OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs High School Theatre is heading to state finals with ‘The Crane Wife.’ The theatre department will be competing for the prize in Oxford, performing in front of the Mississippi Theatre Association. Now to what the play won. It took home the Distinguished Play Award, Overall Technical Achievement, Best Live Music, and the Glenn…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District hosted its inaugural Community Partnership Appreciation Breakfast this morning, celebrating 50 partners who have helped strengthen schools and enrich student lives. The event brought together individuals, organizations, businesses, and faith communities who have invested their time and resources into student success. District leaders highlighted the many ways their support has impacted…
Someone might soon need to get a bigger wallet! No one had the winning numbers in Saturday night’s big Powerball drawing. The jackpot for tonight is now at $875 million. That’s a cash value of $403 million. Saturday’s drawing resulted in one $2 million winner in New Jersey. Categories: Local News Tags: lottery, powerball
Today started on the damp side thanks to the weekend’s rain, but don’t expect another drop until the end of the week and not very much even then. Cooler, drier air is rushing in on the backside of Sunday’s front, finally cooling things down. We only dipped into the upper 40s shortly after sunrise today, but as we head through…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport High parents, students, and alum are still celebrating after the team’s thrilling last-second win over Tupelo Saturday night in the 7A state championship game in Starkville. This year’s Gulfport team has truly made its mark and made the entire city shine and to celebrate, Gulfport is hosting a Champion’s Christmas Parade Monday afternoon. This all kicks off…
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting residents of a railroad crossing closure scheduled for next week. The area affected is Frank Snell Road in the Moss Point area. The Mississippi Export Railroad is planning the closure. The closure is scheduled from December 15 to the 19th. Drivers are asked to find an alternate routes and allow for extra travel…
Ryan caught up with John Madigan this Mississippi Aquarium’s Curator of Marina Mammals to find out about the resident dolphins Axel and Finn and the ways the Aquarium contributes to dolphin conservation. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: conservation, dolphins, john madigan, Mississippi Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, wild wonders
Monday will turn mostly sunny with highs near 58, and a north breeze at 10-15 mph. Monday night, skies stay clear, but temperatures dip into the mid to upper 30s. North winds sitting between 5 to 15 mph. Early Tuesday morning there could be some patchy frost, likely between 7 and 8 a.m. The afternoon highs will sit around 56…
Captains for the 2025 State Championship game are seniors Parker Nettles, Cooper Crosby, Jamarion Davis and Andre Peters. The Admiral offense is known to strike big on the first possession, but find themselves in a third and 12 situation on the first drive. Thriving under pressure is the senior quarterback Parker Nettles dropping back and finding junior wide receiver Javious…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for parents in the Moss Point area, Community Action of South Mississippi is hosting their Active Parenting Program in the city. Those interested need to head to the Family Education Center on Tuesday, December 9. The class begins at 5 p.m. The focus is parenting children from ages five to 12. The workshop…
Mississippi’s entire congressional delegation is asking the Trump administration to help our state. Both of Mississippi’s U.S. senators and all four congressmen sent a letter to the U.S. Trade representative, asking him to prioritize Mississippi forest and farming exports in current trade talks with the European Union. Mississippi’s delegation says EU regulations on deforestation will make it harder for Mississippi…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has named a new director of finance and accounting. Kini Gonsoulin takes the role after more than two decades of municipal finance experience. She will oversee the city’s financial operations, including budget development, utility billing, and financial reporting to city leadership. Gonsoulin says her goal is to align financial resources with community priorities…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Big news in Gautier, Legacy Park is getting a new Fairfield Inn by Marriott. The franchise has been approved and construction will begin soon. The hotel will bring new jobs, more visitors, and extra business traffic, a huge boost to the local economy. Categories: Local News Tags: Fairfield Inn by Marriott
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Drivers in Long Beach will soon need to slow things down along a busy downtown roadway. The city announced Wednesday a speed limit change on Jeff Davis Avenue. The change goes into effect December 22. The speed limit will drop to 15 miles per hour. This is in effort to improve safety for pedestrians, shoppers, and drivers…
The holidays are a busy time and with these rainy conditions, it is important that you stay safe this holiday season. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with an official to remind you on how to stay safe when on the roads. Categories: Local News
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Acadian Ambulance is celebrating a major milestone in Jackson County. The emergency medical service marked 25 years of service, after first beginning operations in November 2000. Since then, Acadian Ambulance has provided advanced life support to thousands of patients across Jackson County. Company leaders say over the past quarter-century, Acadian Ambulance responded to tens of thousands…
As we look ahead to 2026, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has released its annual calendar so you can start to prepare for the new year. The calendar serves as an almanac of sorts with important tidal and moon phases throughout the year. There are also pictures of life here on the Coast, including one from WXXV Producer Brian…
A story about Biloxi is heading to Amazon Prime Video, John Grisham’s ‘The Boys from Biloxi’ is currently in development. At this time, there is no premiere date for the series. ‘The Boys from Biloxi’ is a crime drama about two childhood best friends, one is a prosecutor and the other is a son of a mob leader. The book…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies says all animals at the facility have been good this year and are hoping for lots of presents. Their trainers created an Amazon wish list so the community can help support the animals. Those interested in giving can also head to the Ocean Adventures Marine Park and find the giving tree in…
The State Department of Corrections has welcomed a new class of officers at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution last week. The graduating class completed a program that prepares them for the challenges of prison security. Trainees also received instruction on inmate supervision and defense tactics. The graduation ceremony included remarks from the facility’s leadership and special awards to recognize top…
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that scammers are contacting people ahead of the holidays. A fake deputy is calling residents, asking for money to be sent so the victim can clear a warrant, avoid an arrest or release their friend from jail. Aside from money, scammers are asking for Amazon gift cards, bitcoin transfers, or to meet somewhere….
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson County, deputies are receiving reports of a current scam. Multiple people have reported getting calls from people who tell them they have a warrant out for their arrest or are being asked to bond people out of jail. The phone number appears to be a legitimate number for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, but…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Pet Pawrade has been moved to Sunday. The times have changed as well. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and the parade starts at 2. Registration and the parade take place at War Memorial Park. There’s a $10 entry fee and those taking part will need to fill out a flyer. You can find…