06/20 Ryan’s “Last Day of Spring” Friday Morning Forecast

Today is the last day of spring for 2025, so while it's felt like summer for a while now, the solstice occurs later tonight!

It’s the last day of spring 2025 today thanks to the summer solstice occurring later tonight, but we’ll continue our long period of summer-like weather. That means more heat, humidity, and of course our seemingly ever-present chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Today’s will be slightly more widespread than yesterday, with severe weather not expected once again…though it isn’t impossible….

Coast Transit Authority Celebrates 50 Years

Coast Transit Authority has been instrumental in providing transportation to the people of the Coast since 1975. Thursday, they celebrate 50 years of service by offering food, beverages, and commemorative items at their Biloxi and Gulfport transit centers. Thursday also marked “Try Transit Day,” where people were able to experience transit routes free of cost. For more on the services…

Good Bros Seafood hosting Diaper Drive

Edward Good from Good Bros Seafood in Moss Point joins us in studio. He is in studio to talk about their upcoming diaper drive. They are asking for donations of slightly used clothing or diapers for the drive. The drive takes place Saturday, June 21 beginning at 9 a.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Good Bros. Seafood

IMMS hosting another turtle release

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Another turtle release is scheduled for the first day of summer. Two more turtles will be returning to the Mississippi Sound on Friday. The release takes place in Biloxi at the beach in front of Edgewater Mall at 3:30. If you can’t make it, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Facebook page will be live streaming the…

Grant Me Hope Success Story: Catching up with Nathan

Mississippi (WXXV)-If you’re a long-time viewer of WXXV News 25, you may remember a segment we use to air called Grant Me Hope. That segment featured children in Mississippi up for adoption. One of those kids we featured is Nathan. He was granted hope when he found his forever family a few years ago. Dustin Kelly adopted Nathan last year,…

Humane Society of South MS offering $15 cat adoptions

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi says their shelter is bursting with over 400 animals. To help with the overcrowding, HSSM is offering $15 cat adoptions for the rest of June in honor of Adopt-A-Cat Month. That excludes the ‘Pay it Forward’ cats. HSSM says cats help lower stress, help you sleep better, and reduce the risk…

Film workshop for local youth in Pass Christian

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s lights, camera, action, and community in Pass Christian down at the public library. This summer, the Pass Christian Public Library is rolling out the red carpet for young filmmakers. Led by Dr. Richard Ward, the library’s annual film workshop is teaching young students the importance of teamwork. “We take teenagers. They come in and spend…

Local leaders speak at the State of the Community address in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- With the official start of Juneteenth being Thursday, officials and community members from across Gulfport came together Wednesday night to highlight progress, but to also empower the city’s African American community. Wednesday’s State of the Community was a part of Freedom Week. Residents gathered to hear from local leaders and even elected officials such as Mayor Elect…

The Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame will induct 11 members this Saturday! Hear reactions from five deserving inductees.

The Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame is preparing to induct its 10th class which consists of 11 members. Those members include:   Timmy Bowers (Harrison Central HS, Class of 2000)  Sara Carter (St. John HS, Class of 2000) Robin Fairley Collins (Gulfport HS, Class of 1980) Rod Davis (Gulfport HS Class of 1999) Bobby Garner (Gulfport HS, Class of 1999)…

For the first time since 2019, the Biloxi Shuckers clinch the First Half title in the South Division!

The magic number is one for the Biloxi Shuckers because all they need to do is win one game in order to win the first half title in the South Division. Wasting no time in the Shuckers uniform is right-handed pitcher Tyson Hardin. The Mississippi State grad was promoted earlier on Wednesday from High-A Wisconsin and started his debut with…

State lawmakers calling for FEMA review of flood insurance

A few years ago, FEMA came up with what’s called Risk 2.0. It assesses risk and premiums for the National Flood Insurance Program. Mississippi’s two senators, Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, have joined other members of Congress in calling for a review of 2.0, saying it’s creating hardship for businesses and homeowners. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney joins us to…

First residents move into Veterans Home at Tradition

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday morning, two residents moved into the new Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition. The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs officials say a few more residents are expected to move in soon as well. Work on the Vito Canizaro Veterans Home mostly wrapped up in April, which is when a big dedication ceremony was held. Since…

National Hydrography Day: How marine science impacts our region

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) – The Naval Oceanographic Office, or NAVO, is the largest subordinate command within the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. NAVO is responsible for providing oceanographic products and services to all elements of the Department of Defense. And the best part, it’s all based right here in South Mississippi.  NAVO partners with local high schools and universities…

Gulfport Police pick up alligator from school

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You never know what the job might bring, Gulfport Police were called to a local school due to an alligator on Wednesday. The alligator was brought away from the school thanks to these officers. The Gulfport Police said no alligators are allowed enrollment without a backpack and permission slip. The police also shared a photo from a…

Completion of Operation Safe Online Summer

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces the completion of Operation Safe Online Summer, which has resulted in 11 arrests and one child abuse victim rescued. In a statement, AG Fitch says her office is working hard to protect young people wherever they are. She shares it is important for parents to be aware of the risks and how to take precautions…

Pascagoula creates website on annexation process

Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has rolled out a new website to help answer residents’ questions about the city’s ongoing annexation process. The news about the city’s annexation plans has sparked lots of conversations about the city’s future as of late. The plan is to add 25.2 square miles of land east of Pascagoula to the city’s limits,…

$75 million invested into Stone County, Anduril Industries expands Solid Rocket Complex

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Anduril Industries has invested $75 million into the expansion of the Solid Rocket Complex located in Stone County. The Stone County Economic Development Partnership has accepted a purchase agreement with Anduril Industries, acquiring the previously leased 125-acre site where the company began operating its rocket motor production facility in 2021.   The expansion will bring over…