Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the opening of the November 2025 Wild Hog Control Program application period. The new round of applications opens Saturday, November 1 and will remain open until November 15. All Mississippi counties are eligible to apply for this program. Applications must be completed and submitted online. You can find that website by clicking here. Submitted applications…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves issues an executive order to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for students across Mississippi. This comes after President Trump issued a federal executive order reestablishing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Governor Reeves said in a statement that he believes that by bringing the fitness test back that students will be more…
West Harrison High School hosted an athletic signing event for two seniors friday evening. Cameron Sandel signed a Baseball scholarship with Southwest Mississippi Community College and Dezi Curley signed a Baseball scholarship with Holmes Community College. Both teammates are excited and thankful to continue their athletic careers and are ready to take on their final Baseball season as seniors for…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Indians held off a feisty West Harrison squad in overtime, winning 42-35 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Indians took a 14-7 lead into the locker room, and scored their third touchdown of the night in the first 17 seconds of the third quarter. West Harrison battled back to force a nailbiter overtime,…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Admirals have clinched their first 7A District 4 championship since 2019 after taking down D’Iberville by a score of 38-35 in Week 10. The Admirals jumped out to an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter and rode that momentum through the game. Meanwhile, the Warriors made things interesting late, but it ultimately wasn’t…
It was a class 6-A region 4 matchup as the Picayune Maroon Tide traveled to Gautier to take on the Gators. This game would be a wild finish going back and forth all game long but it would be Picayune again winning not only the game 35 to 31 but also their 5th straight region title. Picayune (8-1) will finish…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — One very special D’Iberville Warriors fan earned some well-deserved recognition ahead of the team’s Friday night game against the Gulfport Admirals. Buddy Mills is a 1986 D’Iberville High School graduate and has been a staple at every Warriors athletic event for decades. The school honored him with “Buddy Mills Game Night” by presenting him with a…
Our WXXV Game of the Week is the intense rivalry over in Jackson County. Vancleave high school hosted the East Central Hornets for the Pascagoula River Bowl for Week Ten high school football action. Vancleave would strike first 14-0, then the Hornets stole the lead 21-14 and then it was a fight until the very end. East Central wins the…
We are joined by Ricky Decoteau to talk about a free Veterans Golf Tournament taking place at Hickory Hill Country Club and Resort. The Veterans Golf Tournament takes place November 10. Tee off is at 8 a.m.
We are joined by Rich Chase and Chef Joey Amann to talk about the upcoming Bud and Burgers in the Bay. The Bud and Burgers in the Bay competition takes place November 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bay St. Louis County Courthouse. Tags: Bud and Burgers in the Bay
This weekend and the week ahead are shaping up to be beautiful across South Mississippi, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. After a chilly start in the morning, highs will climb near 70 degrees Saturday and Sunday with mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows will dip into the 40s and low 50s though, keeping that crisp fall feel around. The…
Moises Espinal is the founder and president of the Gulf Coast Veterans Association. He joins us to talk about the Veterans Day parade happening in Pass Christian on November 8. The parade will roll at 11 a.m. in Downtown Pass Christian. Categories: Local News Tags: Pass Christian Veterans Day Parade
The City of Picayune is hosting their Fall Street Festival this weekend. Reba Beebe joins us with the details. The fun begins Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues on Sunday from 9 a.m.t o 4 p.m. in Downtown Picayune. Categories: Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As families struggle to access SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, Keesler Federal Credit Union is stepping up to feed the Coast. Keesler Federal is donating more than $100,000 to support local food banks. The funds will help families who no longer have access to SNAP benefits. Volunteers and employees were at Good Deeds Community Center working…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Public ice skating is back at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Skate season starts Friday right after the Breakers first game of the season around 9:30 p.m. You can see the full skating schedule here. Admission is $15 and includes skate rental, while supplies last. Tickets go on sale one hour prior to the session. If…
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There is a Golden Skillet Cook Off happening in Biloxi next week. This benefits a local charity. Zach Hotchkiss and Matthew Johnson are both BBQ team members and join us with details. The cook off takes place November 6 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Biloxi Bay RV Resort. For more information call 228-872-3330 or 601-826-0814 Categories: Local News Tags:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- First Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport is hosting a food drop on Saturday due to the pause of SNAP benefits. That starts at 9 a.m. and runs until supplies last. This is free to the public and is open on a first come, first serve basis. That’s First Missionary Baptist Church on East Pass Road. Categories: Local…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Leaders and innovators for the blue economy on the Mississippi Coast gathered at the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus Thursday to talk about the future of the industry for our region. USM held their first ever TEDx event on Thursday. Nine speakers shared one common theme: the blue economy. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has more…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has requested a waiver on the ban of unhealthy foods using SNAP benefits. If Reeves’ request is approved by the USDA, processed foods and beverages that list sugar, cane sugar, or corn syrup as the first two ingredients will be prohibited for purchase using SNAP benefits. Hot prepared chicken will now also be eligible…
St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach is hosting a fall festival this weekend. Jeff Clarke joins us with the details. All the fun takes place at the church on Sunday, November 2 directly following the 11:30 mass. Entry is free to attend! Categories: Local News Tags: Fall Festival, St. Thomas Catholic Church
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were able to respond quickly and save the home. They say a majority of the home’s interior was untouched by fire or smoke damage. The Ocean Springs Police Department and Gulf Park Estates Fire Department also lent a helping hand during the emergency….
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man has been sentenced to life behind bars for the 2023 murder of his wife. Leon Lambert III was convicted of first-degree murder in George County Circuit Court for the killing of his wife Pamela. In a statement, George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon says his department’s thoughts and prayers are with the family…
This Halloween started off as cold as we’ve seen so far this season with a few coastal cities dropping into the upper 30s, but sunny skies and gradual warming will have us feeling good later on. We’re still going to run a handful of degrees below average, but expect highs to climb into the upper 60s with nothing but the…