Moore Community Head Start hosting Spring Festival

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moore Community House Early Head Start is hosting their spring festival on Saturday.  The fun starts at noon in Gulfport at the Linda Lyons Building on Dedeaux Road. There will be a picture booth and plenty of games for the kids. Food trucks will also be at the event.  The fun ends at 3 p.m. Categories:…

Community invited to City of Long Beach Radish Festival

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be celebrating their Radish Festival on Saturday.  The fun kicks off on Jeff Davis Avenue at 9 a.m. On tap are local vendors, food, live music, and plenty of activities.  Those musicians include Andrew Fulton and Amber Dawn.  The day will wrap up at 2 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags:…

City of Gautier invites community to Earth Day Celebration

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is hosting an Earth Day celebration Friday at Shepard State Park. Guests can come out from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and enjoy all the amenities offered for free. There will be garden club plant sales and Earth Day giveaways at the welcome center. Categories: Local News

George County teen located safely

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the missing teen out of George County we told you about Wednesday.  The George County Sheriff’s Office says Kaelynn Underwood has been located. She was reported missing on April 14 and was found quickly after the alert was posted. The George County Sheriff’s Office thanks the community for their support in…

Community mourning Dr. Jim Franks

The Gulf Coast is mourning the loss of Dr. Jim Franks. Dr. Franks was a senior researcher at the Gulf Coast Research Lab’s Center for Fisheries.  He is also one of the original founding members of the Gulf Coast Billfish Classic.  Tributes pouring in, saying Dr. Franks contributed 30 years of research to support the success of sports fishing events,…

04/16 Ryan’s “More Humid” Thursday Morning Forecast

Weather conditions haven't changed much over the last few days, but it's starting to get noticeably more humid.

Yesterday saw a little cloud cover move through our otherwise sunny skies, and today will see a little more on top of getting a little more humid. The humidity hasn’t risen dramatically, but dewpoints started in the mid-to-upper 50s across the area on Monday and have now risen into the upper 60s in our “wettest” coastal locations. That’s bordering on…

Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County hosting KidFit Day

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County is hosting a health and fitness day for kids.  They’re teaming up with Ochsner Medical Center. Anne Pitre joins us with details. KidFit Day takes place at Ochsner Medical Center in Bay St. Louis from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County

Greenpal app brings lawn care to Gulf Coast

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If your grass is growing faster than your weekend plans, there’s a new app on the Coast that could help.  Greenpal, known as the Uber for lawn care, is now live in Biloxi and Gulfport, connecting you with local, pre-screened lawn pros in minutes.  The app lets you list your lawn, receive competitive bids, and book…

Mississippi Power awards grant money to local emergency management agencies

With severe weather season here, and hurricane season just around the corner, Mississippi Power is helping local emergency agencies prepare. The Mississippi Power Foundation awarded emergency management agencies in 24 Mississippi counties a $2,500 grant for storm preparedness resources, including equipment, protective gear and communication tools. “We’re hoping that these grants can help these agencies who do such critical work…

4/15 – Sam’s Wednesday night forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Tonight stays partly cloudy with temperatures falling to around 66 overnight, and a light south breeze keeping things mild overnight. By Thursday morning, some patchy fog may develop before 8 a.m., so visibility could be reduced for the early commute. After that, the fog quickly gives way to mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs climbing to around 81. A light…

Community welcomes all-female veteran honor flight home at Gulfport Biloxi International

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A special honor flight welcome home event took place at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of community members, city leaders, and elementary students packed the airport to welcome nearly two dozen female veterans back from a recent trip to Washington, D.C. where they had the chance to visit some of the capital city’s most famous…

CASA of South Mississippi holds annual Light of Hope event

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of South Mississippi hosted its annual Light of Hope event.  Community members gathered at the Stone County Courthouse to stand united in support of foster children who have experienced abuse or neglect and celebrate the accomplishments of CASA volunteers who have gone above and beyond for children…

Singing River Health System offers aquablation therapy

Singing River Health System announces they are offering aquablation therapy.  They are the first in the state to offer the procedure. This comes after the hospital system received a hydros robotic system.  This is a minimally invasive procedure that delivers lasting results.  Singing River staff say if frequent urination or weak flow is disrupting your life, this is a procedure…

IRS gives Mississippi taxpayers some relief

In Mississippi, the IRS is offering some relief for Mississippi taxpayers, especially those impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this year in the northern part of the state. Because of that, taxpayers in all 82 counties in the state have until June 8 of this year to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. …

U.S. House passes bill honoring George County Deputy Jeremy Malone

The U.S. House has passed a bill to honor fallen George County Deputy Jeremy Malone.  House Resolution 6995 would designate the George County Post Office on Highway 198 in Beaumont as the Jeremy Malone Post Office. Deputy Malone was killed during a traffic stop on January 4, 2024. The House passed the resolution Tuesday. Congressman Mike Ezell spoke on the…

Hancock County School bond vote set for next month

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re a little more than a month out from a bond vote in Hancock County, with the school district seeking nearly $50 million in bonds to fund renovations to campuses across the district.  The ballot for this bond measure will allow voters to either vote for or against the bond issue, and details what the money…

Senate bills aim to expand drivers education and financial literacy for students

Two major education bills are moving forward in Mississippi and they could soon change what students learn both in and out of the classroom. From driver’s education to financial literacy, school districts on the Coast are now preparing for what’s next. Mississippi lawmakers are pushing for more real-world skills in the classroom, skills like learning how to drive and learning…

04/15 Ryan’s “A Few More Clouds” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Another beautiful day ahead for the middle of the week, with just a few more clouds in the sky.

The front half of this week has been beautiful so far, and we’re in for another nice one today with just a few more clouds moving in. That’ll still leave room for plenty of sun though, so expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80 for coastal areas while inland locations will max out a few degrees warmer. The…

04/15 Caleigh’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Today we meet Caleigh, this week's WXXV Weather Kid!

It is Wednesday in South Mississippi, which means today we meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Caleigh! Caleigh is 10 and LOVES a rainy day. She doesn’t mind storms either, but knows if they get a little too strong she avoids windows and may even head into her safe space…the bathtub. If she’s stuck inside on a rainy day she…

George County’s Lani McDoniel named Flag Football Player of the Week by the New Orleans Saints!

Congratulations are in order for one of the most talented female athletes George County has even seen! Not only is senior Lani McDoniel a standout volleyball, soccer and track athlete, but she’s also leading their flag football team to their best season yet. The quarterback and defensive end was tabbed with Mississippi Player of the Week by the New Orleans…