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…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach has moved the Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration Parade to Sunday due to weather. The parade now rolls through Downtown Long Beach starting at 5:15 Sunday evening. Everyone is invited out to Harper McCaughan Town Green for the town Christmas tree lighting. There will also be pictures with Santa, Christmas music, activities, and…
We’re taking a look at events happening at the Jackson-George Regional Library for the month of December. Gautier Library’s Branch Manager Cory Joiner is in studio with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Jackson-George Regional Library System
Rusty David joins us ahead of Biloxi’s Christmas on the Water Parade this weekend. He shares details about a day change due to the weather, also sharing what fun can be expected. The parade takes place Sunday, December 7 beginning at 6 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Biloxi Christmas on the Water Parade
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to share some holiday spirit through this years Gifts for Whitfield Holiday Drive. The chamber is collecting a variety of items, from games, books, and blankets to craft kits and music, for the kids at the Mississippi State Hospital near Jackson. Donations can be dropped off at…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new home for the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise at Ignition Park in Kiln. From hurricane response to national security operations, JALBTCX delivers the coastal data…
A damp start to the weekend is on tap, with periods of showers tonight through Saturday morning and rain totals up to a quarter-inch. A few isolated storms are possible late Saturday night into Sunday, but overall rain chances gradually diminish through Sunday night. Early next week turns cooler and much drier, with mostly sunny skies Monday through Friday and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV SPORTS)- The Gulfport community was out in full force on Friday as they sent off the Gulfport High football team to State in style! The Admirals are officially en route to Starkville as they play for the 2025 Class 7A state championship title on Saturday night. If you know anything about the Blue and Orange, you know…
And then there was one! The Gulfport admirals are the last men standing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the entire south when it comes to high school football in Class 7A. Guiding them through history is their leader, signal caller, and our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Introducing you to Gulfport’s very own, Parker Nettles! The Gulfport…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Public Library is giving back in a big way this holiday season. As the holiday season rolls in, the library is proving it’s more than just a place for books, it’s becoming a place for giving. A brand-new food pantry is now tucked inside the Orange Grove Public Library this holiday season. Sarah Crisley…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Three Our Lady Academy seniors put pen to paper on Friday afternoon to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Tilley Newman, Loralai Williford and Ambrie Alderman celebrated these huge milestones with family members, friends and coaches. Newman signed with the Rhodes College Women’s Golf Team. In her time as a…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Christmas in D’Iberville is still taking place this weekend, just with some modifications. Due to the rain, they have relocated the Santa’s Workshop and the Grinch movie showing to the D’Iberville Recreation Center. They did cancel the Santa Paws Coming to Town and the D’Iberville Christmas parade and tree lighting. For more information you can call 228-273-3343…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point rescheduled their Christmas by the River event. Originally set for this weekend, inclement weather is the cause of the postponement with city officials saying safety is the top priority. The new date is December 13, just one week later. The schedule remains the same as well, with vendors being available starting…
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D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Another South Mississippi city is reporting stolen Christmas decorations from a public holiday display. D’Iberville city officials say a Grinch stole the Grinch display sometime around Wednesday night. They’re asking for the Grinch’s return now. This comes after displays of the Holy Family and Batman were stolen from the Harper McCaughan Town Green in Long Beach within…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi rang in the holiday season with its annual Christmas Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. Mayor FoFo Gilich and WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen counted down the flipping of the switch, which illuminated the lighthouse with red and green lights just after 6 on Thursday evening. Spectators also enjoyed a performance from Nativity BVM’s children’s choir,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A public forum on the topic of school choice was hosted by the East Biloxi Civic Club at the Gruich Community Center Thursday night. Community leaders such as State Representative Zach Grady and Biloxi Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux invited community members out to hear from both sides of the debate. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: education, school choice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The iconic Broadway show, “A Christmas Story,” is coming to the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season. We first brought you a behind the scenes look at auditions, but now that the cast is final, they’re hard at work perfecting the show. The 1980’s “A Christmas Story” will hit the Beau Rivage stage in musical form…
Yesterday’s consistent, heavy rain brought a few small-scale flooding issues, but today will be less rainy as showers are more scattered about. We’ll still see them, primarily in the afternoon, but expect to see much more space in between them. Accumulation estimates are down to a tenth of an inch across the area with rainy areas being much smaller,…
Heading over to the colony at St Martin now, the Yellow Jackets are celebrating two of their football players officially putting pen to paper! Three star defensive lineman and Mississippi All-Star Jayden Curtis signed with the University of Mississippi, while cornerback and North/South All-Star Yusef Colding signed with Jackson State University. The two were huge factors in the Yellowjackets success…