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…

Progress continues on Long Beach gateway project

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing the ongoing progress at the Gateway Project. This is drone footage taken from February 10. The city saying the project will serve as a beautiful and welcoming entrance to the city, creating a first impression for residents, visitors, and future investors. From infrastructure improvements to enhanced aesthetics, Long Beach…

3/2 – Mild and Foggy Monday night forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

We’re settling into a warm, humid, and occasionally foggy pattern along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Tonight brings patchy fog possible and increasing clouds with lows dropping to near 61. Tuesday turns mostly sunny by afternoon, with highs in the mid 70s and climbing into the upper 70s by Wednesday and Thursday. Rain chances begin to creep in by Thursday afternoon,…

Long Beach Fire Department responds to weekend fire

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Fire Department responded to a fire over the weekend, saving a home in the process. Firefighters with Long Beach responded to a call about visible smoke from a home. Thanks to fast action and teamwork, the fire was quickly extinguished. Damage was kept to a minimum and everyone remained safe. Categories: Local News Tags:…

North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School launching student meteorologist program

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School is launching its new student meteorologist program. From forecasting the weather to forecasting their future, these young meteorologists are on the right track, guided by their amazing teacher. The new student meteorologist program at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School is designed to immerse students in the science of forecasting…

Candidate Conversations: Representative Jeffrey Hulum III running for Congress

WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. State Representative Jeffrey Hulum is tossing his hat into the ring for the Fourth Congressional District race. He is one of three Democratic candidates who will be on the primary election ballot. Representative Hulum stopped by the studio to discuss his campaign. The primary elections…