KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Panthers put together a 32-point lead on the basketball court after just one quarter of play and never looked back, taking down Hancock by a score of 65-40. Check out these highlights from the big game! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Hancock Athletics, Hancock boys basketball, Hancock High School, Pascagoula athletics, Pascagoula…
One local Jackson County man wears a whole lot of hats! He’s a husband, father, school counselor, high school coach, and now a five time marathon winner! This past sunday, Gautier’s Jacob Plocher was the first to cross the finish line at the Lousiana Maranthon with an outstanding time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 49 seconds. He said when…
The Gulf Coast Orchid Society is hosting their 46h annual Orchid Show next weekend. William Thompson joins us with the details. The orchid show takes place January 30, 31 and February 1 at the Gautier Convention Center. For more information call 601-530-8778. Categories: Local News
KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hancock Lady Hawks dominated Pascagoula from the start of their matchup on Friday night, ultimately winning by a score of 59-33. Here’s a look at some highlights from the game! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Hancock Athletics, Hancock girls basketball, Hancock High School, Pascagoula athletics, Pascagoula girls basketball, pascagoula high school
KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — Friday marked a special night at Hancock High School, as the Hawks celebrated some state champions while honoring a teammate. Members of the boys and girls golf teams received their state championship rings after an impressive 2025 season. Both teams won titles back in October. The boys went back-to-back after two dominant rounds on the course….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The good times rolled in style at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport on Friday Afternoon. The Krewe of NAMAC (Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard) celebrated the coronation of a new king and queen and a Mardi Gras parade for all of its residents. Beads and coins flew through the air as…
We’re joined in studio by Danica Hart as she continues on her solo music career. She has a big concert coming up at Ground Zero Blues Club. Danica is set to perform at the club on Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
STENNIS SPACE CENTER (WXXV)- At Stennis Space Center, NASA conducted another successful hot fire test of an RS-25 engine at the Fred Haise Test Stand. This now paves the way for the engine to be used for NASA’s Artemis IV mission. These engines help power NASA’s SLS Rocket that will carry astronauts to the moon under the Artemis campaign. Categories:…
A wet and unsettled pattern moves in this weekend, with increasing clouds tonight and lows in the upper 40s. Showers develop Saturday, with a strong chance of thunderstorms late in the day and continuing through Sunday. Periods of heavy rain are possible, especially Saturday night into Sunday, with breezy winds and highs in the mid to upper 60s. Behind the…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The fifth annual St. Stanislaus Government Day Breakfast brought local and state leaders together in Bay St. Louis Friday morning. Mayors and elected officials from across the Coast gathered for collaboration on state issues and to connect with students. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson delivered the keynote address, sharing updates from his office and…
Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continue to communicate with the public regarding preparations that need to be made for Winter Storm Fern as well as preparations to take around your house for the cold snap that is expected to follow the storm. MDOT says it has undertaken the largest road pre-treatment operation on state highways, interstates, and bridges…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A 19 hour standoff between a man and police at a Biloxi apartment complex has come to an end, and the suspect has been identified. The suspect has been identified as Joshua Drake Ervin and he was taken into custody around 10 a.m. at the Oasis Apartments on Rodenburg Avenue. Erwin has been charged with kidnapping and aggravated…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Opening a new business is never easy, but for one Coast family, it came while navigating an unimaginable loss. WXXV News 25’s Spencer Pullen was in D’Iberville where one barbershop stands as a powerful tribute to faith, perseverance, and a mother’s love that lives on. When customers walk into The Gentlemen’s Den, they’re stepping into more than…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a fan of history or just want to know more about what makes the Coast so special, WXXV’s Megan Fayard has just what you’re looking for. We’re launching a new history series covering notable places here on the Mississippi Coast. Megan takes us first to Biloxi’s Mary Mahoney’s Old French House. Categories: Hometown History
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- First responders and students came together in Ocean Springs yesterday for a hands-on look at public safety in action. Students got a front row seat to see how local first responders prepare for real life emergencies. Firefighters at the Ocean Springs Fire Training Facility demonstrated search and rescue techniques using brand new self-contained breathing apparatus in…
It seems like at every turn you take here on the Coast, there is some form of road work going on. MDOT released one of its periodic updates on the biggest projects in the six southern counties. From Highway 49 to Gulfport to a large stretch of I-10 and other state highways in our local footprint, progress continues on major…
The rain may have stopped for the moment, but grey and foggy weather replaced the warmer and wetter start we saw yesterday. We saw plenty of hit-or-miss light showers yesterday morning, leading to a slightly cooler morning today with a low near 55°. That’s still about 15° warmer than normal, but we’ll cool down a little bit more into the…
It was an action packed Thursday of the mat as schools from all across the state of Mississippi joined together for the 2026 Wrestling Dual State Championship! The Mississippi Gulf Coast was well represented as three teams qualified for both the girl and boy division. It’s official that the coast runs the mat and the state as both the Ocean…
We’re taking you to some Thursday night light action on the pitch as the Harrison Central Red Rebels host the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for a district match. Both teams held their own from the start with the first 30 minutes remaining scoreless. Looking to change exactly that, sophomore Captain Alden St. Amant absolutely launching her throw in near the corner…
We’re less than a month away from college baseball and one coast alum is set to make a huge impact on his new team! Gautier and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College baseball alum Kaden Irving is expected to play an instrumental role for the New Orleans Privoteer baseball program this upcoming season. He’s posted as a utility player, previously playing…
After their outstanding 2025 season, D’Iberville football created a whole lot of buzz this fall. Lucky for them, that excitement carried over into the new year, and college coaches took notice. In the past 24 hours, the members of the D’Iberville football team have received three Division I offers! Two to their two-way player Jordan Walley, and one to their…
While we’re expected to escape the brunt of this winter storm, officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency are sharing some winter weather preparedness reminders that are always good to keep in mind. Make sure you have an emergency supply kit with first aid supplies, food and water, and blankets. Make sure you thoroughly check alternative heat sources like space…
A mostly cloudy and unsettled pattern continues through the end of the week, with occasional, hit-or-miss showers and areas of patchy fog, especially overnight and during the morning hours. Rain chances remain on the low side Friday, with clouds gradually giving way to some sunshine and highs in the mid-60s. By Saturday, rain becomes more likely late in the day…