achievement. This…
We’re starting the week on a warm and mostly dry note. Tonight will be clear with lows near 70. Clouds move in Tuesday with highs near 90—slightly warmer than average for this time of year. Tuesday night stays mild and mostly cloudy, followed by sunshine on Wednesday with highs near 89 and a brief chance for a few afternoon showers….
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received a generous $2,600 scholarship Monday morning from the Sunray Companies in support of the college’s massage therapy program at the Perkinston Campus. The Sunray Enhancing Lives Scholarship provides $200 annually to all massage therapy students. Each year, the company collaborates with MGCCC to determine the annual scholarship amount. This scholarship will directly benefit students…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests in a recent sex crimes case. Twenty-two-year-old Brody Parker is charged with secretly photographing for lewd purposes. Thirty-two-year-old Shannon Havens is charged with accessory after the fact. The arrests come after a concerned citizen submitted an anonymous tip regarding inappropriate pictures taken of a minor child. Deputies were able…
The Mississippi National Guard has welcomed home troops from the nation’s capital last week. These guardsmen were welcomed at Thompson Air Field on September 25 with 70 guardsmen departing to replace the returning group. This comes as Governor Tate Reeves approved an extension of the D.C. mission to November 30, reconstructing the forces based on mission needs. Mississippi originally deployed…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville is hosting a pickleball tournament. The tournament is set for November, but you can start signing up now. The ‘Swinging for the Stars’ Pickleball Tournament benefits Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary. It takes place November 15-16 at the Picklr in Biloxi. Whitney Ott joins us with the details. Categories: Local News
Looking for something fun to do ahead of the Christmas season? Traintastic in Gulfport is looking for volunteers to help build a Lego tree. Tabitha Barnes gives us the details for anyone interested. Build days are: October 4 October 18 November 1 November 15 Email tbarnes@traintastic.com for more information. Categories: Local News Tags: Traintastic
Kevin Craft with the Mississippi Forestry Commission joins us to discuss wildfire safety. Categories: Local News
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Joining us in studio is Susan Barber to tell us about her organization and more about a new event coming up next year on Easter weekend. Truckin the Coast takes place April 3 and 4, 2026 at Jones Park. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Truckin the Coast
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — Saturday night brought memories of every big play, every championship and every next-level athlete to George County High School, as the athletic department established its Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame has been long overdue for a school that has produced as many standout athletes as George County has. 2025 inductees include the 1955 Agricola…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula recognized Governor Tate Reeves for his visionary leadership and support. This was in collaboration with the city’s redevelopment authority, Governor Reeve’s helping to revitalize the downtown district. The recognition also highlights the Coast delegation, local developers as well as industry and community partners. The City of Pascagoula shares that the nearly 90 percent…
Janae McGill, reported missing on September 21, has been found dead. Janae’s body was found close to where her mother, Shardee, was discovered. The cause of death is unknown at this time, pending an autopsy. This is an ongoing investigation between local, state, and federal partners in Mississippi and Alabama. Categories: Featured, Local News
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department officially has new leadership. Deputy Police Chief Tim Hill took the oath to become the department’s next role Friday night. New Deputy Chief Mike McClantoc assumed his new role as well. Hill success retiring chief Jeff Thomas, who took the helm of the department in 2020. Categories: Local News Tags: Chief Tim Hill,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — An iconic Broadway show is coming to the Beau Rivage stage for Christmas this year. Dozens of kids are taking their shot, auditioning for “A Christmas Story.” The iconic 1980’s “A Christmas Story” will soon come to the coast in musical form, and kids from across the region are auditioning for a spot on the Beau…
Ryan meets up with Jillian Rodriguez at the Mississippi Aquarium to find out about the wild birthday parties available for all ages. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: birthday parties, jillian rodriguez, Mississippi Aquarium, MS Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, wild wonders
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot while trying to serve a warrant Sunday morning. The shooting happened at a home on Taylor Road in Wiggins. While trying to serve the warrant, the suspect started firing at deputies, hitting one in the shoulder. The suspect was also shot in the leg as deputies…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County, state, and federal leaders broke ground today on new improvements at Trent Lott International Airport. The project will add a new parking apron and connecting taxi-way to the runway area and improve the existing taxiway lighting. As a result, the taxiway will allow for more aircraft to park at the airport and allow for…
This week starts off warm and dry, with sunshine continuing through midweek. Highs will reach around 90 degrees Monday and Tuesday, which is about 5 degrees above average for the end of September. Overnight lows will drop to near 70 with light winds, shifting between north and southeast. By Wednesday, highs dip slightly into the upper 80s, and while most…
STENNIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a major milestone for the aero space company based at Stennis International Airport. Skydweller Aero’s autonomous aircraft landed at the airport around 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. This marks a milestone for the company after it set up shop at Stennis in 2023. These flights and tests are helping the company develop autonomous aircraft…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi State University leaders and partners gathered Tuesday for a ribbon cutting at the Wolf River Coastal Forest Research and Education Center. The center celebrates the land that will help protect water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and fill a gap in watershed conservation efforts along the Mississippi Coast. The Coastal Forestland property spans 14,000 acres across parts…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson, the state fire academy and ExxonMobil unveiled a new C02 pipeline training prop. Last week, they held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the specialized training prop. The new prop would not have been possible without the EMPCO’s $50,000 ‘Good Neighbor Grant’ and equipment donation. The prop is strategically located in the heart of…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- In D’Iberville, a field closure notice has been issued for the Rusty Quave Sports Complex. Fields three and four at the sports complex will be closed starting Monday, September 29. The closure will run until further notice. City officials say this is part of phase two of the turf project. Those officials say on social media they…
One of the staples of Cruisin’ the Coast is Autocross. This year, there is a new location for the event. Joining us is Brian Finch, the president of American Streetcar Promotions. For a full list of Cruisin’ the Coast events, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Autocross, Cruisin’ the Coast