Harrison County Sheriff’s Office shares Halloween safety tips
We are two days away from Halloween! Hanna Hendry with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office joins us to share safety tips. Categories: Local News Tags: halloween, safety
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department hosting food drive
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced they will be hosting a ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive this weekend. All items donated will go towards Jackson County schools. The food drive will take place at the Ocean Springs Sheriff Substation on Washington Avenue from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 1. A few items needed include…
Four South Mississippi coaches named MHSAA/NFHS Coaches of the Year
Four South Mississippi coaches have received huge honors from the MHSAA and NFHS, being named coaches of the year statewide for their respective sports and teams. D’Iberville High School’s Sanwaa Cooper has been named the MHSAA Bowling Coach of the Year after leading the team to a state championship. Fellow state champion, Anna Grace Rigby of George County High School,…
Hancock boys golf wins 6A State Championship, other Coast teams place in top three
Boys Golf State Championships took place all across the Magnolia State on Monday and Tuesday, and several Coast teams represented their schools with pride. Hancock High School won the State Championship for the 6A Class, and freshman Rowdy Foster won individual medalist honors. George County finished in 2nd place as a team, with sophomore Will Cooley taking third place medalist…
Lane closure on Hwy 90 in Biloxi beginning Friday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi sharing a traffic alert for drivers in the Highway 90 area. Highway 90’s westbound right lane will be closed to traffic starting Friday, October 31. The closure runs from Veterans Avenue to Brady Drive. This lane closure is so crews can repave Camellia Street. Work is expected to start at 7 a.m. each…
Morning Business Report: October 29, 2025
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WXXV recognizes locals at 2025 Viewer’s Choice Award winners
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun night at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi as WXXV recognized local businesses and people doing big things in their communities! We awarded prizes to winners in 187 categories as part of the 2025 Viewer’s Choice Awards. We started the VCAs a few years ago to shine a light on the amazing things…
Feeding the Gulf Coast helping people across South Mississippi
Feeding the Gulf Coast serves 24 counties along the Central Gulf Coast. President and CEO Michael Ledger says for every meal the organization puts out, SNAP benefits provide nine of them. He says one of the most challenging parts of this issue is that over 70 percent of the people receiving SNAP benefits are either seniors or families with children….
Local organizations prepare for spike in need as SNAP benefits nearing halt
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The government shutdown is about to enter its fourth week with no end in sight. Here in Mississippi, 350,000 people who rely on government assistance could be drastically impacted come November 1. A domino effect of the government’s inability to reach an agreement will soon present itself, as hundreds of thousands of people across the state…
Ocean Springs girls soccer takes down Pass Christian, 5-1, to begin season
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Girls soccer season has officially kicked off on the Mississippi Coast, and it’s already shaping up to be an exciting year. The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds hosted Pass Christian to open up the season. The Lady Pirates took a 1-0 lead into halftime, but the Lady Greyhounds exploded in the second half, recording five goals…
10/28 – Showers Overnight, Cooler and More Breezy on Wednesday
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast
Showers move in late tonight, mainly between 2 and 5 a.m., with around .25″-.50″ of rainfall possible before skies begin to clear by Wednesday morning. Expect a breezy and cooler midweek stretch, with highs in the upper 60s and gusty west to northwest winds continuing through Thursday at 10-20 mph and even gusting to 30 mph closer to the coast….
MEMA offering reimbursement grants for FEMA compliant safe rooms
MEMA is offering reimbursement grants to help Mississippi homeowners install FEMA compliant safe rooms. Funding is very limited for this program and applicants will be selected through a lottery process. The window to apply opens on October 31 and remains open throughout the month of November. This grant will reimburse 75 percent of eligible costs and up to $3,500 maximum….
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College selected to compete for Aspen Prize
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has recently been selected to compete for the Aspen Prize. The college was one of 200 selected to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This marks the sixth time MGCCC has been invited to compete. The college will now undertake the application process and submit the required documentation to the Aspen…
Ocean of Opportunity for Jackson County, George County children at MS Aquarium
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium and Hancock Whitney are teaming up for another weekend where Coast children get into the aquarium for free! Students from Jackson and George counties are able to take advantage of the Ocean of Opportunities deal. Any kid from birth to 12 years old that live in either county is able to gain free entry…
Temporary stop on leasing plan of 80 percent of oyster reefs
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County judge has temporarily stopped the state’s plan to lease 80 percent of Mississippi’s public oyster reefs to private companies. The judge put an injunction on the action until he makes a final decision. Mississippi United Fisheries Limited filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of oyster fishermen. Although the decision isn’t final,…
Ocean Springs Library hosting All Hallow’s Eve Party
The City of Ocean Springs will be getting in on the Halloween fun on Thursday! The library is hosting an All Hallow’s Eve Party and costume contest. This party runs from 5 and lasts until 6. There will be music, dancing, treats, and candy. There will even be prizes for the best costumes. Those categories for prizes include adults, children,…
Krebs House and Museum hosting cemetery tour
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Krebs House and Museum in Pascagoula will be hosting their annual cemetery tour on Thursday. Not only will the tour honor the history of the city, the theme this year is honoring America’s 250th birthday. There will be music, story tellers, book signings, and more. The tour kicks off Thursday, October 30 at 5 p.m. and…
Turbulence ends Hurricane Hunters flight into Hurricane Melissa
The Keesler Air Force Based Hurricane Hunters studying Hurricane Melissa had to stop their observations of the storm again Tuesday due to extreme turbulence. A plane with a crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron returned to an operating base after encountering stronger than normal forces while entering the eye of the storm. Categories: Local News
President Trump endorses Congressman Ezell for re-election
South Mississippi’s Congressman Mike Ezell receives a major endorsement ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump endorsed Ezell’s re-election bid on social media. In his statement, President Trump called Ezell “A fantastic representative for the wonderful people of Mississippi’s fourth congressional district.” Ezell is set to face Republican primary challenge from Sawyer Walters in…
State Dept. of Employment Security hosting 2025 George County job fair
The State Department of Employment Security is hosting a job fair in George County this week. The public is invited out to the MGCCC George County Center’s Multipurpose Building. The job fair happens October 30 and runs from 9 to 1 p.m. Those coming out should be ready to dress to impress, perform on-site interviews, and bringing plenty of resumes….
Morning Business Report: October 28, 2025
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Memorial Hospital and MHP teaming up for Community Trunk or Treat
Memorial Hospital and Mississippi Highway Patrol are teaming up to host a community Trunk or Treat event on Thursday. Landon Orozco with Troop K joins us in studio with details. The Community Trunk or Treat event takes place Thursday, October 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Memorial Hospital Gulfport. Categories: Local News Tags: Memorial Hospital, mississippi highway patrol, trunk or…
Behind Biloxi Blue gives back to law enforcement on the Coast
Gretchen Warkentien and Kylee Smith join us in studio as we learn more about one nonprofit created by Biloxi police spouses. Behind Biloxi Blue is an organization that gives back to officers on the Gulf Coast through volunteer opportunities and fundraisers. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Behind Biloxi Blue
Bart Edmiston named to Ray Guy Award watchlist
University of Wyoming punter Bart Edmiston, an Ocean Springs alum, has been named to the Ray Guy Award watchlist. The award is given annually to the best punter in college football. Additionally, Edmiston was named to Ray’s Eight on Monday, which honors the top eight performing punters of the week. He averaged over 50 yards per punt in the team’s…