BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — First responders from the three coastal Mississippi counties were honored for their dedication and bravery at Keesler Federal Credit Union’s 10th annual First Responders of the Year Awards. First responders, friends, and family filled the ballroom at the IP Casino and Resort on Wednesday to celebrate this accomplishment. Thirty-five first responders from Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson…
Representative Mike Ezell released a statement following the government’s reopening. Ezell says the shutdown came at a steep cost for Mississippi. The state economy lost an estimated $82 million each week, nearly 26,000 federal workers went without pay and more than 357,000 residents faced disruptions to SNAP benefits. He says now that the shutdown is over, it is time to…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Association is hosting a Thanksgiving drive this month. Active duty and veterans can receive a free Thanksgiving kit, turkey included. Those interested need to register by November 21 for a blessing box. The association will contact you with the information for receiving the box. To sign up, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulf Coast Veterans…
Pascagoula High School hosted a scholarship signing event for their senior swimmer Wednesday evening. Colton Sprague signed a swimming scholarship to Meridian Community College. Colton is a 200 Individual Medley State Champion and he also placed 3rd in the 50 Free. Congratulations to Colton! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High school swimming, pascagoula high school, Signing Day
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Christmas on the Avenue which is coming to Biloxi in a few weeks, had a bunch of students from Biloxi High School compete to design artwork that will go on t-shirts for the event. In an effort to kick off the event and bring the excitement, the top three students were invited to attend Ground Zero Blues…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Visitors Center revealed their t-shirt design for 2025. These shirts were designed by Brandy Geyer and are available for purchase beginning December 4, the day of the Lighting of the Lighthouse event. Each shirt costs $25 and can be brought at the Biloxi Visitors Center after the event. Quantities are limited. Categories: Local News
Tonight will stay mostly clear and quiet, with lows dipping into the low 50s and the chance for fog developing late into the overnight hours. Thursday and Friday both bring sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees, and nights remain mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the low to mid 50s. Saturday and Sunday will feature more sunshine and…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Municipal leaders from five southern states are on the Coast this week to talk new strategies when it comes to recovery from natural disasters. The Disaster Leadership Conference is a project by the Mississippi Department of Insurance, along with sister departments in Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Alabama. Wednesday’s schedule at Beau Rivage featured a panel with city leaders,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Florida man will spend nearly 30 years behind bars in the Mississippi prison system after pleading guilty to drug charges stemming from a 2023 traffic stop. Forty-seven-year-old Damarte Epps will serve his sentence on the charge of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute without the possibility of parole or early release. Epps was stopped by…
With the holidays around the corner, Extra Table is hitting the road, delivering 9,000 whole frozen chickens to food pantries and soup kitchens across Mississippi. The Henny 9000 is rolling out a 48-hour delivery marathon feeding families from the top to the bottom of the state. It is an example of the community coming together to ensure no one goes…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County fire crews spent much of the morning battling a house fire in the Helena community. Fire officials say they quickly performed a fire attack after arriving on scene and were able to fully extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is now under investigation. Categories: Local News Tags: house…
We are joined now by Bobby Roberts to talk about the Joppa Shriners upcoming events happening this month. The monthly steak night takes place this Friday, November 14. You can get a steak, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert and a drink for $20. On November 15, the Dance Night will be happening beginning at 6 p.m. That is $10 to…
Katie King, Haley Broom, and a few kittens from the Humane Society of South Mississippi join us ahead of this weekend’s Caturday fun! The fun takes place Saturday, November 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Chimneys in Gulfport. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi
With it being the middle of the month, we’re taking a look at a few events taking place at Jackson-George Regional Libraries. Angela Stewart is the system director and she gives us a look at highlights. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-John Miller is helping any Coast resident by offering a suicide awareness and prevention group at the Long Beach Library. Also being offered is a Suicide Survivors Group. John joins us with the details. The Suicide Survivors group meets on the first and third Saturday every month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Suicide Awareness and…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — CASA of South Mississippi hosted a “Grateful for You” dinner at the Golden Nugget on Tuesday evening. The organization, which advocates for children in the foster care system, welcomed more than 100 volunteers, youth court judges and community leaders for a night of fellowship. Attendees enjoyed a dinner, volunteer awards and a keynote address from Daniel…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-We have a heartwarming update about a story we brought you just a few weeks ago! Brighton is a three-year-old girl with a rare mitochondrial disease and she is about to step into a whole new way of life. This was made possible by the outpouring of love and support from her community. In just a matter…
It warmed nicely out there this morning, but it’s still chilly and dry in South Mississippi today. We’ll warm quickly through the 50s and 60s, eventually topping out in the low 70s for today’s high under sunny skies. We’ll see a bit of light cloud cover creeping in later today, which will largely stick with us for the rest of…
It’s a quiet and pleasant stretch of weather ahead, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming through the weekend. Tonight will be clear and still a little chilly, but temperatures will be a little warmer than last night, dipping into the upper 30s and low 40s. Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine and a mild afternoon in the low 70s, followed…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The longtime leader of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center has announced his retirement. Matt McDonnell’s retirement is effective in February 2026. McDonnell has worked at the coliseum for four decades, helping to lead the facility through many eras, including expansion projects and the coliseum’s recovery following Hurricane Katrina. Categories: Local News Tags: Coast Coliseum, Matt…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-It’s one of the most valuable pieces of property on the Coast: the northwest corner of Highways 90 and 49 in Gulfport. The city is moving forward with a $100 million plus town center featuring apartments, retail space, a hotel, and a parking garage. Mayor Hugh Keating is here to get us up to speed on the project….
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County hosted its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday morning. The event is usually held at Veterans Memorial Park, but due to the cooler temperatures the event was moved inside to the Pelican Landing Event and Conference Center. The event honored the brave men and women of the U.S Armed Forces who have served our nation….
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