This morning was still on the cool side of “normal,” but we’re warming up sharply as a front approaches over the weekend. We jumped into the mid 50s earlier, and we’ll warm further into the mid to upper 60s over the next couple of mornings as the humidity bumps upwards. Just as it’s getting a little “summery” again, our next…
This month Allen Beverages takes you inside the newly reopened Tony’s Pizzeria in Downtown Gulfport. This community favorite is under new ownership with an expanded menu including your old favorites. Make time to visit with your family and support our Local Eats. Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, Gulfport, local eats, pizza, restaurants, tony’s, Tony’s Pizzeria
It’s been exactly one week since two volleyball teams brought the gold ball back to the coast and we truly don’t want the celebration to end! We’re now taking time to highlight the most valuable players chosen from last week’s state championship games! Starting things off with the Lady Greyhounds! On Thursday, Ocean Springs swept Madison Central with scores of…
The Pearl River Wildcats hosted Hinds Community College for their 2025 Homecoming game. The Eagles struck first with two touchdowns, but the Wildcats would get on the board soon after that thanks to a 14-yard rushing touchdown by Howard Kinchen. Unfortunately the Wildcats were unable to catch up to Hinds, losing their Week Nine test 56-13. They will hit the…
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to the newest member of royalty at Pearl River Community College! Hancock graduate and now Pearl River sophomore Emilee Swilley was crowned homecoming queen for the 2025-26 school year! Emilee has poured her heart and soul into PRCC, being a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Phi Theta Kappa, River Navigators and spending…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Port Air Space Day in the Bay in November. Event Chair Janice Guido stops by the studio to discuss what fun can be expected for anyone that heads out. The event takes place November 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 152 Main Street Bay St….
We’ll start off our Thursday night on a quiet note with partly cloudy skies and comfortable temps dipping into the mid 50s. Friday looks fantastic with plenty of sunshine and a warm afternoon with highs in the low 80s. Winds will pick up a bit through the day, shifting from northeast to southeast by afternoon, giving us a nice breeze,…
A federal judge has sided with Mississippi and 14 other states in striking down certain Biden-era federal policies on gender identity. The states were challenging a health and human services rule that encourage healthcare provides to provide sex-change procedures. The district court for Mississippi’s Southern District agreed with the states that HHS overstepped its authority by redefining sex discrimination under…
We’re a little more than a week into oyster season. Oyster fishermen bring in their harvest everyday at the Pass Christian Harbor. Oyster reefs in the western Mississippi Sound have not been producing over the last few years, but indications are the reefs are making a comeback and so far, so good this year. Director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries Limited…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel of Guided Missile Destroyer Thad Cochran DDG 135. The ship represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. The ship honors Thad Cochran, a Navy veteran and former U.S. senator, who represented Mississippi from 1978 to 2018. The ceremony attendees included Ingalls Shipbuilders and Cochran’s wife and ship sponsor,…
We are joined now by Apryl Handy who just competed in a world championship for biking in Australia. She’s here to tell us more about her experience at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championship and how you can get involved with the Gulf Coast Bicycle Club. Categories: Local News
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LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District was recently named Mississippi’s top ranked school district and the community is doing their park to celebrate. Thursday morning, volunteers gathered at Coastal Daiquiri to cook and deliver more than 5,000 hamburger meals for every district employee. Grilling started at 9:30 and once that was finished, the Long Beach Excellence in…
Let’s go explore Gulf Coast. Brought to you by Chevron, the human energy company. I’m at the West Jackson County Soccer Complex. Right here off Lemoine Boulevard in Saint Martin, home of the first of its kind American Ninja Warrior Style Challenge course West Jackson County Soccer Complex, as managed by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and is home…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Fire Department is getting into the Halloween spirit! They are hosting a ‘Stop, Drop, and Scream’ event at their fire station located at 1701 Jackson Avenue in Pascagoula on October 30 beginning at 5 p.m. Ryan Doswell joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: pascagoula fire department
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Family, friends, coworkers, and the community gathered for the funeral service of Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Brashers early Wednesday. A large funeral procession traveled to Shiloh Cemetery in Vancleave. Deputy Brashears will be remembered for going above and beyond in the line of duty and for being a valued member of the Jackson County Sheriff’s…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for the Donal Snyder Community Center, staff announced the pool will be closed until further notice. The cause of the closure is a mechanical failure with the sand filter. Staff is working on repair options and are working to solve the issue as quickly as possible. The community center will share updates as soon…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Brighton is a 3-year-old girl from Long Beach who has a rare, mitochondrial disorder and is in need of a wheelchair accessible van. Brighton was born with Leigh Syndrome, a rare, progressive, and terminal mitochondrial disease that affects her muscles, brain, and ability to breathe on her own. She depends on a ventilator to breathe,…
Our WXXV Play of the Day takes us to Lucedale as George county Head Volleyball Coach Laney Christian has been selected one of the All-Star coaches! Under her leadership this season, the Lady Rebels possessed an overall record of 26-11 which included their first undefeated District Title and South State title leading them to their first State Championship appearance. You…
Last Friday, one local football team made program history! Leading the way is their junior quarterback with over 3,600 career passing yards, over 1,400 career rushing yards, and 43 total touchdown passes. He won’t brag on himself, so let us do the honors. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Pass Christian Football’s Paris Trivillion! Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…
Coast Transit Authority is debuting new bus stop signs across the Gulf Coast as part of a broader effort to modernize its system and improve rider experience. The new signs were prompted by the end of CTA’s hail system. The updated signage introduces color-coded routes, coastal animal mascots, and stop IDs. Riders can reference their stop ID when calling dispatch…
Tonight will be crisp and comfortable, with lows dipping into the low 50s. Thursday looks gorgeous with mostly sunny skies and highs around 80. We’ll keep a light breeze through the morning before shifting from the southeast in the afternoon. Friday brings more of that warm, but pleasant fall weather, with sunshine and highs in the low 80s. By Saturday,…
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has been awarded over $5.7 million as part of more than $86 million in industry driven skills training fund grants from the Department of Labor. Mississippi intends to use this grant exclusively for shipbuilding, expanding training programs for major employers like Ingalls Shipbuilding, Bollinger Shipbuilding, and United States Marine Inc. This investment will help…