Local Eats – Liz & Nomie’s Gourmet Eats

This month’s Allen Beverages Local Eats features a local catering company making a splash at the Gulfport Harbor Lights. Liz & Nomie’s Gourmet Eats serves up creole cuisine with a soul flare plus holiday specialties for the whole family. Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, christmas, gourmet, Gulfport Harbor Lights, jesus ramirez, liz and nomie’s, local eats, Pepsi, Raven Allen

12/22 Ryan’s “Warm, Damp Start” Monday Morning Forecast

We're off to a warm, damp start to the week of Christmas with no cooler weather in sight!

Christmas is later this week and instead of cooling nicely we’re off to a damp start and warming for most of the week. This morning saw lows in the mid 60s with a few stubborn showers lingering overhead, and areas of fog. Dense Fog advisories were issued for our coastal counties as well as Pearl River County, but only one…

Wild Wonders – Photo Pass

Ryan explores the fun ways to use the new Photo Pass feature at the Mississippi Aquarium to capture memories while staying in the moment. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: Aquarium, Mississippi Aquarium, photo pass, Photography, Ryan Mahan, souvenir, wild wonders

Mississippi Department of Education honors inaugural Blue Ribbon Schools

Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- Beach Elementary students were recognized for being named one of the first Mississippi Blue Ribbon Schools. A celebration took place on December 12th. Students from the school and those who contributed to the honor in past years were brought from Trent Lott Academy to take part. City officials and board members from the Pascagoula – Gautier…

Pascagoula hosting their anchor drop to ring in 2026

Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is hosting their annual anchor drop to ring in 2026. Expected is music and a night of fun. Lauren Thompson with the Pascagoula Main Street Association joins us with the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2026, Anchor Drop, City of Pascagoula, new year’s day, new year’s eve, Pascagoula, pascagoula main street association

Safety tips for travel ahead of Christmas

Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- With Christmas this week, people are taking to the roads to visit family and friends. Landon Orozco with the Mississippi Highway Patrol joins us in studio with tips for safe travel. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Landon Orozco, mhp, mississippi highway patrol, safe travel, travel

Waste Pro announces holiday schedule

Waste Pro is sharing that no garbage collection will happen on Christmas or on New Year’s Day. This affects the cities of Pascagoula, Gulfport, Gautier, and Ocean Springs. Services will run a day behind for the remainder of the week.

Gautier Police Department welcomes new officer

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is welcoming a new officer. Officer Camilla Dees graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Officer Dees went through an 11-week course, taking a total of 480 hours The Gautier Police Department says they are proud of her and are excited to have her serving the community. Categories: Local News Tags: Gautier…

Pascagoula Police Department welcomes new officers

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department welcomed two new recruits. Officers Lester and Seals graduated from the police academy recently. They even brought home some awards. Officer Lester won the Academic Award. Officer Seals was at the top of the class in firearms. Categories: Local News Tags: Pascagoula Police Department

Chi Omega Epsilon Delta Chapter gives back to Make-A-Wish

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- One sorority from Southern Miss is giving back to Make-A-Wish’s Mississippi chapter! The Chi Omega Epsilon Delta Chapter raised over $30,000 at Songfest this year. A special highlight was the Make-A-Wish Kid, Kaycee, was a Songfest judge. If that isn’t cool enough, Kaycee was able to celebrate her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.   Categories: Local…

MDOT prepares for holiday travel rush

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is stopping maintenance work on Mississippi roads ahead of the Christmas holiday. That work stoppage begins next Wednesday and continues through New Year’s Day. Despite that, some lane closures will remain in effect for the holidays. MDOT crews say you should still treat these areas like active construction zones and exercise caution while driving during…

Memorial Health System receives generous donation

Memorial Hospital in Biloxi received a generous donation this week. Mike and Lori Pontius have given a little over $19,000 to the hospitals thanks to their barbecue cook-off hosted in October. The hospital says they are grateful for their continued support and the money will be going towards their cancer patients. Categories: Local News Tags: donation, Memorial Health System

William Carey University offering new PhD in neurodiverse studies

Starting in January, William Carey University will offer a PhD in neurodiverse studies, the first and only program of its kind in the United States. Faculty from WCU Exceptional Education and School of Education will teach the program’s core courses, with instructors from other departments providing support. The PhD in neurodiverse studies program will be taught online, but include group…

Progress continues on construction of Stone High School

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District shares another update on the progress of the new high school. Interior work is finishing up in the academic building and the cafeteria. Mechanical and electrical work continue in the cafeteria and fine arts building. HVAC and electric work are taking place in the gym. Work on the paving project is coming…

Ocean Springs Middle School students decorate goody bags for OSPD

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department received a special gift Wednesday. The middle school art students decorated festive goody bags. Messages were on the bags, wishing the officers a merry Christmas. The department thanked the students for their kindness, saying their support means more than they know and brought them extra cheer. Categories: Local News

George County Sheriff’s Office wraps up annual toy drive

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office annual toy drive wrapped up Wednesday. Thanks to the support of all, over 150 children will have a brighter and joyful Christmas. The sheriff’s office says they are grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped make the drive a success. Categories: Local News Tags: George County Sheriff’s Office

Christmas at La Pointe-Krebs House in Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula on Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., it’s Christmas at La Pointe Krebs House. Everyone is encouraged to bring their pet and ugliest sweater and join in the festive fun. There will be an ugly Christmas sweater contest. Be sure to get there early, the contest winner will be chosen and announced by 2:30. There…

Gulfport Police Department welcomes new officers

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is welcoming four new officers into their ranks. Officers Nawrot, Reece-Woodard, Massman, and Turner all graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Gulfport Police say this is an important milestone that reflects their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public service. The department says they look forward to these new officers’ contributions to…

Biloxi Police Department welcomes new officers

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department welcomes four new officers into their ranks. Officers Davis, Lee, McCullough, and Wesserling graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy last week. The department says they are looking forward to seeing these officers uphold the community’s standards of professionalism and represent the department with pride. Categories: Local News Tags: Biloxi Police Department

George County deputy graduates from training academy

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Deputy Hailey Nygaard graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute Thursday. She will use these skills to keep the people of George County safe. The sheriff’s office says during her time at the academy, Nygaard served as squad leader, demonstrating strong leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the other recruits. The sheriff’s office also…

Governor Reeves announces ‘Great Mississippi Nature Trail Initiative’

Governor Tate Reeves announced a new initiative aimed at connecting visitors to a statewide network of outdoor areas. It’s called the ‘Great Mississippi Nature Trail Initiative.’ The trail highlights 20 sites where families, students, and tourists can experience the beauty and natural diversity of our state. Some of the sites in our area include the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis…