WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is warning against phishing scams going around. Phishing is when someone uses a fake identity to trick people into sending personal or financial information. Government agencies will never request payment using prepaid cards, gift cards, bitcoin, or any type of cryptocurrency. The Wiggins police also warns that legitimate sweepstakes or prizes do not…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is offering a way for pets to be scanned for microchips after hours. Found pets can be brought to the police department on Wildwood Drive. The sign and scanner are located on the west side of the building near the safe exchange spots. If the animal does have a microchip, a number will…
It is Wednesday once again, meaning we get to meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Gabriella! She’s eight, and likes spending time outside! Surprisingly, she likes to play in the dirt and mud as well depending on if it’s a good day, or a wet one as safe, non-thunderstorm “play rain” moves in. We’ll see some of that today as…
The Gulfport Lady Admirals hosted the Vancleave Bulldogs for an exciting start to the softball season. After swapping runs all night long, the Bulldogs would end the night on top with a final score of 7-4. You can watch highlights from the later half of the game in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport softball,…
The Ocean Springs Greyhounds took on the St. Martin Yellowjackets for day two of the Class 7A Region 4 tournament. It was a close game the entire night, but the Greyhounds pulled away at the end with a 53-42 final score. You can watch highlights from the first half in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags:…
The Gulfport Admirals hosted the Brandon Bulldogs for round one of the Class 7A Soccer Playoffs. Junior Gavin Comstock had a goal in the first half and that’s all the Admirals would need to seal the deal. Gulfport beats Brandon 1-0 to advance to round two of the playoffs! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gavin Comstock, Gulfport soccer
The girls kicked off day two of the Class 7A Region Four tournament as the West Harrison Hurricanes take on the Ocean Springs Greyhounds. The Hurricanes won big with a final score of 68-37 to move onto day three where they’ll play Harrison Central. Senior Sydnei Barber was the team’s leading scorer with 24 points. Tags: JAZA’YA CRAIGHEAD, LAYLA DALEY,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival is kicking off in Long Beach next month. Katherine Sutton and Eric Alvarez join us with the details. The fun takes place March 13 and 14 at the Long Beach Town Green. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is hosting a first responders mental health first aid training event. Kimberly Barta and Nicole Pierce join us with the details. The training takes place on February 21 from 8:30 to 4:30 at Empowerment Ministries Christian Center in Gulfport. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
We’ll be dealing with a few foggy mornings over the next couple of days, lasting until 9 or 10 a.m., so plan for some reduced visibility if you are heading out early to work or school. Once the fog dissipates on Wednesday, highs climb into the lower 70s, with just a small chance of a late-day shower as a weak…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- State marine leaders met in D’Iberville Tuesday to discuss a range of issues impacting Mississippi’s coastal and marine resources. At the meeting on Tuesday, members reviewed data, shared updates on certain projects, and discussed strategies for sustaining coastal resources. One of the main topics discussed was the latest oyster report and whether conditions in local waters are…
The Jackson-George Regional Library System received a grant through America250, the system now focusing on the next phase of the oral history project. Laura Thompson with Singing River Genealogy joins us with the details. Categories: Local News
Martha Allen Price, executive director of Extra Table, joins us in studio as Coast mayors call for donations in the March of the Mayors food drive. For more information and to see what item each mayor is collecting, click here. Categories: Local News
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County sheriff’s deputies made another large meth bust after a traffic stop on I-10. The bust happened on January 29 near mile marker 42 in Biloxi after deputies pulled a car hauler over. That’s when 23 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered in a Nissan pathfinder loaded on the car hauler. The driver of the car…
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Joining us in studio is Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae. He is here to talk with us more about how you can find out if you have unclaimed money out there as well as how Mississippi families could benefit from the recent announcement of the Trump savings accounts rolling out. Categories: Featured, Local News
It’s even warmer than yesterday and the warm, humid air is leading to foggy conditions across South Mississippi. Dense Fog developed in every coastal and inland city, with visibilities to zero during the morning commute hours. As usual, please remember to give yourself more time for your morning commute so you can drive more slowly, and give plenty of space…
It was a perfect day for being on the links as the Diamondhead Country Club and the PRCC Wildcats hosted day one of the Pearl River Invitational! The greens were filled with teams from the Mississippi Association of Community colleges Conference, including the recent national champions, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. WXXV talked to their head coach, Brad Thornton, who…
Ocean Springs Boys Soccer hosted Northwest Rankin for the first round of Class 7A Playoffs. The Greyhounds struck first 18 minutes left in the first half as Danny Hernandez sends a corner kick inside the box and Brennan Matta heads it in for the goal! Ocean Springs would go on to win with a final score of 3-0. They will…
The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds hosted the Oak Grove Warriors for round one of the soccer playoffs. Sophomore Drew Anderson scored both of the goals in the Greyhounds 2-1 win over the Warriors. Goal keeper Lily Craig had an outstanding night inside the net as well. The Greyhounds will now host the Biloxi Indians for round two of the playoffs…
It’s time to kick off the second round of playoffs as the St. Patrick Lady Irish hosts Clarkdale to keep their four-time State Championship hopes alive! Twenty minutes into the game, Olivia Cordella passes it to Bella Jordan in the box and she turns it around and kicks it into the left hand side of the goal and they strike…
For the first time ever, a Super Bbowl ring is coming home to Gufport, Mississippi! We’re still on cloud nine as Gulfport’s very own Derick Hall is a Super Bowl champion! From having a one percent chance to live at Memorial Hospital, playing both sides of the ball as an Admiral to eventually hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in Santa Clara,…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- American Idol winner and Grammy-nominated artist Jamal Roberts will be appearing at the Sound Amphitheater soon. Roberts is from Meridian and won American Idol in 2025. He also received a Grammy nomination for his rendition of the song ‘Still.’ Roberts is set to appear at the Sound Amphitheater on April 12. Ticket information is coming soon. Categories:…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs gave away trees over the weekend, continuing the tradition at the Ocean Springs Dog Park. More than 60 trees were planted while hundreds more were given away to residents. The city thanks the Ocean Springs High School junior citizens who came out to lend a hand. The city also says the…