GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport’s magical season continues, as the Admirals rolled to a dominant 40-7 South State victory over Brandon to advance to the MHSAA 7A State Championship. The Admirals dominated from the start, scoring the first touchdown with ease on a long run by Cooper Crosby to gain control early. Gulfport would jump to a 28-0 lead halfway…
The Picayune Maroon Tide traveled to Hattiesburg for their 5th South State appearance but this time a rematch against the Tigers. Unfortunately, Hattiesburg just didn’t stop scoring and would eventually run away with this one in the second half to win the game 47-27. What a great season the Maroon Tide had, we here at WXXV are always proud and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a new delivery of cold-stunned sea turtles from the New England Aquarium. Sixteen Kemp’s Ridley Turtles arrived via plane Monday. The staff at IMMS is now examining the turtles to see what types of treatment they need. The rehab process for these turtles will take place over the…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Poplarville Hornets are looking to defend their 2024 4A State Championship in Starkville next weekend, but first, they’ll face a tough test as they travel to take on the undefeated Columbia Wildcats for the South State title. The Hornets are 8-4 on the season and have only grown stronger as the year has gone on,…
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It was quite cold this morning in South Mississippi, as lows fell down to freezing for our inland counties and cities while remaining just above on the coast. That was enough for some frosty windshields, something a few areas may see again tomorrow morning despite a slight warm-up. This afternoon will remain chilly-to-cool with highs climbing into the upper 50s/low…
The State Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and the Jag Court Program. These grants support local law enforcement equipment and technology, training, certified drug programs and more. The deadline to apply is December 15. Submissions can be sent to ojp@dps.ms.gov. For the full application package for the JAG local law…
The Salvation Army of Mississippi is starting something new this year. It’s a modern-day twist on the classic Red Kettle called ‘Virtual Red Kettle.’ The virtual Red Kettle makes it easier than ever to help your neighbors in the local community. Giving to the Virtual Red Kettle supports the Salvation Army local programs. For more information, click here. Categories: Featured,…
Friday is mostly sunny and only warming to the upper 50s with a Northeast wind around 10 mph. Clouds slowly move back in Friday afternoon, and temperatures will drop down to the low 40s. Saturday turns partly sunny and warmer with highs near 68 and southeast winds at 10-15 mph. The night cools into the mid-50s, and that rain chance…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The 40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner fed hundreds at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall on Thursday. Attendees had the chance to enjoy a free homecooked meal and participate in a raffle for door prizes, all while spending time with loved ones. Each year, dozens of family members and volunteers gather to make…
You only have a few days left to apply for MEMA’s residential safe room grant program. The program provides up to $3,500 to help Mississippians build a FEMA-complaint safe room/ storm shelter on their property. There are 38 grants available per county, and the deadline to apply is November 30. You can apply by going to the website here. …
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is having a Black ‘Fur-Day’ doorbuster sale where adoptions for animals with black fur get a free dog buddy backpack and a $10 adoption fee. The special extends to all other animals with a special $25 adoption fee. That adoption special takes place Friday and Saturday November 28 and 29, starting…
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Sparklight made a donation of $1,500 to the Catholic Charities of South Mississippi food bank to help feed local families. The funds will help the nonprofit respond to the escalating need from local residents this holiday season. The donation is part of Sparklight’s recent ‘Refer-A-Friend Connections that Matter’ campaign. Initiatives like these are part of Sparklight’s larger effort to strengthen…
The Picayune Maroon Tide are making their fifth consecutive South State appearance after rolling to a 52-20 victory over Hancock last Friday and practicing on Thanksgiving week seems to be a trend for them. Sports reporter Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by Picayune to check in on them ahead of their big game. Categories: Featured, Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Exciting times on the campus of Home of Grace in Vancleave with the groundbreaking of a new athletic field on site. The new softball field is being named in honor of Biloxi Shuckers team ambassador Barry Lyons and the Shuckers are assisting Home of Grace with materials and labor. Once complete, the field will serve as a…
It has been trending on the “spring-like” side of things for the last couple of weeks, but things are getting appropriately cool as begin Thanksgiving! Lows fell into the upper 30s/low 40s across the area this morning, with a persistent 5-10 mph northerly breeze. The dry air moving in along with high pressure will keep skies completely clear, leading to…
Thanksgiving Day is shaping up to be nice and sunny, with cooler highs in the low 60s! Things will get very chilly heading into Friday morning, dropping into the mid-30s. A few spots across Southwest Mississippi could even touch freezing. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until noon Friday, but Friday is looking mostly sunny with highs near 60….
It’s that time of the week where we highlight yet another outstanding student athlete on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This week’s student athlete is Admiral running back Cooper Crosby. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Student Athlete of the Week Tags: Cooper Crosby, Gulfport football
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a Moss Point resident who still has lingering home damage from the 2023 tornado or 2024 storms, there is more help available for you to get those repairs done. The Mississippi Housing Recovery Program is offering up to $175,000 to eligible people for home repairs or reconstruction. The program opens December 8 and is…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday afternoon, the Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen served Thanksgiving lunch to the less fortunate, fulfilling its ongoing mission of compassion and care. Volunteers spent the day making sure everyone who walked through the door had a warm Thanksgiving meal. The soup kitchen welcomed anyone in need with no questions asked. Each guest was served with…
Electric, dominant, consistent and relentless effort. These words come to mind when thinking about the 2025 season thus for the Gulfport Admiral football team. With their 45-10 win over Petal last week, they punched their ticket to the South State Championship for the first time in over 25 years. WXXV caught up with the Admirals as they prepared for their…
It’s time for WXXV News 25 to go on location. An exciting new project is taking shape on the Coast. Tiger Beach at Henderson point is located on the Harrison County of Saint Louis Bay across from Downtown Bay St. Louis. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot met with the developer to find out what we can expect.