OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- King cakes are a Mardi Gras tradition and a popular treat throughout the Mardi Gras season. From a variety of flavors and displaying all the Mardi Gras colors, these cakes are in high demand this time of year, which keeps many local bakeries along the Coast busy baking the Mardi Gras treat. Sucre Dolot is a…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis celebrated Lundi Gras in a fun way with their Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Golf Cart Parade. The streets of Downtown Bay St. Louis were filled with people of all ages looking to catch the best throws. Instead of traditional floats, those riding in the parade decked out their golf carts and…
Mardi Gras 2026 is here and the weather is cooperating nicely! It might not be the prettiest out there as we wrap up carnival season today thanks to increasing cloud cover, but we still won’t have any rain to worry about for days and the winds are light. Temperatures will be a little warmer than yesterday, just not dramatically so…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is warning against email impersonation happening. Fraudulent emails are impersonating city departments and staff, mainly the planning department. The emails ask residents to click a link to pay fees. City officials warn that Gautier does not solicit wire payments. The email domain that the city uses is @gautier-ms.gov. If you receive an email…
Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and a few parades will be rolling through South Mississippi. The Gulf Coast Carnival Association will roll at 1 p.m. Fat Tuesday on a route that takes riders through the heart of Downtown Biloxi. In Bay St. Louis, the Krewe of Real People: the Next Generation will roll through Downtown Bay St. Louis as well. These…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The last phase of Pascagoula’s crosswalk replacement project got underway Monday morning. Crews will be installing the new crosswalks on Jackson Avenue for the next couple of weeks. Jackson between Pascagoula Street and Veillon Street will be closed to traffic while this work is being done. This work is expected to take two weeks to complete. Categories:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new STEM resource in Gulfport opened its doors for a Mardi Gras theme camp designed to inspire young minds. Students ages six to 13 participated in hands-on engineering challenges designed to encourage creativity and real-world problem-solving at Wayfinder Community Learning Center. The event, powered by Catalyst Learning, combined festive Mardi Gras elements with interactive STEM activities…
Clouds increase tonight with lows settling in the lower 50s. Tuesday starts mostly cloudy but gradually turns mostly sunny, with highs near 70 and a light southeast breeze. From midweek into the weekend, we turn warmer and more unsettled. Highs climb into the mid to upper 70s Wednesday through Friday, with spotty shower chances beginning Wednesday and increasing Thursday, when…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- February is Black History Month, a time to honor the people and places that shaped our communities. On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, one historic landmark stands as a powerful symbol of African American culture, resilience, and music history. Tucked into the heart of Bay St. Louis sits the 100 Men Hall, a place that tells…
The 2026 Edition of the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Coronation Ball will be presented at the Coast Coliseum at 7 p.m. Rehearsals were held today in advance of the extravaganza. The color and pageantry features elaborate costumes and drama as the association’s royal court, led by King D’Iberville Brian Sanderson and Queen IXOLIB Sophie Schloegel will be joined by eight…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the Royal Court for the Gulf Coast Carnival Association was announced ahead of the big parade Mardi Gras day. Reigning this year as King D’Iberville is Brian Sanderson, Pascagoula native and founder of the consulting firm Three Oak Group. Reigning as Queen IXOLIB is Sophie Schloegel. She is a Gulfport native and 2025 Ole…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team and the state Forestry Commission shared pictures from a wildfire that was burning Friday. These pictures were taken in the Wade community. Over 20 acres were burned in the area. No injuries were reported as a result and the fire teams share that no homes were in danger. Categories: Local…
The Mississippi Forestry Commission is offering rural fire department grant applications. Kevin Craft and Korey Williams join us with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ole Biloxi Café has been open for about two weeks now, taking over a historic building. Tina and David Redwine join us with their hours and what’s on the menu. The Ole Biloxi Café is located at 1039 Howard Avenue. They are open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week. For more information,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted its annual Arbor Day tree distribution at the Lyman Community Center. For just $5 a family, residents were able to take home blueberry bushes, magnolias, and a variety of oaks, all aimed at growing more than just greenery. The district has hosted this giveaway for years, but…
It is Lundi Gras and we’re still trending in a good direction for any Carnival festivities as the season comes to an end. We saw a little rain and some storms over the weekend, but they came at just the right times to prevent any parade issues. We’ll continue that trend today and tomorrow, with grey skies but no rain….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Power Foundation has partnered with Mississippi Aquarium to launch ‘Mississippi Power Discovery Days,’ giving customers half-price admission for up to four guests. The offer runs from February 16 to March 9. The program is designed to strengthen communities while helping families explore conservation and natural science. Customers across the company’s service area can claim the discount…
Cooling slowly tonight with lows around 53 and north winds between 5 and 10 mph. Monday morning starts cool and cloudy, then temperatures warm into the upper 60s to low 70s by the afternoon with more sunshine and light south winds around 5 mph. Rain chances remain unlikely until midweek. Categories: Weather Headlines
BOSTON, Mass. (WXXV) — New England Patriots offensive lineman Ben Brown has always known what it means to persevere. Brown and his family moved to Ocean Springs during his childhood, ultimately living there until a few years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. After relocating to Vicksburg, he put together a stellar high school career and eventually played collegiately with the…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — A strong season for the Stone Tomcats came to an end on Saturday with a 4-1 loss to Sumrall in the second round of the MHSAA 5A playoffs. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has a look at the match. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Stone athletics, stone high school, stone soccer
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Dozens of South Mississippi student-athletes reached the podium at the 2026 MissHSAA Boys and Girls Individual State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend. Vancleave won the State Championship as a team on the boys side, while Picayune placed third and Ocean Springs placed fourth. On the girls side, Ocean Springs earned the title, with St. Martin and…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Patrick girls soccer is heading back to the South State Championship after taking down Sacred Heart by a score of 5-1 on Saturday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the match. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: St. Patrick Athletics, st. patrick catholic high school, St. Patrick girls soccer
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Patrick boys soccer took a 3-0 lead into halftime and survived a late surge by Sacred Heart to secure a 4-3 third-round victory on the pitch. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the match. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: St. Patrick Athletics, st. patrick catholic high school, St. Patrick soccer
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi is heading to its first South State title game on the pitch after knocking off Gulfport, 1-0, in double-overtime on Saturday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the match. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Athletics, Biloxi High school, Biloxi Soccer, Gulfport athletics, Gulfport High School, Gulfport soccer