GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A pair of state championship teams were celebrated at Gulfport High School on Monday afternoon. Members of the 2025 State Champion Powerlifting Teams finally received some well-deserved bling — their championship rings! Current student-athletes as well as recent graduates all came together one more time to celebrate their 2025 titles. The girls team won for the…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — A new era is underway for Southern Miss football, as the program formally introduced its 24th head football coach on Monday. Blake Anderson will take over the program quickly, as he’ll lead the Golden Eagles into the New Orleans Bowl on December 23rd before turning his attention to the 2026 season. Sports Director Ansley Brent has…
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints played host to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the home team came away with the 20-17 victory thanks to some last-minute heroics. The Panthers punched first, but the Saints tied things up on a four-yard touchdown by Devin Neal with just under four minutes until halftime. After adding a field…
Coast Electric is warning the Gulf Coast about an energy-saving device scam going around. These devices are sold through social media platforms and random emails. Consumers have fallen victim to these scams. The product claims to reduce or even eliminate energy bills. The devices are advertised as balancing or cleaning the power in your home. Coast Electric wants to remind…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Over the weekend, seven teams from across South Mississippi won their respective divisions at the MHSAA Cheer and Dance State Championships in Jackson. Stone Middle School cheer won first place in Junior High Game Day Small. Hancock High School won the state championship in Varsity Co-Ed Cheer. Stone High School also took home championship honors in…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi football’s Jamey DuBose has stepped down as head coach of the program. DuBose confirmed the news to WXXV on Monday evening and did not give an additional comment. DuBose spent the past two seasons with the Indians. His team finished with a 3-8 record this past season, with a first round playoff loss to Oak…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is officially opening its new fleet maintenance facility on Tuesday. The airport broke ground on the building in July 2024. The facility brings the airport’s maintenance operations under one roof and closer to the terminal. It will also replace an aging building that can no longer accommodate the airport’s growing needs. The $3.24…
Our cold start to the week continues tonight with widespread frost developing after 10 p.m. and lows falling into the upper 20s inland or low 30s along the coast. Sunshine returns Tuesday, helping temperatures rebound to near 60 before clouds increase Tuesday night. Midweek turns more unsettled as moisture moves back in. Wednesday stays mostly cloudy with a few showers…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-On Monday, the Humane Society of South Mississippi hosted a holiday drive-through vaccine clinic providing free care to the first 300 pets. Cars lined up as pet owners from across Harrison County got their four-legged family members vaccinated. The clinic provided core vaccines including DAPP or HCP, as well as rabies and Bordetella shots. Microchips and flea prevention…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coastal Family Health Center has opened its newly renovated convenient care clinic, located alongside the existing pharmacy in Moss Point. The expansion brings primary care services with extended hours to the Moss Point community. The clinic space is brand new. The existing building has been completely renovated to provide a comfortable, patient-centered environment. The clinic is…
The City of Pascagoula is hosting their Downtown Jingle Crawl this Friday. Olivia Randle with Main Street Pascagoula joins us with more. The fun takes place in the downtown district beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Christmas parade. Crawl card pick up is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, you can call Main Street Pascagoula at 228-217-7214. Categories:…
With Christmas a little over a week away, deliveries are becoming more frequent. Captain Rhonda Johnson with the Picayune Police Department gives us tips on how to avoid porch pirates. Categories: Local News
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.1 billion, making it the second largest of the year and the 12th jackpot to cross one billion dollars in the past five years. Though no one took home the jackpot, there were some that didn’t leave empty handed. Across the country, five ticket holders won a million dollars and two people won two…
The Krewe of Phoenix is joining us to talk about an upcoming event taking place a few days after Christmas. A Ball of Ice and Fire takes place December 27 at the Frank Gruich Center from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: A Ball of Fire and Ice, Krewe of Phoenix
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One local dealership brought the holiday fun to Gulfport over the weekend. Turan-Foley Chevrolet-Cadillac hosted Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on Saturday. Families enjoyed fresh hot chocolate and coffee as well as an assortment of cookies and candy. The event wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos and story time! Additionally,…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details about a structure fire from last Wednesday. The incident happened on Grierson Street in the Fork Lake and Franklin Creek area. Moss Point Fire Department responded to the scene as well. Firefighters found a metal building on fire, crews working to bring the fire under control. No…
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“There’s nothing better when the weather is mild than enjoying a community park. Welcome to Pat Wilson Jogging Park Corner of Polk Avenue and Ingalls Ave, Pascagoula!” Pat Wilson Jogging Park, managed by the City of Pascagoula, is a 9-acre park and features a ½-mile lighted jogging trail among beautiful pine and oak trees. The jogging trail is on mulch,…
Today was the coldest day we’ve seen so far this season, with the frigid weather putting us on par with our historic snow day from earlier this year! Coastal temperatures fell as slow as 27°, with inland only slightly cooler at 24°. Thankfully, yesterday’s wind weakened some, but wind chills still fell as low as 16 degrees for a short…
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 15. Clear skies overnight with lows near 27, and brisk north winds making it feel colder as we head into Monday morning. The Small Craft Advisory will also be lifted on Monday at 9 a.m. Monday stays sunny, but chilly, with highs in the mid to upper 40s….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Thousands of racers and spectators descended upon the Coast this weekend for the Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The event celebrated its 10th anniversary with a marathon and half-marathon on Sunday, as well as the Hippie Fish 5K, Chevron Kids Marathon and Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile on Saturday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is representing the St. Martin Yellow Jackets! Engine 2 can be seen in the St. Martin and Latimer areas and it now sports the Yellow Jackets colors and their mascot. With this, all three Jackson County School District schools are represented by their respective fire stations. The fire crew says…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department has an elf that took over their social media page. Officer Jingles joined Officer Hill and Corporal Samson to spread holiday cheer to residents and staff at the George Regional Health and Rehab Center. You can see what else Officer Jingles gets into by visiting the police department’s Facebook page. You’ll be introduced…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula leaders are sharing new details on the possible financial impact annexation would bring to the city. Earlier this year, the city announced its intent to annex more than 25 square miles of unincorporated land directly east of the city limits. Mayor Jay Willis and the city council released more information on the proposal, saying the formal…