Ocean Springs Football was well represented on Early Signing Day as Jayden Ross, Solomon Baggett and Raymond Johnson make things official!

We’re kicking off the second half of our signings at Knuckleheads in Ocean Springs as three Greyhounds sign to take their football talents to the next level. Over the past three seasons, this outstanding group of young men have an overall record of 26 wins, and 9 losses and back to back regional titles. They’re dominant together, and will be…

Long Beach Carnival Association hosting kids’ night out event

One Coast group is hosting a Mardi Gras event this month! Jennifer Glenn with the Carnival Association of Long Beach joins us with the details. The Very Merry Mardi Gras Kids Night out takes place December 12 at St. Thomas Church Community Center. The event is for first through sixth graders only. Categories: Local News Tags: Long Beach Carnival Association

Vancleave offensive lineman Dalton Toothman signs with Mississippi State

VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — One Vancleave standout signed to continue his football career at Mississippi State University on Wednesday. Three-star offensive lineman Dalton Toothman has been a Bulldog his entire life, and now, he’ll stay a Bulldog! Although he’s played mostly offensive tackle at Vancleave this season, the versatile lineman can do just about anything. As an early graduate, Toothman…

Biloxi offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth signs with Nebraska

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Few South Mississippi student-athletes can say they played Big 10 football, but Biloxi offensive tackle Hayden Ainsworth is blazing a trail! Ainsworth signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday surrounded by family members, teammates and coaches. The three-star lineman moved up a classification as a junior and will be getting a head start on his college career….

Exotic Pet Expo coming to Mobile, Alabama

MOBILE, AL. (WXXV)-An exotic pet expo is coming to Mobile this weekend. Roxie Bickerstaff and Brian Bone join us with the details. The Exotic Pet Expo runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grounds in Mobile, Alabama. Admission is $10 per day and free for children under age 11….

Picayune Football Trio Signs to Compete at Next Level

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — Two senior Picayune Maroon Tide standouts — and one graduate — signed to continue their football careers at the collegiate level on Wednesday morning. Offensive lineman Mitchell Smith and defensive lineman Nolan Wilson will be taking their talents to the SEC. Wilson didn’t start playing football until his sophomore year, but the four-star picked up interest…

State Auditor Shad White discusses legislative priorities

Mississippi lawmakers will gavel in for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session on January 6. State leaders are submitting agendas, including State Auditor Shad White. White released his list of priorities this week. His issues of importance range from government waste to illegal immigration. Auditor White is in studio with us to talk about his vision. Categories: Featured, Local…

12/4 – More Rain Expected For Friday and Saturday

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

A soggy stretch of weather continues tonight as showers and a few thunderstorms move through the area, most of which wrap up by 10 p.m., but scattered showers remain possible overnight. Lows fall to the upper 40s as winds shift from the east to the north. Friday brings more clouds and another round of spotty showers or a rumble of…

MGCCC Bulldogs Willie Breland Jr., Taurean Davis, Demorrsion Brown, and Omarion Bender all sign to their next schools!

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College football also joined in on some early signing’s as four Bulldogs signed to their next school. Defensive Back Willie Breland Jr. signed to Washington State University, Linebacker Taurean Davis signed to Oklahoma State University, and both Offensive Lineman Demorrsion Brown and Omarion Bender signed to Old Dominion University. Congratulations to all of those Bulldogs! Categories:…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon looking for volunteers

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is days away and organizers still need help to make it happen! The race kicks off December 12 and they still are looking for volunteers to help with everything from water stations to passing out medals. If you’d like to volunteer, click here.   WXXV is proud to be a title sponsor of this year’s…

City of Ocean Springs tree lighting rescheduled

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Ocean Springs has postponed the lighting of their Christmas tree, originally set to happen tonight. The new date is Tuesday, December 9. The lighting takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will include tasty treats, witness art demonstrations, and live music. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be in attendance. This is all…

Lighting of the Lighthouse still on in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse and associated festivities are still on tonight, just on a modified schedule. Mayor Gilich will flip the switch at 5:30 from the front porch of the Biloxi Visitors Center, instead of in front of the lighthouse due to the rain. Inside the visitors center, there will be lots of festive…

Discussion on school choice topic of Thursday forum in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, a state lawmaker and local superintendent are the featured speakers for a discussion on school choice in Mississippi. This open to the public forum starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Gruich Community Center and is being put on by the East Biloxi Civic Club. Biloxi Superintendent Marcus Boudreaux and District 115 Representative Zach…

Christmas in the Pass brings holiday fun to Pass Christian

We are gearing up for one of the biggest holiday celebrations on the Coast: Christmas in the Pass. Joining us now is Captain Andy Purchner to tell us more about it. Christmas in the Pass takes place December 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Downtown Pass Christian. The parade begins at 6 p.m. and the lighting of the…

PGSD set to roll out weapons detection systems at high schools

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is getting ready to roll out weapons detection systems at both high schools next semester. Students at Pascagoula and Gautier High will soon be required to pass through these weapons detection devices when entering school each morning. Though this is new for everyday use, the district has already utilized the devices at…

Biloxi Main Street reschedules ‘Christmas in the City’ event

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Main Street announced Wednesday that the Christmas in the City event has been rescheduled. After concerns of rain this weekend, they have pushed the event to Saturday, December 13. The downtown festival runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will feature live Christmas entertainment, pictures with Santa, holiday vendors, and more. It is a family…

Gulfport Kiwanis Club gives back to community through annual Pancake Day

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Kiwanis Club kicked off its 69th annual Pancake Day Fundraiser Wednesday morning. All proceeds from the sales go directly to fund the youth and community activities.  Some projects include college scholarship money, backpacks for kids, helping feed kids at home on weekends where there is little to no food, and several others. Gulfport High School…

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warning of scam impersonating deputies

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another scam is making the rounds in Harrison County, this time in the form of calls with scammers impersonating Harrison County sheriff’s deputies. These scammers are apparently requesting money from people for various reasons, claiming to act on behalf of the sheriff’s office. As always, the sheriff’s office will never request money over the phone or…

Breezy, Rainy End to the Week

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

A wet stretch settles in through the weekend with multiple rounds of rain and a few thunderstorms beginning on Thursday. Showers increase late tonight, becoming widespread Thursday with storms possible and highs in the mid to upper 50s. Rain continues Thursday night and remains likely Friday, with thunderstorms and steady temperatures. More showers linger into Saturday, though coverage gradually decreases…

Holiday Open House at Courthouse Plaza

Courthouse Plaza is hosting a special open house this holiday season. Joining us now is Roxanne Denicola and Michelle McQueen to tell us all about it. The holiday open house takes place December 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: holiday open house

Naloxone vending machine unveiled at Singing River Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospital Gulfport held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new naloxone vending machine. This machine expands community access to life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication. Hospitals officials said the free, 24/7 access machine was installed outside the emergency room to ensure the community can act quickly during emergencies. The initiative was developed in partnership with…