15th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival wraps up

The 15th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival was a hit for many in attendance over the weekend. The four-day event bought over 100 songwriters from across the U.S., all making the trek to Jackson County to celebrate music in the Magnolia State. On Saturday, writers hosted a workshop for aspiring songwriters and featured free live shows at venues across the area….

Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society holds annual Buddy Walk

The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society hosts an annual Buddy Walk on the Gulf Coast and community members walk in support of the fundraiser. “Young people and young adults with Down Syndrome have so much to contribute to society. They really, really do. It does take a little extra effort and support, but it is so worth it.” The 24th…

Meggan Monday: Walleyween Haunted Trail

If you’ve never experienced the Walleyween Haunted Trail, you are in for quite a fright. On this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan introduces us to the man behind creating this impressive display which also has special meaning to his family. You won’t want to miss a chance to see the haunted trial every Friday and Saturday night in October from 7…

Keesler Health Fair Expo

We are joined in studio by Captain Rachelle Goebel and Staff Sgt. Morgan Wolanksi to tell us about Keesler Air Force Base’s upcoming health fair expo. Keesler MDG is hosting an annual Health Fair/Expo at Keesler Medical Center on October 4th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The health fair will be providing free health screenings, dental hygiene information, blood…

09/23 Ryan’s “First Fall” Monday Morning Forecast

Our first full day of fall won't feel all that fall-like, but a front will bring cooler weather for the weekend.

Fall officially arrived Sunday morning just after sunrise as the equinox occurred, making today the first full day of fall 2024! If you’ve lived in South MS for any amount of time, you know it’s going to take a little longer for any fall-like weather to arrive. Thankfully though, we’ll get a taste of it later this week after a…

Gautier Gators keep the chomp alive as they defeat Moss Point with a final score of 48-33.

The Gautier Gators hit the road to take on the Moss Point Tigers.  Gautier keeps the Gator chomp alive as they defeat the Moss Point Tigers 48-33. The Gators of Gautier will take on Columbia while Moss Point will face off against West Harrison in week 5. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Gautier football, gautier high school,…

Gulfport with a huge win over Picayune with a final score of 41-21

The Picayune Maroon Tide welcomed the Gulfport Admirals to town for Week four of of high school football. Although the Maroon Tide has won the past five matchups, it was Gulfport this time that came out victorious. Gulfport defeated Picayune with a final score of 41-21. Admirals are now 3-1, while Picayune becomes 2-2. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports,…

Pass Christian throttles St. Stanislaus 47-10 to find the win column in week 4

The St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws hit the road to take on the Pirates of Pass Christian. The Pirates defeated the Rock-A-Chaws 47-10. St. Stanislaus will face off against Mobile Christian while Pass Christian will play Northeast Jones for their next matchups. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, pass christian high school, St. Stanislaus High

9/20 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Terminator” Friday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

The National Hurricane Center has released the most recent tropical update concerning the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Surface area highlighted within the orange color for potential development over the next 7 days remains similar in terms of shape, tonight the change again comes with the development potential. NHC has increased from 50% to 60% development potential over the next…

West Harrison Field House named after Mitchell King

The Harrison County School District is honoring former superintendent Mitchell King in a big way. The new West Harrison Hurricanes Field House is named in honor of King. King, along with school and district leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting and tour of the facility. King retired back in July after 55 years of service to the school district. Now…

Man in custody after police standoff at Biloxi condo complex

A man is now in custody after a multiple hour standoff with Biloxi Police at the McDonnel Square Condominiums. Biloxi Police say it all began around 10:17 AM on Friday when officers responded to reports of someone threatening another person in the condo complex. Officers attempted to speak with the person but he was uncooperative and refused to leave the…

Cleaning the Mississippi City cemetery

Students from Southern Miss and Pass Road Elementary came together today to clean the Mississippi City Cemetery. The University of Southern Mississippi Anthropology faculty and students are in Gulfport to help with restoration efforts at the Old Mississippi City Cemetery. USM joined members of local historical societies and students from Pass Road Elementary. A training session kicked things off at…

Mermaids back at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Gulf Coast has one more weekend to see the mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium. The famed queens of the waters will be at the aquarium this weekend as part of an annual promotion. You and the kids can see the mermaids in the Aquatic Wonders building swimming with the fish and sharks from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One…

City workers spruce up Old Biloxi Cemetery

Biloxi maintenance crews were out at the Old Biloxi Cemetery this morning for some sprucing up. A city official said the crews were out to cut grass and spruce up the cemetery. Some residents were calling out the city on social media about the long grass, but the city has been stalled by a reduction in its maintenance force and…

No date yet for Amtrak rail service

Now that Mobile has jumped on board with Amtrak to resume a passenger rail line to New Orleans, the big question is when will it start? The short answer is, not yet. The Southern Rail Commission updated its membership this morning about the status of the Mobile to New Orleans line and the big takeaway is that a contract has…

Friday Night Showcase tonight at 10 p.m. on WXXV NBC

The helmets are back on the desk and that means it is time for high school football action here on the Coast. Our 10 p.m. newscast on NBC is your one stop shop for scores, highlights, and the best commentary in South Mississippi. The Friday Night Showcase sponsored by Alphacare Urgent Care is coming your way tonight. Sports Director Jevan…

Annual Witches Ride returns to Ocean Springs

Diana Odom is in studio to tell us about the annual Witches Ride coming up in October. The Witches Ride of Ocean Springs invites you to join them on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM as hundreds of witches and wizards fly through downtown Ocean Springs, tossing treats to tall and small for the 7th Annual Witches Ride of…