Biloxi Police John Miller last day on the job before retirement

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Today is Biloxi Police Chief John Miller’s last day on the job before his retirement. Chief Miller has served the city for more than three decades, first joining the force in December 1990. He was named the city’s police chief in 2009, but he didn’t follow a conventional route to the rank. Chief Miller says he never…

Diving into internship opportunities: Looking at programs offered by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammals Studies is seeking interns for the Spring 2026 session, those are in the research and animal care departments. IMMS accepts internships throughout the year, applicants can choose from five different internships. Currently, IMMS is looking to fill some very hands-on roles. “We actually go out throughout the entire year. We have our…

01/16 Ryan’s “Frosty Start, Warm Afternoon” Friday Morning Forecast

We started off today even colder than yesterday, but we'll warm sharply this afternoon ahead of our next front.

This week has been a bit up and down as we cooled sharply after a warmer Wednesday, just to warm up all over again later today. That doesn’t mean it was warm this morning though. In fact, we were the coldest we’ve been all week as lows fell into the upper 20s and low 30s across the area. That made…

Legislation introduced to honor fallen George County Deputy Jeremy Malone

Congressman Mike Ezell introduced legislation Wednesday to redesignate a United States Postal Service facility in Beaumont, Mississippi. The legislation formally designates the Beaumont USPS Facility as the Jeremy Malone Post Office, honoring the life and legacy of the George County deputy who was killed in the line of duty on January 4, 2024. Ezell said that renaming the post office…

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center opens aquaculture exhibit

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport officially cut the ribbon on its new exhibit ‘Aquaponics in Action.’ The exhibit teaches kids and families about sustainable food systems by demonstrating how fish and plants grow together through shared water and nutrient systems. The aquaculture exhibit is housed in a shipping container and was made possible through a partnership…

Flu cases on the rise on the Coast

Flu cases are rising across the Coast as the season intensifies, health officials urge residents to take extra precaution to stay healthy. The flu season usually peaks in the fall and winter when more people are traveling and spending time indoors. Even with mild coastal weather, seniors, young children, and those with underlying health conditions face a higher risk or…

Keeping safe during cold weather

There’s a slight chance we could see snow along the Mississippi Coast this weekend. While snowfall here would be rare, freezing temperatures could create dangerous conditions on roadways. Local leaders are already preparing for what could come. Whatever falls from the sky this weekend, rain, sleet, or even light snow, can freeze overnight, creating hazardous driving conditions. In addition to…

Oyster shell recycling site open in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new oyster shell recycling site is now open in Ocean Springs, all thanks to the Nature Conservancy’s ‘Save our Shells’ program. You can now leave your oyster shells from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday in the designated recycle bins at French Hermit Oysters in Ocean Springs. The bins are for oyster shells…

Cervical Health Awareness Month

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. One common STD can increase the risk of cervical cancer. Dr. John Pappas from Memorial Health System joins us with the data and ways to make sure you are staying healthy. Categories: Health, Local News, News

College baseball set to return to Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi is hosting two Mississippi college teams in March as part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. Javik Blake joins us with details. Mississippi State faces off against Tulane on March 10. Southern Mississippi will face off against Nicholls State on March 17. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News

Truckin the South at Jones Park

A new event is taking over the streets of South Mississippi in April. The inaugural Truckin the South-Mississippi Edition will be taking place at Jones Park. Cindy Rouse and Austin Pickering join us with details. Truckin the South takes place April 3 and 4 at Jones Park. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News

Five Coast institutions awarded legacy grant

Five institutions on the Mississippi Coast were each awarded $20,000. The America 250 Mississippi Public Arts Program is funding the projects. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a local institution to see what will be done with the grant. Categories: Local News

Gyms see new year surge with January fitness rush

We are now in the second full week of 2026 and that means many people are turning resolutions into action by heading straight to the gym. From packed parking lots to wait times for equipment, gyms are seeing a noticeable surge in attendance. Many say the new year brings fresh motivation to get healthier and build better habits. Gym staff…

Boomtown Casino celebrates grand opening of new bakery

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Boomtown Casino in Biloxi is celebrating the grand opening of a new highly anticipated bakery. Over five years after the beloved bakery inside Boomtown Casino closed its doors, a new sweets shop has officially opened for business. Crowds gathered today for the ribbon cutting of BAYkery, where guests not only got a first look at the…

Great White Shark spotted near Dauphin Island

A 1000-pound Great White Shark was spotted four miles off the Alabama coastline this week. Great White Sharks normally migrate from Newfoundland to the Gulf, but researchers say this shark’s behavior was uncommon. The shark is named Ernst and was tagged in October 2025. The group Ocearch has been trapping Ernst, sharing in a post that she was spotted four…

01/15 Ryan’s “Much Cooler” Thursday Morning Forecast

The weather today will be much cooler than yesterday's, but this downtrend won't last long.

Yesterday’s front had temperatures on the relative high side yesterday, but things will be much cooler today and for the start of Friday. Lows fell into the mid-to-upper 30s and low 40s across the area this morning, though thankfully the wind was not quite as strong as it looked like it would be. Still, wind chills were down into the…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Christian Collegiate Academy Basketball’s Tahj Hill!

In the thick of district play, Christian Collegiate Academy basketball remains flawless in the region after taking down bowling green with a 70-33 final score. Their captain Tahj Hill believes they are successful on the hardwood because of their relationships with one another. The point guard, shooting guard combo had quite a night himself, recording a double-double with 31 points…

Picayune Police Department reports sharp decrease in crime while saving city over $1 million

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — After four complete years under police chief Joe Quave, the Picayune Police Department has seen drastic changes in both crime and costs to citizens. “It was important to me to be able to track what we’re spending money on, what our needs were, what the wants were, where we were headed as a department,” Quave explained….

1/14 – Cold tonight with frost possible

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

We have a chilly night on tap as skies clear out tonight, setting the stage for a dry and mostly sunny stretch of weather through the rest of the work week. Overnight temperatures will regularly dip into the low to mid-30s, leading to widespread frost on many mornings, especially late week and into early next week. Afternoon highs will remain…

Gulfport High School Students Make Leg Prosthetics

Students at Gulfport High School are changing lives far beyond the classroom. They’re building prosthetic legs for people in war-torn countries across Central and South America. Prosthetic legs are created in the classroom and then shipped thousands of miles away to international aid organizations, helping people who’ve lost limbs due to violence, and poverty. Access to medical care in other…