Fourth annual Black Family Wellness Expo this weekend

The fourth annual Black Family Wellness Expo is getting underway this weekend on National Impact Day of Service. Yolanda Boone joins us with more. The expo takes place March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church in Biloxi. Categories: Local News Tags: Black Family Wellness Expo

18th annual Unity Festival returns to Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 14th annual Unity Festival is happening in Gulfport this weekend. Cassandra Walton joins us ahead of all the fun. The fun is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The parade line up starts at noon and it will roll at 1. The parade route starts on 31st Avenue before looping around and ending where…

Community gathers at Nativity BVM in Biloxi for St. Joseph Altar celebration

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi welcomed the community for the tenth annual St. Joseph Altar Celebration. Guests spent the day inside the Sacred Heart Center taking in the beautifully designed three-tiered altar honoring St. Joseph with relics, photos, symbolic offerings rooted in catholic tradition. The event also featured a special blessing from…

03/19 Ryan’s “Last Day of Winter” Thursday Forecast

It was appropriately cold this morning on the last day of winter, but we're warming up as spring begins.

It was still cold-to-chilly this morning as we began the last day of winter, but our slow and steady warming trend is about to pick up a bit. It’s just a coincidence it’s happening along with spring starting tomorrow, but expect each morning and afternoon to be noticeably warmer than the last into the start of next week. Even then…

March’s Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: St. Martin Middle School’s Ashley Eubanks

ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. March’s Teacher of the Month is St. Martin Middle School Science Teacher Ashley Eubanks. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen takes us to St. Martin Middle School with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, Teacher of the Month Tags: Huntington Learning…

Pascagoula’s Blake Nettles and Pass Christian’s Landon Hall honored at Mr. Basketball Banquet

The best basketball players in the Magnolia state have officially been celebrated! The 2026 Mr. and Miss Basketball award winners were presented with their trophies and jerseys in the capital city. That means Pascagoula’s very own Blake Nettles and Pass Christian’s Landon Hall were honored along with their coaches and support system.  We couldn’t be more proud of both of…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gautier’s Armani Gordon!

In less than two weeks, schools across Mississippi will come together for two dates to compete for the powerlifting state championships. Gautier High School is known to always be in the mix when it comes to those discussions, and moving up a class this year didn’t change a thing. Winning first in both regionals and south state in their first…

St. Martin hosts jamboree as girls flag football continues to grow across Mississippi Coast in second season

ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the Magnolia State, and that’s especially true in South Mississippi. Girls flag football is taking the entire Coast by storm, and the new year kicked off on Wednesday with a jamboree to introduce new players to the gridiron. “I think it’s a big move for women’s sports…

Cruisin’ the Coast launches new website

Cruisin’ the Coast announces that their website has a new look. The new website launched Monday, giving the community an easier way to navigate and interact with the website. There is more detail with clickable site location maps, event info, a newsletter, and online registration. Even the future dates of Cruisin’ are added to the website, going all the way…

3/18 – Sam’s Wednesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Mostly clear and cool tonight, followed by a prolonged stretch of sunny, dry, and quiet weather through midweek. Highs climb from the low 70s Thursday into the mid to upper 70s this weekend, peaking in the low 80s by Monday before easing back slightly. Nights remain mild, gradually warming from the upper 40s into the upper 50s and low 60s,…

House passes coastal resiliency bill sponsored by Congressman Ezell

A bill introduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Mike Ezell focusing on coastal resiliency now heads to the Senate after being passed by the House Monday. House Resolution 22-94 is a reauthorization bill for the integrated ocean observation system. That system provides researchers with real-time data on things like ocean conditions, coastal hazards, and weather conditions, and helps coastal…

City of Lucedale holding public meeting to discuss water fluoridation

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale is asking for citizen input on a proposed change to its drinking water. City leaders are considering stopping the addition of fluoride to water. Fluoride is commonly used in public water systems to help prevent tooth decay. A public hearing on the issue is set for April 7 at 5 p.m. at Lucedale…

Work continues on Beach Park Pier renovation in Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has provided an update on the Beach Park Pier renovation project. Pictures released by the city show that the replacement handrails and decking is now underway. These new features are ADA compliant and are better engineered to survive strong storms. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Beach Park Pier, Pascagoula, renovation

Taste of South Mississippi returns to Kroc Center

The Taste of South Mississippi is taking place at the Kroc Center on March 26th. Ahead of the evening, Morgan Shiyou and Judy Ruiz from El Aguila join us in studio with details.  Click here for more information.  Categories: Local News Tags: Kroc center, Taste of South Mississippi

Third annual Alan Test Memorial Beach Cleanup set for Saturday

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The third annual Alan Test Memorial Beach Cleanup is coming together to keep the coastline clean and beautiful this weekend. We are joined by Kelsey Fleming with all the details. The clean up takes begins at 9 a.m. at Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Alan Test Memorial…

Deadline approaching to apply for Anne Wesson Memorial Scholarship

The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is giving high school seniors a chance to earn a scholarship. The deadline to apply is April 6 by 11:59 p.m. Alicia Tarrant joins us with the details.  For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Anne Wesson Memorial Scholarship, Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs

Over $40K in tools stolen from Ocean Springs family-owned business

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Cambium Tree Care and Preservation on Bienville Boulevard is hoping to get justice after over $40,000 worth of tools were stolen from their property overnight. The Ocean Springs Police Department says that 88 tree cutting tools, including commercial-grade Stihl saws and hydraulic saws were taken from inside multiple trucks at the business between the hours…

03/18 Ryan’s “Warming/Happy Birthday Sig” Wednesday Morning Forecast

It still felt like winter this morning with temperatures near freezing, but we're warming sharply through the start of next week.

Still cold out there this morning as temperatures lingered near freezing in many South Mississippi locations, but we won’t see a return of those temperatures for quite some time as we begin warming sharply. We’re seeing that warming trend this afternoon as well, with highs climbing out of the low-to-mid 50s and into the 60s today. We’ll keep climbing up…

03/18 Holly’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Meet this week's WXXV Weather Kid, Holly!

It is Wednesday once again and today we get to meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Holly! Holly was quite the treat to have in the studio today, asking tons of questions and frankly just excited in general. Holly likes to play outside with her little brother when it’s warm, and if it’s too cold or rainy she can be…