Mississippi Attorney General discusses One Pill Can Kill initiative

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Some communities on the coast are a little safer this week thanks to an initiative spearheaded by the Mississippi Attorney General. The City of Ocean Springs has received several fentanyl harm prevention kits from the Attorney General’s Office, which has actively been working to empower and educate Mississippians on the dangers of fentanyl. One Pill…

Wild at Heart Rescue hosting benefit yard sale

The Wild at Heart Animal Rescue is hosting a benefit yard sale on March 21. Every dollar raised at the yard sale goes back into the nonprofit. Tina Seymour Demoran joins with more. The yard sale runs from 7 a.m. to noon at 13524 Seymour Avenue in Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News Tags: wild at heart rescue

Singing River Health System hosting community impact summit

Singing River Health System is hosting a community impact summit next Friday, March 20. This is a chance for the health system to gather information to advance community health and wellbeing. Heather Porter joins us with the details. The summit takes place Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Singing River Healthcare Academy’s first floor. Registration is…

Lord is my Help hosting 12th annual Feed the Need benefit

The Lord is my Help is hosting their 12th annual Feed the Need Benefit Concert and Fish Fry. Susannah Snyder and Sarah Reese join us ahead of the event. The benefit concert and fish fry takes place March 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1210 Government Street in Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News Tags: feed the need, Lord…

State auditor questions BP projects selection process

Every year the Mississippi Legislature chooses economic development projects paid for by the BP settlement’s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Lawmakers get recommendations from an advisory board and the Mississippi Development Authority. Millions of dollars are available. State Auditor Shad White has released a report raising concerns over how projects are selected. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott talked to the auditor…

Monster Jam returns to the Coast Coliseum

Monster trucks are back at the Coast Coliseum this weekend and fans will get the chance to see big wheels, cool tricks, and even meet the drivers up close. WXXV’s Asia Ellis previews the Monster Jam. For nearly 50 years, Monster Jam has brought roaring engines and jaw-dropping stunts to fans and this weekend the action returns to the Coast…

3/13 – Sam’s Friday night forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Quiet and pleasant weather continues through the weekend with sunshine and highs in the mid 70s Saturday and upper 70s to low 80s on Sunday. Late Sunday night, a cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to south Mississippi, and some storms could become strong to severe. Damaging wind would be the main threat, though small hail or an isolated…

Mississippi National Guard troops to deploy to Middle East as part of ‘Operation Epic Fury’

Mississippi National Guard units from across the state are deploying to the Middle East as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Epic Fury’ targeting Iran. Airmen and soldiers from the 186th Air Refueling WING, 172nd Airlift Wing, 2-20th Special Forces Battalion, and Special Operations Detachment are part of this deployment, under U.S. Central Command’s umbrella. Reacting to the news, Governor Tate…

Arts Alive festival in Hancock County

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Arts of Hancock County is hosting a special festival next weekend. Arts Alive is happening on March 21 and 22 in the Historic Bay St. Louis Depot Arts District. The best part, admission is free. Matt Stieffel and Mamie Hillery join us with details. Categories: Local News Tags: arts alive festival, hancock county

D’Iberville’s Leslie Larosa signs with Southern Miss dance team

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Another South Mississippi athlete is heading to the next level! D’Iberville’s Leslie Larosa has officially signed to continue her dance career with the USM Southern Misses. Larosa has danced since she was two years old and is graduating a year early to pursue her dream after recently accepting a scholarship with the program. She knew early…

Volunteers help plant trees at Brickyard Bayou Park in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteers are helping Gulfport grow after spending the day planting trees at a local park. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley attended the event and has more on this effort. After planting 70 trees in January, the tree planting project completed phase two on Thursday at Brickyard Bayou Park. The City of Gulfport and the Green Infrastructure Center…

03/13 Ryan’s “Coldest” Friday Morning Forecast

This morning saw our coldest morning in weeks as lows dropped into the upper 30s and low 40s across the area.

This morning was a good reminder it is still winter as lows fell into the 30s bringing our coldest weather in weeks. This is the coldest it’ll get though ahead of a sharp warming period that’ll have us back in “springtime” territory by the weekend. That’s due to a couple of fronts moving in, the first just missing us later…

Gulfport police encourage safety regarding online reselling apps as spring cleaning heats up

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) –Facebook Marketplace and other resell apps are growing in popularity and when a big deal is irresistible, it’s important to exercise safety. WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen stopped by the Gulfport Police Department to learn more about how buyers can protect themselves and how Coast agencies can help if something goes wrong. Spring cleaning season is upon us, and…

Biloxi Shuckers announce new and improved food items for 2026 season

The Biloxi Shuckers are adding elaborate and creative items to their food menu for their upcoming 2026 season. The organization invited media and staff members to taste the magic and it did not disappoint. New items include Orange Chicken with Fried Rice, BBQ Smothered Peach Pork Chops with Loaded Potato Salad, Jambalaya, the Biloxi Bayou Bomber (a new specialty burger), the…

Lorenzo Wright named new Head Basketball Coach at Harrison Central

It was a day of celebration for Harrison Central high school as they hit the jackpot with their most recent hire. The Red Rebels have named State Championship coach Lorenzo Wright as their new head basketball coach. The Harrison County School District Administrative Building was filled with red black and white as Athletic Director Kevin Roberts announced that Lorenzo Wright…

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is ramping up its game this weekend, bringing festive fun along with welcoming the Hibernia Irish Society Parade to the city for the first time. Cynthia Sutton and Kelly Pennell join us with the details. Categories: Local News Tags: Ocean Springs, st. patrick’s day

St. Patrick’s Downtown Pop-Up Party in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Biloxi is hosting their first ever St. Patrick’s Downtown Pop-Up party on Friday. Kay Miller is in studio with the details. The fun begins at 5 p.m. at city hall plaza. Admission is free. For more information, call 228-435-6339. Categories: Local News Tags: biloxi, st. patrick’s day