JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has welcomed 38 new cadets. Cadet Class 69 graduated from the Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy after 18 weeks. Cadets took the oath to become state troopers and serve the state of Mississippi. A few officers will take on specialty assignments, including one officer who will be working with the capitol police and…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Karen, Tammy, and Mary with Singing River Little Theatre join us in studio this morning. They are here to talk about the theatre’s production of ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ which starts Thursday in Pascagoula. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Arsenic and Old Lace, Singing River Little Theatre
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Joining us in studio is Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Specialist Neeka King. She is here to tell us about the upcoming Sand Jam ‘Forces of Nature.’ Sand Jam takes place Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pascagoula Beach Park. The event is in partnership between the Jackson County Recreation Department and the City of…
STORM READY 2025 GET READY WITH US FOR THIS HURRICANE SEASON WITH WXXV’s STORM READY 2025, POWERED BY MISSISSIPPI POWER The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season is expected to be slightly above the average of the last 30 years. Last year’s season was the third costliest on record behind 2005 and 2017, supported by multiple Category 5 storms, warm sea surface…
Ole Miss baseball earned the 10th national seed in the NCAA Tournament and is now set to host Georgia Tech, Western Kentucky and Murray State in the Oxford Regional beginning on Friday. The Rebels were on the bubble of the regional hosting conversation one week ago, but after winning three straight games and finishing as the runners-up in the SEC…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- An interactive map of Downtown Gulfport has been created by a Southern Miss student. Aiden Graves is a current volunteer, acting as an intern previously. The map gives everyone a chance to take a digital stroll through Gulfport, sharing some of the lesser known history of the city. The map starts at the Museum of History, going…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A brand-new family entertainment center is making its way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and they’re hiring now. Hippie Fish, a vibrant new venue blending mini golf, arcade games, and dining, is set to open at Centennial Plaza in early summer 2025. Before the doors open, the team is hosting an on-site hiring fair to fill…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- There will be a flurry of activity up at the state capitol in Jackson on Tuesday. Governor Reeves has called lawmakers back for a special session. All eyes will be on the state budget, as the legislature failed to get that done during the regular session and the fiscal year starts July 1. State Senator Mike Thompson…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, and Tourism Bureau is relaunching its signature Pelican Pound program for the upcoming summer. This beloved buy-local initiative rewards locals and visitors alike for shopping, dining, and experiencing all that Ocean Springs has to offer while supporting the small businesses that keeps the community vibrant. The Pelican Pound…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is warning the public about a social media post making its rounds. The post says that a Pascagoula police officer is missing. The department says the post is incorrect and fake. If an active public safety issue or a missing person were real, that information would come directly from the department. Pascagoula police…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has called a special session of the Mississippi Legislature. The session is scheduled to begin at 11 Wednesday morning. A proposed budget has been set to fund government functions and keep spending under control. A little over $7 billion is expected to be proposed, but Governor Reeves says the session is not expected to…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) – Over in Long Beach, the crew behind Jeepin the Coast is gearing up for the start of their event on Wednesday night. This year, attendees will go home with some new mementos, such as commemorative posters. Jeepin the Coast is expecting 30,000 attendees this year, from all over the country. This annual 5-day Jeep event…
We are exactly one week away from Municipal General Elections in South Mississippi. While many races were effectively decided in the primary elections in our region, a few major races remain, including the highly-contested race for Gulfport mayor between Hugh Keating and Sonya Williams Barnes and a rematch in Gautier between Incumbent Mayor Casey Vaughan and former Mayor Phil Torgusen….
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Legion Post 1992 and the City of Gautier hosted their annual Avenue of Flags Ceremony at the Veterans Tribute Tower outside city hall. The memorial event featured guest speakers, including U.S. Navy Captain Mary Katey Hayes, prospective commanding officer of the Ted Stevens Vessel. Gold Star families stood in solemn remembrance and during a moving…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- People gathered at Biloxi National Cemetery for an official wreath laying ceremony on Memorial Day. This was also followed by remarks from South Mississippi military leaders. This annual event honored the sacrifices of U.S. military personnel who died in service. Each year, families and friends gathered at the cemetery on Memorial Day to remember the fallen and…
Another day of storms this time with a higher chance of severe weather. Our next round of storms are expected to impact the local area primarily Tuesday late morning, which could lead to impacts during lunch time hours. There is a 1 to 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms, which include locally strong or damaging wind gusts, hail…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual St. Clare Catholic Church Seafood Festival in Waveland wrapped up with a big fireworks show Sunday night. The church grounds overlooking the Gulf were transformed into a fun-filled amusement park with plenty of rides, all kinds of seafood and carnival, all the classic cars of a Cruisin’ the Coast event, as well as performances from…
Pearl River Community College is currently in Enid, Oklahoma competing in the NJCAA Division II World Series tournament. As the overall two seed, the Wildcats opened their World Series campaign on Saturday against Kellogg Community College. The Bruins led through three innings with one run, but we all know that doesn’t last against “The River.” Freshman Jackson Hood busted open…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- This past weekend was prime-time for some notable South Mississippi festivals, including the annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival in Biloxi. Held at Point Cadet Plaza, this weekend event was the perfect way to spend part of your Memorial Day weekend with live music, tons of unique vendors, classic and current cars galore, and all the…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Some Harrison County first responders were recognized for the difference they’ve made for others in their line of work. The Rotary Club of Gulfport honored Gulfport Police Detective Justin Clifton, Harrison County Sherriff’s Crime Scene Technician Morgan Barry, and Gulfport Firefighters Ryker Haselden, Connor Dedeaux, and Corbin Mitchell as part of their annual Safety Awards presentation…
The road to Omaha comes through Hattiesburg! The Southern Miss baseball team now knows their field of play for the 2025 Hattiesburg regional. Starting on Friday, the Golden Eagles will welcome Alabama, Miami and Columbia to Pete Taylor Park. The newly named overall 16 seed was at Mugshots in Hattiesburg early Monday for the NCAA Baseball selection show. Head Coach…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Four people were injured in a boating accident Sunday on the Pascagoula River. According to Jackson County Fire Protection, it happened where the river meats Robinson Bayou. It’s unclear as to the severity of the injuries for the boaters, but we do know one juvenile was transported to the hospital. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and…
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) — Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor one deserving Teacher of the Month in South Mississippi. May’s incredible educator is Renee Bievenour, a second grade teacher at Woolmarket Elementary who engages her students through hands-on activities and inspires a love of learning from an early age. Bievenour was nominated by Jessica Jourdan,…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A violent road rage incident over the weekend in Ocean Springs leaves one man injured and another facing felony charges. Ocean Springs police say 50-year-old William Merrit shot into a car Saturday night near Porter Avenue and Williams Street and was then hit by that same vehicle. The driver, 21-year-old Joah Gay, was shot in the…