Final preps for Waveland Cruisin’ event ‘Hot Rods and Hospitality’

We’re also looking ahead to the new event on the lineup for Cruisin’ the Coast this year. Waveland city leaders are finishing their preparations for Hot Rods and Hospitality, the first Cruisin’ event for the city since 2006. Wednesday’s event will see classic cars lined up and down Coleman Avenue along with musical acts and food vendors. City leaders tell…

Pascagoula Run Paddle Batte

We’re joined today by Kristi Ducote and she is here to tell us all about the Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle coming up! The event takes place October 21st at 8 a.m. at Little River Marina. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle

Community comes out for Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival

Hundreds gathered inside War Memorial Park for the annual Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival. The social butterflies were out and about this weekend, getting up close and personal with different pollinators. The festival’s goal is to educate the community about the benefits Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators, their lifecycles, and what people can do to help them thrive. National…

Singing River Health System 3rd annual Sunset on Cancer Run

Singing River Health System is doing its part to help the fight against cancer at their annual run. The third annual Sunset on Cancer 5K and one-mile fun run is a race geared towards raising awareness for cancer screenings, early detections, and cancer prevention methods. Runners received swag bags filled with goodies and shirts in honor of the event. There…

St. Baldricks Foundation fights against childhood cancer with the Rock the Bald event

A local foundation on the Coast is raising money to fight against childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation held its annual ‘Rock the Bald’ event at Jones Park yesterday. The event included a silent auction, fun kids activities, carnival style games, food trucks, and live music. St. Baldrick’s national sponsor Sports Clips provided heroes and volunteers with on-site hair cuts…

13th annual Kids Fishing Rodeo

With the fall weather cooling things off, what better way to spend the day than fishing? That’s how dozens of families were spending their Saturday down at Jimmy Rutherford Pier in Bay St. Louis for Waveland Civic Association’s 13th annual Special Needs Fishing Rodeo. The Waveland Civic Association, the CCA, and sponsors provided fishing poles, shrimp, and bait and tackle…

Cruisin’ the Coast kicked off Sunday

It is that time of year again! Cruisin’ the Coast is finally here. Cars and visitors from all over the country traveled to Gulfport for the first day of Cruisin’ the Coast. The community gathered at Centennial Plaza for the kickoff event, View the Cruise, to catch a glimpse of rare and unique automobiles that will be cruising along the…

Morning Business Report: October 2nd, 2023

Job seekers say ghosting has doubled and stocks are set for a positive day as the federal government averted a shutdown. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

United Way CEO Talent Show

Joining us this morning is the United Way CEO Kathy Springer, who is here to tell us all about the upcoming CEO talent show benefit. The United Way CEO Talent Show is October 14th at 6 p.m. Beau Rivage. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CEO Talent Show, united way of south mississippi

Meggan Monday: Welcome Back Meggan

It’s Monday which means it is Meggan Monday! Meggan Gray will be joining us every Monday with her new segment. Meggan Monday is brought to you by Gray’s Furniture Galleries. Tags: meggan monday

George County comes up short to Hattiesburg in Deuce Knight return, 34-28 in OT

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — The George County football team got a big lift from the return of 4-Star quarterback Deuce Knight and 3-Star defensive back Kohl Bradley, who both had to sit out three games following their reverse transfers back from Lipscomb Academy in Tennessee. The Rebels and visiting Hattiesburg Tigers traded blows throughout all four quarters, with the home…

Hancock nails game-winning FG to beat Florence 22-20, now 6-0 for first time since 2000

KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hancock Hawks needed all 48 minutes to take down Florence at home in Week 6, improving to a perfect 6-0 for the first time since 2000. They’re the last remaining undefeated team from the Southern Six counties, led by senior quarterback and former News 25 Student-Athlete of the Week Dylan Moran. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy…

9/29 – Chris’s “Nice Weekend” Weekend Forecast

The forecast is pretty simple for the next 7 days. Currently there is a stationary boundary well to the south of our area in the gulf. High pressure is the dominant feature to our northwest. As we head into the weekend high pressure will bring absolute gorgeous conditions to south Mississippi. Plenty of sunshine and just above average temperatures for…

Food drive being held tomorrow

Local leaders, organizations, and churches are coming together this weekend to combat food hunger in South Mississippi. Tomorrow at Jack and Florence Goldin Park in Gulfport, Ward 6 Councilman Robert Lee Flowers, Mississippi Power, Morning Star Baptist Church, and more are collaborating to a community food drop. Thanks to Feeding the Gulf Coast of South Mississippi, over 30,000 pounds of…

Wiggins sets up local Cruisin’ event

Locals in Wiggins got in on the Cruisin’ the Coast fun today by setting up their own car show. Classic car owners met up in front of Memorial Hospital in Stone County. “A lot of our locals in Stone County have classic cars. It’s important for the local citizens to feel like they’re involved in Cruisin’, and we wanted them…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight September 2023

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport

WXXV & the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to highlight one outstanding local business each month. This month we got to visit a special place for families to grow and play that’s celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. Let’s take a peek inside all the action at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, with Gulfport Chamber Director Candace Ruland. Categories:…

Ocean Springs Wrestling Team holding car wash fundraiser

Need a car wash? The Ocean Springs wrestling team is happy to take over. The Ocean Springs wrestling team is holding a car wash tomorrow at the Sonic in Ocean Springs in front of Walmart. The cash wash is a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of the car wash is a donation of your choice. Categories:…