Four Biloxi firefighters receive promotions

The Biloxi Fire Department is sharing news that four firefighters have been promoted to lieutenant. Those include Spencer Cosper, Conner Kelly, Mike Hill, and Austin Strawn. Biloxi fire says these four have put in the work, earned the trust, and are ready to help guide the next generation. Categories: Local News

Miles that Matter-Community Fun Run in Bay St. Louis

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Here’s one event that is not this weekend, but a few weeks away that way you can train and prepare to win the ‘Run for School Lunch’ in the Miles that Matter Community Fun Run. The race takes place February 28 at 8 a.m. and starts and finishes at the Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis….

Officials cut the ribbon on Pass Christian Fire Station 1

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department celebrated the renovation of Fire Station 1 Thursday. The station carries the name of the Jerry Andersen Memorial Station. Fire Chief Dia’mond Woodman rededicate the building to Andersen, the only Pass Christian firefighter to lose his life in the line of duty. Those who came out to speak included Fire Chief…

Lizana Elementary Journey students deliver pet supplies

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Journey students from Lizana Elementary School just delivered their pet supply drive donations to the Humane Society of South Mississippi this week. This also marks five years of journey students leading and supporting the supply drive. Students were given a tour of the dog and cat areas of the Humane Society, also visiting the clinic and thrift…

Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers

Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers in the country. That’s why lawmakers are revisiting a policy they scrapped nearly a decade ago. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center spoke with lawmakers behind the bill and residents who say the issue affects them firsthand. National data from the Insurance Research Council shows roughly one in four…

Pascagoula police warn of active warrant scam

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula police are making the public aware of a scam going around right now across the city. Scammers are sending texts and emails, claiming to be law enforcement, saying that there is a warrant out for the arrest of the people they contact, sometimes in the form of a document. The number the scammers are using is…

Coast mayors, Extra Table team up for 2026 March of the Mayors

A yearly South Mississippi program to combat food insecurity in our cities officially kicked off its 2026 campaign today. March of the Mayors is an effort between Extra Table and the mayors of cities within the South Mississippi footprint. Extra Table leaders kicked things off at the Lord is my Help food pantry in Ocean Springs Friday morning. Our Coast…

Jeremiah McNair Discusses Professional Scholarship

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — This past summer, we got to know a Coast football alum who is making a name for himself at the collegiate level. Fast forward seven months, and he’s now signed to play football at the professional level in Germany. Sports Director Ansley Brent caught up with Jeremiah McNair to discuss his journey to this moment. Categories:…

Harrison Central dominates West Harrison, 56-36, on senior night

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central avenged an early-season loss and took down West Harrison on the hardwood, winning 56-36 on senior night. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from the big game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Harrison Central girls basketball, harrison central high school, West Harrison girls basketball, west harrison high school

January’s Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: North Gulfport Elementary’s Drapundra Anderson

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. January’s Teacher of the Month is Drapundra Anderson, a second grade teacher at North Gulfport Elementary School! She is dedicated to her students and is well-loved by each and every grade at the school. Anderson was nominated by Edna…

Krewe of Barkloxi rolls Sunday

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday in Biloxi, our four-legged friends will put on a big carnival celebration. The Krewe of Barkloxi pawrade begins at 11 a.m. with registration at Point Cadet. Afterwards, pets and their family members will roll with wagons and strollers down the parade route. The fun runs until 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon. This is a joint effort by the…

1/30 – Bitterly cold weekend ahead

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

Tonight will be cold and breezy, with clearing skies, lows in the upper teens and low 20s, and wind chills in the teens to single digits. Make sure to allow faucets to drip overnight and make sure pets have a spot indoors or have added warmth and insulation in an outside shelter. Saturday stays sunny but chilly and windy, with…

Relief efforts continue to increase for North Mississippi

Recovery efforts in North Mississippi continue to increase as more roads become accessible and things have started to thaw out a bit. With help from the Mississippi National Guard, MEMA has distributed nearly 100,000 bottles of water, thousands of meals, tarps, and blankets to affected Mississippians. MEMA is coordinating with county governments to get these supplies out to people through…

Elks Parade and Krewe Unique set to roll in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- After a lull for a few weeks when it comes to parades, carnival action returns this weekend on the Coast. In Ocean Springs, the annual Elks Parade rolls at 1 Saturday afternoon with Krewe Unique rolling right afterwards at 1:30. It’s a yearly tradition for the two krewes and public work crews are already preparing for…

Local educators receive Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ten Mississippi teachers are getting more than just applause for their hard work, they’re also getting cash to bring creative ideas into their classrooms. Friday morning, educators from across the Gulf Coast were honored with Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher grants. From hands-on science projects to creative learning tools, ten Mississippi teachers were recognized for taking education…

Closures in Long Beach due to cold weather

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach announces the cancelation of events this weekend due to the cold weather. The Farmers Market and the Art and Artisans Market will be closed this weekend. The city wants to remind all residents that brick and mortar businesses will still be open. Categories: Local News

Distracted driving ends in crash in Jones County

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Department of Public Safety is sharing pictures after a crash in Jones County damages a highway patrol cruiser. A state trooper in Jones County had their lights on in a construction zone, warning others to slow down. Officials say a driver hit the patrol car after failing to move over. This is the second…

Blood drive for local 7-year-old battling leukemia

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details about a blood drive happening Saturday. It honors Ryleigh Yates, a seven-year-old girl battling leukemia. The blood drive takes place at Vancleave High School starting at 10 a.m. and running until 5. Those who do come out will receive a shirt. Categories: Local News, News

01/30 Ryan’s “Warmer for Now” Friday Morning Forecast

We're waking up warmer than any other morning this week today, but it's short-lived as it gets even colder over the weekend.

This morning is warmer than any we’ve seen so far this week, but still chilly in the mid-to-upper 30s and low 40s across the area. That tells you how cold it was earlier, since we’ve warmed every day and night since Tuesday and just now barely made it back to “normal.” This afternoon’s high will be the warmest of the…