United Way of South Mississippi holds 8th annual Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival

Many teams gathered at Gulfport Lake to begin practicing for the Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival. Since 2016, some of the Coast’s largest companies, organizations and nonprofits have come together to support the United Way of South Mississippi by supporting the Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival. It’s a unique fundraising event raising money for education, health, and financial stability while…

Women’s Resource Center hosts semi-annual yard sale

The Women’s Resource Center in Gulfport is hosting its semi-annual yard sale to raise money for the center. The yard sale is one of the center’s major fundraisers of the year. Last year they raised over $18,000 from their yard sale they had in the fall and spring. Everything from clothing, appliances, furniture, toys, and more could be found set…

Cadets and STEM students get first look at STEM Expo at Thunder over the Sound

Keesler Air Force Base is inspiring young minds as they explore new career fields. Cadets and STEM program students were the first to explore the STEM Expo at the 2023 Thunder over the Sound Air and Space Show. It was an opportunity for students to learn more about internships, education, and training opportunities while interacting with the latest STEM technology….

Gulfport alum Derick Hall awaits NFL Draft fate

After going unselected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Gulfport High School alum Derick Hall is throwing a watch party for a second straight day! WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at the party just moments before the potential call of a lifetime! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Derick Hall, football, NFL, NFL Draft, sports

Ocean Springs woman named 2023 Thunder over the Sound Hometown Hero

An Ocean Springs woman was honored by the Thunderbirds today for her community service on the Gulf Coast. Amber Olsen, director and founder of the United MSD Foundation, was nominated by her peers to be the Hometown Hero for the 2023 Thunder over the Sound Air and Space Show. Olsen was gifted with a 70th anniversary lithograph from the Thunderbirds….

Thunder over the Sound ready to take flight on the Coast

Thunder over the Sound is taking flight Saturday and Sunday and if you’re going, be ready for a show! There will be a little something for everyone at the 2023 Thunder over the Sound Air and Space Show. Several flight demonstration teams will be doing solo routines and formation flying along with other military capabilities. Some will even be parachuting…

Morning Business Report: April 28th, 2023

Harley Davidson is being hurt by a shortage of workers to repossess motorcycles and Amazon rebounds from post-pandemic doldrums. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.

Gautier, Pascagoula libraries celebrate Star Wars Week

Coming up next week is the day all Star Wars fans look forward to: May the 4th! Our friends at the Jackson George Regional Library are no exception and they are here to tell us how they’ll celebrate Star Wars Day! With us are Jim Thompson and Ann Smith Rushing with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gautier Public Library, Pascagoula…

Back Bay Elementary students learn about planting trees

Students at Back Bay Elementary learned all about planting live oak trees this morning with help from the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District. Students watched as conservation leaders planted the live oak and shared the history behind the trees. Live oaks are a symbol of beauty and endurance here in South Mississippi. The wood of live oak trees…

4/28 – The Chief’s “Very Nice Day” Friday Morning Forecast

Yesterday’s frontal system will continue sliding east out of the area. Zonal flow will dominate the upper level pattern, with a northerly surface winds becoming SE late morning bringing a warmer air mass. Winds will start to shift southerly in direction late The humid flow will return tonight through Saturday morning, which will help begin to reintroduce moisture and warmer…

Budweiser Clydesdales parade through Ocean Springs

The World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are parading on the Coast and today the horses paraded through Ocean Springs. Every year Coast residents make it a point to set up and watch the horses march through their city. “Well, that was kind of awesome because they’re big horses.” “It was just cool seeing the Clydesdales. Every year they come, I’m here.” The…

4/27 – Jeff’s “Clearing/Drying” Thursday Night Forecast

Skies will clear out tonight following the passage of the cold front over our area. Drier air will work in which will provide for a very comfortable feel to the air tomorrow. Expect mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures for your Friday. Winds will gradually shift to southwesterly throughout the day ahead of a system. That system will be on…

Thunderbirds touch down along the Mississippi Coast

At least 100,000 people are expected to be around the City of Biloxi looking into the sky to watch the Thunder over the Sound Air and Space Show. Today, the Thunderbirds made their way to the Coast in preparation for the weekend’s event. Today, the Thunderbirds soared their way to the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport to get ready…

Hail falls in the state this morning

This video of hail was sent in by Amy Kurtz this morning! She also took pictures of herself holding the up-to golf ball sized hail stones. There’s also a picture sent in by Richard Sloan. It shows a lighting strike on a tree in Wiggins. If you have any pictures or videos of weather on the Coast, you can send…

New restaurants added to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and Faber celebrated their grand opening on Wednesday for their three new restaurants. Faber is a restaurant and retail concessionaire for airports around the country. Passengers passing through will be able to have more options when it comes to food and alcohol. The new choices include Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, Coffee Connection, and Sonic. The plans…

Gulfport alum Derick Hall awaits NFL Draft fate

More than four years after signing with Auburn University out of Gulfport High School, today could be the first day of the rest of Derick Hall’s life. WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger is live at his NFL Draft Day Party in Gulfport where it’s all love and high hopes for the former Admiral. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Derick Hall,…