Repairs to proceed on Garfield Ladner Pier in Waveland

WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Work is about to ramp up to repair Waveland’s city pier. J.E. Borries Incorporated of Pascagoula is the agency tasked with rebuilding the Garfield Ladner Memorial Pier after the construction contract went into effect earlier this month. Like many piers across South Mississippi, it has been shut down for years after sustaining heavy damage during Hurricane Zeta….

Biloxi boys basketball is Big House bound as they defeat Meridian 50-39

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi boys basketball program is heading to the Big House following an impressive come-from-behind victory over Meridian. As the team rides the momentum of the 50-39 quarterfinals win, they’ll face a tough task against Starkville in the semifinals. That game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Jackson. Here are highlights…

Biloxi Lady Indians are heading back to The Big House with 55-39 win over Brandon

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Lady Indians will continue their incredible season on the hardwood, as the team is heading back to The Big House following a 55-39 win over Brandon on Friday. Biloxi will take on Starkville on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in Jackson. Here are highlights from the team’s quarterfinals match! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…

Harrison Central girls basketball punches ticket to The Big House with 45-42 win over Northwest Rankin

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central girls basketball is heading back to The Big House after a gutsy 45-42 quarterfinal victory over Northwest Rankin on Friday Night. The Red Rebelettes will face Madison Central on Tuesday at 3 p.m. with a trip to the State Championship on the line. Check out these highlights from the big win! Categories: Local Sports,…

Pascagoula Basketball hoping third time is a charm at the Big House!

It’s another year which means it’s another season the Pascagoula Panthers are headed to the big house. After their electric 74-60 win over a talented Jim Hill program, the Panthers are headed to the semifinals at Mississippi Coliseum.  The success of Panther basketball the past three years should be studied, producing two Mr. Basketball’s, three Mississippi-Alabama all-stars, and now three…

Biloxi Shuckers 2026 Community Night Schedule

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers have announced their upcoming community night schedule for the 2026 season. Javik Blake joins us with more. COMMUNITY NIGHT SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 – Pascagoula Night – Students and faculty from Pascagoula and Gautier High School will be in attendance, celebrating student and athletic accomplishments from the 2025/2026 school year. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 – Education Day…

Gulf Coast Community Foundation holds 228 Day Open House

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is celebrating 36 years of giving back with its second annual 228 Day Open House at the Knight Nonprofit Center. 228 is more than just our area code, it’s a reminder that this community always shows up and shows out for its own. The 228 Day Open House wraps up a month-long…

WXXV Exclusive: Inside look at the renovated Saenger Theater in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s historic Saenger Theater is one step closer to reopening following a long restoration project. The City Council approved a management agreement with an outside group called ‘Encore Saenger’. It’s a three-year agreement. It’s been a long and winding road to get to this point; extensive work has been done inside and out. WXXV News 25’s Dave…

02/27 Ryan’s “Rainy Start” Friday Morning Forecast

The front that's been creeping our way the last few days finally brought rainy weather, but won't last past the morning.

The cold front that’s been slowly creeping towards us is finally through after bringing our first rainy weather in several days. It’s already over though, and while skies will remain cloudy for the next couple of hours, much sunnier weather is on the way. We’ll get a taste of it through the late afternoon, but won’t shake the clouds until…

MS Aviation Heritage Museum shares Bessie Coleman’s story through live performance

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- History is taking flight right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum has brought a pioneering aviator’s story to life. The museum hosted ‘Gigi Coleman as Bessie Coleman’ for a powerful live portrayal of trailblazing aviator Bessie Coleman. Through storytelling, historical detail, and dramatic performance, the program brings Bessie Coleman’s journey to life,…

Moss Point PD hosts ‘A Chat with the Chief’ to bridge gap between police and community

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department hosted a ‘Chat with the Chief’ Thursday evening. More than two dozen community members gathered at the department for a chance to share concerns and ideas with Police Chief Dennis Stevenson, who was sworn in back in January. As Stevenson discussed, there are currently 17 officers within the department, including three…

Meridian Community College wins Tommy Snell Invitational in Biloxi

It was a beautiful day for some golf as Junior Colleges throughout the state gathered on the links in Biloxi. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted the Tommy Snell Invitational at Sunkist Country Club which was a 54-hole tournament that honored the former Bulldog coach. Out of 13 participating teams, no. 8 Meridian Community College took home the win with…

Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes four new additions

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is sharing they have some new guests! Four juvenile spider monkeys now call the zoo home. There are two male and two female spider monkeys, each going through a quarantine period before they are slowly introduced to their outdoor habitat. They join a senior adult spider monkey who has been with the zoo for…

2/26 – Showers and storms move through by Friday morning

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop late tonight, becoming more likely toward daybreak Friday. Rain chances linger into Friday morning before tapering off by midday, with gradual clearing and a high near 73. Skies turn partly cloudy Friday night with a cooler low around 55. The weekend looks much quieter and pleasant. After some patchy fog early…

Shuckers celebrating 228 Day with free movie

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, 228 Day is coming to Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi. Lilo and Stitch will be shown as part of a free movie night. The gates open at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 5:45. During the evening, there will be food and drink specials as well as exclusive 228 merch. The Humane Society will…

Youth Skate Clinic set for this weekend in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting a youth skate clinic this weekend at the DIY Skatepark in Biloxi. The skate clinic takes place on Saturday, February 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Kids 15 and under are invited out for a safe place to learn and seek assistance. The clinic is open to…