GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Excitement is in the air at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where new outdoor developments have brought joy to kids and adults alike. “It’s like, so fun,” eight-year-old Ella Thompson said “I like the treehouses a lot.” On Friday, Lynn Meadows held a ribbon cutting for the newly-renovated Treehouse Village — one of the museum’s oldest exhibits…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members had a chance to connect and be heard this morning through the Hangin’ with Hugh Initiative. Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating visited The Village Florist and Gifts to connect with business owners and residents. The visit provided an opportunity for the community to share feedback, ask questions, and discuss local needs. Additional stops are planned as…
A stretch of beautiful, spring-like weather is settling in across the region, bringing plenty of sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures through the upcoming week. Clear skies tonight will allow temperatures to fall to the mid 50s, with light winds overnight. The weekend looks nearly perfect, with abundant sunshine both Saturday and Sunday and highs climbing into the upper 70s…
Students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to preserve a piece of local history. Central Elementary and Pass Road Elementary students are teaming up for a revitalization project at the Mississippi City Cemetery. In the early stages of the project, students are helping build and place benches, clear overgrown areas, and create defined pathways and driving lanes throughout…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Integrity Roofing held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate four years of business in Biloxi. The event included a raffle where four $50 gift cards were given away to attendees. The company provides reliable roofing services while building trust and supporting the community it serves. Overall, the celebration highlighted the company’s commitment to growth and…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department sharing the chamber of commerce has given a generous donation to the Firefighters Association. This support will help fund the upcoming summer kids program. The Firehounds is a two-week program designed for the youth and focuses on teaching public safety through active learning. Be on the lookout, more details are expected…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The City of Gulfport celebrated a special ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier has officially reopened, six years after it was damaged by Hurricane Zeta. It is the final pier restoration for Gulfport relating to that 2020 storm. Through the Hazard Mitigation Plan established by the city and FEMA, this pier,…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Parade of Homes along with Arts Alive this weekend. Tish Williams and Assia Wiggins join us in studio with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Arts Alive!, Hancock Chamber of Commerce, parade of homes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Crawfish Cluster Dog Show kicks off in just under a week at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. We are joined by Carl Grotton and Beth Downey ahead of all the fun. The dog show runs from March 26 to March 29 from 8:30 to 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. For more information, click here. Categories:…
CASA of South Mississippi is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event next weekend. Jason Chiniche and Cynthia Chauvin join us with more. Touch-A-Truck takes place Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hancock County Government Annex located at 854 Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News Tags: CASA of South Mississippi, Touch a Truck
Will Graham, the grandson of Evangelist Billy Graham, is hosting a celebration this weekend. He joins us in studio with details. Celebration of Hope with Will Graham takes place this weekend at the Coast Coliseum. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: celebration of hope, Will Graham
Happy Friday and first day of Spring! Mostly clear skies today with highs near 74 and light south winds. Tonight stays clear, and temperatures will fall into the mid-50s. Warm and sunny conditions continue through the weekend with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday night going into Sunday stays mostly clear with…
SHIP ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Around ten miles south of Gulfport, Ship Island stands as a gateway to history. Sitting on the island is the historic Fort Massachusetts, and for 100 years, Ship Island Excursions has been transporting locals and tourists alike to experience centuries of stories firsthand. WXXV’s Megan Fayard made a trip out to the island to bring us…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department announce the arrests of two people, Jayce Phelps and Elizabeth Levron. On March 2, the narcotics division was patrolling when they spotted Phelps on the street. Phelps had an outstanding warrant for the sale of narcotics. He was searched and found with meth, a digitals scale, and marijuana. While…
A reminder that some of the best of the best will join together this weekend for the 2026 North vs South all-star game! Boys and Girls from classes 7A through 5A will compete at A.E. Woods Coliseum at Mississippi College this Saturday at 2:00pm and 3:30pm. The girls will kick things off first as Biloxi’s Jayla Carrier and Zaniya Williams,…
Looking for revenge from Tuesday’s loss, the Gulfport Lady Admirals welcomed the Harrison Central Red Rebelettes for game two of their regional series. As the innings went on, the Admiral runs increased by the number. The Admirals brought home one in the first, three in the second, and seven in the third and after getting Harrison Central out in the…
Regional play continues as the West Harrison Lady Hurricanes hosted the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for game two of their series. Ocean Springs wasted no time getting runs scored as they brought in three runs in the first and ten runs in the second. Down but not out, the Lady Canes fought back to score seven runs in the second inning…
William Carey University is launching a program for teacher assistants this summer. This comes through a $300,000 grant from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation. Teacher assistants will be able to earn their Bachelor’s Degree and become fully accredited classroom teachers. The program includes tuition assistance, flexible coursework, and mentoring. This also comes at an important time as there are more…
Clear and comfortable conditions settle in tonight with lows dipping into the lower 50s and upper 40s as winds calm. Sunshine dominates the forecast through the weekend, with afternoon highs steadily warming from the mid 70s Friday to the upper 70s and low 80s by Sunday. Overnight lows will gradually warm as well, settling into the upper 50s to near…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula honored the Pascagoula High School boys basketball team for their Class 6A state championship. A proclamation and individual certificates of achievement were presented for each student athlete. Mayor Jay Willis highlighted the 56-54 win over Terry High School, saying their performance showed perseverance, teamwork, and determination. Mayor Willis also acknowledged this is the…
One organization is hosting a chronic illness support group. Those meetings take place every Thursday. Jasmine Richards and Ashira Windsor with Catalyst Counseling and Therapy joins us with more. The meetings take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. In person is limited to 14 sets, but they do offer virtual via Zoom. For more information, call 228-284-2644. Categories: Local…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School students received a powerful lesson in safety Thursday, just head of prom season. The school hosted its annual ‘Prom Promise’ event designed to show the real-life consequences of impaired and distracted driving. Lights flashing and sirens sound, it may have looked like an emergency at Gulfport High Thursday morning, but this was all part…
The fourth annual Black Family Wellness Expo is getting underway this weekend on National Impact Day of Service. Yolanda Boone joins us with more. The expo takes place March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church in Biloxi. Categories: Local News Tags: Black Family Wellness Expo
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 14th annual Unity Festival is happening in Gulfport this weekend. Cassandra Walton joins us ahead of all the fun. The fun is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The parade line up starts at noon and it will roll at 1. The parade route starts on 31st Avenue before looping around and ending where…