Harrison County Sheriff’s Office holding benefit for deputy battling cancer

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announced a benefit for Process Deputy Gail McDougal, happening Thursday. McDougal is currently battling stage three breast cancer. This benefit takes place at the Harrison County Courthouse parking garage in Gulfport from 11 to 1 p.m. Jambalaya and pulled pork plates will be sold for $10. Cash, checks, and credit cards will…

Singing River Health System celebrates the opening of new clinic

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System celebrated the opening of a new clinic in Ocean Springs. A celebration was hosted Monday for the new cardiology office on Ocean Springs Road. Singing River officials say this new clinic helps expand access to advanced heart and vascular care with an experienced team. Services provided to patients include diagnostic testing and…

Local candy shops see rise in Easter chocolate sales

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Easter shoppers are fueling a sweet surge across the Coast with local candy shops seeing a noticeable boost in chocolate sales. At La Passion Artisan Chocolates in Gulfport, staff say foot traffic usually picks up in the evening as customers stock up on holiday treats. The shop is also reporting a strong increase in demand for handcrafted…

Satsumas begin blooming at Mert’s Satsumas in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After a winter filled with freezing temperatures, many along the Gulf Coast were left wondering what it would mean for local crops, but now as spring arrives there are signs of hope. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. takes us to Mert’s Satsumas in Gulfport as the satsumas are starting to bloom again. At Mert’s Satsumas, the…

MDOT making safety improvements to railroad crossing in Stone County

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Transportation plans to make safety improvements at a Stone County railroad crossing that has been the site of two vehicle-train accidents this year, including the deadly crash that claimed the lives of five people. MDOT shared a statement with WXXV saying it is waiting on an estimate from the railroad company for…

Mississippi Heroes launches ‘Ramp it up 100’ campaign

The local nonprofit Mississippi Heroes is launching a new initiative.  ‘Ramp it Up 100’ is a campaign to raise $50,000 to help build wheelchair ramps across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mississippi Heroes is looking for 100 local businesses, organizations, or individuals to get involved. Mississippi Heroes President Eric Alvarez says the need continues to grow. “In the local area we…

Mary C. turning into Midsummer Night Fair

The Mary C. in Ocean Springs is turning into a midsummer night.  Clary and Sage Apothecary will be hosting their Midsummer Night Faire on April 10. Brandi St. Cyr, along with Avery and Tres, are in studio ahead of the fun. The Midsummer Night Faire takes place April 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Clary…

Changes made to state retirement system

Legislators agreed on a conference report Sunday that changes the service requirement from 35 to 30 years for state employees. The action changes the new tier 5 approved last year. Tier 5 was enacted to help address a $26 billion unfunded liability in the retirement system known as PERS. It had drawn criticism from public employees, primarily teachers, police, and…

First rug making studio on Mississippi Coast opens in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Just off Porter Avenue in Biloxi, you’ll find Coastal Rug Studio—where owner Greylen Malboeuf recently opened the Mississippi Coast’s first tufted rug studio. He says what started as a creative outlet for himself quickly turned into something he wanted to share with the community. Greylen offers both one-on-one and group sessions—all by appointment only. From there,…

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office mourns Corrections Deputy Ryan Peterson

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Corrections Deputy Ryan Peterson. The department announced Deputy Peterson’s passing over the weekend. The department says Deputy Peterson chose to serve the community and was prepared to protect others, support co-workers, and make an impact on those around him. They ask everyone to keep his friends,…

03/31 Ryan’s “Grey & Rainy Again” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Expect more grey skies and inconsistent shower activity today, though not by much as moisture continues to inch our direction.

South Mississippi woke up to more grey skies and warmer weather this morning as the low jumped from the lower 60s yesterday to the upper 60s/low 70s today. The warming trend will continue into the afternoon as well, but much more subtly only gaining a degree on yesterday’s high, now climbing to near 77 degrees. We’re expecting a little more…

Stone County community come out for weekend Easter Egg hunt

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County community came out for an Easter egg hunt over the weekend at Flint Creek Water Park. The event was put on by the Stone County Board of Supervisors. Not only were there egg hunts, guests were treated to desserts, face painting, and a petting zoo. The Easter Bunny made an appearance with the…

3.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in the Gulf Sunday night

U.S. Geological Survey geologists are studying something you don’t hear about everyday in our region: a 3.9 magnitude earthquake near the center of the Gulf. It happened around 9:22 Sunday night, about 219 miles off the Coast of Venice, Louisiana and roughly 300 miles from the shores of South Mississippi. No effects were felt here on the Coast, but it’s…

3/30 – Sam’s Monday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Clouds stick around tonight with drier conditions and overnight lows settling in the mid 60s as a southeast breeze continues. Beginning Tuesday, rain and thunderstorm chances increase and remain a daily part of the forecast through much of the week and into the weekend. Tuesday brings scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially from late morning through the afternoon, with highs near…

William Carey University hosting Transfer Day at Tradition Campus

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Students got a jump on their college journey at William Carey University’s Tradition Campus during events happening Monday and Tuesday designed to make enrollment easier. Transfer Day and early registration brought prospective students to campus and online to connect with advisors and plan their next steps. Eligible transfer students had the chance to receive a $100 tuition…