Gautier Mullet Fest returns this weekend

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined now by Sugheiry Ward and Wesley Ward to talk about the upcoming Mullet Festival. The Mullet Festival takes place Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Singing River Mall property. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gautier Mullet Festival

Picayune Police Department welcomes new bomb-sniffing K9

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department has just welcomed a bomb sniffing K9 to its ranks. Meet Nitro, a 19-month-old British Labrador retriever.  Sgt. Chris Penton was selected to be Nitro’s handler. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department donated a vehicle kennel to Picayune PD for the newest edition to the force. Nitro was donated to the department by…

Police Departments release citation numbers for Cruisin’ the Coast 2025

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Cruisin’ the Coast wrapped up this weekend with police in Biloxi noting a significant decrease in citations compared to last year. Despite the increase traffic of over 10,300 vehicles registered for the event, there were 248 fewer citations than 2024. They reported a total of 243 violations, an overall 41 percent decrease.  Citations include…

Progress continues on Long Beach Gateway Project

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress is being made on the Long Beach Gateway Project. In Long Beach, crews just weeks ago installed the top of the lighthouse. It is positioned on Jeff Davis Avenue right by the Long Beach Harbor. Launched in 2018, the project was proposed to enhance the city’s appearance along Highway 90. The project features new signage…

An evening celebrating Artist Emmitt Thames

Joseph Simpson from Negrotto’s Frame + Art is joining us ahead of a celebration of artist Emmitt Thames. He gives us the details. The event takes place Thursday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free refreshments will be provided. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Emmitt Thames, negrotto’s frame + art

10/15 – Warmer and a Little More Humid Tonight

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

Tonight looks clear and comfortable, with lows around 63 and calm winds, and Thursday brings plenty of sunshine with highs in the mid 80s. Friday still looks warm and dry, though winds will pick up a bit during the afternoon making it feel a little more humid out there and highs top out in the low to mid 80s. As…

Boo in the Bay Parade

Boo in the Bay Parade takes over the streets of Bay St. Louis on Saturday. Gayle Adams, Brett Ladner, and Farren Santibanez join us with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Boo in the Bay Parade

Trick or Treat on the Track in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Jim Thompson with the Ocean Springs Library and Kat Johnson with the city join us ahead of this weekend’s Trick or Treat on the Track event. Trick or Treat on the Track takes place Saturday, October 18 at Freedom Field on Porter Avenue from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Halloween Events, Ocean Springs,…

New voting machines approved in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on Monday. They approved the purchase of 115 new voting machines. According to Harrison County Circuit Clerk Justin Wetzell, the new machines take a photo of the ballot at the same time as scanning. The new scanners are said to operate faster and better than the current…

Annual Fishing with Buddies event in Pass Christian

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A local organization held its annual Fishing with Buddies event on Tuesday for youth and adults with special needs. This gave them an afternoon on the water full of fishing and fun. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Fishing with Buddies

Celebrating the life of Roland Weeks Jr.

The celebration of life for Roland Weeks Jr., a former Sun Herald publisher and long-time civic servant on the Coast, took place Tuesday morning in Biloxi. Family, friends, and city leaders came out to the Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home to pay their respects to Mr. Weeks after his October 4 passing. Weeks is remembered as an innovative thinker who transformed…

Arrest made after traffic stop in Pearl River County

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, a traffic stop leads to a felony narcotics arrest. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department says that around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, a deputy performed a traffic stop on a car going over the speed limit on Highway 26. The driver was identified as Brandon Jumonville of Denham Springs, Louisiana….

One dead after fatal accident in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is sharing news about a fatal crash that happened on Monday. The wreck happened on Highway 15 in Harrison County. Around 3:10 on Monday afternoon, troopers responded to the crash. A Prius driving south hit a Ram 2500 that was driving north. The driver of the Prius was fatally injured and pronounced dead…

10/15 Jaylah’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecastf

Meet this week's WXXV Weather Kid, Jaylah!

It is Wednesday once again and that means we get to meet this week’s Weather Kid, Jaylah! Jaylah enjoys spending time outside in nice weather playing with her siblings and friends, riding bikes, and swimming. She’s apparently quite the swimmer, likely at least partially because our swimming weather lasts a bit longer than most people’s. In fact, despite it being…

Coast Episcopal School’s Toast to the Coast-Diamond Jubilee

We are joined by Jake Winter with Coast Episcopal School to talk about the upcoming Diamond Jubilee taking place this Friday. The Toast to the Coast-Diamond Jubilee event takes place Friday, October 17 at 845 East Scenic Drive. The patron party begins at 6 p.m. and the main event begins at 7 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local…

10/14 – Another Mild and Dry Night Ahead

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

Clear skies and mild temperatures continue across the area tonight, with lows dipping into the low 60s and a light north breeze. Wednesday looks like another beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and highs near 85. Winds will shift from the northeast to southeast during the day, keeping things comfortable. The pleasant pattern holds through Thursday and much of Friday,…

Coastal Family Health Center hosting Women’s Health Day

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Coastal Family Health Center in Biloxi is hosting a Women’s Health Day this Saturday, offering checkups for a reduced price. Jada Hill joins us with more. The health event takes place October 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coastal Family Health Center located on Division Street in Biloxi. For more information, you can call the…

Swing for the Cause Golf Tournament benefits community causes in Hancock County

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Swing for the Cause Golf Tournament, hosted by the Hancock County Community Development Foundation, raised money that will benefit and support 20 different community causes. The tournament brought together local golfers, businesses, and community leaders for a day of friendly competition, charitable giving, and fun in the sun. The foundation has been committed to support…

AI opportunities for Mississippi college students

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, live and play. Mississippi is ahead of most states when it comes to AI because of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, headquartered at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The program’s director, Dr. Kollin Napier, is here to talk about the exciting opportunities available to Mississippi college students. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags:…