Pirate Day in the Bay

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Joining us in studio are Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne. They’re here to tell us about the Pirate Day in the Bay. Pirate Day in the Bay takes place May 16 and May 17 in Downtown Bay St. Louis. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pirate Day in the Bay

National Salvation Army Week

GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Major Jerry Friday joins us in studio. He is here to tell us about National Salvation Army Week, which begins today. For more information about the Salvation Army, click here.  Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Salvation Army Week, Salvation army

Vancleave softball forces South State game three after a thrilling nine inning victory!

Vancleave High School hosting East Central for game two of the Class 5A South State series. Both the Lady Bulldogs and Lady Hornets with stellar pitching performances. The hits were rare and scattered all throughout the game, and it would remain scoreless for seven innings. East Central struck first in the 8th with one run and Vancleave matched it in…

Poster and events unveiled for Thunder over the Sound Air Show

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base unveiled the poster and more information about Thunder over the Sound. Keesler says the parking lots open at 10 a.m. on November 1 and 2. The air shows at the runway and STEM expo will open 30 minutes later. The exact time for the Thunderbirds performance will be provided closer to the air…

Christian Collegiate Academy basketball player Gabe Collier signs to continue his career at Southeastern Baptist College!

The celebrations continue over in Gulfport as Christian Collegiate Ccademy sends one of their own to the next level! Bulldog basketball player Gabe Collier signed his letter of intent with Southeastern Baptist College! Collier started every game for CCA, averaging 14.1 points and five rebounds per game. Congratulations Gabe on joining the Charger basketball program!! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

5/9 – Sam Parker’s “Cooler Weekend” Friday Night Forecast

Cooler temperatures for the cool moms this weekend and maybe a shower or two. Mostly rainy Friday as we had a few flood advisories for today. Overnight the rain chances will slowly decrease along with the rain chances being on the lower side this weekend. Mostly cloudy most of the weekend with generally cool temps but afternoon showers and maybe…

Cruisin’ the Coast voted best car event in the nation

Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- For the sixth year in a row, Cruisin’ the Coast has been voted as the best car event in the nation. The honor comes from USA Today. The public was invited to vote in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards over the last month. A total of 20 car events were nominated. Cruisin’ the Coast started…

Child care options are running out in rural areas

Greene County, Miss. (WXXV)- In rural Greene County, parents searching for child care are running out of options. With just one daycare in the entire country, families are left waiting, worrying or commuting long distances. Bettie’s cares for 60 children — and that’s all it can take. It’s the only licensed daycare in all of Greene County, where more than…

Motherhood & Entrepreneurship: Beau Rivage’s “Jewelry Trunk Show” Mother’s Day weekend event

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – This Mother’s Day Weekend, the Beau Rivage blends entrepreneurship with motherhood for its “Jewelry Trunk Show” event. One vendor, Susan, owner of Aubrey Adele Jewelry, shared how motherhood influences her business journey. The event runs through Saturday, May 10th.       Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: beau rivage, Jewelry Trunk Show, Mother’s Day, Mother’s…

Movers for Moms donations given to Coast organizations

GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Movers for Moms campaign put on by Two Men and a Truck has come to an end. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence received their donations. Items sent to the center include hair care products, laundry detergent, towels, and sheets. The Women’s Resource Center also receiving items for baby care. Both giving out a thanks…

Pascagoula resident setting sail to circumnavigate the globe

Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- One youth resident has set sail on a journey expected to take a year. Nelson Walker is setting sail for a solo circumnavigation of the globe. Walker set sail earlier this week. Family, friends, and Singing River Yacht Club members sending him off. His choice of vessel is a sailboat called the Persimmon. His route involves a…

Keeping oyster reefs public in Mississippi

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United has filed a lawsuit in Harrison County to challenge the legality of a move by state lawmakers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to privately lease historic public oyster reefs in the Mississippi Sound. Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Executive Director Ryan Bradley is in the WXXV studios to tell us about the…

Special Olympics Opening Ceremony postponed

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The weather on the Coast causing a few changes to plans this evening. The Special Olympics of Mississippi’s opening ceremony has been postponed. Originally, the opening ceremonies were scheduled for Friday evening. The new time is Saturday at 8 a.m. Tomorrow’s events are expected to go on as scheduled as well. Make sure to head out to…

Discussing the deals at Hotworx

Fletcher Jernigan with Hotworx joins us to discuss deals currently tunning here on the Coast. He’s also talking about certificates being offered on our WXXV Gulf Coast Big Deal Program. For more information, click here.    Categories: Community Headlines Tags: hotworx

Mississippi Numismatic Association’s Annual Coin, Currency & Card Show returns to the Coast

BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) -Coin collectors will be gathering at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center where rare American history will be on display. Money talks and its history is being shared, collected and made at the 63rd annual Mississippi Numismatic Association’s Coin, Currency & Card show. Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a hobbyist or just coin-curious, there’s something for everyone…