We’re taking you to some Thursday night light action on the pitch as the Harrison Central Red Rebels host the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for a district match. Both teams held their own from the start with the first 30 minutes remaining scoreless. Looking to change exactly that, sophomore Captain Alden St. Amant absolutely launching her throw in near the corner…
We’re less than a month away from college baseball and one coast alum is set to make a huge impact on his new team! Gautier and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College baseball alum Kaden Irving is expected to play an instrumental role for the New Orleans Privoteer baseball program this upcoming season. He’s posted as a utility player, previously playing…
After their outstanding 2025 season, D’Iberville football created a whole lot of buzz this fall. Lucky for them, that excitement carried over into the new year, and college coaches took notice. In the past 24 hours, the members of the D’Iberville football team have received three Division I offers! Two to their two-way player Jordan Walley, and one to their…
While we’re expected to escape the brunt of this winter storm, officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency are sharing some winter weather preparedness reminders that are always good to keep in mind. Make sure you have an emergency supply kit with first aid supplies, food and water, and blankets. Make sure you thoroughly check alternative heat sources like space…
A mostly cloudy and unsettled pattern continues through the end of the week, with occasional, hit-or-miss showers and areas of patchy fog, especially overnight and during the morning hours. Rain chances remain on the low side Friday, with clouds gradually giving way to some sunshine and highs in the mid-60s. By Saturday, rain becomes more likely late in the day…
In the northern reaches of the Magnolia State, MDOT is preparing for Winter Storm Fern and the potential travel nightmare it may create. Road crews have already prepped equipment and started stockpiling salt, sand, and asphalt slag piles. Thursday, crews began spraying salt brine on highways and interstates north of I-20 after the rain moved through. MDOT also encourages drivers…
A South Mississippi man is on a mission after his grandson, 14-year-old Ayden Stockstill, died in an accident on Texas Flat Road in Hancock County. Richard Bouchard says there is too much speeding on county roads and highways. He wants the legislature to pass Ayden’s Law, which among other things, allows sheriff’s offices to use radar. Bouchard joins us to…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXVX)- State health officials are launching a campaign to combat infant mortality in Mississippi. The ‘Saving the Smallest’ campaign begins Friday, which happens to be Maternal Health Awareness Day. Over 5,000 babies were born preterm in Mississippi in 2024, a similar rate to the one in 2023. This new program will give expectant mothers more information on maternal…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Triad Program helps address the safety needs of their seniors. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke to an official about one of their resources that could save time in an emergency. One of those resources is a free reflective address sign. The sign is placed on the mailbox at the end of a…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Board of Supervisors appointed former Patrol Division Commander John Alison as the interim sheriff of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Thursday morning. This move comes after the recent retirement of former Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam. Alison has spent years with the sheriff’s office and previously served in several leadership positions. The move…
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GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Tonight in George County, MGCCC’s George County Center is hosting Legacy of Hope, an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tonight’s event begins at 5:30 and features a legacy walk, music, and the presentation of the Larry Burney Scholarship to an MGCCC George County student. Categories: Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration tonight. The event honoring Dr. King takes place Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30. New exhibits will be on display, along with live blues music and special movie screenings. The event is free and open to the public. Categories: Local News
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-The Krewe of Waggus announced Wednesday that they are postponing the second annual Pawrade due to winter weather forecast for this weekend. The pawrade will now be taking place on Saturday, February 7 at noon in Downtown Pass Christian. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at Davis Avenue Pavilion and a Royal Block Pawty will take place at…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month… which is a time to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and remind those who are struggling that there are options available for recovery. Substance Use Disorder, also known as SUD, affects families of all ages, backgrounds, and entire communities. It’s categorized as a chronic, treatable, medical disease that affects the brain…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi has seen improvement in several public health areas that have plagued the state in the past, but it also continues its battle with a newer challenge — firearm-related deaths. “The state has… it has a pretty prevalent gun culture,” Lieutenant Candace Young of the Biloxi Police Department said. According to the Mississippi State Department of…
The showers began last night as a cold front approached, leading to a wet and warm start to the day across South Mississippi. These conditions aren’t in a hurry to leave either, sticking around for the next few days through the weekend. That’ll lead to warmer-than-normal weather like we’ll see today as the high climbs into the upper 60s/low 70s….
Our WXXV Play of the Day takes us to the track as an Ocean Springs Greyhound is already making himself known in his first year of college! Purdue track and field’s Jax Coleman has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week! Coleman ran a 47.21 split as the leadoff leg of their 4 by 400 meter team in…
We’re spending yet another Wednesday night on the pitch, this time for the Lady Irish. This student athlete has been a brick wall for her team for six years now, but she may surprise you and score a goal herself. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Patrick soccer’s Samantha Johnson! Growing up, senior Samantha Johnson played a…
This past Tuesday, one local soccer team accomplished something that hasn’t been done in quite some time. With their close 2-1 win over St. Stanislaus last night, the Fighting Irish soccer team clinched the District Championship with a 9-0 regional record. They also have a very impressive overall record of 17-2. Four of their seniors told WXXV what winning this…
A mostly cloudy and unsettled pattern will continue through the end of the workweek, with several rounds of scattered showers possible. Temperatures remain mild, ranging from the mid to upper 60s during the day to the 50s at night. Rain chances remain hit-or-miss through Friday, but clouds will be common and a bit of patchy fog is possible at times,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- 7 Brew in Gulfport is officially open for business. The drive thru coffee shop cut the ribbon on their newest location in South Mississippi Wednesday morning. Members of 7 Brew celebrated the opening by donating nearly $13,000 to the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The newest 7 Brew is located at 12023 Highway 49 next to El…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Students with disabilities got a hands-on preview of their future at the second annual Job Extravaganza on Wednesday in Jackson County. The Arc of Singing River partnered with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services to host the event at the Jackson County Exceptional School. About 75 students with disabilities attended from ages 14 to 21. Local high…
Today marks a rare anniversary along South Mississippi! One year ago, snow fell from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula, turning beaches, bridges, and backyards into scenes more fitting for the Midwest than the Gulf Coast. The images were unforgettable and the impact is still being talked about today. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. looks back at the snowfall that…