LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, carnival gets underway with Jeep-A-Gras. This year’s Grand Marshal is our very own morning anchor Chloe Carter. The day starts with Jeep the Beach from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Road closures in anticipation of the parade are set to begin at 5:30 and the parade rolls at 6 p.m. The…
Showers and thunderstorms will be widespread tonight through Saturday, bringing periods of heavy rain and unsettled conditions across the area. Rain gradually tapers off late Saturday as a cold front moves through, shifting winds to the north and allowing cooler air to settle in. Temperatures will drop noticeably on Saturday night, marking the start of a much cooler pattern. Sunday…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson County, two people are behind bars after a string of recent copper thefts in the eastern part of the county. Anduril Stratton is facing grand larceny and theft of motor vehicles and infrastructure charges, while Samantha Stratton is charged with receiving stolen property. Details are still limited as to which sites were impacted by…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Skaters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast now have more time to ride in Biloxi. City officials have added lighting to the DIY skatepark, allowing it to stay open after dark and recognizing what many say has become an important community gathering spot. The new lighting allows skaters to safely use the space after dark, something local riders…
Liz Williams-Murphy is the branch manager of the Ina Thompson Library in Moss Point. She joins us to talk about events happening throughout January. For more information, click here. Categories: National News
The Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi is hosting their prom closet on January 17. President Tasha McCullar and Breanna Delagrave join us with more. Students shop first from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone else is welcome to beginning shopping at 12 p.m. The closet features dresses, shoes, and accessories for $15 and under. You can stop by In the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery is asking the community to come out Saturday to help with cleanup. The wreaths were placed for the holiday season, but it is time to collect them. The cleanup efforts begin at 8 a.m. and will continue until all the wreaths have been picked up. Everyone is invited to come out and…
It’s Mardi Gras season and Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train service provides a new way to connect passengers to parades. The twice daily route links New Orleans and Mobile with stops along the Mississippi Coast. Passengers can reach parades and celebrations without fighting traffic. Some riders are taking advantage of the train’s service and easy connections. Categories: Local News
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GULFPORT, Miss. — Students at St. James Catholic School in Gulfport gathered on Thursday for an exciting celebration, as one of their 2nd grade classmates just beat stage four cancer. Eight-year-old Asher Bonura is officially cancer-free! And to celebrate the news, he was surprised by his classmates sporting t-shirts reading “Asher’s Army,” holding handmade signs, and chanting his name. For…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Coast Coliseum will be hosting a collectible trade show on January 17th. 250 tables will be set up, selling sports cards, memorabilia, comics, video games and so much more. The event will run from 10 AM to 5 PM. San Francisco Giants’ pitcher and Mobile native Trevor McDonald will also be on site to sign…
West Harrison Boys Soccer hosts Ocean Springs for their 17th test of the year. The Greyhounds put their foot on the gas quickly and never let up, scoring in the first 40 seconds and dominating the rest of the way. Ocean Springs wins this regional test with a final score of 7-0. They now improve to 10-4-1 on the year…
The West Harrison Girls Soccer team hosted the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for their 16th test of the year. This Class 7A Region 4 test was a fight until the end. After a completely scoreless first half, Greyhound senior Madeline Woods scores with less than seven minutes left in the game. Highlights of Thursday’s game in the video above! Categories: Local…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Kelly’s Sports Pub in Gulfport was one of many local restaurants and bars buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night, as Ole Miss fans gathered to watch the Fiesta Bowl. Fans in navy, red and powder blue filled the locally-owned pub well before kickoff to get a seat and enjoy some time with fellow Rebels. One die-hard…
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting their Frosty Kroc race this weekend. Morgan Shiyou joins us to give the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting weekend programs all month to celebrate the new year. Nicole Martz joins us with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
One of South Mississippi’s largest electric cooperatives has a new leader. Chris Rhodes has officially taken over for retired Coast Electric and Coast Connect CEO Ron Barnes. The transition from Barnes to Rhodes was announced last June after Barnes announced his retirement. Rhodes previously served as CEO of Southern Pine Electric, another Mississippi based electric cooperative. Coast Electric has a…
A wet and unsettled pattern will take hold through the end of the week, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected as early as tonight through Saturday. Storm chances increase Friday, with periods of steady rain and embedded thunderstorms possible through Friday night. Some storms could produce gusty winds, small hail, and even isolated spin-up tornadoes, as well as…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A delicious mid-day tradition happened Thursday in Pascagoula. Feastin’ at the Fairgrounds has brought food trucks, local eats, and family fun to the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Feastin’ at the Fairgrounds is underway in the new year where food trucks and vendors serve a wide variety of dishes for locals and visitors. Usually held on the first…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Goodwill of South Mississippi is expanding its presence on the Coast with the opening of a brand-new outlet store in Gulfport. The ribbon cutting ceremony was Thursday morning, marking Goodwill’s 13th location on the Coast. The store offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind experience known as the bins. Items are sold by the pound. Proceeds from every purchase supports…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center is updating their gate hours. Beginning Friday, the Pass Road gate will be open 24 hours, seven days a week. Meanwhile, the 28th Street gate will be open from 5:30 in the morning until 9 p.m. Monday through Fridays. For the weekend, the gate opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 4…
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Today marks Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday. He was born in Tupelo back in 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Now, while he was born in Tupelo and is known for his Memphis home of Graceland, Elvis did spend time on the Gulf Coast. He stayed at what is now the Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs. He even performed on…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This Friday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and to celebrate, Gulfport Police and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office invite everyone to Coffee and King Cake with a Cop. That’s this Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 at Coast Roast Coffee in Gulfport. Coast Roast Coffee House invites you to come together to celebrate the men…