LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual event that made a big move this year brought crowds to the Long Beach Town Green Friday and Saturday night. The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, and Beyond Festival made the move to Long Beach this year with crowds coming out to sample unique bacon, beer, and barbecue creations in an open air setting. Event…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For the first time in its history, the Hibernia Irish Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolled through Ocean Springs on Saturday. The streets were a sea of green marching krewes and floats traveling downtown, bringing the spirit of the beloved holiday with them. The first year in Ocean Springs certainly drew the crowd with paradegoers also…
A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9am Tuesday. With below freezing temperatures expected across South Mississippi, make sure to protect plants, pets, people, and pipes overnight. Partly cloudy skies tonight with breezy north winds between 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The wind will make it feel more like the mid-20s. On Tuesday, winds will…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch says a statewide law enforcement operation targeting drugs and illegal activity has led to dozens of arrests. ‘Operation Check Mate’ was led by the state’s fentanyl strike force. It resulted in 20 felony arrests, ten misdemeanor arrests, and one DUI, mainly centered around the Meridian area. Large amounts of marijuana, methamphetamine, MDMA pills, crack cocaine, and…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Flint Creek Water Park and Campground in Wiggins is upgrading amenities to improve the visitor experience. The park features a 700-acre lake, water park, and campground. Recent improvements include renovating 13 cabins and one bunkhouse with new paint, flooring, appliances, and furniture. Park Manager Michael Clark says crews have also upgraded campsites and added an 18-hole disc…
With a freeze warning now in effect for South Mississippi as we head into the overnight hours, South Mississippi gardeners and growers are preparing their plants for a chilly night. Locals spent the day getting ahead of the chill by covering plants and moving sensitive plants indoors. Simple steps like using frost cloths, sheets, or watering plants before temperatures drop…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-There’s an informational expo for South Mississippi senior citizens coming up this Thursday in Jackson County. Here to tell us all about it is Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol. The Spring Fling Senior Fair runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Jackson County Civic Center. Categories: Local News Tags: Senior Medicare Patrol,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Registration is now open for summer camps at the Gulf Coast Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, Mississippi. The museum’s annual camps will run from June through July, giving children a chance to explore the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s rich maritime history through hands-on learning and outdoor activities. Campers will learn about the region’s seafood and maritime…
The Pink Heart Funds is hosting two events on the Coast soon. Brenda Long and Judith Brannan join us with those details. On Sunday, March 29, stop by Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi from 3:30 to 7 p.m. for the 2026 Ribbon Walk Kickoff and birthday celebration. Call 228-547-8761 for more information. The Splashing out Cancer Ribbon Walk takes…
It is officially registration launch week for the Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The race takes place December 12 and 13. Mike Wattigny joins us with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulf Coast Marathon, KEESLER FEDERAL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MARATHON
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport lived up to its name on Saturday as Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi hosted a membership drive. The festival helped raised awareness on the role therapy animals play in visits to not only local medical facilities, but also colleges, libraries and other businesses. Those who went out to the informational event also…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in the Vancleave area should be aware of a bridge closure that began Monday. John Smith Road from Jim’s Place and La Rue Road will be closed through mid-April as two bridges on that stretch of road undergo repairs. Jackson County roads crews say residents north of the bridges should use La Rue Road as…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge Saturday night. Biloxi police say it happened around 10:30 p.m. and it appears that he hit the bridge wall and went over. The exact cause of the crash is still unknown. The Harrison County coroner has identified the victim as 38-year-old Brandon Saucier of Ocean…
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Attendance district rezonings in the Jackson County School District are set to take effect this year as new housing developments continue to grow in the St. Martin area. School board members say the adjustment is expected to help resolve overcrowding concerns at St. Martin schools. J.C. Roberts with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center reports….
The Inner Space Center and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation has released a new documentary this week taking you on a journey to the deep gulf. Follow along as NOAA, DOI, and partners set out to restore deep coral habitats on the seafloor after the Deep-Water Horizon Oil Spill in 2010. Join the team as the endure life offshore and use…
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)-Memorial Health System announced that the Gulfport Hospital has received level one stroke center designation from the Mississippi State Department of Health. This location is one of only four hospitals in Mississippi to hold that designation and is the only hospital south of Jackson to achieve it. Level one is the highest tier of stroke care available in…
Attorney Geneal Lynn Fitch’s office is working with a notable messaging and chat app to stop fentanyl money laundering in Mississippi and beyond. The AG’s office is partnering with WeChat, which has been a platform for drug traffickers to move drugs and launder money in the past. Through efforts by seven state AG’s offices across the country, the company will…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi is launching a new citywide grass cutting program aimed at keeping parks and green spaces near public roads better maintained. Under this new plan, the city’s busiest parks will be mowed every week while all other parks will be cut on a two-week rotation. Major roadways, including Division Street, Popps Ferry Road, Cedar Lake Road, Howard…
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory announced exciting improvements coming to their Marine Education Center. The living shoreline and access project is an important initiative to enhance coastal education and help protect our shorelines. This is all made possible by the Tidelands Trust Fund and made possible by an appropriation from the Mississippi Legislature. The living shoreline will include recycled oyster…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office took time to visit with the community Thursday. Deputies visited Vancleave Public Library for their annual Sheriff Story Time. Deputy Carey read to the kids, afterwards the kids were introduced to K9 Sniper. The kids also got to check out the K9 unit patrol vehicle. Deputy Chief Randy Muffley was…
The Scarlet Pearl Casino is giving back to the community. Through their Scarlet Pearl Cares Initiative, Camp Awesome has received just under $6,000. Camp Awesome is a way for children and adults with special needs to experience camp. The Scarlet Pearl says helping create those memories means the world to them. Categories: Local News Tags: Camp Awesome, scarlet pearl
Singing River Federal Credit Union has given a generous donation to the Singing River Foundation this month. Close to $22,500 has been given to the cancer center through the Bras across the River event. Singing River Health System says the tradition brings people together to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer support and research on the Gulf Coast. Categories:…
Members of the Biloxi Fire Department were busy last week. Firefighters spent the week at the Louisiana Instructors and Firefighters Training Conference in Baton Rouge. The firefighters trained alongside some of the best instructors and departments in the region. There the firefighters learned the latest techniques in fire suppression, rescue operations, leadership, and safety. Categories: Local News Tags: Biloxi Fire…