Harrison County School District leads state, raises $26K for heart health

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Heart Association is celebrating the Harrison County School District after it became the top participating district in the state through the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. Sixteen schools across the district raised more than $26,000 to support heart health education and research while 136 families learned hands-only CPR. Lyman Elementary School led…

Jazz in the Pass returns to Pass Christian

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- War Memorial Park in Pass Christian will be full of good tunes this Sunday. Jazz in the Pass returns for another year. Earl Washington and Kim Joseph join us with details. The fun takes place Sunday, May 24 beginning at noon. For more information, click here.   Categories: Local News Tags: Jazz in the Pass

Pearl River Central Baseball comes from behind and wins Game One of the State Championship in walk-off fashion!

The Pearl River Central Blue Devils faced off against the Saltillo Tigers in a nail-biting Class 6A State Championship matchup, delivering a game full of momentum swings, clutch hits, and unforgettable moments. The game started with a tense, scoreless first inning, thanks in large part to Saltillo’s right-handed starter Roman Mitchell, who struck out the first batter he faced swinging….

Local 14-year-old prodigy turns heads with paintings

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — After only one year of experience, a 14-year-old art prodigy in Hancock County is already creating incredible pieces of artwork and catching the eyes of those near and far. “I’m really excited. I can see my whole life painting,” said Adrian Peace. Fourteen-year-old Adrian doesn’t have much experience in the arts, but you would never…

05/20 Ameera’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

It is Wednesday once again, which means we get to meet this week's Weather Kid, Ameera!

It is Wednesday once again here at WXXV which means we get to meet this week’s Weather Kid, Ameera! Ameera had a great time here at the station, enjoying seeing all the behind-the-scenes TV magic, and talking about the weather. She’s very opinionated on it, wanting more snow days like the one we saw winter before last, while also enjoying…

Klein Road closure extended in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport announced that Klein Road will remain closed throughout the week. The closure runs from Three Rivers Road to Olivet Drive. Crews are installing a sewer tap and work is expected to also finish by this Friday at 3 p.m. The detour routes will be Three Rivers Road, Lavelle Drive, and Olivet Drive. The…

43rd Avenue closure extended in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- 43rd Avenue between Central Street and 9th Street will see the closure extended. The closure will now go until Friday, May 22. Crews are installing a sewer tap. Work should be finished by 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. The detour routes are Central Street, 42nd Avenue, and 9th Street. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulfport, road closure, road work

Gulfport lands on Fishing Booker’s 2026 list of top Red Snapper destinations in the Gulf

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport has been named one of the top eight red snapper fishing destinations in the Gulf for 2026. That’s according to Fishing Booker, a platform for booking fishing trips. The site evaluated destinations based on bite rates and local accessibility. Other locations that made the top eight include Dauphin Island, Alabama and Grand Isle, Louisiana. This ranking…

The heat and humidity continue ahead of a more unsettled pattern

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Warm and humid conditions will continue across South Mississippi through the middle of the week, with mostly cloudy skies tonight and lows settling into the mid 70s. Wednesday starts off mostly cloudy, but gradual clearing is expected through the afternoon with highs climbing into the mid 80s. While much of the day stays dry, moisture will continue increasing ahead of a…

School Choice Public Forum scheduled as debate over education options continues

School choice is a hot and controversial topic. It’s a policy that allows parents to use public tax dollars to fund their children’s education outside of assigned neighborhood schools. It could be used for other public schools, private schools, charter or even homeschooling. A public discussion will take place on the issue Thursday night. Here with a preview is Holly…

Hancock County residents vote on school bond funding

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A major school funding decision is in the hands of Hancock County voters Tuesday. Hancock County voters are deciding the fate of a $49 million school bond referendum that would invest in the future of local students and the institutions they attend. The proposal would impact every school in the Hancock County District, funding a wide…

Hancock County students presented heroism award after helping bus driver

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Five Hancock County middle school students were recognized after school leaders said their quick thinking helped save their bus driver during an asthma attack on an evening route. The students were presented with the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation’s Youth Heroism Award during a special school pledge ceremony. School leaders said the students remained calm, worked…

Ocean Springs restaurant introduces new robot server

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs restaurant is adding a high-tech twist to customer service. Meet Sassy T2, the newest member of the team at Lancaster’s in Ocean Springs. Owners Rodney and Tansy Lancaster say the robotic server has quickly become a big help in the dining room. “It definitely cut down on the time that the food’s sitting.”…

05/19 Ryan’s “Hot & Humid” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Not much hotter today, but still much more humid than normal as we head into Tuesday.

Temperatures didn’t change much today, but it may feel that way thanks to it being so humid in South Mississippi. Dewpoints are lingering in the mid 70s today, rapidly approaching “muggy” territory more common to summer. It’s acting a bit like summer in other ways as well, with short-lived afternoon pop-up showers possible again like we saw yesterday. Not much…

Mississippi Coast Coliseum announces new bag policy

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Coliseum is sharing a new policy going into place at the start of June. Clear bags are required for all events hosted at the Coliseum. They say the policy is being implemented due to current public facility standards, also enhancing public safety. Only clear bags smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches…

Connected Living with C Spire: Discussing C Spire’s One Plan

On this edition of Connected Living with C Spire, we learn about the programs and offers available to Coast residents. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears speaks with C Spire Chief Marketing Officer Erick Evans on what they’re calling the ‘One Plan.’ For more information about the C Spire One Plan, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: c spire, Connected…

Wild Wonders – Aviary

News 25’s Brynne Baxley explores some of the unique species of birds at the Mississippi Aquarium’s aviary with expert Christina Lavalee. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: aviary, birds, brynne baxley, christina lavalee, Mississippi Aquarium, MS Aquarium, wild wonders, wildwonders