Meet Ruby, the Wiggins Fire Department’s newest member
The Wiggins Fire Department welcomes a new team member! Fire Chief Steven Purvis brings Ruby and introduces her to everyone. Categories: Local News Tags: Ruby, Wiggins Fire Department
Gulf Coast Raiders preparing for first season
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Raiders semi-pro football team is getting closer to their inaugural season. The Raiders hosted a mini camp at Camp Wilkes over the weekend and followed it up with an open scrimmage on Sunday to give community members a chance to see what the team has been working on. The team’s athletes come from…
Morning Business Report: November 17, 2025
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Picayune PD mourning the loss of Detective James Burch
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Detective James Burch died Friday prior to a medical procedure. Burch served in the city’s special operations division with prior stops at the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Department of Corrections, and Bay St. Louis Police Department. Burch was a 20-year veteran of law…
11/17 Ryan’s “Coolest Morning’ Monday Morning Forecast
We're waking up to the coolest morning we'll see this week as temperatures slowly climb.
Last week started off with frosty-to-freezing weather, but we’re starting off today with our coolest morning of the week with a low of 56. That’s double what last Tuesday’s low was at 28, and by the mid-morning we’ll be in the 70s! I expect we’ll hit our high of 76 by 2 PM, then slowly work our way down from…
11/16- Fog Expected Monday Morning
Today was a nice and comfortable Sunday! Patchy to widespread areas of dense fog are possible as we head into the early Monday morning hours. Monday is looking similar to today with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, and lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Warm and mostly sunny conditions should continue through mid-week. Temperatures across…
Blue Moon Art Project winners announced
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau announced the winners of the Blue Moon Art Project. The winner is Ginger Woechan with her piece called ‘Once in a Blue Moon.’ Ginger’s artwork will be featured throughout next year’s Peter Anderson Festival and all Blue Moon promotions. The People’s Choice Winner went to Adam…
Wiggins Fire learns new skills for car crash response
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Wiggins, the fire department worked with MES Rescue Tools and Equipment for a hands-on training session. Firemen were taught the proper use of struts, demonstrating how the tools can stabilize vehicles involved in crashes. Crews also learned new vehicle extrication techniques. These skills can make crash scenes safer for patients and firefighters. Categories: Local News
Stennis successfully test fired second RS-25 engine
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (WXXV)- NASA and L3 Harris Technologies have successfully test-fired the second RS-25 engine. The RS-25 engine is the one that will support the core stage of the Space Launch System rocket for NASA’s Artemis V mission. L3 Harris’s RS-25 rocket engineers are critical to the Artemis program’s success, with four of the engines powering every SLS…
New Goodwill store coming to Gulfport in 2026
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Goodwill of South Mississippi announces a new outlet bin store will be coming to the Orange Grove community in January 2026. A bin store is unique, selling items by the pound rather than a price tag. The location is set to open next to the current Goodwill store. Shoppers will be able to dig through bins…
Ocean Springs School District shares update on campus improvements
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District announced upgrades and improvements to their campuses. They are currently installing walls to the new classrooms for Oak Park Elementary School and will hopefully begin installing the room structure in December. Over at Pecan Park Elementary, they have started work on the concrete slab for new classrooms there. The brand-new Ocean…
34 MGCCC students receive Round up for Education
Thirty-four Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students received a total of $27,200 in scholarships thanks to a Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association program. The Round up for Education program allows the Electric Cooperative’s members to round their bills up to the nearest dollar. The money is pooled into a scholarship fund for members, their children, or spouses attending community…
City of Pascagoula shares update on new police substation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- City leaders in Pascagoula are sharing progress on a big city project. Leaders say the East Pascagoula Police Substation project is moving through phase one right now. The K9 and motorcycle training facilities will be complete by the end of the year, at which time phase two will begin. Phase two includes renovating an existing building on…
Lucedale Police Department receives bulletproof vests
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- In Lucedale, the police department has received a generous donation. Multiple organizations came together to donate four bulletproof vests to officers. The police department says the kindness and support helps keep officers safe as they protect and serve the community. Categories: Local News Tags: Lucedale Police Department
Gulfport PD recognized by Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police were recognized as the ‘Dynamic Group of the Year’ by the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. Gulfport police say the club helps shape the lives of the youth. They say they are grateful for the opportunity to be part of something inspiring and impactful. Categories: Local News Tags: Boys and Girls Club…
Ocean Springs Police Department warning residents about jail bond scam
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is warning residents about jail bond scams. The department says they have received reports of scammers claiming to be deputies, saying they have a family member in jail. The caller tells the victim to go to a kiosk or location to pay bond money. Residents are reminded that law enforcement will…
City of Pascagoula shares update on water main crossing project
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is sharing updates to their water main crossing project. They say the Hospital Road and Highway 90 water main crossing project includes the installation of a 12-inch water main. Once complete, this will increase water pressure and improve service reliability throughout the system. This is expected to support both residents and future growth…
Inmates complete workforce program in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Department shared news that some inmates have completed the Goodwill Workforce Development Program. This is a 12-week course where graduates learn virtual reality job training, digital skills, and real-world skills to help them re-enter the workforce. The sheriff’s department says these skills go beyond building a future, they also build confidence, discipline,…
Jackson County Fire Protection shares railroad crossing safety
The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing tips on railroad crossing safety. The crew says it is essential to follow these guidelines: Never trespass Always use designated crossings Look and listen at crossings Obey warning signals It’s also advised drivers maintain a safe distance and assume a train could be approaching at any time. Categories: Local News Tags: Jackson…
Pier restoration projects in Biloxi near completion
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi provided updates on two major pier restoration projects. Both the Coliseum Pier and Forrest Avenue Pier restoration projects are nearly complete with new lighting being installed at both sites over the next few weeks. At the Coliseum Pier, crews had to replace rotten parts of the structure and added new decking and safety…
Pass Christian heads to the Third Round of Playoffs with 49-22 win over Morton
This year’s class 4-A Region 8 champions, the Pass Christian Pirates hosted the Morton Panthers in Round two of the Playoffs. Pass Christian would jump to a 34-7 lead in the 2nd quarter and would not look back as they would dominate and win the game 49-22 over Morton. The Pirates will head to Columbia for a matchup against the…
The Greyhound’s season comes to an end as Ocean Springs loses heart breaker to Brandon 13-10.
It’s the rematch of last year’s South State title as the Ocean Springs Greyhounds host the Brandon Bulldogs for the first round of class 7A playoffs. With the two seed, the Greyhounds earned to host and they’ve been working for 342 days to get their revenge. The entire first half was a battle of the defenses and kickers as…
Picayune Maroon Tide rolls to second round of 6A playoffs with 55-7 win over George County
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — Picayune is heading back to the second round of the MHSAA Class 6A playoffs, as the Maroon Tide rolled to a first round victory over George County by a score of 55-7. The Tide struck first with a touchdown run by Xavier Dennis, then recovered an onside back to immediately regain possession. Dennis scored his second…
Aldi Gulfport location officially open
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for those of you who have been waiting for the new Gulfport Aldi location to open up! It officially opened its doors Thursday. This new location is the Orange Grove store, just off Highway 49 in Gulfport. The Winn-Dixie at that site was closed by Aldi’s parent company a year ago to facilitate the transition…