Karen Sock awarded YMCA Humanitarian Award

On Thursday night, the Beau Rivage was home to the 15th Annual John R. Blossman YMCA Humanitarian Award and Banquet, which every year honors  an individual who has made a positive impact along the coast. This years winner was Karen Sock, which for many came as no surprise. “She’s the kind of person that sees a need and rather than…

MDOT addresses I-10 pothole concerns

WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter reached out to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to find out what steps drivers can take to report issues like potholes. If you spot a pothole on I-10 between County Farm Road and Diamondhead, you can report it at 228-832-0272 or notify your local police department to ensure the issue is addressed quickly. For drivers…

WXXV gives thanks at Thanksgiving Luncheon

We have a lot of reasons to be thankful here at WXXV News 25 and we all gathered at the studio today to get in the holiday spirit. Today’s Thanksgiving Luncheon is an annual tradition at WXXV. It is a chance for members of all the different departments of our station to come together and break bread before the holiday…

Biloxi Schools considering new locations for upper elementary

Biloxi School District is planning to build a new upper elementary school. The school district has two locations they are considering. The first would be on the same property were the current upper elementary school is located on the old Michel Junior High School on Father Ryan Avenue. The second property is on Popp’s Ferry Road just west of First…

Ingalls Shipbuilding President speaks at Gulf Coast Business Council Meeting

Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted this month’s Gulf Coast Business Council meeting. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson was the main speaker. Wilkinson is also the chairman of the board for the Gulf Coast Business Council. She will be ending her two-year term as chairman. Kari Wilkinson has overseen the U.S. Navy’s Assault and Surface Ship programs and the division’s 11,000 shipbuilders. Wilkinson…

Christian Author Missy Buchanan visiting the Coast

Brittany Cuevas and Diana White with Senior Methodist Services are in studio to tell us about Author Missy Buchanan’s appearance on the Coast. Missy is a well-known author and speaker that talks a lot about faithful aging and other topics that often affect older adults. She has penned 11 books, including co-authoring Lucimarian Roberts’ book, My Story My Song (Robin…

11/21 Ryan’s “Clear & Chilly” Thursday Morning Forecast

Our November weather is finally on the chilly side after a stronger fall front, with some frosty areas possible by the end of the week.

It’s taken a while, but we’re finally getting some more consistent chilly weather in South Mississippi. In fact, it’ll be below “normal” for both our highs and lows for the rest of the week! Normal temperatures for this time of year are in the upper 60s/upper 40s, and we’ll trend a handful below for the next few afternoons and two…

Porch pirates caught on camera in Long Beach

Footage captured from a home in Long Beach on Tuesday shows porch pirates allegedly stealing packages from residents. In the video a silver car can be seen pulling into the driveway, with a hooded man hopping out of the vehicle and making his way straight towards the front door. Once he rounds the corner, police say the man steals a…

Gulfport Central Middle School is giving out meals to students and families in need

Gulfport Central Middle School is making sure every student has a Thanksgiving meal on Turkey Day. Staff will gather on Thanksgiving morning to pass out meals to students and their families, thanks to the initiative of the school principal, Dr. Patricia Moss.  These meals are funded by Dr. Moss and the participating Gulfport Central Middle School staff, who are great…

Salvation Army Kroc Center holds annual Holiday Shape Up

The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s 13th annual Holiday Shape Up has started back. Get a head start on your fitness goals this holiday season with an eight-week membership. This is a great chance to take advantage of what the Kroc Center has to offer. Visit the Kroc Center each week and weigh in to maintain prize eligibility and check your…

Commandant of the U.S. Marines visits HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding

It was an exciting day at Ingalls Shipbuilding, one high-ranking military official stopped by the shipyard to view the progress on some special warships currently under construction. On Wednesday, Ingalls Shipbuilding welcomed Four-Star General Eric Smith, the 39th commandant of the United States Marine Corps, for an official visit. While there, General Smith toured two amphibious warships that are under…