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…

Moss Point mayor reacts to recent review of police department

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight is responding after the release of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Comprehensive Review for Moss Point’s police department. You may recall that report specifically recommends a 90-day stabilization plan for the department, which focuses on filling vacant positions, and establishing better communication by department leaders and city hall. To read…

Toys for Tots Car Show this Saturday

A big car show benefiting out South Mississippi Toys for Tots campaign is happening Saturday at Captain Al’s. Captain Al and Stacey Magnusen join us with more. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at Captain Al’s in Gulfport. There will be live music, cool cars, games, and door prizes. Registration is $30 or $25 with a toy donation. Categories: Community Headlines,…

Contestants compete in Ms. Senior World Pageant in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Friday night, Biloxi is hosting the sixth annual Ms. Senior World Pageant celebrating women 50 and older for their grace, leadership, and the lasting impact they make in their communities. The pageant begins at 6 tonight at the Biloxi Civic Center. This event honors women ages 50 to 79 who have served in the military, led nonprofits,…

Biloxi native Astronaut Fred Haise turns 92

We’re celebrating a legendary Biloxi native today on what is his 92nd birthday! NASA Astronaut Fred Haise was born in Biloxi on November 14, 1933. Haise was the lunar module pilot on the famed Apollo 13 mission, which was aborted en route to the moon after an oxygen tank explosion in the service module. The story of Apollo 13 crew’s…

Memorial Health System partners with Obtelecare for pregnancy care services

Memorial Health System announced the introduction of maternal fetal medicine services to their Gulfport hospital. This is all thanks to a new partnership with Obtelecare, bringing advanced care for high-risk pregnancies right here on the Coast. Using secure telehealth technology, patients and providers can now connect virtually with MFM specialist. This partnership brings expert guidance, collaboration, and a peace of…

11/14 – A Sunny & Mostly Clear Weekend Ahead

Happy Friday everyone! This weekend is looking nice and warm for us! Temperatures will stay sitting above average for this time of year. Mostly clear skies should continue through the weekend and into early next week. Lows are heating up just a bit to the low 60s by Tuesday, and that next potential rain chance will be Thursday. Enjoy these…

MDE announces third grade reading assessment results

The Mississippi Department of Education released the results of the 2024-25 third grade reading assessment. According to MDE, 85 percent of the Mississippi third graders passed the assessment. That is an improvement from years before. A record 77 percent of third graders passed the initial test given in the spring of 2025. In accordance with the LBPA, third graders who…

Molina Healthcare holds community baby shower in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi and its partners hosted a free community baby shower for new and expecting parents Thursday night. The event featured baby gifts, bags filled with diapers, wipes, and other essentials, door prizes, food, activities, and plenty of resources. Molina Healthcare says about 100 expecting parents signed up for the event. Before the community baby…

Six Gulfport Admirals sign to continue their careers on the diamond

Heading over to the Herb now, six Gulfport athletes are officially putting pen to paper as they continue their careers on the diamond! This spring class is perfectly split in half with three softball players and three baseball players. Starting out with the guys, we’ve got a baseball duo headed to Copiah-Lincoln Community College! Pitcher Taevion Collier and 1st basemen…

Stone County Sheriff’s Department hosts Community Training event

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Department hosted a community training event where the public could learn to identify and avoid online scams. Deputies have been recently taking information on a scam alert regarding asphalt and offering to complete driveways for a low price. Then upon completion, the price then changes to a higher amount. The free informational…

Lucedale police warn of counterfeit money going around

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- Lucedale police are warning residents of counterfeit money being used for purchases in the city and George County recently. The best thing you can do is inspect larger bills that you may receive after a purchase. Look for watermarks, color shifting ink, and security threads. If you have any doubts about the validity of the money, call…

Update on local air travel situation due to shutdown

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There was better news for air travelers coming through Gulfport-Biloxi International during the shutdown. Airport officials say only nine flights were canceled in the past week, whereas elsewhere across the country there were more headaches due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. In a statement, airport leaders thanked local TSA agents and air traffic controllers for…

Pass Christian Library names children’s wing after longtime librarian

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Library marked a special moment on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring longtime children’s librarian Sally James, who passed away earlier this year. The community gathered to dedicate the library’s children’s wing in honor of James. She was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian known for her warmth and love of books….

Stone County Sheriff’s Department warning residents of asphalt scam

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about an asphalt scam. Deputies are taking information about an asphalt company that knocks on doors, saying they have left over asphalt and offering to complete driveways for a low price. When work is done, the price changes to a higher amount. Deputies advise anyone to call if…

Singing River opens new Kids and Tummies Clinic in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new pediatric specialty care clinic has opened in Gulfport thanks to the partnership between Singing River and Kids and Tummies. Singing River Kids & Tummies has cut the ribbon on a new practice led by Dr. April Ulmer, who is now partnered with the Singing River network. Dr. Ulmer said, “Kids have unique needs, families have…