05/08 Ryan’s “More Storms” Friday Morning Forecast

Expect more storms this afternoon as our rainy period continues into the weekend.

Things have been quiet so far, but more storms are expected as we head through the afternoon and into the evening. These storms carry a low-end risk of severe weather, with small-scale flooding being the primary concern. Damaging winds, hail, and even a couple of tornadoes aren’t out of the question, but the risk of tornadoes especially remains low. Still,…

City of Pascagoula honors memory of Fire Lt. Daugherty

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is honoring the memory of Fire Lt. Kevin Daugherty. Daugherty recently passed away after a battle with cancer. He was honored during Tuesday’s city council meeting with a proclamation. The proclamation was presented to his family in front of his fellow firefighters. Daugherty joined the Pascagoula Fire Department in 2006 before becoming a…

Senior Center of South Pearl River County hosting a karaoke contest

Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- Think you have a good singing voice? The Senior Center of South Pearl River County is inviting the public to audition for a karaoke contest. Those auditions taking place May 9th at 9 AM. Joining us with more details is Diane Maguire. Categories: Local News, News Tags: competition, contest, karaoke contest, pearl river county, picayune, Senior Center…

Harrison County Advocacy Center hosting guardianship/custody legal clinic

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Advocacy Center is hosting a guardianship/custody legal clinic. The first this year happening on May 21st. Ahead of that, Pastor Tony Karnes and Jeannie Herrin are joining us with details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: CASA of Harrison County, CASA of South Mississippi, custody, Guardianship, guardianship/custody legal clinic, Gulfport, harrison county, Harrison County Advocacy…

George County takes game 1 over Pearl River Central in the 6A Softball South State Championship

Perkinston, Miss. (WXXV)- It was Game 1 of the Class 6A South State Softball Championship, and the George County Lady Rebels wasted no time making a statement against the Pearl River Central Lady Blue Devils at MGCCC’s Ross-Smith Softball Field. Pearl River Central came out swinging in the top of the first inning. Addison Davis delivered a big hit to…

CPR Fest to move indoors Saturday

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the continued rain threat for the rest of this week and weekend, organizers of the CPR Fest have made an adjustment to the event Saturday. The festival will be moved indoors, inside the Coliseum. Doors will open at 12:30 with the show beginning at 1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: cpr fest

Multiple gatherings held across the Coast in honor of National Day of Prayer

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippians gathered in multiple places Thursday for community prayer and reflection. At Jones Park in Gulfport, a large service was held to mark National Day of Prayer. Civic leaders, religious leaders, and members of the public sang hymns and participated in group prayer to pray for the country and communities. This year is also special because it…

5/7 – Sam’s Thursday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Tonight stays mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid 60s. By Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms will are expected to develop throughout the afternoon, with highs in the mid 70s. Rain chances continue to increase Friday night as more widespread showers and storms move in by Saturday morning. Saturday looks to be the soggiest day of the stretch,…

Saucier-Advance Road closed for bridge replacement work

SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- In the Saucier community, a stretch of road is now closed for the next six months for a bridge replacement project. Saucier-Advance Road between Andre Drive and West Wortham Road is the impacted area. If you live near that area, please plan detour routes over the next few months. Categories: Local News Tags: road work, Saucier Advance…

StartUP Gulf Coast hosting Pitch Competition

Start Up Gulf Coast is hosting their second Pitch Competition this month. Fourteen people will take the stage, pitching ideas for a chance to earn a share of $15,000. That competition takes place Tuesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Here to explain more is Alexa Cutrer. For more information, click here. Categories:…

Pirate Day in the Bay returning to Bay St. Louis

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Pirates are taking over Bay St. Louis next week! The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse will be hosting Pirate Day in the Bay on May 15 and 16. Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne join us with details. For more information, click here.  Categories: Local News Tags: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse, Pirate Day in the…

Celebrating our Coast student athletes at WXXV 2026 Student Athlete Banquet

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One of WXXV’s biggest events of the year wrapped up at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport Wednesday night. This year’s athletes featured in Sports Director Ansley Brent’s weekly Student Athlete of the Week series were recognized in our annual Student Athlete Banquet. Each athlete was joined by family and coaches and received plaques and a video…

13 Biloxi High student athletes sign to the next level

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thirteen Biloxi High School student athletes are taking their talents to the next level as the Indians held a signing day. Adelyn Fontenelle signed with Copiah-Lincoln Community College where she will join the volleyball team. Girls basketball standout Na’Kenya Terry signed with Jones College. Soccer players Brody Nguyen and Gavin Humphries both signed with Holmes Community College….

Mississippi Power reminds customers to sign up for outage alerts

Mississippi Power is using this time to remind residents it is important to have a plan in place. Ahead of hurricane season and while there is a threat of severe weather, Mississippians are reminded to sign up for outage alerts. You can text ‘REG’ to 67797 to sign up for those alerts. Mississippi Power is also advising residents to pack…

Community invited to participate in National Day Prayer

National Day of Prayer in the Magnolia cities across the Coast are encouraged to hold a prayer gathering. Citizens are gathering at churches and government buildings. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis has a report on the day. Some of the events taking place today include: West Jackson County Utility District from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Church of the King…

Pascagoula native Nelson Walker sailing across the world

Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- May 7 marks one year since Pascagoula native Nelson Walker set sail to circumnavigate the globe. He left from the Singing River Yacht Club. Since then, he has made it across the Pacific Ocean into Polynesia. “Well, I think like all young college students… Once you’re done with college, there is not a clear direction after that,”…

05/07 Ryan’s “Stormy Start” Thursday Morning Forecast

We're off to a stormy start this Thursday, with more rain expected for the rest of the week.

We’re off to a stormy start today as a cold front is pushing into the area, bringing few-and-far between clusters of thunderstorms into South Mississippi. So far there hasn’t been anything in the way of severe weather, but at least a few storms have produced “Special Weather Statements,” which are strong storms that don’t quite meet severe criteria. These still…