PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police Chief Joe Quave has graduated from the State Law Enforcement Leadership Academy. The 12-week course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to address the complexities of modern policing. Leadership in law enforcement is not just about enforcing the law, it also involves managing personnel, budgeting, and organizational change while staying responsive to community needs….
Four firefighters with the Wiggins Fire Department were honored Wednesday night for actions taken during a cardiac arrest earlier this year. Assistant Chief Allen Hatten, Captain Kevin Sharpe, Captain Clayton Sharp, and Firefighter John Ray Walker were honored during the department’s Christmas dinner and awards banquet. Chief Steven Purvis said this work highlights what it means to jump into action,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula police are warning against a scam. A company called ‘Top Sports Production’ is using the police department’s name and logos. The department saying they are not affiliated and has not given the company permission to use their name or logo. Businesses and citizens have been contacted by the company, police saying they will never send…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District received a very generous donation from a local business. The school district thanked Century Bank for a donation of $300,000 to support the early learning collaborative. In total, there are eight early learning collaborative classrooms in the county, spread across all schools. The school district says this is more than a…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Our Lady Academy showed up in a big way over the past few weeks to combat holiday food insecurity in Hancock County and surrounding communities. 5,200 canned goods were donated to the school’s annual ‘Can the Teacher’ food drive. This food has now been distributed to St. Clare Catholic Church’s St. Vincent de…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is highlighting the Gulfport Admirals’ win last weekend. To celebrate the win, the fins outside the aquarium turned blue and orange. Even the dolphins got in on the fun, tossing around the football. The Gulfport Admirals took on Tupelo for the 7A championship title, taking home the win after a nail-biting last quarter. Categories:…
We are joined by Carol Moraway ahead of the Holly Jolly Block Party. The event takes place Saturday, December 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Crosspoint Church in Gulfport. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Areas of fog develop late tonight, followed by a mild but unsettled weekend with a few spotty showers before a sharp cool-down arrives Sunday night. Gusty north winds usher in much colder air, with lows dropping into the upper 20s by early Monday, so be sure to protect people, pets, plants, and pipes. Sunshine returns early next week with gradual…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have a traffic alert for drivers in Harrison County this weekend due to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Several stretches of Highway 90 and I-110 will be temporarily closed on Sunday to make way for the runners. The closures will run from 6:15 until 2 p.m. The closures are Highway 90 east between Bayview St….
Geiger Heating and Air teamed up with WXXV News 25 for their 11th annual Heat for the Holidays contest. The contest gives one lucky Coast resident a brand-new HVAC system, just in time for the colder months. The deadline to enter the contest has ended. The winner will be surprised live on News 25 on December 18.
The Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is one day away from its tenth anniversary race weekend. That is scheduled for Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. Final preparations are underway as the Mississippi Gulf Coast gets ready to welcome runners from across the country. With the race weekend approaching, runners are putting in their final miles and final…
We are joined now by Event Coordinator Tracee Fairey, Veteran Sponsor Shanna Pegues, and Laura Brookes, the founder’s daughter, to talk about the upcoming Breakfast with Santa taking place Saturday at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum. The breakfast runs until 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the museum. Categories: Local News
The Krewe of Barkloxi is celebrating ten years of pups and Mardi Gras parades! Katie King and Jean McGrury join us to discuss an art contest for coastal residents. Artists are being asked to submit designs for the 2026 flyer and t-shirt. To submit your artwork email katie@hssm.org. The deadline to submit is January 1. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Theatre Department is heading to state championships with their production of ‘The Crane Wife.’ Isabel Ruiz and Kate Mangiaracina join us with more. Tags: Ocean Springs Theatre Department
John Majure with the City of Biloxi joins us ahead of the city’s Holiday Open House. The Holiday Open House takes place Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Categories: Local News Tags: City of Biloxi, holiday open house
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County deputies, along with the State Bureau of Narcotics, executed a search warrant at a Poplarville home on Monday. David Matthews was found with meth, digital scales, and plastic bags used for packaging, also close by were guns. Matthews was taken into custody and charged with possession of meth with the intent to…
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Today is mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and a bit warmer than last night, with temperatures only dropping into the mid-50s. Slight chance of rain on Saturday after noon, but otherwise, mostly sunny with highs around 70. Winds are staying fairly calm through the weekend. Enjoy this warmer weekend before temperatures dip below…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive night at the Lyman Community Center as the Harrison County School District’s Journey Program hosted its Festival of Trees. The room was filled with Christmas trees, each decorated by gifted students from all the elementary and middle schools in the district. The theme of each school’s tree showcased what the students are…
‘The Nutcracker’ ballet is coming to the Coast this weekend. WXXV’s Megan Fayard got a sneak peek at rehearsals and sat down with one of the stars of the show in this WXXV feature. For more information, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: The Nutcracker
Rene Davis with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence joins us with details on their ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program. This program helps make dozens of local family’s holidays brighter. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence
Earlier this evening, Baseburg headed down south and made its way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the Collective on the Coast event. Southern Miss baseball fans were invited to finish their holiday shopping in Downtown Ocean Springs and meet the 2026 Southern Miss Baseball team with revenue sharing sales supporting Southern Miss athletics through The Top Collective. Price and…
The Gulf Coast YMCA is hosting registration for their new kickball league. A t-ball league is also being offering. Mariah Provost joins us with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Diamondhead Mayor Anna Liese and Mrs. Claus join us in studio to talk about the upcoming Diamondhead Christmas parade. The parade rolls Saturday, December 13 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Town Green in front of City Hall. Categories: Local News