The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning released 2025 student fall enrollment numbers for Mississippi’s public universities. Across the ten schools showed a continued increase in enrollment with a nearly three percent increase compared to this time last year. That means total student enrollment is now at 81,961 students. Southern Miss experienced a 0.2 percent growth in its enrollment year. Mississippi…
Heading over to Picayune for the best high school football player in the class 6A, it’s the Maroon Tide’s very own Mitchell Smith! Picayune’s talented run game has been known throughout the year, but let’s talk about the offensive linemen that make it happen! Smith is a 6’6” 320 pound three star offensive tackle who committed to Vanderbilt earlier this…
The highest individual honor a high school football player can receive was announced on Friday, and the coast is home to not one, but two of the best players in the state! We’re starting things off with Mr. Football for Class 4A, Poplarville’s Junior running back, Ty Keys! Ty “Showtime” Keys is a 6’1” 200 pound running back for the…
Playoffs are officially here on the Mississippi Gulf coast and we couldn’t be more proud of our teams that reached the post season. We’re starting it all off with our class 4A Region 8 champions, the Pass Christian Pirates! The Pirates are hosting South Pike for the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Junior quarterback Paris Trivllion enters the game…
BROOKLYN, Miss. (WXXV) — Poplarville entered the 2025 MHSAA Class 4A playoffs on a quest for back-to-back state titles, and the Hornets started that journey on the right foot with a dominant 49-20 win over Forrest County AHS in Friday’s first round. Ty Keys earned 4A Mr. Football honors earlier in the day, and he showed out against the Aggies…
It would be the D’Iberville Lady Warriors making it tough out there all night long playing good defense and starting the season on the right foot as they would cruise to a 48-27 victory over Long Beach. WXXV’s Sports Director Ansley Brent has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: D’iberville High School, girls high school basketball, long…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Bay St. Louis is playing host to the 3rd annual Bud and Burgers in the Bay. The fun takes place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Historic Hancock County Courthouse grounds on Main Street. It’s $20 for adults and only $5 for children five to 11. Categories: Local News…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Saturday after the Biloxi Breakers game, it is public ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. The game starts at 7 p.m. which means the ice skating typically opens around 9:30 p.m. You can click here for the full schedule. Admission is $15 and includes ice skate rental. Tickets go on sale one hour prior…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the City Address. Mayor Kenny Torgeson outlined his vision for growing Pass Christian with new developments, projects, and more future plans. Community leaders and residents in Pass Christian came together as Mayor Torgeson shared updates on the progress and plans for the city’s future. One…
Patchy dense fog will develop late tonight and linger into early Saturday morning before skies turn mostly sunny and temperatures warm to near 80. A few light showers are possible late Saturday night as a strong cold front pushes through, bringing cooler air and breezy north winds. Highs will top out in the low 70s on Sunday before dropping sharply…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual tradition is set to take over the City of Ocean Springs downtown area starting Saturday. The largest arts festival on the Coast is returning for its 47th year and the city is gearing up to welcome thousands of new faces to the area. The Peter Anderson Festival starts Saturday November 8 and runs through…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Coast holiday tradition is underway and it all happens with the simple push of a button. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears joined the team at Magic 93.7 and iHeartRadio to mark the official start of non-stop Christmas music. You can now tune into Magic 93.7 now through Christmas to catch your favorite holiday tunes and jingles. Categories: Featured,…
The GivHer Circle is here to announce dates for their Book Club this month. Tiffany Bell and Amy Bateson join us with the details. This month’s Book Club will take place November 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Pass Books/Cat Island Coffee House in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Elizabeth Alexander from Biloxi’s Maritime and Seafood Museum joins us ahead of a painting class happening November 15. She brings Jason Pittman, the artist hosting the class. The class takes place on November 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum. For more information call 228-435-6320. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
We are joined by Cindy DeFrances from Lynn Meadows ahead of the ‘Wizard’s Night Out’ Harry Potter themed event. Wizard’s Night Out is an adult 21+ event with themed snacks, potion making, trivia, and crafts. All the fun takes place Thursday, November 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Wizard’s Night Out
Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is here to tell us more about the shelter’s Friendsgiving plans and how you can play a part! The volunteer orientation begins Saturday, November 8 at 9 a.m. at the HSSM Headquarters in Gulfport. RSVP by emailing volunteer@hssm.org. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: friendsgiving, Humane Society of South Mississippi, volunteers
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D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- D’Iberville remembered and honored our nation’s heroes with an early Veterans Day event Thursday. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley was the event where veterans gathered for the celebration. Categories: Local News Tags: d’iberville, veterans day
Half Shell Oyster House is Biloxi is our Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight winner for October! If you enjoy fresh seafood and delicious cocktails take a trip to the Biloxi or Gulfport locations for lunch or dinner this week! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: chamber spotlight, half shell, half shell oyster house
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department was honored by the Picayune Chamber of Commerce this year, happening during the 2025 First Responders Luncheon. Awards were given out to five members of the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department. Hunter Martin took home Deputy of the Year while Malley Bilbo took home Rookie of the Year. Investigator…
The Coast community has gathered to lead the way in the fight against cancer in South Mississippi and honor cancer patients and survivors in the process. The 2025 Shuck Cancer Party took place at Mississippi Aquarium. Healthcare Heroes in the fight against cancer were honored as well as caregivers and survivors. Funds raised from last night’s silent auction go directly…
This week started off with lows in the 30s and 40s thanks to a Sunday front, but we’re ending it with much more spring-like weather thanks to our next approaching front. We’ve seen a steady increase in the humidity as the winds shifted southerly after mid-week, setting up “return flow” as a few fronts passed nearby, but not through the…
The Pearl River Central Blue Devils traveled to Lee-Triplett stadium to take on the Picayune Maroon Tide. This game would end up being a roller coaster as Pearl River Central hangs on and beats the Tide 28-21 after a 2nd half come back from Picayune. The Blue Devils beat Picayune for the first time since 2015. Picayune has finished the…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ocean Springs Greyhounds dominated St. Martin in the final regular game of the season, winning 49-21 to clinch the second seed in the 7A Region 4 playoffs. The Greyhounds finished the regular season with a 9-1 overall record, and a 4-1 record in district play. They’ll host Petal in the first round of the…