Ramp closure Thursday at US 49 South

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced a temporary ramp closure for Thursday. The closure will go into effect starting at 1 p.m. and run until 4 p.m., affecting the U.S. 49 South ramp to I-10 west. The work is being done in the area to improve the concrete slope. Motorists may seek alternate routes and should be on high…

City of Gulfport celebrates reopening of Ken Combs Pier

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport landmark is officially back and stronger than ever. City leaders cut the ribbon on the newly restored Ken Combs Pier on Wednesday, a project years in the making after Hurricane Zeta caused major damage in 2020. The pier has been rebuilt with smart upgrades to weather future storms. Hurricane Zeta’s high winds and storm surge…

2026 Bridal Experience taking place Sunday

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Bridal Experience is taking place Sunday at the Chapel at Centennial Plaza. Susie Davis joins us in studio with the details ahead of this weekend. The 2026 Bridal Expo takes place Sunday, March 1 at the Chapel at Centennial Plaza. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: 2026 Bridal Experience

Hibernia Society hosting ‘Comeallyee’ Ball

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and with that comes more parades on the Coast. Ahead of that is the ‘Comeallyee’ Ball on March 7. Kim and Jeff Ryan with the Hibernia Society join us with details. The ball takes place March 7 at the Ocean Springs Civic Center at 6 p.m. For more information, click…

Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, and Beyond Festival gets long-term home

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival now has a permanent home in Long Beach after a recent partnership. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with city leaders as to why this is bigger than just good food. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulf Coast Beer Bacon and Beyond Festival, Long Beach, Mississippi Heroes

Popp’s Ferry Bridge closing to marine traffic Thursday

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi shares that Popp’s Ferry Bridge will be closed to marine traffic starting Thursday. The closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Crews will be working on the bridge’s generator. The draw will be in the down position so cars can cross the bridge unaffected. The city says there is…

02/25 Ryan’s “Considerably Warmer” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Yesterday morning was below freezing across South MS, but today...and the rest of the week...will be considerably warmer.

We woke up to considerably warmer weather this morning after yesterday’s frosty start as a front creeps in. That’s why we’re once again seeing consistent southerly winds, “return flow,” and jumped over 20° in just 24 hours. That led to a morning low of 55 degrees for Gulfport this morning, with continued warming leading to another spring-like afternoon with highs…

Registration open for Traintastic Summer Camp

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s never too early to prepare for summer break. Traintastic is opening registration for their summer camp that runs through June and July. Meredith Horn and Simone Travis are in studio with the details.  For more information, click here.  Categories: Local News Tags: summer camp, Traintastic

Closure for East Railroad Street in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Electric Company is closing parts of East Railroad Street starting Wednesday. The area affected is between Hewes Avenue and Texas Avenue as part of a transmission line replacement project. Work is expected to last through March 26 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Project operations begin with an eastbound lane closure between…

Mobile Mississippi License Express stops in Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mobile Mississippi Driver’s License Unit made a stop in Pascagoula, offering a convenient way for residents to update their IDs. The road to renewal starts at the Mobile License Unit which makes updating IDs quick and easy. The unit set up shop in the Win Job Center parking lot in Pascagoula, saving residents an unwanted drive…

Construction continues on Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- An exciting project celebrating Mississippi’s musical roots is taking shape on the Coast. Construction is moving full speed ahead on the Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center and Hall of Fame in Gautier. Work on the center is steadily progressing. Some of the exterior walls are already up, marking a major milestone since crews broke ground on August…

Benefit for Coast child diagnosed with DIPG

This weekend, there will be a benefit for Rhett Eubanks, a Coast child diagnosed with DIPG at the age of five. Brenda Long and Randy Warrick join us ahead of the benefit with details. The benefit includes a dart tournament and raffles. There is a potluck. Sign up for the tournament begins at 11 a.m. and play begins at noon….

Traffic Alert: I-10 eastbound ramp at Kiln-Delisle Road to close

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A traffic note now, the eastbound I-10 exit ramp at Kiln-Delisle Road will close Tuesday night as expansion work on I-10 continues to progress. That closure begins at 7 p.m. and work will wrap up by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Crews are repairing the pavement on that exit tonight. As always, keep an eye out for…

02/24 Ryan’s “Warming Trend Starts” Tuesday Forecast

We saw our coldest morning in weeks as we woke up today, but we'll now begin a warming trend that'll have us back in "spring" by tomorrow.

This morning brought some of the coldest weather we’ve seen in the last handful of weeks, with lows falling below freezing across South MS, but a warming trend starts now. It’ll be subtle today, high only climbing a couple of degrees into the upper 50s, but we’ll warm nearly 20° above where we were this morning by sunrise Wednesday. Wednesday…

Rep. Mike Ezell discusses State of the Union Address

President Donald Trump is set to deliver the annual State of the Union Address to Congress Tuesday night. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears spoke with Congressman Ezell about what he hopes to hear from the president. He also spoke about the upcoming primary election as Ezell is running for reelection. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: mike ezell, State of the…

Benefit for Waveland Fire Department Assistant Chief

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Hancock County, a benefit is happening for Assistant Fire Chief Casey Piazza. Chief Piazza was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer in October 2025. He devoted his life to serving the county and country, serving as a deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office as well as assistant fire chief with the Waveland Fire…

Pascagoula Fire Department hosting benefit for retired lieutenant

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Fire Department is hosting a fish fry benefit for a recently retired lieutenant. Jeb Berry has been diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer that affects his liver. In an effort to help with medical expenses and travel, the department will be hosting a fish fry for lunch every Friday starting this week. The weekly fish…

2/23 – Another cold night with a warm-up on the way

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

We’re in for another cold one tonight! Skies stay clear, and widespread frost develops toward daybreak as lows drop to around 30 degrees at the coast, and mid to upper 20s inland. Sunshine continues on Tuesday with temperatures in the upper 50s across the area, and it won’t be nearly as cold overnight with temperatures holding in the low 50s…