This week started off stormy, then cold, and now were starting to warm nicely as we finish off the last week of winter. It certainly felt like winter this morning with Freeze Watches/Warnings across the area and a low near 32° in Gulfport. This afternoon warmed slightly on yesterday, only by a couple of degrees though into the mid 50s….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport will be hosting the 18th annual Unity Festival. 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 it starts. Due to this, drivers are asked to plan…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, the North Bay Civitan Club is hosting their 18th annual Special Needs Family Egg Hunt and Lunch. This also coincides with World Down Syndrome Day and everyone is asked to wear mismatched socks. The event is free to attend with registration starting at 10 that morning. The event takes place outside D’Iberville City Hall. The…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport announces a chance for the public to meet with Mayor Hugh Keating. Mayor Keating is stopping by The Village Florist at 9 Friday morning. The public is invited to join him. This program allows Mayor Keating to meet with business owners, patrons, and other residents, being able to hear directly from different communities….
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting their Reggae Fest this Thursday. Those who come out will be greeted with Jamaican food and music. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Music comes in the form of ‘Dem Roots Music.’ Tickets are set at $25. Categories: Local News Tags: 100 Men Hall, Reggae…
People are finding creative ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day here on the Coast, from traditions to festive fun. St. Patrick’s Day is a major celebration of Irish culture for so many across the world. People mark the holiday in many ways, wearing green, enjoying food and drinks, attending parades, or simply spending time with their friends and family. It’s…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department is alerting the public about a scam going around. Recipients are being asked for payment for fines, warrants, missed jury duty, and court fees. The police want to remind everyone that no government agency or police department will contact you by phone, text, or email to request information. You are advised to hang…
Keesler Federal Credit Union is asking the Gulf Coast to nominate the coolest coach. The person chosen will throw the first pitch at the Biloxi Shuckers game on April 11. The winning coach will win four tickets, as well as the person who nominated the coach. This doesn’t have to be a Mississippi coach either, coaches from Alabama and Louisiana…
We’re joined by Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter with our Pet of the Week, Flash! Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Savvy Sliders is joining us in studio to talk about a few new menu items. General Manager Tiffany Morse brings a few examples of what can be expected. Savvy Sliders is located on Highway 49 North in Gulfport. Categories: Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will make their return to Keesler Federal Park Tuesday evening. The Golden Eagles take on Nicholls State in the Hancock Whitney Classic. The two teams go head-to-head starting at 6:05. Gates open at 5 p.m. Categories: Local News, Local Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Windy conditions Monday caused a few woods fires to pop up in Harrison County. Harrison County fire rescue officials say both fires were caused by trees falling on power lines, which ignited fires. One of those fires popped up near Blackwell Farm and White Plain roads. Categories: Local News Tags: harrison county, wind, woods fire
Sunny skies and highs near 56 for today. North winds around 10 mph will begin to calm later tonight. Chilly temperatures around 36 return during the overnight. Wednesday is warmer with highs near 60 and increasing clouds. Categories: Weather Headlines
Twenty-two mile per hour winds didn’t scare the people of Lucedale as the George County Lady Rebels host the St. Martin Yellowjackets on a chilly Monday night. Kiyara Lee and Mia Boney start the Yellowjackets’ run with back to back singles and a passed ball scores Lee for the first run of the night. Two pop ups and a Peyton…
The cold weather didn’t scare softball fans in South Mississippi as the MGCCC Bulldogs hosted LSU-Eunice for a double header. East Central and recent State Champion Breyona Tanner is on the mound for the Bulldogs. The Tigers got two runs on the board in the top of the first, but the Bulldogs regained the lead quickly 3-2 thanks to a…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Musicians from all over the Mississippi Coast came out to Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Monday night for the 2nd annual Third Coast Music Awards. The awards celebrate the incredible musicians, venues, production teams and so much more here on the coast that help keep the local music scene alive and thriving. WXXV’s Megan…
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…