JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection teams responded to a fire around 10 Monday night. The fire happened on Goff Farm Road in the Big Point area. According to the fire protection, firefighters arrived to find a home engulfed in flames. Their water supply brought the fire under control. Three people were sent to the hospital for treatment….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Pass Christian fell behind at halftime of its Gulfport Holiday Classic contest against Jim Hill, but the Pirates rallied back on the hardwood to force overtime and ultimately won 80-73 . WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport Holiday Classic, Pass Christian basketball, South Mississippi…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Stanislaus continued to show why it has one of the top boys basketball programs in the state, as the Rock-A-Chaws took down 7A opponent Madison Central by a score of 68-62 in the first game of the Gulfport Holiday Classic. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports…
OXFORD, Miss. (WXXV) — One St. Martin boys basketball graduate is proving that hard work does pay off. Trey Adams has been a walk-on team manager for Ole Miss Men’s Basketball since this summer. On Sunday, he got one exciting surprise. Head coach Chris Beard and staff members presented Adams with a full scholarship for the second semester as a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints upped their current win streak to four games with a 34-26 win over the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday. The Titans started strong on their home turf, taking a 13-0 lead by the second quarter and heading into the locker room at halftime with a 20-10 advantage. However, it’s hard to count out…
The 2026 Rose Parade is set to kick off in two days. Mississippi will have a float in the parade again this year. Charlie Worsham and Visit Mississippi Director Rochelle Hicks join us with the details. Categories: Local News Tags: Rose Parade
Cold air settles in tonight under mostly clear skies, with lows dipping to the upper 20s and low 30s, and a brisk north breeze making it feel extra chilly as we head into Tuesday morning. Sunshine sticks around throughout the day, but temperatures remain considerably cooler, with highs in the low 50s, followed by another cold night and widespread frost…
Mardi Gras season is fast approaching and Elijah’s Closet is hosting their annual fundraiser. Emily Bowie joins us to explain what kind of throws are needed and where they can be dropped off. For more information, visit their Facebook page here. Categories: Local News Tags: Elijah’s Closet
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County has partnered with Mississippi Power to give your Christmas tree a second life and help keep the Coast clean. Your tree must be real and unflocked. All lights, ornaments, tinsel, and stands must be removed. Once collected, the trees will be ground into mulch to help strengthen the Coast and beautify the community. Five…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another cold weather shelter, the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Gulfport opened its doors Monday for people who need a warm place to stay. Temperatures are dropping below 35 degrees which means the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Gulfport is opening as a shelter. Whenever the shelter is activated, doors open at 6 p.m. and…
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Christmas travel enforcement period has ended and MHP officials have now released statewide numbers. From December 23 to midnight Friday, troopers issued a total of 4,130 citations across the state. Sixty-nine arrests were made for impaired driving and 477 motorists were cited for restraint violations. State troopers responded to a total of 195 crashes which lead to…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team shared details about an overnight fire in the St. Martin community. Fire officials responded to the home fire around 8:19 Sunday night off Byron Drive. Firefighters found the home heavily involved in a fire. Crews worked and brought the fire under control a short time later. The cause of the…
Many of you are now reflecting on what’s ahead for 2026. From party plans to personal goals, the countdown is already on when it comes to setting resolutions. For many, new years is about spending time with friends and family and saying goodbye to the past year, but the holiday is a time for reflection. Local residents tell us they…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration is happening over at the Good Deeds Community Center. That event begins tonight, Monday December 29 at 6 p.m. Event organizers say the night will be dedicated to unity, shared responsibility, and supporting our community through collective effort. Categories: Local News, News Tags: gulf coast kwanzaa coalition, Kwanzaa
As the holiday celebrations wind down, the aftermath of Christmas brings a noticeable increase in waste. Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes quickly turn into trash. Sustainable traditions help limit the landfill impact and supports the environment during the holiday season. Some of our local law enforcement agencies are also reminding you to remove any personal information like names and addresses…
Goodwill Stores across South Mississippi have some exciting news for the new year. All Goodwill of South Mississippi stores will be open on Sundays. This keeps the stores open seven days a week. Sunday store hours are noon to 5 p.m. The first Sunday they will be open will be January 4. Categories: Local News Tags: Goodwill Of South Mississippi
Our rather balmy weather for the week of Christmas was a boon for fans of warmer weather, but now those who prefer cold weather can rejoice as things are finally cooling down! Lows fell into the low 50s on the coastline, with at least a few upper 40s popping up further inland. The most notable changes this morning were the…
Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible early this morning, and patchy fog may linger for a bit as well. Overall, Monday starts mostly cloudy, but we’ll gradually see more sunshine as the day goes on. Highs are around 56, and conditions will be breezy, with north winds at 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. A…
Patchy dense fog will develop late tonight and linger into early Saturday, so plan for reduced visibility if you are headed out around daybreak on Saturday. Clouds gradually thin throughout the day, allowing temperatures to climb into the mid 70s, with more fog possible again late Saturday night. Sunday stays mostly sunny and mild in the low 70s before rain…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV) – The Maritime and Seafood Museum in Biloxi is playing host to more painting classes in 2026. One is happening in January while the other takes place in February. The museum’s outreach coordinator Elizabeth Alexander as well as artist Jason Pittman joins us for what can be expected. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Biloxi Maritime and…
With our foggy Christmas holidays now behind us, we head into a foggy weekend ahead of some much more seasonal conditions next week. Until then though the warm and humid trend will continue. That led to another foggy, warm start today with lows climbing to our afternoon normal at 62°. Somewhat cloudy skies and morning fog will limit heating some,…
Dense fog will be the main concern tonight, developing by mid-evening and lingering through the overnight hours. Visibility could drop significantly at times, so plan on slower travel if you’re out late tonight or heading out early on Christmas day. Otherwise, skies stay partly cloudy with mild lows in the mid-50s. Christmas Day starts off with areas of fog, especially…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — This marks the 17th year for the annual Christmas Eve Lunch hosted by First Methodist Church of Long Beach. Church members came together to prepare large meals, opening their doors to anyone in the community who wants a warm place and a hot meal to celebrate Christmas. The church also hosts a food drive, which…