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

Wild Wonders – Beavers

News 25’s Brynne Baxley met up with Christina Lavalee, the Curator of Birds, Ambassadors and Herpetology at the Mississippi Aquarium to learn more about the aquarium’s resident flat-tailed rodent friends, Elvis, B.B. and King.   Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: b&b, beaver, beavers. mississippi aquarium, brynne baxley, christina lavalee, Elvis, king, rodent, wild wonders

Blood clot awareness tour stopping in Gulfport to help educate Coast residents

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Red Bus Mississippi Blood Clot Awareness Tour will soon be stopping by Memorial Hospital in Gulfport to provide information on recognizing symptoms, understanding risks, and knowing when to get medical care. The event will feature a panel that will discuss all things related to warning signs, risk factors, and treatment options. This is an effort to…

MDEQ issues water contact advisory for parts of Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is warning people to avoid contact with water in Comynie Bayou and part of the Pascagoula River in Jackson County. The advisory follows a wastewater spill in Pascagoula that released an estimated 550,000 gallons of sewage into the waterways. The affected area includes all of the bayou and the Pascagoula…

MSAG Office seeks to end court oversight over state welfare system

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says the state is asking a federal judge to end court oversight of Mississippi’s child welfare system. The oversight stems from the Olivia Y. Lawsuit, which was filed over two decades ago. Fitch says the state has spent more than $25 million on the case and has made major improvements, including lower caseloads for child…

Gulfport man identified as victim in shooting at Flint Creek Water Park

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Authorities have released the identity of the individual who died at Flint Creek Water Park over the weekend. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified the victim as 31-year-old Jacob Nitkiewicz of Gulfport. When first responders arrived, Nitkiewicz had already passed away at the scene. Investigators say the shooting is believed to have been a tragic accident, though…

Pearl River falls in Region 23 Championship; Heads to World Series May 19-24

POPLARVILLE, Miss. – The No. 5 Pearl River softball team went toe-to-toe with No. 4 Copiah-Lincoln in a Region 23 Championship showdown Sunday afternoon, battling into extra innings before falling just short, 3-2, in a nine-inning heartbreaker. Pearl River leaned on a dominant performance in the circle from Ana-Grace Garcia, who worked out of multiple jams and kept the Wildcats…

West Harrison’s Hayden Boggs signs with Pearl River Community College

GULFPORT, Miss. – West Harrison High School senior Hayden Boggs is taking the next step in his basketball career. The 6-foot-6 forward officially signed to play at Pearl River Community College, continuing his journey at the collegiate level after a strong high school career with the Hurricanes. Boggs has been a consistent force on the court for West Harrison, using…