Pet of the Week: Diego is looking for a forever home
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us as always is Maridee Mallette to tell us about this week’s Pet of the Week, Diego!
Mindful Mondays – MHSM Drop-in Center
News 25 Morning Anchor Chloe Carter, sat down with the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi’s Drop-In Center Coordinator Connie Lee to discuss the programs available for adults with mental illness. Categories: Health Tags: adult mental health, chloe carter, connie lee, Doc, drop-in center, mental health, Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, mental health awareness, Mindful Mondays, prize giveaway
Countdown to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, one of the region’s premier endurance events and a celebration of coastal running culture, is preparing its 10th anniversary race weekend. It’s scheduled for Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. This event will welcome thousands of runners, families, and spectators to experience the beauty, energy, and hospitality of the Mississippi…
Morning Business Report: December 9, 2025
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12/09 Ryan’s “Coldest & Coolest” Tuesday Morning Forecast
Today is the coldest & coolest it'll be for the next week, but our South MS temperature rollercoaster will be on full display.
Hope you are ready for the coldest & coolest weather we’ll see for the next week today! This morning fell into the mid 30s on the coastline, with inland areas dropping just to freezing. Thankfully the wind had backed off, but we still saw enough wind to drop wind chills into the upper 20s for our inland counties and cities….
Gulfport Harbor Lights Fest sees more than 18K attendees in just over one week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival is in it’s 10th year here on the Coast, and after only a week into this year’s festivities, they are already drawing in large crowds. But, due to weather, the festival was forced to shut things down for a few days last week. “So far this year, we’ve has about 18,000…
‘Art without Walls’ taking place in Bay St. Louis
Local artists are setting up in Bay St. Louis this weekend ahead of the ‘Art without Walls’ event. Kathy Fejas with The Arts, Hancock County joins us with the details. The holiday market takes place Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News
47 South Mississippi Student-Athletes and Coaches named to MAC All-State Teams
High school football has wrapped up across the Magnolia State, and with that comes the release of 2025 Mississippi High School Football Coaches’ All-State Teams. Members of the Mississippi Association of Coaches select standout players from each classification, 1A through 7A. Here’s a look at which South Mississippi student-athletes and coaches received honors. CLASS 7A Coach of the Year: Blake…
East Central’s Trevor Wall signs with Pearl River Community College
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) — East Central linebacker Trevor Wall is heading to the next level! On Monday, Wall signed with Pearl River Community College to continue his academic and athletic career after another outstanding season in which he earned all-state honors. Congratulations, Trevor! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: East Central Football, east central high school, Pearl River Community…
“A Champion’s Christmas Parade” and community pep rally celebrate Gulfport state champion football and powerlifting teams
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A beloved Gulfport Christmas parade turned into a championship celebration on Monday, as “A Champions Christmas Parade” rolled through downtown. The annual Sugar Plum Parade was transformed into a parade honoring the Gulfport Admirals football team and its state championship win over Tupelo. The Admirals led the parade on the ground and were followed by other…
Mississippi Power offers tips to keep the holidays energy efficient
Kaila Moran Griffith with Mississippi Power joins us to give tips on being energy efficient with Christmas lights during the holiday season. Categories: Local News Tags: christmas lights, energy efficiency, mississippi power
Saints Report: New Orleans Picks Up Third Win of Season with 24-20 Takedown of Tampa Bay
TAMPA BAY, Florida (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints got back on track with their third win of the season in a 24-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. The Black and Gold might be eliminated from the playoffs, but the team is still playing for pride and placement in the 2026 NFL Draft. WXXV News 25’s…
‘A Southern Nutcracker’ takes the stage
The Southern Arts Alliance is hosting a southern version of ‘The Nutcracker.’ Our own Ryan Mahan is in the production as well! Lisa Hendrickson and MK Steverson join us with the details. The show runs December 20-21 at MGCCC Jackson County Campus Fine Arts Theater. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: A Southern Nutcracker, Southern Arts Alliance
12/8 – Cold and Cloudy Monday Night
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
We have a nice stretch of quiet weather settling in this week after a very rainy start to the month of December. Temperatures will drop to the mid 30s tonight with patchy frost and a little cloud cover early Tuesday before sunshine returns and temperatures gradually climb into the mid to upper 50s in the afternoon. Through the remainder of…
Jackson Avenue crosswalk project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, a major crosswalk replacement project kicked off Monday. Crews are removing the existing brick crosswalk along Jackson Avenue and installing new colored concrete crosswalks. Drivers should expect localized lane closures in that area in the days to come. Categories: Local News Tags: Jackson Avenue, Pascagoula
MEMA to announce winners of safe room grant
If you recently applied for MEMA’s residential safe room grant program, you will start receiving notices this week if you have been selected for the program. This year, MEMA got more than 11,000 applications in the lottery drawing. If you were selected, you’ll receive an email from the address no-reply@my.msema.org. That email will contain instructions on how to continue your…
Annual tidelands fund transfer to DMR
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office announced Monday how much money in tidelands funds has been returned to the Department of Marine Resources this year. More than $6.3 million was collected for fiscal year 2025. This money will now be used by DMR for conservation programs and projects, as well as increased public access for areas on the Mississippi…
St. Martin High School Theatre heading to state finals
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)-St. Martin Theatre Department will be heading to the state finals in Oxford. Just over the weekend, the department took part in the Regional Drama Fest. They received props for All Star Cast for Katherine Johns and Chloe Mayer. The cast was awarded with Best Puppetry and the Ensemble Awards. St. Martin also took home the Distinguished…
Ocean Springs High School Theatre heading to state finals
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs High School Theatre is heading to state finals with ‘The Crane Wife.’ The theatre department will be competing for the prize in Oxford, performing in front of the Mississippi Theatre Association. Now to what the play won. It took home the Distinguished Play Award, Overall Technical Achievement, Best Live Music, and the Glenn…
Harrison County School District celebrates partners with appreciation breakfast
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District hosted its inaugural Community Partnership Appreciation Breakfast this morning, celebrating 50 partners who have helped strengthen schools and enrich student lives. The event brought together individuals, organizations, businesses, and faith communities who have invested their time and resources into student success. District leaders highlighted the many ways their support has impacted…
Powerball jackpot on the rise
Someone might soon need to get a bigger wallet! No one had the winning numbers in Saturday night’s big Powerball drawing. The jackpot for tonight is now at $875 million. That’s a cash value of $403 million. Saturday’s drawing resulted in one $2 million winner in New Jersey. Categories: Local News Tags: lottery, powerball
12/08 Ryan’s “Damp Start” Monday Morning Forecast
It was still grey and damp this morning from the weekend's rain, but it dries up today and we'll see sunny skies soon!
Today started on the damp side thanks to the weekend’s rain, but don’t expect another drop until the end of the week and not very much even then. Cooler, drier air is rushing in on the backside of Sunday’s front, finally cooling things down. We only dipped into the upper 40s shortly after sunrise today, but as we head through…
Gulfport celebrating state championship win with parade
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport High parents, students, and alum are still celebrating after the team’s thrilling last-second win over Tupelo Saturday night in the 7A state championship game in Starkville. This year’s Gulfport team has truly made its mark and made the entire city shine and to celebrate, Gulfport is hosting a Champion’s Christmas Parade Monday afternoon. This all kicks off…
Morning Business Report: December 8, 2025
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