BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — For more than three decades, Biloxi Police Chief John Miller has served the streets of his city, but that’s all set to change in mid-January as he embarks on a new journey: retirement. “It’s very rewarding, you know, you go home at night and you know you’ve done something… you feel like you’ve done something good…
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect at midnight until 9am Thursday. A Marine Dense Fog Advisory continues until noon Thursday. Dense fog is expected late tonight into the early hours of Thursday, and temperatures only cooling to about 60. Fog may linger into Thursday morning before gradually clearing with afternoon highs around 73. Rain chances increase Thursday night, with…
School is back in session which means so is our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week segment. We’re starting off the new year strong with a talented young soccer player, but don’t let her age fool you because she’s got a boot. Introducing Bay High soccer’s very own, Kamryn Lafontaine! The Sophomore striker leads female soccer players on the coast…
Celebration took place at d’Iberville high school as one of their own signs to the next level! d’Iberville senior forward Nyla Breeland officially put pen to paper to continue her soccer career at the next level! The captain has chosen to ink dry with the Hind Community College Eagles. Breeland told WXXV what this moment means to her and what…
We are joined in studio by Tammy Beckham with Our Daily Bread food pantry in Stone County. The pantry is celebrating 20 years of service for the community this weekend. The celebration takes place on Saturday at 11 a.m. at 734A S Magnolia Drive in Wiggins. For more information, call 601-928-1668. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Carnival season is in full swing here on the Coast, marking the start of weeks of fun, but also a lot of advanced preparation for our Coast cities. Mardi Gras brings thousands to the streets for many different parades to celebrate tradition and community spirit. It also means busier roads, safety concerns, and long hours for first…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- While the Mississippi legislature is in session working on issues impacting the state, inside that big pictures there are topics of importance to the Mississippi Coast. The Coast Legislative Delegation will be focused on issues that directly affect South Mississippi. Categories: Featured, Local News
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Three of the highest-ranking leaders in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast today. They received a firsthand look at shipbuilding operations at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. This visit emphasizes the role Ingalls plays in building and modernizing the Navy’s fleet and shaping future of U.S. maritime power. Secretary of the Navy John…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-100 Men Hall is hosting a gumbo cookoff on January 17th. Rachel Dangermond joins us with the details. The fun takes place January 17 from 11:30 to 4 p.m. at the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis.
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-A Coast organization is raising funds for two non-profits through a basketball game. LaMarques Ogans and Aurora Dejapa join us with details on the Harlem Wizards. The fun takes place February 14 at 6 p.m. at Ocean Springs High School. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
Ahmad Hawthorne (25) is charged with Armed Robbery and Accessory After the Fact to Drive-By Shooting in this case D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- One man is dead and another man is behind bars after attempting to rob another person in D’Iberville on Monday night. The Harrison County coroner has identified the deceased as 25-year-old Tristan Young of Hattiesburg. Twenty-five-year-old Ahmad Hawthorne…
Bakeries are dusting off the glitter and firing up the ovens to prepare the sweetest tradition of the Mardi Gras season. The king cake is a staple for Mardi Gras. It is sought after by those near and far. Local shops are rolling out their own special versions of the famous cake. Each crafting their own unique fillings and flavors….
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Harrison County leaders say rapid growth is putting pressure on roads across the county, especially in rural areas that weren’t built for traffic. Supervisors say population growth has brought more homes, more commuters, and heavier daily use of county roads, many of which now need widening, resurfacing, or full reconstruction. As the largest and fastest…
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JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon on Tuesday. Lots of major topics will be on the agenda this session, including the issues of school choice, rural health care, workforce development issues, and online sports betting. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot is at the capitol talking…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a tractor trailer fire on I-10. A trailer loaded with refrigerators caught fire while driving. Harrison County Fire Rescue worked alongside the Combat Readiness Training Center to fight the fire. In total, firefighters unloaded and moved at least 80 fridges from the truck. No injuries were reported due to the incident and…
It is Wednesday, which means it’s time to meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Jesus! Jesus likes to ride his bike or hang out with his friends when it’s nice and warm outside. When too cold or rainy, you can find him being creative inside doing art or playing video games, primarily “Roblox.” We have a fairly warm rest of…
Gulfport Admiral Boys Basketball hosts the Long Beach Bearcats for their fifth district competition of the year. The Admirals lived up to the hype and then some, defeating Long Beach 78-49. They improved to 16-1 on the year while the Bearcats fall to 8-10. You can watch highlights from the first period in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…
The Gulfport Girls Basketball team hosted the Long Beach Bearcats for their fourth district test of the year. The Lady Admirals dominated with a final score of 61-25. Highlights from the second half are in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport Basketball
It was an intense Class 7A Region 4 as the Biloxi Indians hosted the St. Martin Yellow Jackets for a girls soccer game. St. Martin won this one 2-1 in the second overtime. Highlights from the first half are in the video above, including Captain Avery Lofton’s goal! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Avery Lofton, Biloxi Soccer, St….
We’d like to ask the coast sports community and Christian Collegiate Ccademy community for prayers and support for one of their own. CCA Athletic Director Steve Spinks suffered a stroke this past Friday and is currently receiving care at West Jefferson Hospital in New Orleans. Coach Spinks remains under close medical supervision while those who love him are waiting for…
Gulfport running back Cooper Crosby continues to make headlines, this time at the national level! Earlier on Tuesday, the Mississippi State signee was named to the MaxPreps All-American team. The backfield work-horse was the only football player from the state of Mississippi to earn the honor, which noted his 41 touchdowns, close to 25-hundred total yards, and of course leading…
This past week we’ve had local student athletes not just making state news, but national news. We’re starting it off on the pitch as St. Patrick forward Bella Jordan was listed as one of the 12 top prospects in the country by top drawer soccer. Throughout her high school career, Jordan has 109 goals and 26 assists, with 17…
Before the new year began, one of the top basketball players in the state made one college basketball program quite lucky. Pascagoula 6′ 7″ senior point guard Blake Nettles has officially signed with Jackson State University. The elite ball handler and floor general has been a major part of the Panthers’ success the past four years, averaging 19.5 points per…