LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The splash pad at the Harper McCaughan Town Green will be temporarily closed. The splash pad will be closed Thursday through Sunday. The closure is due to the Bikin the Beach event. Visitors and activities are still welcome on the town green throughout the weekend. The splash pad will reopen following the end of the event. Categories:…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) announced its postseason softball awards this afternoon, and Pearl River Community College was well represented following another standout season. A total of seven Wildcats earned All-MACCC recognition, highlighting the team’s depth and consistent performance throughout the year. Leading the way, Ana-Grace Garcia, Shania Fondren, and Natalee Eaves were named…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — In their first-ever Class 7A state championship appearance, the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds battled early but ultimately fell to the Hernando Lady Tigers 10-4 in Game 1 at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. Ocean Springs struck first after capitalizing on a Hernando error. With Emma Franklin at the plate, a miscue at third base allowed Taylor Farra…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The National Junior College Athletic Association announced its Division II Softball World Series bracket Tuesday afternoon, and the Pearl River Wildcats are headed to the national stage as the No. 5 seed. This marks a historic milestone for Pearl River, as the Wildcats will be making their first-ever appearance in the NJCAA World Series. Pearl River punched…
LONG BEACH, Miss. – The Long Beach School District has announced the appointment of Chase Curlee as the new head coach of the Long Beach High School girls’ basketball program. A proud Long Beach alumnus, Curlee steps into the role bringing both a strong coaching résumé and a “student-first” philosophy. Since joining the district in 2019, he has played a…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A yearly tradition is returning to the Gulf Coast this month. The Asgard Motorcycle Club is hosting their Memorial Day Blowout. Lil’ Joe is in studio with the details. The event takes place May 22 through the 25 at the Gulfport Dragway. For more information, call 228-392-8281. Categories: Local News
The 33rd annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ Golf Tournament is teeing off later this month. Joining us to talk about the tournament and how people can get involved with the organization is Executive Director Brad Holt. The tournament is scheduled for May 30 with tee off at 8 a.m. at Sunkist Country Club. For more information, call 228-365-0932….
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- In recognition of Older Americans Month, seniors in Harrison County and beyond put on their dancing shoes and broke out their instruments for a celebration of talent Wednesday. The second ever ‘Seniors Got Talent’ showcase took place Wednesday morning at the D’Iberville Civic Center. More than 30 senior citizens from all over the region and the state…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of two recent fentanyl strike force operations in Mississippi. The operations happened in Meridian on May 7 and Corinth on April 30. The effort resulted in 61 ICE detainers and 23 arrests. Several agencies took part, including local sheriff’s offices, Corinth police, Homeland Security investigations, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Mississippi Highway Patrol,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Heads up for drivers in Biloxi. Popp’s Ferry Road from Atkinson Road to Pass Road will have intermittent lane closures Thursday. The closures will impact both northbound and southbound lanes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as crews work on a water tap installation. Drivers are asked to use caution in the area and allow extra travel…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The end of the school year is coming up fast. One restaurant in Ocean Springs is making sure kids have their yearbooks signed. Eric Braden and Wes Besancon from Lost Pizza join us with more details on their yearbook signing party. The party takes place Thursday, May 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lost…
Primary care plays a major role in keeping Coast families healthy. Joining us is Dr. Raymond Beiner with Singing River Health System to talk about primary care services and what new patients need to know. Categories: Local News
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant and speakeasy is opening in Ocean Springs, offering French-Cajun cuisine and craft cocktails. The team behind Staigle’s Steakhouse in Wiggins is bringing its first Coast concept to the Roost Hotel. The restaurant is called Maringouin. The unique business will have a locally inspired menu, Cajun cuisine with a touch of global inspired spices,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Police Department is inviting the community to chill with a cop. The community is invited to Serendipity Creamery this afternoon. The program offers a chance to connect and build relationships with local law enforcement. The public can head out between 4 and 6 this afternoon to take part. Categories: Local News Tags: Chill…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport family is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of Jacob Nitkiewicz, who passed away in the tragic accident that took place at Flint Creek over the weekend. Nitkiewicz, a husband and father, died early Saturday morning, leaving behind his wife and daughter. Now, loved ones are rallying around the family as they face the difficult…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point could be getting a new multipurpose sportsplex. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down with Mayor Billy Knight to learn more about the proposed plans and what this could offer to the community. The city is inviting residents to attend the Sports Complex Community Meeting on Thursday, May 14 to hear…
Law enforcement agencies are starting their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign. The campaign started on May 11 and runs until May 31. State and local law enforcement agencies will be increasing their patrols to ensure drivers wear their seat belts. The department sharing that in 2024, an unbuckled person died in a crash every 54 minutes. A new part of…
We’re coming out of a long, cloudy, and rainy period, so I’m proud to say it’s finally sunny in South MS once again. We’ll hold on to a few clouds through the mid-morning hours, but expect the afternoon to thin out even further. We’ll see another pop of cloud cover in the pre-sunrise hours of Thursday due to a weak…
This week’s WXXV Weather Kid is Sayler, a local 11 year-old who likes to spend quite a bit of time outdoors. She’s a fan of exploring the woods, particularly after it rains “because it makes the woods misty and pretty.” She’s also a fan of the local racing scene, spending many warm nights at Mitchell’s Motorplex watching the races, checking…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – Congratulations to Miley Lee of St. Martin high school, who has officially signed on to join the football staff at the University of Southern Mississippi. Lee will make history as the first Saint Martin female football manager to go to the next level. Her role will include assisting with daily team operations, practices, and game-day preparation…
BILOXI, Miss. – The Biloxi Public School District is expanding its athletic offerings in a big way, officially announcing that wrestling will be added as a varsity sport beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The move marks the first time wrestling will be offered across the district, creating new opportunities for student-athletes to compete and grow. To lead the program,…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has officially revealed the five finalists for the 2026 Ferriss Trophy, awarded each year to the most outstanding college baseball player in the state. Leading the way are two standouts from Mississippi State University, Ace Reese and Tomas Valincius who have both played key roles in the Bulldogs’ success…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Game 1 of the Class 6A Softball State Championship series delivered intensity from start to finish as the George County Lady Rebels battled the South Panola Lady Tigers at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. Despite a strong start, George County ultimately fell short in a 5-3 loss, giving South Panola the early edge in the series. George…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Embrace Abilities is hosting a Gulf Coast Sibshop, a special event for siblings of kids with different abilities. Joining us with what you need to know is Jenny Obregon and Summer Wilton. The event takes place May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Arc. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…