Saucier man sentenced to life for burglary, larceny

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saucier man is sentenced to life behind bars on burglary and grand larceny charges after the theft of guns, cash, and forestry equipment. Twenty-nine-year-old Logan D’elena was found guilty after a two-day trial in Harrison County. The case stems from a December 2022 incident in which D’elena was seen in a truck leaving someone’s property…

Memorial honoring Pope Francis at Nativity BVM Cathedral

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippi Catholics gathered in Biloxi Tuesday morning for a memorial Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has reactions now from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, Pope Francis

Two arrested for drug trafficking in D’Iberville

D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man and woman are behind bars on drug trafficking charges after sheriff’s officials say they found a litany of drugs at their home, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and much more. Kavon Pridgen and Lakendra Evans are each charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance. Harrison County Sheriff’s officials say the county’s narcotics task force…

Rust College A Capella Choir performing in Gulfport this weekend

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Rust College from Holly Springs has returned from an international trip, performing in Verona, Italy. To celebrate the occasion, the Rust College A Capella Choir will be performing in Gulfport this weekend. Hermon Rose and Nina Scott join Grant Chighizola ahead of the fun. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: A Capella Choir, Gulfport, Holly Springs, Rust College, Rust…

Hattiesburg Zoo celebrating 75th birthday this Saturday

Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating a big milestone. The zoo’s 75th birthday bash is taking place this Saturday! It’s happening from 10 AM to 4 PM that day. One big part of the celebration is the debut of the brand new flamingo exhibit. Around the zoo, there will be birthday-themed activities as well. The Hattiesburg Zoo opened…

Deep Water Horizon Spill 15 years after disaster

GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) – We are still recovering from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that happened 15 years ago, devastating our seafood industry and marine life here on the coast. Eleven people were tragically killed in the rig explosion that caused one of the most damaging environmental catastrophes the United States has ever seen, spewing 134 million gallons of oil…

4/21 – Sam Parker’s “Gloomy” Monday Evening Forecast

Watch out for pop up showers across the area for the next couple of days. A gradually weakening stationary front draped across north of the area allowing southerly flow and the chance for showers to pop up through out the next couple of days. There is no severe threat for Tuesday or Wednesday but we are still watching for a…

Second annual Biloxi Skate Fest returning in May

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting an event in May. The second annual Biloxi Skate Fest is scheduled for May 9 and 10. May 9 will have a best trick contest and ramp jam, an after party taking place afterwards. For May 10, a youth contest and an adult contest will take place. For those who…

Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting Youth Skate Clinic

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association announces another youth skate clinic coming up this weekend. On April 26, volunteers will be on site to offer guidance and answer any questions. Helmets are required, but pads are encouraged. For any kids without helmets, they will be provided. The location for the clinic is at the DIY skatepark on Hopkins…

Bonnet Carre Spillway potentially opening

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner is in the WXXV studio to talk about a letter he sent to the Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Coast. The letter regards the possibility of opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway, which is an environmental disaster for the Mississippi Coast. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Bonnet Carre Spillway

What’s next after the death of Pope Francis?

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As Catholics and people across the globe continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, behind the scenes at the Vatican right now, a detailed and centuries-old plan is being put into motion for the late pontiff’s funeral and the process for choosing his successor. The Holy See and Vatican City is in a period of Sede…

Lunch and Learn: Modular Wood Ramp Training

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Katherine Sutton with Mississippi Heroes and Matthew Boyd with Gulf Coast Medical Supplies join us in studio. They’re here to talk about a modular wood ramp training event this Friday. The public is invited out to the lunch and learn on Friday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. For…

Hancock Resource Center hosting Crawfish Cook off

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock Resource Center is hosting a crawfish cookoff this Saturday. Center President Rhonda Rhodes joins us ahead of the event. Teams will compete for the best crawfish and many other awards. The event will take place on Coleman Avenue in Waveland from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 228-463-8887. Categories: Community Headlines…

Municipal Primary Runoff Election Reminders

SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Voters in six South Mississippi cities will head to the polls Tuesday for a handful of municipal primary run-off elections. Those races are: Bay St. Louis GOP Alderman at Large primary between Larry Smith and Lonnie J. Falgout Biloxi GOP Ward 3 primary between Dixie Newman and Robert Nail Diamondhead GOP Ward 1 primary between Shane Finley…

Bishop Kihneman releases statement on the death of Pope Francis

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-As Catholics and Christians here in South Mississippi and worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis, many leaders are sending out their condolences. In a statement released Monday morning by the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, Bishop Louis Kihneman says “The Pope’s unwavering dedication to the Gospel touched countless hearts and brought the light of Christ to all corners…

04/21 Ryan’s “Cloudy & Humid Start” Monday Morning Forecast

Seeing a continuance of our weekend weather as we're off to a cloudy & humid start to the week.

We’re off to a cloudy and humid start today, which is really just a continuation of our weekend weather…a pattern that’ll stick with us for the rest of the week. The most notable difference today is the addition of a few showers for our mid-morning hours, which will increase slightly to few-to-scattered showers and thunderstorms in the early afternoon. These…

‘Making Groceries Happen’ organization gives back to community

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive weekend along the Coast, but one local organization focused on giving back this Easter weekend by battling food insecurities. ‘Making Groceries Happen’ is a local nonprofit organization that goes to grocery stores and gives back to those in need with an emphasis on the elderly. With inflating prices, many are struggling to afford…