D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — D’Iberville High School bowling coach Sanwaa Cooper was named the MHSAA-NFHS Bowling Coach of the Year last week, and now, he hopes to continue to grow the sport in South Mississippi. Cooper coached the Warriors to a state title last season, all while seeing his student-athletes grow as confident bowlers and succeed in the classroom as…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for the residents of Pass Christian, the city has moved their board of aldermen meeting. The meeting was supposed to take place Tuesday, but due to the Senate special elections it is being rescheduled for November 5 at 6 p.m. The meeting is at the municipal court building on Hiern Avenue. Categories: Local…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is sharing fantastic news! They have a new dalmatian joining the team. Ruby will be trained to participate in fire prevention programs and to serve as a therapy dog to firefighters and the local community. She isn’t quite ready for the public to see her, but the fire department says they are excited…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As Daylight Savings Time comes, it is the perfect time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. A quick test could save lives. Fire officials say alarms are your first defense in a fire or gas leak, but they only work if the batteries are good and the unit is still working properly. Experts recommend…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson George Regional Library System is excited about the launch of free pantries at library branches across the system. This project aims to assist families and individuals in need while encouraging the spirit of giving within our communities. Each pantry will be stocked with unopened toiletries, pet food, and non-perishable food items donated by caring…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The local nonprofit Caiden’s Corner hosted their free ‘Coffee with Caregivers’ event at the Kiln Public Library. The event was created as a safe place for families within the autism community to connect and find support. President and Founder Alyece Smith says it is important to have conversations about early signs of autism and bring support to…
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PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Tours are being held for the Live Oak Cemetery in Pass Christian this weekend. Lori Fisher and Jeanne Tagge join us with details. The tours take place Friday, November 7 and Saturday, 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tours start every ten minutes. Admission is $5 per person. Kids 12 and under are free. It…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The fourth annual Cram the Cruiser food drive has begun. The event started in the St. Martin community this weekend. The food drive will be in the Vancleave community next week and in the Hurley community the following week. The food drive is open 9 to 3 on Saturdays. Deputy Goff tells us the county that collects…
$800 million is on tap for the next Mega Millions drawing. No ticket matched all six numbers in Friday night’s Halloween drawing. The white balls were 2,24,52,66, and 68 and the gold Mega Ball was 9. It has been a while since the Mega Millions jackpot was won in November. Since the game began in 2002, there have been 16…
A nonprofit food bank is crafting an emergency response plan to feed Mississippi families as concerns continue to grow over SNAP benefits funding. Extra Table is doubling its distribution to its food pantry partners this month. Executive Director Martha Allen Price says that means thousands of pounds of food will be shipped out and over $200,000 will be spent. Trucks…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-One business in Moss Point is hosting a benefit helping one tenth grader diagnosed with bone cancer. Miranda McLeod joins us ahead of the benefit for Seth Roach. The pulled pork fundraiser takes place November 7. You get a pulled pork sandwich, chips, dessert, bottled water for $10. Payment is due on delivery or walk-ins. The Legacy…
WXXV is teaming up with Geiger Heating and Air for our annual Heat for the Holidays giveaway. Peyton Younger joins us with details on how you can take part. To sign up for the Heat for the Holidays giveaway, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Heat for the Holidays
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is looking for a suspect in a hit and run that took place over the weekend. Around 10 p.m. Halloween night, officers responded to the incident on Highway 11 north near Carter Street. The victim was riding a bike heading north when they were hit from behind. The victim was taken to Forrest…
The first full week of November 2025 is starting off going from cold-to-cool thanks to building high pressure and dry air, though it’ll feel almost spring-like by the end of the week. This morning was the coldest we’ll see this week, dropping as low as 42 in the Gulfport area with upper 30s inland. We’ll see nothing but sunny skies…
Tonight is a clear and cool one with temperatures dropping into the low 40s. Tomorrow will look a lot like today with highs in the low 70s or upper 60s. Mostly clear skies and sunshine ahead. Expect to see highs in the upper 70s by mid to late week, and those overnight temperatures warming up to the low 60s. No…
It’s been a long season for the Saints already entering Week Nine 1-7. On Tuesday, the black and gold decided to make a big change at signal caller in hopes of seeing improvement against the Los Angeles Rams. This is the Saints Report sponsored by Mississippi Power. It was the first start of the year for rookie quarterback Tyler Shough…
It was the absolute perfect day for baseball as the reigning World Series Champions, the LSU Tigers and the Samford Bulldogs came together at Keesler Federal Park for the Hancock Whitney Classic. The Tigers played on Biloxi dirt for two days in a row, hosting an intersquad scrimmage on Saturday and then facing off against Samford for three, seven inning…
The University of Mississippi will soon be hosting the state’s first fabrication tool that enables researchers to design and create structures on a nano scale, opening the door to collaborations in Mississippi and across the region. This is all thanks to a $673,000 National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Grant funding the purchase of a nanofrazor explore, which is a…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Walk On’s in D’Iberville will be hosting a community food drive next week. On Monday, November 3, a drive through food giveaway will be taking place from 4 to 6 that afternoon. Everyone is invited to come by, no questions asked. This is a drive-thru event. All you have to do is drive-in, grab a warm meal,…
The University of Southern Mississippi announced Thursday that they are offering a new undergraduate degree. The new Philosophy, Religion, and Law Interdisciplinary Degree will provide students with advanced study in the fields of philosophy, world religions, and law. Some of the topics of study include the ethics of artificial intelligence and healthcare, among others. The guided degree pathways prepare students…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is inviting the public to Coffee with a Deputy on November 6. The event takes place at Big Daddy’s Café and Deli in Biloxi at 6 a.m. Those who do come out will be treated to coffee and a chance to meet the deputies of the department as well as Sheriff John Ledbetter. Categories: Local…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- D’Iberville Police and Biloxi Police teamed up to demonstrate the fatal vision goggles Tuesday. The demonstration took place at Biloxi High, helping students experience the dangers and effects of impaired driving. Officials with both police departments say the event isn’t just about safety awareness, it’s also about partnership and community. Teaming up helps strengthen the connection between…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann announced he awarded 130 Mississippi schools the Lt. Governor’s Attendance Award. The award is granted to schools for maintaining strong student attendance and for keeping chronic absenteeism rates of 15 percent or below. The Mississippi Department of Education’s 2024-2025 report shows the statewide chronic absenteeism rate rose from 24.4 percent to 27.6 percent, but these schools…