ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Mississippi’s blueberry farms are shrinking and fewer farmers are entering the field. One farm in Poplarville is trying to change that, hoping to turn the state fruit into a statewide opportunity. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center reports. Mississippi’s blueberry industry has seen steady decline in recent years. Farmer Donald Van de…
The West Harrison Girls basketball team hosted the Hancock Hawks for a Friday Night on the hardwood. It was an intense fight all night, ending every period but the last with a one score difference. The Lady Canes pulled away in the fourth period, defeating Hancock 44-28. Full highlights of second half below! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags:…
West Harrison Boys hosted the Hancock Hawks for their 14th test of the year. The Hurricanes win big over the Hawks with a final score of 58-36. You can watch highlights in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Hancock Basketball, West Harrison Basketball
Mardi Gras season is set to start on the Coast. Coastal krewe royalty will be parading through Biloxi as part of the 12th Night celebration. Abreeza Thompson with the Mardi Gras Museum joins us with the details. The fun takes place Monday, January 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Biloxi City Hall. Categories: Local News Tags: 12th night,…
Friday marked the start of the qualifying period for Mississippi’s 2026 judicial elections. Candidates can begin filing petitions and qualifying statements for several judicial offices including the court of appeals, chancery court judge, circuit court judge, county court judge, and Mississippi Levee Commission. The qualifying deadline for judicial offices is February 2 at 5 p.m. Those races will appear on…
The Hibernia Irish Society is hosting their Lace, Curtain, and Blarney Luncheon on January 10. Amy Bowman is in studio with more. The luncheon is from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Ship Island Room at the Golden Nugget. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
For the Coast, one of the big things facing the Mississippi legislature this year will be approving economic development projects with money from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Sixteen projects totaling $69 million have been picked for consideration by a committee and lawmakers must decide which ones advance. Jame Miller, CEO of the Gulf Coast Business Council, played a role…
In Harrison County, several fires have broken out over the past few days. Officials say some of those fires were caused by fireworks that were not properly disposed of. Today, we’re taking a closer look at fire safety and what residents can do to prevent similar incidents in the future. Fire crews in Harrison County responded to a few fire…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- TatoNut is celebrating 65 years of sweet success. The local favorite was started by Robert Mohler in November 1960 as a Spudnut franchise. He later broke away and established Tato Nut, creating a unique recipe made with potatoes. Generations have come to love their freshly made donuts and signature flavors. This anniversary celebrates not just a…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The new year is here and the first parade of 2026 is kicking off in Moss Point this weekend. Spencer Pullen sat down with the chairwoman of the Kings Parade and learns more. The parade rolls through Moss Point on Saturday, January 3. Parade line up begins at 11 a.m. at Southgate Shopping Center. The parade…
One of 2025’s biggest stories was the return of Amtrak passenger service to the Coast. So, what’s ahead in 2026 for the Mardi Gras train route? Dave Elliot talked to Southern Rail Commissioner Knox Ross about the importance of continuing the momentum with Amtrak into the New Year after a banner year in 2025. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Amtrak
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Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association is giving a warning against a scam going around. Members have reported that someone is posing as a representative, trying to get personal and banking information. Members are advised to never give out any information such as your social security number or credit card information. Pearl River Valley shares that they would never call…
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report regarding the November Cessna airplane crash. Most of the plane has been recovered from Lake Pontchartrain when it plunged into the water, broke apart on impact, and killed the two pilots aboard, according to the preliminary report. The report does not speculate the cause of the crash. A final report…
NEW ORLEANS, LA. (WXXV SPORTS)- We’ve officially entered the new year and what better way to kick off 2026 than to punch a ticket into the 2026 College Football Semifinal game. WXXV Sports Director Ansley Brent has a recap of the 92nd annual All State Sugar Bowl. Categories: Featured, Local News, Local Sports Tags: local sports, Ole Miss, sports
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday morning. Authorities in Moss Point were on scene of a shooting that took place New Year’s Day on River Pine Drive. Police confirm they received a call about gunshots at around 8 a.m. and 47-year-old Joseph Whitt was reportedly the victim. He was at his residence…
Today was a beautiful start to 2026! As we head into Friday morning, mostly cloudy conditions will continue, with overnight lows near 51. Friday afternoon warms to around 68, with south winds between 10 to 15 mph. The next chance for rain arrives Friday night and may linger into parts of Saturday. Categories: Weather Headlines
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier will see intermittent road closures starting Friday. The closures are part of the Martin Bluff Road Widening Project. Closures are expected to start at 8:30 each day and run through 2:30 in the afternoon. Work is expected to finish by January 9. Drivers are told to expect delays; Frontage Road may be used…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens to the U.S. Navy. It’s the second Flight 3 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer the shipbuilders have delivered. The future USS Ted Stevens represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. Currently, four more flight 3 destroyers are under fabrication and seven more…
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A cold front passed through to start things off this week, leading to a few frigid days before we started a warming trend yesterday. That lead to a still cold, but noticeably warmer morning earlier, but the warming only gets more pronounced over the next few days. That’ll take us into the week with lows climbing into the 60s with…
Keesler Air Force Base is hosting a health expo next Friday. For the first time, this expo is open to dependents as well. Captain Carly Rose joins in studio for what can be expected for those that head out. The wellness expo takes place January 9 at the Don Wylie Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m. Categories: Local News
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Jackson County’s tree recycling program is underway. You can drop live trees off at five locations in Jackson County: County rubbish site on Seaman Road in Vancleave County recreation department on Ball Park Road in Vancleave West Roads Department on Highway 609 and Washington Avenue East Roads Department on Highway 63 in Moss Point Jackson County Fairgrounds…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The 42nd Annual Gulfport Holiday Classic ended in a big way for the home team, as the Admirals took down St. Stanislaus 56-48 to win their first classic title since 2013. Gulfport’s Morris Robertson, Jr. was named the tournament MVP. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game and reactions from Robertson and Gulfport…