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:…

Cruisin’ The Coast 2025 breaks record numbers; plans already in place for 2026 30th anniversary

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The 29th edition of Cruisin’ The Coast shattered registration numbers with over 10,000 classic cars taking over the coast last week. The event closed out on Sunday morning, but they are already looking forward to next year’s 30th anniversary festivities. This year’s Cruisin’ The Coast is in the books, but it’s safe to say it was…

State Department of Revenue warning of phishing scam

The State Department of Revenue is warning the public about a phishing scam targeting taxpayers. These scams are being sent out via text message. The Department of Revenue warns that texts are being sent that appear to be from them or the Department of Motor Vehicles saying that your refund has been approved. It asks for payment information and might…

Biloxi PD searching for runaway teenager Eniya Davis

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are asking the public for help finding a runaway teen. Fourteen-year-old Eniya Davis was last seen on October 5th in the area of Rodenberg Avenue. Eniya was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and an unknown color of shorts. She is described as being 5’8” tall with blue hair. Right now, Biloxi PD is asking…

George County sweeps Hancock to advance to MHSAA 6A Volleyball State Championship

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — George County is heading to the MHSAA 6A Volleyball State Championship following a 3-0 sweep of Hancock on Monday night. The Lady Rebels will take the court at Mississippi College on Friday at 10 a.m. as they face Lake Cormorant for the title. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the match and reactions to…

Saints Report: New Orleans Saints drop Week 6 matchup to New England Patriots

NEW ORLEANS (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints dropped a tough week six matchup to the New England Patriots, losing by a score of 25-19. Sports Director Ansley Brent has more from the Caesars Superdome in our WXXV Saints Report, powered by Mississippi Power. Categories: Local Sports, Saints Report, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Mississippi Power Saints Report, New Orleans Saints,…