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…

Resurrection Catholic punches their ticket to the Big House with 49-34 win over Piney Woods

The Resurrection Catholic Eagles travelled to Raymond High School for the Class 1A Quarterfinals. The 20-4 Eagles took on a talented 21-1 Piney Woods team late Wednesday night. The Tornadoes were no match for the Eagles as RCS punched their ticket to the Big House with a 49-34 final score! They will now place Calhoun City Monday Night at 7:30…

Pascagoula’s massive fourth period over Jim Hill takes them to the Big House for the 3rd consecutive year!

Marvin R. White Coliseum at Pearl River Community College was the place to be Wednesday Night as the Pascagoula Panthers took on the Jim Hill Tigers for the Class 6A Quarterfinals. The Panthers came into the game 24-6 while the Tigers were 25-6. It was an intense battle the entire duration of the game with the Panthers leading by one…

Coast Transit Authority hires new executive director

Coast Transit Authority has named Mike Reso as its new executive director. Reso brings eight years of senior municipal leadership experience, most recently serving as chief administrative officer for Bay St. Louis and previously as city manager of Diamondhead. Reso says he looks forward to working with staff and community partners to continue strengthening essential transportation services across the Coast….

Students take part in field delivery training with Jackson County Fire Protection Team

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is hosting field training for drivers and operators of aerial apparatus. Students spent the last few days sitting through lectures and completing skill activities. Those include aerial device inspections, stabilization, maneuvering, and operating. Other departments also took part, including students from Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Biloxi, and D’Iberville. In total, the…

Pearl River County recognized for ‘A’ rated school district

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District was honored with a big recognition Wednesday. The district was given the Beacon Award by the State School Board Association. This recognizes the district as ‘A’ rated, meaning all schools earn a ‘C’ or higher, also maintaining good standing with the State Department of Education Accreditation. Superintendent Jeremy Weir…