An arrest has been made in connection to a threat at D’Iberville High School. That’s according to a message from the Harrison County School District Superintendent William Bentz. Bentz said the district appreciates the vigilance of students, staff, and community members who voiced their concerns. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a threat was made over the weekend on SnapChat…
Chief Cake Officer Mike Graves is in studio with us today. He is here to tell us about the King Cake Drive Thru event. The King Cake Drive-Thru will take place Wednesday, January 15th at the Driftwood Hotel in Bay St. Louis from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. or until sold out. King cakes to be available from favorites such…
HII christened San Antonio class amphibious transport dock Harrisburg or LPD 30 at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. LPD 30 is named after Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and will be the U.S. Navy’s 14th San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship. That new ship will support humanitarian assistance, disaster relief missions, and expeditionary warfare. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Amphibious Transport Dock…
Harrison County Fire Rescue responding to a deadly structure fire which broke out in Saucier on Saturday. The Harrison County coroner confirmed that 58-year-old Debbie Varnado was killed in the fire. No other injuries were reported. The Mississippi State Fire Marshals along with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office are assisting as the investigation into the fire continues. Categories: Featured, Local…
There was a structure fire in Wiggins Sunday morning. According to Wiggins Fire Department, the family that was involved has lost everything and is requesting a few immediate needs such as clothing, diapers, food, and toiletries. For the full list of items needed, visit the Wiggins Fire Department Facebook. You can drop any of those items off at the Wiggins…
Harrison County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of one of their own after a car crash. Harrison County Fire announced Sunday that Doyle Moran died from his injuries he received in a car crash. Moran had served many agencies along the Coast including the Pass Christian Fire and Police Department, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and the D’Iberville Fire…
Saturday marked the eighth annual Dolly Should, an event dedicated to everything Dolly Parton in Bay St. Louis. Hundreds of her fans showed up this weekend, including our very own Elizabeth Keen, who, of course, had to participate in the fan-favorite look-alike competition. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Bay St. Louis, Dolly Parton
Things cleared out for the start of the weekend, but saw rain return quickly on Sunday setting us up for a chilly & damp start to the week. Not too chilly mind you, since lows will only fall into the upper 40s through the morning hours and we’ll only climb a few degrees into the low 50s at our warmest….
Carter Taylor is a tri-sport athlete at Resurrection Catholic, and one sport isn’t like the others. Taylor is a 16-year-old race car driver who started his journey at the early age of 11. He sits down with WXXV Sports Reporter Ansley Brent to discuss his most recent season which included the biggest and most prestigious short track race in the…
Pascagoula mayoral candidate David Bates stopped by the WXXV studios to speak to Grant Chighizola about his run for Mayor of Pascagoula in the 2025 municipal elections. Categories: Featured, Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: 2025 Municipal Elections, David Bates, Mayor of Pascagoula, Pascagoula
Rain all day and a cold night ahead with more rain chances Sunday. saw around 1.25″ of rain recorded at GPT airport and most of south MS mainly saw just over an inch of rain fall. Heading into the weekend will be cold and cloudy Saturday with highs in the upper 40’s. Sunday there will be little sun shine with…
Jane King has the latest on the winter storm affecting travel nationwide, the CES consumer technology convention in Las Vegas and much more in today’s “Morning Business Report” brought to you by Gregory Ricks and Associates. Categories: Business Tags: ces technology convention, jane king, morning business report, travel, winter storm
Jane King has the latest on Drones, a Dock Workers Strike and more in today’s edition of “Morning Business Report” brought to you by Gregory Ricks and Associates. Categories: Business Tags: Dock Workers Strike, drones, gregory ricks, jane king, morning business report
Jane King has the jobs currently most in demand according to LinkedIn, the low down on the new McDonald’s value Menu, New Years Resolutions, Jimmy Carter’s remembrance ceremonies and more in the today’s “Morning Business Report” brought to you locally by Gregory Ricks and Associates. Categories: Business Tags: gregory ricks, Jimmy Carter, jobs, linkedin, mcdonald’s, morning business report, new year’s…
Coffee drinkers up in arms over Costco’s decision to get rid of grinders and the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season is officially underway! Brought to you locally by Gregory Ricks and Associates. Categories: Business Tags: coffee, cookies, costco, girl scouts, morning business report
One project in Mississippi is expected to generate $10 billion in investment for one county. Compass Datacenters is locating its next data center campus in Meridian. Those campuses will be constructed over an eight-year period. Not only in the construction expected to bring in jobs, thousands of jobs are expected to be created as a result of the center. Categories:…
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Today, loved ones are gathering to honor Nikyra Dedeaux, an 18-year-old of Gulfport who was killed during the terrorist attack in New Orleans. Family and friends remember Nikyra as a vibrant, joyful soul who made it her mission to spread love wherever she went. Her cousin, Aamori Smith, was by her side celebrating the New Year when the tragic attack…
Knox Ross with the Southern Rail Commission speaks to WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott and gives an update on Amtrak on the Coast. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Amtrak, knox ross, Southern Rail Commission
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting their second annual Rock n Roux Gumbo Cookoff on Saturday, January 11th. The event takes place from 11:30 to 4 in the afternoon. Entry is $30 and you should bring your own chair. Gumbo isn’t the only thin to be expected. A line of musical guests will treat everyone to…
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith reaffirms her support for a permanent Daylight Savings Time. Senator Hyde-Smith announced she is pushing to make Daylight Savings Time permanent across the United States. She joins Florida Senator Rick Scott as a co-sponsor of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025. The effort would end the clock-changing ritual of springing forward and falling back. Categories: Local…
The Gulf Coast Rodeo is coming to town in April. Katherine Sutton, Jade Kitaif, and Matthew Smith are in studio with more. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Rodeo takes place April 11th and 12th at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Rodeo
The Joppa Shriners are hosting a chili cookoff this weekend. Gates at the Joppa Shriner Temple in Biloxi open at 11 a.m. and judging will begin at 3. Entry fee is $25 while a tasting card is $5. There are prizes for first, second, and people’s choice. Categories: Local News, News Tags: chili cookoff, Joppa Shriners
Gulfport Fire Department responded to a car fire earlier today. That fire happening on I-10 and Lorraine Road. Firefighters at the scene say the driver was able to escape safely. No injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: car fire, GFD, Gulfport Fire Department, i-10, lorraine road