Pascagoula police searching for missing woman

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pascagoula Police are searching for a missing woman. Kiva Barnes was last seen Monday afternoon near the Regency Woods Apartments. She is described as being 5’6” tall. Anyone with information on where Barnes might be or anyone who thinks they have seen her is asked to call Pascagoula police. Categories: Featured, Local News

Picayune police search for missing teenager

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune police are on the search for a missing teenager. Starlyn McIntyre has been missing since Tuesday morning around 2 a.m. She was last seen in her family’s Chrysler Town and Country van with a Mississippi tag reading DB4768U. Law enforcement say it is currently unknown where Starlyn is headed. If you have any information on…

03/04 Ryan’s “Similar” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Expect similar mornings and afternoons ahead as we stay locked in a warm, humid pattern through the weekend.

This morning was similar to what we saw yesterday, and due to the consistent warm and humid pattern we’re seeing we’ll see more similar days ahead. In fact, every day through the weekend and towards the middle of next week will be similar, only warming a couple of degrees into the low 80s after the rain dries up. Rain won’t…

Harrison Central girls basketball advances to State Championship with dominant win over Madison Central

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central is heading back to the State Championship! The Red Rebelettes took down Madison Central in a hard-fought contest on the hardwood, ultimately dominating the matchup and winning by a score of 56-40. With the win, Harrison Central will face Starkville for the title on Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Harrison central athletics,…

Ocean Springs softball continues hot start to season with 4-1 win over St. Martin

ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs softball has been on a roll to start its 2026 season, and the Lady Greyhounds started district play with a 4-1 win over St. Martin on Tuesday night. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the first few innings of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Ocean Springs Athletics, Ocean…

St. Martin baseball shuts out West Harrison, 6-0, in Tuesday night district showdown

ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Martin rolled to a dominant shutout victory on Tuesday night, taking down West Harrison on the baseball diamond by a score of 6-0. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the first few innings of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: St. Martin Athletics, St. Martin baseball, st. martin high school,…

3/3 – Sam’s “Mild and Quiet” Tuesday night forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

We’re heading into a warm, humid stretch with a mix of clouds, fog, and increasing rain chances. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows around 61. Wednesday turns mostly sunny with highs near 76, but patchy fog returns Wednesday night. Thursday starts foggy, then becomes partly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and highs in the mid-70s. Friday looks…

Mississippi Aquarium accepting internship applications

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is accepting summer aquatics fish and invertebrate internship applications. Those who sign up will get hands on experience caring for the smallest of animals at the aquarium. You’ll learn how to maintain healthy fish and reptiles. These summer applications close Friday, March 6. The aquarium is also accepting summer internships for their marine mammal…

Twice as Nice Kids resale event returns to D’Iberville

D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- Bargain hunters and busy parents have a big opportunity this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Twice as Nice Kids Resale is back in D’Iberville and organizers say this one is bigger than ever. It’s truly a treasure hunt for parents, rows and rows of colorful outfits, tables stacked with toys, and aisles filled with strollers,…

Keel authentication ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A Keel authentication ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Tuesday marked a major step in the construction of a new U.S. Navy ship on the Coast. With the flash of a welding torch, the future U.S.S. Philadelphia officially moved from plans on paper to progress in steel. At Ingalls Shipbuilding, Navy officials gathered for the ceremonial keel authentication of…

One week to Mississippi primary elections

We are now one week out from polls opening across Mississippi for primary elections in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate and House races. A few things to keep in mind, polls on Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For absentee voting, the last day to vote in person absentee is Saturday, March 7. Mail-in absentees must be…

First Friday Block Party returns to Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi announced their First Block Party of the year. Musical entertainment comes from Meet the Press. This year, the party has new hours, running from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Friday, March 6. Biloxi’s HowHop Creative District plays host to the festivities. That’s located on the corner of Hopkins Boulevard and Howard Avenue. Aside…

Pascagoula basketball downs Callaway in overtime to advance to State Championship

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Panthers are heading to the State Championship on the hardwood! The Panthers downed Callaway 53-51 in overtime to advance to Thursday night’s winner-take-all game. Here’s a look at the game and reactions from players at The Big House. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: 2026 MHSAA Basketball Championship, Pascagoula athletics, pascagoula basketball, pascagoula…

Local musician hosting release party for upcoming single

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s some exciting news for one musician here on the Coast. Katie Jones has been playing music for over a decade. She has announced a launch party for her single ‘Sorry.’ Katie joins us in studio ahead of the big night. For more information about Katie and her music, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Katie…

New games at Mississippi Lottery

It is the beginning of the month, meaning the Mississippi Lottery has a few new games out. Savannah Tirey joins us via Zoom to break those down Categories: Local News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery

Mississippi Power helps local students celebrate Read Across America Day

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was Read Across America Day and volunteers across South Mississippi are helping turn the page on literacy. Mississippi Power employees spent the morning in classrooms at North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School reading to students and putting brand new books in their hands. Teams of employees spread out across campus, reading to pre-k students and kindergarteners….

Trusted Traveler Program at Keesler Air Force Base suspended

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In the wake of this weekend’s events overseas, there has been a change in the procedure for guests to gain access to Keesler Air Force Base. The Trusted Traveler Program has been suspended at this time. That program typically allows someone with military credentials to vouch for certain non-military guests when entering the base. At this time,…

Mayor Keating discusses Gulfport’s annexation plans

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A huge construction project is in the works on the northeast corner of Highway 49 and 53. MDOT crews have redesigned the interchange, including adding lanes. That property is just north of the Gulfport city limits and the city has petitioned to annex the 250-acre site. The rumor is: a Walmart Super Center is on the way….

03/03 Ryan’s “Foggy & Warmer” Tuesday Morning Forecast

It's foggy & warmer this morning as we continue inching up the thermometer all week long.

It was foggy & warmer across South Mississippi this morning as continued southerly winds ahead of a series of nearby fronts lead to more such mornings ahead. This morning’s low climbed an average of 15° above where we were Monday morning, and still saw locally dense fog development too. I expect we’ll see more fog in the mornings ahead, due…

City of Gautier hosting Ward 5 listening session

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier will be hosting a Ward 5 listening session this Thursday. City Manager Carlos Moulds, as well as other city officials and staff, will be hosting the session to hear directly from residents. Even though this is for Ward 5, all city residents are welcome to attend. The listening session takes place from 6…

Work continues at Legacy Park in Gautier

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The developers of Gautier’s Legacy Park are providing an update on work being right now at the site. They posted pictures, showing some of the superstructures of the medical buildings already up, as well as some of the dining and shopping buildings. Developers say work has moved at a rapid pace since getting their certificate of need…