Pass Christian Historical Society hosting annual Tour of Homes

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Historical Society is hosting their Tour of Homes this weekend. Joining us with more is Mark Oehmke. The tours take place May 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 the day of the tour. For more information, click here.   Categories: Local News Tags: Pass Christian Historical…

City of Pascagoula to host Free Flowin’ Fest

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula is playing host to Free Flowin’ Fest on May 9. Downtown Pascagoula will be taken over by music, food, and art. The fun takes place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Krebs Avenue Joining us with more is Olivia Randle. Categories: Local News Tags: Free Flowin’ Fest, Pascagoula

Seniors invited to participate in 2nd annual Seniors got Talent

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County is inviting all seniors to come out and show off their talents! The Seniors Got Talent event takes place at the D’Iberville Civic Center on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to sign up call 228-241-2007 or email gmsmith@co.harrison.ms.us. Joining us with more is Jeff Clark. Categories: Local News Tags:…

Fire crews work overnight fire in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a shop fire in the Vancleave area Wednesday night. The fire happening on Forest Crest Lane. Units arrived to find the structure on fire was self-vented through the roof. The team worked quickly and brought the fire under control. The structure was unoccupied at the time. No injuries…

Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to fire at Wasabi’s restaurant

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant Wednesday afternoon. A call reported a fire at Wasabi’s Japanese Cuisine. Fire crews arrived within minutes of that call and made quick work, stopping the fire from spreading further. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire has not been given. Categories:…

04/30 Ryan’s “More Rain” Thursday Morning Forecast

We have more rain ahead today, but looking like we'll see fewer strong thunderstorms.

We’ll see more rain ahead today after a stormy end to Wednesday when severe weather moved into South Mississippi. We have a chance of seeing thunderstorms today, but the risk  of severe weather is significantly lower than yesterday’s. That doesn’t mean it’s zero though, so as always it’s good practice to have a way to get warnings such as our…

Gulfport Fire Department testing fire hydrants throughout the city

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing and maintenance throughout the city soon. During this time, residents may notice temporary drops in water pressure or slight discoloration of water. This is normal and should clear quickly by running your faucets for a short time. Drivers should use caution and be mindful of crews working…

Mississippi launches new rural healthcare initiative statewide

Mississippi’s new rural healthcare initiatives are now rolling out across the state. The state has created a rural health transformation program office, which reports to the office of the governor, along with a new public website to track progress and funding opportunities. Officials say the program will focus on expanding access to care, strengthening the rural healthcare workforce, and improving…

Coastal Family Health Center receives grant to expand infectious disease care

Coastal Family Health Center leaders are reacting to the recent news that the center has been awarded national funding to expand local care for certain diseases. Coast Family Health Center gained national recognition after being selected for a competitive award focused on strengthening the fight against infectious disease. The program, funded by the Pfizer Foundation and implemented by Direct Relief,…

Mississippi launches Work and Save Program to help residents build retirement savings

About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It will be run by the state treasury. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Mississippi Treasurer David McRae about why this is important and how the program works. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: retirement, state treasury,…

97th annual Blessing of the Fleet poster unveiling

The 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet is happening soon. The poster unveiling and meeting with the shrimp king and queen are taking place tonight at St. Michael Catholic Church in Biloxi. Wendy Fayard joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Blessing of the Fleet

Moss Point seventh grader holds signing for published book

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point School District is sharing a book signing that took place Tuesday. Seventh grader Alannah Brazzle is a published author, writing the book ‘Everyone has a Superpower except Me.’ As a way of celebrating her, Magnolia Middle School held a book signing ceremony. Family and friends gathered as she signed copies for all. The…

04/29 Ryan’s “Stormy Later” Wednesday Morning Forecast

We're off to a warm and humid start again, but today we add showers and storms moving in later today.

We’re starting off even warmer and more humid, but overall very similar to yesterday as clouds continue to move in and showers are expected later. Thunderstorms are possible, even expected as well, with upwards of a level two risk of severe weather for our northern counties and cities. The coastal areas will be spared many of the strong storms and…

04/29 Lillian’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Meet this week's WXXV Weather Kid, Lillian!

Please take the time to say hello to Lillian, this week’s WXXV Weather Kid! Lillian already loves the weather, and in her forecast she teaches us a little about tornado safety and the difference between a tornado watch and warning. In fact, she said the very first app she downloaded when she got her first tablet or phone was a…