Staigle’s Steakhouse team bringing new dining experience to Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant and speakeasy is opening in Ocean Springs, offering French-Cajun cuisine and craft cocktails. The team behind Staigle’s Steakhouse in Wiggins is bringing its first Coast concept to the Roost Hotel. The restaurant is called Maringouin. The unique business will have a locally inspired menu, Cajun cuisine with a touch of global inspired spices,…

Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off across the Coast

Law enforcement agencies are starting their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign. The campaign started on May 11 and runs until May 31. State and local law enforcement agencies will be increasing their patrols to ensure drivers wear their seat belts. The department sharing that in 2024, an unbuckled person died in a crash every 54 minutes. A new part of…

05/13 Ryan’s “Finally Sunny” Wednesday Morning Forecast

After a long rainy period, it's finally sunny again in South Mississippi!

We’re coming out of a long, cloudy, and rainy period, so I’m proud to say it’s finally sunny in South MS once again. We’ll hold on to a few clouds through the mid-morning hours, but expect the afternoon to thin out even further. We’ll see another pop of cloud cover in the pre-sunrise hours of Thursday due to a weak…

05/13 Sayler’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

It is Wednesday once again, which means we get to meet this week's Weather Kid, Sayler!

This week’s WXXV Weather Kid is Sayler, a local 11 year-old who likes to spend quite a bit of time outdoors. She’s a fan of exploring the woods, particularly after it rains “because it makes the woods misty and pretty.” She’s also a fan of the local racing scene, spending many warm nights at Mitchell’s Motorplex watching the races, checking…

St. Martin’s Miley Lee signs to USM

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – Congratulations to Miley Lee of St. Martin high school, who has officially signed on to join the football staff at the University of Southern Mississippi. Lee will make history as the first Saint Martin female football manager to go to the next level. Her role will include assisting with daily team operations, practices, and game-day preparation…

Wrestling Coming to Biloxi Public Schools, Tyler Miller Named First Head Coach

BILOXI, Miss. – The Biloxi Public School District is expanding its athletic offerings in a big way, officially announcing that wrestling will be added as a varsity sport beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The move marks the first time wrestling will be offered across the district, creating new opportunities for student-athletes to compete and grow. To lead the program,…

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Ferriss Trophy Finalists

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has officially revealed the five finalists for the 2026 Ferriss Trophy, awarded each year to the most outstanding college baseball player in the state. Leading the way are two standouts from Mississippi State University, Ace Reese and Tomas Valincius who have both played key roles in the Bulldogs’ success…

South Panola takes game 1 over George County in 6A Softball State Championship Series

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Game 1 of the Class 6A Softball State Championship series delivered intensity from start to finish as the George County Lady Rebels battled the South Panola Lady Tigers at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. Despite a strong start, George County ultimately fell short in a 5-3 loss, giving South Panola the early edge in the series. George…

Embrace Abilities is hosting a Sibshop on May 16

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Embrace Abilities is hosting a Gulf Coast Sibshop, a special event for siblings of kids with different abilities. Joining us with what you need to know is Jenny Obregon and Summer Wilton. The event takes place May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Arc.  For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Quiet tonight with warmer days coming our way

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Overnight lows will stay in the mid 60s with patchy fog possible late tonight into early Wednesday morning, especially in low-lying and inland areas. Afternoon highs will climb into the lower to middle 80s each day with low humidity and light winds. Skies stay mostly sunny through Friday before moisture gradually begins to return over the weekend. By Saturday through…

Secretary of State’s office announces settlement with investment firm

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson says his office has reached a settlement with a large investment company over concerns about the investment firm’s use of environmental, social, and governance policies. Watson issued a cease-and-desist order against Blackrock in 2024, alleging the company did not fully disclose how ESG factors could influence investment decisions. As part of the agreement, Blackrock…

Saints and Hancock Whitney bring football, financial literacy to local students

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at one South Mississippi elementary school were treated to a lesson plan with a little extra gameday energy as they got a crash course in football and finances Tuesday. Thanks to Hancock Whitney and the New Orleans Saints, Our Lady of Fatima students rotated through skill stations where each one started with a different finance lesson…

Elephant 5K and Fun Run to support children with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A special 5K and Fun Run is taking place this Saturday. It benefits children with congenital muscular dystrophy. Joining us with more are Tyler, Amanda, and Betsy Harris. The event takes place Saturday, May 16 at Jones Park in Gulfport. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Elephant 5K and Fun Run

Celebrating National Salvation Army Week

We’re now on day two of National Salvation Army Week, a week each year that celebrates the legacy and enduring mission of the army. Here to tell us about this week’s recognition in South Mississippi is Morgan Shiyou. Categories: Local News