We are joined by Jana Owen to talk about the upcoming eighth annual High Tea and Silent Auction taking place in December. The fun takes place December 6. Doors open at 1:30 and the serving begins at 2 p.m. at 400 Security Square in Gulfport. Categories: Local News Tags: High Tea and Silent Auction, Women’s Club of Gulfport
We are joined by Brigadier General Mark Prine to talk about the upcoming Salute Red, White, and Blue 5K at Camp Shelby. The race takes place November 8 and benefits the Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Clouds will increase overnight, with mild lows in the lower 60s. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Friday for Jackson, Harrison, Hancock and Pearl River Counties, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in spots. Don’t forget to slow down, use low beams, and give yourself a little extra time during…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, the city’s second Aldi location opened Thursday morning. This is in the old Winn Dixie site, located at 1515 Bienville Boulevard. Aldi’s ownership group closed the Winn-Dixie in mid-April to convert it into an Aldi store. Aldi’s other Ocean Springs store is located on the eastern end of the city at 3801 Bienville…
Criminals are using card readers and other devices to steal data from debit, credit, and ATM cards at gas pumps and ATM machines. The thieves can even steal pin numbers. This cybercrime is called skimming. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is protecting businesses and consumers from fraud with a campaign called ‘Stop the Skim.’ AG Fitch is here to tell…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The City of Ocean Springs is looking to turn more than $460,000 over to the courts, relinquishing any claim to the funds they collected from uninsured drivers through a controversial license plate reader program. This comes after a federal lawsuit was filed by drivers, claiming they were improperly ticketed by the Georgia-based company Securix, LLC….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The new HomeGoods at the CrossRoads Shopping Center in Gulfport opened its doors Thursday. You’re now able to find a wide variety of home décor and furniture at this new location. This new HomeGoods will be open 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day except for Sundays. Categories: Featured, News Tags: business, Gulfport, HomeGoods
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is celebrating their foundation week from November 12 to the 18. Christen Duhe and Tiffany Bell join us with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: gulf coast community foundation
The MGCCC Hospitality Center is being filled with all things sneakers in two weeks! John Carter and Randy Richardson join us with details. The MS Sneaker Culture Convention takes place November 16 at the MGCCC Hospitality Center on the Harrison County Campus. VIP access is $25 and runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. General admission is $10 and runs…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced the next location for their Cram the Cruiser event. On Saturday, deputies will be at Legacy Dance Studio on Highway 63 in Moss Point. Anyone can bring canned vegetables, fruits, soups, oatmeal, gravy, or anything to give back ahead of the holidays. Anyone who does bring a food item will…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing their special operations department executed separate search warrants this week. These both happened on Monday. Michael Cross and Hailey Wilcox were found in possession of a trafficking amount of marijuana along with distribution amount of THC wax and vapes. Packaging materials were also found with them. Both have been charged with…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — As of November 5, residents of Gulfport will not be charged late fees on water and sewer utility bills for the month of November. This relief is thanks to a unanimous vote by the city council to wave the fees, which run $35 to $40. This temporary resolution is in response to the ongoing government shutdown and…
It’s the final week of the regular season for our high school football programs, and teams are giving it their all for that final post season push. This specific two way player has put his foot on the gas and hasn’t let up all season long, which led him to receiving his first division one offer as just a Sophomore….
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County’s big Veterans Day program is coming up on November 11. Dobbs Dennis is in studio with details. The program begins at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Moss Point. Entry is free for attendees. Categories: Local News Tags: Jackson County Veterans Day
ChatGPT said: Clouds will increase tonight as temperatures settle into the mid and lower 50s with calm winds, and the possibility for patchy fog as we head into the early morning hours on Thursday as well. By Thursday afternoon, we’ll be looking at a mix of sun and clouds with highs near the upper 70s, followed by a mild night…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A fun tradition that’s been going strong for four decades now returns to the Harrison County Fairgrounds this weekend. Here to tell us more about the Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival are Eyler Coates and Emma Kate Doss. All the fun takes place November 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 9…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted a special grant presentation ceremony with rotary club representatives from Jackson and George counties. The presentation marks the kickoff of MGCCC’s month of giving in November. The event celebrated a $2,620 donation made possible through the collaboration of five local rotary clubs, Rotary International, and MGCCC Foundation Board Vice Chair David…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School hosted the 26th annual Veterans Breakfast, a longstanding tradition honoring the men and women who have served our country. Hundreds of veterans and their guests gathered for a southern breakfast at Gautier High School. About 400 veterans attended the event, which brought the community together to show appreciation for those who have served. This…
It was Election Day in many states across the country Tuesday. Here in Mississippi, there were a variety of elections, the most important pertaining to the state legislature. Special elections for eight state Senate districts and two House districts were on the ballot after court-ordered redistricting to allow for more majority-minority districts. Democrats picked up two Senate seats and one…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association’s parade set for Saturday, November 8 in Pass Christian has been canceled. This is a result of the government shutdown. However, the funds originally designated for the parade are now going to provide Thanksgiving dinners for veterans and active-duty families through a new initiative called ‘Blessings for the Brave.’ The Gulf…
With SNAP benefits ending for his Gulf Coast neighbors, local TikTok chef and influencer Matthew Bounds began looking for little free pantries near his home to donate food items do. He soon discovered there were none….so he bought some cabinets and has installed the first in front of Downstage Theatre in Northwood Village on Hwy 49 in Orange Grove. The…
Governor Tate Reeves announced a plan Tuesday that focused on rural healthcare. The state submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program Plan to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The program is a $50 billion federal initiative. Mississippi’s plan is broken into six initiatives and it is designed to benefit people across the state. According to the Governor’s Office, the…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Celebration this weekend. Courtney Cuevas with the city joins us with more. The parade takes place Sunday, November 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 in Downtown Long Beach. For more information, call 228-297-9298. Categories: Local News Tags: Long Beach, Veteran’s Day Parade
Today is another sunny day with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70s. We will drop into the low 60s this evening, and those overnight temperatures will sit in the mid 50s. Overall, temperatures will continue to warm up as we head into the weekend, and isolated showers are possible for Friday. Categories: Weather Headlines