25 Teams in 25 Days: East Central Hornets

HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) — The third day of WXXV’s 25 Teams in 25 Days segment takes us to East Central High School. “We preach effort, attitude and toughness everyday,” East Central Head Coach Sam Huff said. Effort. Attitude. Toughness. Three words that say a lot about the 2025 East Central Hornets, a young team looking to bounce back under fourth-year…

7/25 – Sam Lucey’s “Cloudy and Warm” Friday Evening Forecast

After a mostly cloudy night with scattered showers and storms, lows will settle in the upper 70s with a light southerly breeze. Saturday brings a moderate chance of rain and thunderstorms, especially before mid-afternoon. Expect partly sunny skies and highs around 90, with rainfall totals generally light but locally higher in storms. Rain chances taper off Saturday night, leaving partly…

Public asked to bring supplies to this weekend’s Shuckers games

Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Raiders Football Team and the Biloxi Shuckers are teaming up to help local animal shelters. You’re encouraged to bring pet supplies to Keesler Federal Park at Shuckers games this weekend. Raiders owner and head coach Josh Heppel and Coach Brad Hignight are here to tell us about it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: animal…

Magnolia Honeybee Education Exchange pushing for honey bee license plate

One Coast organization is working to bring awareness to honey bees in the state, including their essential functions. Elizabeth McCaffrey and Jennifer King from the Magnolia Honey Bee Education Exchange join us to discuss a new license plate design and the importance of why the project is starting. For more information, click here.  Categories: Local News, News Tags: Magnolia Honeybee…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Stone Tomcats

WXXV’s 25 Teams in 25 Days continues and day number two takes us north up to Wiggins, home of Stone High School. The Tomcats have an extremely large senior class, but the underclassmen are set to make just as big an impact. Introducing you to the Stone Tomcats! Locked in and ready to go, the Stone Tomcats have shown a…

Community gifts Pass Christian man new rocking chair

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pass Christian community is coming together to support a local man who sits outside a small family-owned business each day, offering a listening ear to those who need it. Divine Grace opened its doors just a few weeks ago, sharing the same parking lot as Grace Chapel Baptist Church and preschool. Every day, rain…

Volunteers needed for the Litter League

The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Sky Dennis and a special furry friend join us to discuss the Litter League. That’s a new program aimed at helping certain pet stores across the Coast. To sign up or for more information, email volunteer@hssm.org. Orientation takes place every Wednesday at 3:45 in the adoptions lobby. Daily volunteers are needed. Categories: Local News,…

07/25 Ryan’s “Wettest Day” Friday Morning Forecast

We've slowly been working our way to our wettest day, but things start to dry up a bit from here.

Expect more grey skies as we head into what I expect will be the wettest day of the week and weekend ahead. We’ve had at least some rain since Wednesday afternoon, but today’s will just be slightest bit more widespread with small, fast-moving showers. They’ll get a little more robust with a few rumbles of thunder as we head into…

South Mississippi man debuting first self-written play, “What She Left Behind”

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Theaters all across the Mississippi Coast put on countless shows each year, but there’s something extra special about a show that’s written and directed by a South Mississippi native. Trae Spears has been a show director at Downstage Theatre Productions in Gulfport for years. Now, he can add writer to his resume. “It took about a…

North Gulfport Civic Club holds 24th annual Community Breakfast

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted its 24th edition of their annual community breakfast Thursday morning. The annual event creates community spirit and addresses local issues and the breakfast menu was filled with bacon, sausage, grits, eggs, homemade biscuits, and more. The event started as a small gathering, but has quickly grown to over 200 people each…

7/24 – Sam Lucey’s “Warm and Damp” Thursday Evening Forecast

Scattered storms linger into the weekend before summer heat takes over

Showers and thunderstorms continue into the overnight tonight, with a 50% chance of rain under mostly cloudy skies. Lows will drop to around 77 degrees with rainfall totals reaching up to three-quarters of an inch. Rain becomes more widespread on Friday, with a high chance of thunderstorms throughout the day and a high near 89. South winds will pick up…

MDOC officers arrested on contraband charges in Rankin County

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Three Mississippi Department of Corrections officers are now behind bars after smuggling contraband into a Mississippi prison. Sherry McCollum, Kiarra Michael, and Theresa Hasty are all facing charges of introducing contraband and other related charges. The incidents happened at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County. During searches of the officers bags, investigators found cell phone,…

11th annual Living Legends Ball

‘We are Moss Point’ is hosting their Living Legends Ball this weekend. Tickets are currently half off and three people are being honored at the event taking place Saturday, July 26. Charlotte Brown joins us with the details ahead of this event. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Legends Ball, We are Moss Point

USM Gulf Park announces scholarship for Pearl River Community College graduates

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) – A new scholarship is paving the way for Pearl River Community College students to continue their education along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Coastal Pathways Scholarship offers eligible PRCC graduates financial support to transfer to The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. PRCC joins Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as the…

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport cuts ribbon for third t-hangar

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Wednesday marked a milestone for Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, as officials cut the ribbon for its third t-hangar. This expands the facility’s general aviation area, which already includes fixed base operator Million Air and a corporate hangar. The t-hangar has eight bays for private planes, bringing the total number of t-hangar bays in the airport to 24….

City of Ocean Springs announces road closure

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, a road closure is planned for Friday, July 25. The road closure is at the intersection of Jackson and Porter Avenues. The closure runs from Friday until Sunday, July 27 so crews can repair the road in that area. Drivers are asked to be aware of workers in the area during that time….

7/23 – Sam Lucey’s “Warm with a Few Showers” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Stormy Through Friday, Then Heat Builds Back In Next Week

A stretch of unsettled weather continues through the end of the week, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected. Tonight, showers and storms are likely early, with a low around 77. Rain chances increase Thursday, with widespread storms and highs near 89. Thunderstorms linger Thursday night and continue into Friday, with more widespread activity and a high near 88….