LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Thursday night’s Chamber After Five event at Coastal Daquiri was highlighted by a major announcement for the city of Long Beach. The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce shared that it is giving out $40 thousand in small business this grants this year after raising the funds at its Taste of Long Beach event back in…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Thursday marked an exciting afternoon for a few local children at Academy Sports + Outdoors in D’Iberville. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and the sporting goods retailer partnered together to treat 15 kids with the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast to a shopping spree. Each child received a $100 gift card to spend…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is getting some more national recognition this week. The city has been named one of the top 20 beach getaways in the south, coming in at number 19 in the 60th anniversary edition of Southern Living magazine. The magazine highlights the city’s vibrant downtown, strong arts scene, and small-town charm, along with its walkable…
Fog will be the main issue heading into Friday morning, with areas of dense fog becoming more likely after 5 a.m. and lingering through mid-morning. Visibility may be reduced at times, so plan for slower travel during the early morning hours. Aside from the fog, tonight stays mild with partly cloudy skies and lows in the lower 60s. By Friday…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority is sharing an update for their express bus and route changes ahead of the triathlon in Gulfport this weekend. A temporary express route is being created on Saturday, operating between the Gulfport and Biloxi Transit Centers. This will be a nonstop route along the interstate. The express service will operate instead of the beachcomber…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Dogs of all shapes and sizes are taking over the Coast at the Harrison County Fairgrounds for a weekend full of friendly competition. The Crawfish Cluster Dog Show kicked off Thursday and more than 500 dogs and their owners are at the fairgrounds competing for top titles, including best in show. This year, three newly eligible…
The heat is on at the state capitol, teacher pay raises, economic development projects for the Coast, and the big prize: a state budget. The clock is ticking with the 2026 Legislative Session ending in about two weeks. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot spoke to State Senator Jeremy England about unfinished business. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: 2026 State Legislative…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- State Treasurer David McRae was in Pascagoula Wednesday afternoon, trying to return more than $17 million in unclaimed money to Jackson County residents. Not only were people able to find out if they had unclaimed money lying around, but parents were also able to ask about college and career savings as well. More information on this unclaimed…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources will be hosting a public hearing on the proposed Courthouse Road Jetty Project. Residents and stakeholders are invited to review plans and share comments before the project moves forward. That meeting takes place at the Handsboro Community Center on March 31 from 5:30 to 6:30. Categories: Local News Tags: courthouse road, department…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin is hosting the second annual My Abilities Career Fair presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union. That fair is happening April 25, but ahead of that they need businesses to sign up and take part. Club President Keith Wilson joins us via Zoom with more information. Categories: Local…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a shipbuilder resource fair Wednesday. The event showcased resources that help employees at work and home, including career counseling and training, as well as health and family services. The career counseling program provides shipbuilders with guidance to explore over 500 career paths and build a long-term future in shipbuilding. More specifics on these resources…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport is gearing up for a busy weekend as the Clash Coastal Mississippi Triathlon rolls into town, bringing with it a series of traffic adjustments for residents and visitors. The 2026 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships will take over Downtown Gulfport beginning on Friday morning and lasting into Sunday. This is the first year for…
The Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club is hosting their Crawfish Cluster Dog Shows — starting this morning and running through Sunday. The shows are taking place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, the first event scheduled for 8:30 am. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis was live at the fairgrounds with a dog owner ahead of the fun. Categories: Local News…
We saw our coolest temperatures of the week yesterday, but now things are warming up nicely and we’ll be in the 80s again by tomorrow. That’s due to a cold front approaching, bringing our warmest and most humid weather ahead of a weekend cool-down, which won’t be bringing any rain along with it. It will bring drier, slightly cooler air…even…
The Biloxi Lady Indians hosted the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for game one of their three game regional series. The Greyhound strike first with three runs in the top of the first and they’d tack on another in the top of the fourth. The Indians would put up three runs on their own but it wouldn’t be enough as Ocean Springs…
The Biloxi Indians hosted the Harrison Central Red Rebels for game one of their three game regional series. The Red Rebels were swinging out the gate, putting a three spot up in the top of the first. The Indians get their first run in the bottom of the third and would tack on two more later in the game, but…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The nation’s top long jumper resides in Harrison County. Harrison Central High School track and field athlete Zahkarri McGlothin recently tied the state record in the long jump, with a leap of 25 feet and 10 inches at Biloxi’s Indian Invite Meet on March 19th. The historic jump also ranks him in the top spot nationally…
Time now to recognize a freshman phenom over at Pass Christian high school! In his most recent meet, Samuel King broke the school record with his discus throw of 161 feet 10 inches. It wasn’t just good enough for the Pirate record books, but the national records as he now sets a new national lead for freshman boys. We cannot…
In case you didn’t know, the Pearl River Community College softball team has been ranked first in the nation for three weeks in a row now, so what better way to celebrate that a rivalry match? The number one PRCC Wildcats hosted MGCCC for a double header on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats got on the board first in…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend is Embrace Abilities’ Inclusive Egg Hunt. The fun takes place at the Jackson County Soccer Complex starting at 10. This event is geared towards everyone, having sensory units. Along with the egg hunt is a chance to win golden egg prizes. Also expected is a craft corner and an exciting guest! Categories: Local News…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) — The second-ranked Pearl River Community College Wildcats claimed a rivalry doubleheader sweep over No. 18 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on Wednesday. The Wildcats won the first game of the afternoon by a score of 11-6, and held off a late Gulf Coast rally to take the second game by a score of 11-8. Here are…
In the world of baseball, hitting the ball 3 times out of 10 is pretty good, which means you’re batting .300. This past week, our Student Athlete of the Week batted 1.000, going 8- 8 in his past three games which increased his batting average to .549. Introducing the St. Stanislaus shortstop with a hot bat, Tate Murphy! Week one…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The fun is happening at the Harper McCaughan Town Green from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages two to five will hunt eggs at 10 while ages six to nine hunt eggs starting at 10:45. Other than the hunts, the Easter Bunny will…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is hosting a hiring event this weekend. The event will take place at the Harrison County Center for Excellence in Gulfport from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28. Attendees will learn about current openings as well as any benefits and growth opportunities available. These positions will be for the…