AUBURN, Al. (WXXV SPORTS)- George County alum and Auburn true Freshman QB Deuce Knight plans to enter the transfer portal Hayes Fawcett with On3 sports stated Tuesday afternoon that the 5-star plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal when it opens on January 2nd. In his only start for the Auburn Tigers, Deuce tied the school record with…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Main Street Association announced that this week’s Wednesdays at the Market is being postponed. The postponement is due to cold temperatures expected for tomorrow. The next market is scheduled to take place on January 7. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulfport Main Street Association
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JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded Mississippi nearly $206 million to strengthen healthcare in rural communities throughout the state. This comes after the state submitted its plan last month for the Rural Health Transformation program. According to the governor, the plan was focused on improving healthcare and patient outcomes, strengthening the rural health workforce and…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs police are asking for help identifying a suspect from Christmas Eve. According to investigators, the person pictured in the video above is wanted for malicious mischief. The incident happened in the 3700 block of Beachview Drive. Surveillance footage shows the suspect attempting to break into a vending machine. This happened around 5 a.m. and…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A fire broke out inside the old East Park Elementary School in Moss Point Monday. Jackson County Fire Protection units were sent out to provide aerial support for the Moss Point Fire Department around noon. According to Jackson County Fire Protection, crews were responding to a rekindle at the elementary school on McCall Street. Moss Point…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection teams responded to a fire around 10 Monday night. The fire happened on Goff Farm Road in the Big Point area. According to the fire protection, firefighters arrived to find a home engulfed in flames. Their water supply brought the fire under control. Three people were sent to the hospital for treatment….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Pass Christian fell behind at halftime of its Gulfport Holiday Classic contest against Jim Hill, but the Pirates rallied back on the hardwood to force overtime and ultimately won 80-73 . WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport Holiday Classic, Pass Christian basketball, South Mississippi…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Stanislaus continued to show why it has one of the top boys basketball programs in the state, as the Rock-A-Chaws took down 7A opponent Madison Central by a score of 68-62 in the first game of the Gulfport Holiday Classic. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports…
OXFORD, Miss. (WXXV) — One St. Martin boys basketball graduate is proving that hard work does pay off. Trey Adams has been a walk-on team manager for Ole Miss Men’s Basketball since this summer. On Sunday, he got one exciting surprise. Head coach Chris Beard and staff members presented Adams with a full scholarship for the second semester as a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints upped their current win streak to four games with a 34-26 win over the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday. The Titans started strong on their home turf, taking a 13-0 lead by the second quarter and heading into the locker room at halftime with a 20-10 advantage. However, it’s hard to count out…
The 2026 Rose Parade is set to kick off in two days. Mississippi will have a float in the parade again this year. Charlie Worsham and Visit Mississippi Director Rochelle Hicks join us with the details. Categories: Local News Tags: Rose Parade
Cold air settles in tonight under mostly clear skies, with lows dipping to the upper 20s and low 30s, and a brisk north breeze making it feel extra chilly as we head into Tuesday morning. Sunshine sticks around throughout the day, but temperatures remain considerably cooler, with highs in the low 50s, followed by another cold night and widespread frost…
Mardi Gras season is fast approaching and Elijah’s Closet is hosting their annual fundraiser. Emily Bowie joins us to explain what kind of throws are needed and where they can be dropped off. For more information, visit their Facebook page here. Categories: Local News Tags: Elijah’s Closet
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County has partnered with Mississippi Power to give your Christmas tree a second life and help keep the Coast clean. Your tree must be real and unflocked. All lights, ornaments, tinsel, and stands must be removed. Once collected, the trees will be ground into mulch to help strengthen the Coast and beautify the community. Five…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another cold weather shelter, the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Gulfport opened its doors Monday for people who need a warm place to stay. Temperatures are dropping below 35 degrees which means the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Gulfport is opening as a shelter. Whenever the shelter is activated, doors open at 6 p.m. and…
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Christmas travel enforcement period has ended and MHP officials have now released statewide numbers. From December 23 to midnight Friday, troopers issued a total of 4,130 citations across the state. Sixty-nine arrests were made for impaired driving and 477 motorists were cited for restraint violations. State troopers responded to a total of 195 crashes which lead to…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team shared details about an overnight fire in the St. Martin community. Fire officials responded to the home fire around 8:19 Sunday night off Byron Drive. Firefighters found the home heavily involved in a fire. Crews worked and brought the fire under control a short time later. The cause of the…
Many of you are now reflecting on what’s ahead for 2026. From party plans to personal goals, the countdown is already on when it comes to setting resolutions. For many, new years is about spending time with friends and family and saying goodbye to the past year, but the holiday is a time for reflection. Local residents tell us they…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration is happening over at the Good Deeds Community Center. That event begins tonight, Monday December 29 at 6 p.m. Event organizers say the night will be dedicated to unity, shared responsibility, and supporting our community through collective effort. Categories: Local News, News Tags: gulf coast kwanzaa coalition, Kwanzaa
As the holiday celebrations wind down, the aftermath of Christmas brings a noticeable increase in waste. Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes quickly turn into trash. Sustainable traditions help limit the landfill impact and supports the environment during the holiday season. Some of our local law enforcement agencies are also reminding you to remove any personal information like names and addresses…
Goodwill Stores across South Mississippi have some exciting news for the new year. All Goodwill of South Mississippi stores will be open on Sundays. This keeps the stores open seven days a week. Sunday store hours are noon to 5 p.m. The first Sunday they will be open will be January 4. Categories: Local News Tags: Goodwill Of South Mississippi
Our rather balmy weather for the week of Christmas was a boon for fans of warmer weather, but now those who prefer cold weather can rejoice as things are finally cooling down! Lows fell into the low 50s on the coastline, with at least a few upper 40s popping up further inland. The most notable changes this morning were the…