Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV) – ‘Celebrate the Gulf’ Marine Education Festival is taking place on April 11th at War Memorial Park. Ahead of the festival, a poster and T-shirt design competition is taking place for residents on the Gulf Coast. Jennifer Cumbest with Grand Bay NERR joins us to discuss the deadline and how artists can take part. Categories: Local…
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is ringing in the New Year with a ball drop. Louisiana Landfall provides the music while a block party takes over Jeff Davis Avenue. Joining us to discuss the fun is Courtney Cuevas. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2026, Ball Drop, City of Long Beach, Long Beach, new year
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Admirals went on to become State Champions earlier this month. We’re joined in studio by Coach Blake Pennock, discussing the championship and getting the team to this point. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Coach Blake Pennock, Gulfport Admirals, state champions
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — In the spirit of giving, Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is providing assistance to the unhoused community and those in need ahead of Christmas. In the past week, Back Bay Mission handed out around 150 gift baskets stocked full of food items like chickens, turkeys, and of course canned items and extras for a full Christmas…
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV) — Sunday marked the New Orleans Saints’ final game in Caesars Superdome for the 2025 season, as the Black and Gold hosted the New York Jets. It would turn into an exciting afternoon for the Saints faithful who filled the stadium, as the home team would come away with the 29-6 win. It marked their third-straight…
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV) — The Ole Miss Rebels are officially Sugar Bowl bound. The sixth-seeded Rebels downed 11th-seeded Tulane with ease in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday, winning that game 41-10. Ole Miss scored its first touchdown in the first minute of action and never looked back from there. It was also the first…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — Bowl season rolls on all across college football, including for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. USM has reached postseason play for the first time since 2022. The Golden Eagles will take on Western Kentucky in the 2025 New Orleans Bowl on December 23rd at 4:30pm at Caesars Superdome. The Hilltoppers bring an electric offense to the…
The Mississippi Association of Coaches has announced its 2025 All-State Volleyball Teams, and quite a few student-athletes and coaches have been selected for the prestigious honor. Here’s a list of which South Mississippi volleyball standouts where honored on this year’s teams. Class 7A Coach of the Year: Christina Daigle, Ocean Springs Class 7A Team Sydney Allen, Gulfport Anna Hoffmayer, Ocean…
A quiet and mild stretch of weather settles in through the holiday week, with fog being the main concern, especially overnight and during the early mornings. By Tuesday morning, patchy fog develops before giving way to sunshine and a pleasant afternoon with temperatures near 70. Fog becomes more widespread Tuesday night into early Wednesday, then continues to show up in…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- The 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event is returning once again this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving back in Harrison county. This community-wide effort provides meals to Harrison County residents who may need extra help during the holidays. Although the deadline to request a meal for this year has already passed, residents…
There’s nothing better when the weather is mild than enjoying a community park. Welcome to Lee Tingle Park on Orchard Rd in Pascagoula. Lee Tingle Park, managed by the city of Pascagoula and formerly named MCC Park, is home to a lighted baseball field, and lighted softball field, including batting cages, restrooms, a concession stand, and a full-sized lighted basketball…
No matter the season – Frios Gourmet Pops has the sweet treats for your next event anywhere across the Coast! Fruity or creamy, Frios offers dozens of rotating flavors of popsicles and you can book them for events, catering or order delivery online! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: amanda cook, Chamber Member Spotlight, chamber spotight, food truck, frios, frios gourmet…
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
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…
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
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, 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
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
A chance of showers will continue into the early hours of Monday morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is set to be lifted on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Cloudy skies will give way to partly sunny conditions, with afternoon highs near 68 degrees. East winds ranging from 5 to 15 mph. Monday night turns mostly clear, with lows around 57 and…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Wiggins shares that Waste Management will not be collecting on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Instead, all routes will run a day behind. Thursday’s customers will have collection on Friday and Friday customers will see collection on Saturday. Categories: Local News
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, 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, 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
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…