Gautier and Picayune high school baseball coaches eager to start season
We are less than a calendar month away from opening day at ball fields throughout the Mississippi Coast. Last season Picayune baseball finished 17-15, 1st in district play, and…
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Amarion Tyson makes his college decision
Picayune's own, Amarion Tyson announced on X that he will continue his academic and football career at Pearl River. Tyson helped Picayune toa 10-3 record his senior season while earning himself the opportunity…
Picayune residents celebrate MLK day with community celebration
We all know Martin Luther King Jr.’s most well-known line, “I have a dream.” The community in Picayune paid tribute to the activist today by hosting a celebration for…
Celebrate Cities: Picayune
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Grant Chighizola as we continue our Celebrate Cities Series in Picayune. They were both live in Picayune all morning. In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast.…
MHP releases New Year's holiday travel numbers
The Mississippi Highway Patrol New Year's holiday travel period ended January 1st at midnight, beginning on December 30th at 6 in the morning. Over the enforcement period, 77 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence and 119 wrecks were…
Picayune stars shine bright on national signing day
Picayune high school is no stranger to national signing day - having multiple players in the past sign to play Power 5 football. On Wednesday that tradition continued. 5-star Jamonta Waller signed to…
Veterans Day Parade rolls tonight in Picayune
Happening tonight, Picayune is set to honor our nation’s veterans ahead of this weekend’s official Veterans Day recognition across the country. The Picayune Veteran’s Day Parade begins at 6…
Ocean Springs makes statement with 31-21 triumph at Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) -- After coming back from a 21-point deficit in Week 4, The Maroon Tide didn't have the same comeback juice in Week 5 against…
Picayune scores 28 unanswered in 28-21 comeback win at Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Picayune found itself trailing 21-0 in the second quarter, but then proceeded to score 28 unanswered points to stun Gulfport on homecoming.…
Friendship Park turf project begins in Picayune
Picayune leaders have broken ground on a new project at Friendship Park. New artificial turn infields are now being installed at the baseball fields at the park. Funding for…
Picayune dominant in 42-7 bounce back win at D'Iberville
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- After having its 27-game winning streak snapped by Catholic-B.R. in Week 2, Picayune bounced back in a big way in Week 3 with…
Hancock County man arrested for making terroristic threats
On September 6, Picayune Police became aware of a social media post made to Facebook by Dustin Taylor of Hancock County. Taylor made direct threats to the Picayune School District in which he stated he intended to destroy a school.…
Picayune Police nab commercial, auto burglary suspect
A man accused of breaking into multiple businesses and stealing a vehicle is behind bars. Police say 19-year-old Terry L. Fowler has been charged with two counts of commercial burglary and motor vehicle theft. On Monday about 4:27 a.m., officers…
Picayune win streak snapped at 27 with 36-35 OT loss vs. Catholic-B.R.
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) -- The back-to-back state champion Maroon Tide suffered its first loss since 2021 following a 36-35 overtime loss to Catholic-B.R. from…
Picayune makes early statement in 28-21 win at Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) -- Picayune drew first blood against Brandon in its first game since winning back-to-back 5A state championships, and the now 6A Maroon Tide left…
Citations issued for underage sales in Picayune
Over the past several weeks, the Picayune Police Department Narcotics Division attempted to buy tobacco, vape, and alcohol products from 14 different businesses within city limits. They used someone…
Two women charged with stealing iPads, Apple watches from multiple Walmarts
Two women suspected of stealing thousands of dollars in iPads and Apple watches at multiple Walmarts have been arrested in Picayune. Picayune Police say officers responded to the Walmart store about 5:48 p.m. Tuesday about a shoplifting call. Police say…
Picayune football’s Chris Davis commits to Stanford
A big-time change of heart for Picayune running back Chris Davis who committed to Stanford on Sunday less than a week after decommitting from Ole Miss where he gave…
Picayune police investigating shooting death over the weekend
Picayune police are investigating the death of a man that happened over the weekend. Officers were called to a home on Morris Street a little after 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the…
Man shoots himself during traffic stop in Picayune
Today at about 4:39 pm Picayune officers conducted a traffic stop on for a traffic violation. The driver pulled into a business on Hwy 11 near Mitchell St. Before the officer approached, the driver shot himself. The officer immediately advised…
Picayune Police Department breaks ground on new station
The Picayune Police Department is now breaking ground on a new home. City officials, council members, and the Picayune Police Department gathered around the site for a ground…
Picayune running back Darrell Smith offered by Ole Miss
The only other Picayune player to complete a pass this season, three-star sophomore sensation Darrell Smith is the recipient of his first SEC offer from Ole Miss…
Picayune basketball’s Troy Carter signs with Belhaven University
Picayune shooting guard Troy Carter officially put pen to paper today signing with Belhaven University. This year, Carter was named the 5A Region 7 Offensive Player of the…
Crosby Arboretum to host Strawberries & Cream Festival
Laura Magazzu, portraying Eliza Jane, joined WXXV in studio this week to tell us more about the Crosby Arboretum's Strawberries & Cream Festival coming up Sunday.