The Mississippi Aquarium’s annual fundraiser, which debuted in 2018 as Hancock Whitney Splash Bash, returns this fall with a fresh new look, feel, and name. Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars is the new name and it is scheduled for Friday, October 1st at Jones Park. The community celebration, which is free to the public, will feature food, music, and a…
Due to flooding under the interstate, Biloxi Main Street had to scale back, but that didn’t stop them from hosting their downtown community market festival series. People came out to enjoy the many market vendors, entertainment by Gram Rea, and hourly giveaways. Market vendors had snowballs, goat soap, plants, fruits, and veggies. A booth was also set up for those…
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is becoming more and more crowded. It’s that time of year again where animal shelters receive litters of kittens. Comparing where they are now to where they were this time last year is a big difference. During the pandemic, they were down to about 15 cats and 20 dogs. Now they’re over 70 percent full,…
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, arrived in Jackson this afternoon as part of an effort to encourage people to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. She was met on the tarmac by Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, his wife Ebony, and Congressman Bennie Thompson. Biden’s visits are also designed to ‘highlight the ease of getting vaccinated…
Starting July 12th on FOX at 9 a.m., immediately following our morning show, there’s a new talk show coming to a TV screen near you. It’s called the Lee and Hayley Show. The two stopped by our studio today for a look at their show that will literally have you laughing out loud. What do you get when you combine…
Front Beach in Ocean Springs took a hit from Hurricane Zeta and facilities like Fort Maurepas Park and Chester McPherson Pier are still currently closed for repairs. Although families will still have time to enjoy at least one of these facilities before the end of summer as the park is expected to reopen July 6th. As for the pier, it…
Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney is set to be named president of the Southern Association of Fire Chiefs when the group meets for it. Chief Boney has served on the association’s board for three years and will be sworn in as president for a one-year term when the organization meets in Biloxi this week, beginning tomorrow and running through Saturday…
Starting July 12th, the program following our 8 o’clock show on FOX will switch to the nationally syndicated Lee and Hayley Show. With us in studio today we have none other than the two stars themselves, Lee Cruse and Hayley Harmon. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, News Tags: Lee and Hayley Show
WXXV is partnering with the American Red Cross as part of the Media for Red Cross Blood Drives taking place this week. Blood drives are taking place at Edgewater Mall on today and Wednesday from noon to 7 p.m. both days. Type O blood is especially needed during this time and is the most needed blood group for hospitals. To…
June 23rd marks five years Margaritaville has been a part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community and the occasion calls for a celebration in true Jimmy Buffett style. Wednesday, games will be half-off all day, the first 100 guests of legal drinking age will receive free margaritas, and a fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m. In 2016, on the…
On Sunday, Devin Booker became the first Phoenix Suns player with a 40-point triple-double since Charles Barkley in 1993. As fate would have it, the Suns won both of those games by the exact same score of 120-114. Forty points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists for the Moss Point alum in what was the eighth playoff win in a row for…
In the minor league ranks, Biloxi Shuckers first baseman Luis Castro named Double-A South Player of the Week. Playing in all six games against the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Castro hit .360 with two doubles, three home runs, seven RBIs, and four runs scored. His 20 total bases led the league during that stretch and tied for fifth in all…
Ole Miss Head Baseball Coach Mike Bianco is doubling down on the Rebels and the Rebels are doubling down on him. Sunday night, the school announced his four-year contract extension, the maximum length for public employees in Mississippi. Last week, Bianco reportedly interviewed for the coaching vacancy at LSU, his alma mater, but was not offered the job. Bianco has…
In just his second ever College World Series at bat, East Central High School alum Brad Cumbest popped an RBI triple out to deep right field which turned out to be the difference at the plate in Mississippi State’s 2-1 win over Texas. As for the difference on the mound, how about a new record? In six innings of work,…
Carlous Williams is a name that’s been tied to high-profile college basketball recruitment for several years. Today, the Harrison Central big man finally made his future at the next level official. Formerly, a South Carolina commit, Williams actually putting pen to paper with Pearl River Community College, where he’ll join a Wildcats program that’s won 89 out of its last…
A 22-time track and field state champion out of Pass Christian High School, tonight, Cory McGee was a top three finish away from qualifying for the Olympics for the very first time. McGee finishing with a time of 4 minutes and 67 hundredths of a second, shaving off more than 11 seconds off her time from the 2016 Olympic trials….
As temperatures rise in South Mississippi, Highway Patrol reminds the public to look before you lock. Forgetting a child in a car can be fatal, so be sure to look before you lock. It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and everyone forgets things from time to time. Here are some tips to…
On Sunday, Executive Director Francisco Gonzalez showed up to work at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum to find one of the museum’s large glass windows shattered. Gonzalez says someone had thrown a metal shackle and broke the window sometime between the museum closing Saturday and him returning Sunday. The museum, which depends on donations and ticket sales to keep up…
In an effort to decrease vandalism and to promote safety, the City of Waveland has plans to install surveillance cameras on its properties. The restrooms inside the lighthouse are one of the main areas that are getting vandalized and it is putting a drain on the city’s finances. The city is still in the process of looking into surveillance cameras…
For students in the Gulfport School District, they will be heading back to class in July due to a new year-round schedule. While students in other school districts will get to enjoy a full summer, students in the Gulfport School District will be getting ready to head back to school on July 23rd. Gulfport School District has implemented a new…
WXXV is partnering with the American Red Cross as part of the Media for Red Cross Blood Drives taking place at multiple locations across the Coast this week. Today, blood drives were held in Pass Christian until 5 p.m. and in Pascagoula until 6 p.m. Additionally, more blood drives will be held at Edgewater Mall on Tuesday and Wednesday from…
We’re still seeing that rainy weather in our area causing traffic and accidents along the Coast. Just this afternoon, a truck hydroplaned and went into a flooded ditch in Woolmarket. The driver managed to escape before the truck started to go underwater. No injuries were reported. The EMA issued a flash flood watch this afternoon, which has now been lifted,…
Just this afternoon, a pursuit took place on I-10 in Harrison County near the Canal Road exit. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle driven by Malik Robinson of Alabama for a minor traffic violation . While attempting to stop, another vehicle, driven by Colin Seals of Alabama, then attempted to ram the deputy’s vehicle…
The Runnin’ Roos over at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport are getting a new commanding officer. Commander Frank Carroll was relieved of his duties this morning, passing his role of leadership on to Commander Jacob Segalla. The ceremony is a part of a naval tradition transferring total responsibility, authority, and accountability from one individual to another as well as…