Retired Gulfport Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell announces run for open Ward 2 Council Seat

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has already declared their candidacy for the open Ward 2 seat in Gulfport. Retired Gulfport School District Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell officially kicked off his campaign just hours after the council set the election date. Caldwell is a lifelong resident of the city and is involved in many civic organizations. He says he’ll officially file…

State Auditor releases report on undocumented immigrants

A new report from State Auditor Shad White claims Mississippi taxpayers spent more than ten and a half million dollars on Medicaid services for undocumented immigrants over a three-year period. The report says those costs came between federal fiscal years 2023 and 2025, largely tied to emergency medical care. Under federal law, hospitals are required to provide emergency treatment regardless…

04/28 Ryan’s “Little More Cloudy” Tuesday Morning Forecast

It'll still feel like yesterday temperature and humidity-wise, but expect it to be much more cloudy today and for the rest of the week.

Today will “feel” exactly like yesterday when it comes to the temperature and “mugginess,” but will look a little more grey as skies start getting a little cloudy. There was still a good bit of blue sky peeking through early in the morning, but it didn’t take long for partly cloudy skies (50/50 mix of clouds and sun) to develop….

D’Iberville softball shuts out Brandon 6-0 to punch their ticket to Round Two of Playoffs!

We’ve got a Class 7A Softball showdown ad the d’Iberville Lady Warriors host the Brandon Bulldogs for a game three rubber match. It was a tight scoreless game through two innings. Sophomore starting pitcher Londyn Ford got her Warriors out of a bases loaded jam in the top of the third with a strikeout. Getting things started for the Warriors…

Carey on the Coast brings fun to South Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University’s ‘Carey on the Coast’ brought families out to the waterfront for an afternoon filled with live music, carnival rides, games, and local food vendors at Jones Park. The event was a huge success, drawing crowds of all ages and creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere along the Coast. The celebration highlighted community connection and fellowship,…

Our Lady Academy Volleyball’s Myah Favre and Reagan Krebs sign to play at next level!

Friday morning was all about the Lady Crescents as a dynamic volleyball duo officially puts pen paper. The Our Lady Academy gym was filled with proud family, friends and coaches as they joined together to celebrate two outstanding young women signing to the next level. First up for the Crescents is their middle hitter and setter, Myah Favre! The two-time…

Crowds gathered in Downtown Gulfport for annual Chandyfest

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a big turnout Sunday for Chandyfest at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company as crowds packed the festival for a full day of food, music, and community fun. Visitors enjoyed the annual crawfish cook-off, live performances from regional artists, and special presentations connected to the Redfish World championship. The event drew strong crowds throughout the day, with…

Community participates in A Latte Abilities Inclusive Color Walk and Roll

A Latte Friends added a splash of color to the community this weekend. The first ever ‘Color Walk and Roll’ brought families together for a vibrant, inclusive event where participants walked, ran, and rolled through stations filled with colorful powder. The event welcomed people of all abilities, celebrating diversity while raising money for programs that support adults with disabilities, helping…

Applications closed for Gulfport emergency home repair program

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The application window for Gulfport’s emergency homeowner repair program closed after just six minutes Monday morning after reaching the maximum number of submissions. The program was limited to the first 50 people who submitted their applications, which was done by 9:06 a.m. If all 50 applicants are approved, they’ll get up to $25,000 in assistance to cover…

Pass Road Possibilities Tour spotlights development opportunities

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-From Highway 49 to Keesler Air Force Base, Pass Road is a critical corridor through Gulfport and Biloxi. A group is sponsoring two commercial development possibilities tours to highlight the need to focus on improving Pass Road. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Bobby Gillon, board president of the Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation, about the…

Vendor applications for Peter Anderson Festival opening soon

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Vendor applications for the Peter Anderson Festival are opening at the end of the week. To make the process easier, update your Zapplication profile and upload your very best artwork and booth photos. The Peter Anderson Festival takes over Downtown Ocean Springs November 7 and 8 this year. If you have any questions, email the Ocean…

Community attends annual Pine Hill Festival in Wiggins

Hundreds of people made their way to Downtown Wiggins for the Pine Hill Festival over the weekend. Festival-goers were treated to concerts from the Cary Hudson Band and Danica Hart on the First Street Stage on Friday. There were plenty of activities and food options. There were also dozens of vendors. The Pine Hill Festival is an annual event that…

Opening date announced for Ocean Springs Chipotle location

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Less than a week after crowds flocked to the grand opening for the new Ocean Springs Chick-Fil-A, another new much anticipated dining spot is opening its doors in the city on Tuesday. The new Chipotle is at 3419 Bienville Boulevard on the eastern side of the city and it will be open each day from 10:45…

City of Lucedale ending fluoridation in municipal water system

Lucedale is set to officially end fluoridation in its municipal water system next month. The change takes effect May 15 after years of fluoride levels falling below the city’s stated optimal range. J.C. Roberts with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center explains why city leaders say they are making the change now and why dental leaders are concerned. Lucedale is…

April’s Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Moss Point CTE’s Cynthia Harris

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. April’s Teacher of the Month is Moss Point Career and Technical Education welding instructor Cynthia Harris. Harris was nominated by her co-worker Misti Stelljis. “She goes above and beyond with her students, teaching them job skills and helping…

Two arrested on drug charges after police search home in Picayune

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing an arrest that happened on Friday. Around 1:30 that afternoon, officers responded to a domestic dispute call. When they arrived, Courtney Wilford tried to run, but was quickly captured. Officers could smell marijuana from inside the home; a search warrant was executed. Over a pound of marijuana, a trafficking amount of…

Bayou View Middle School students receive STEM grant

Sparklight has awarded one Coast school with a STEM grant. The lucky recipient is Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport. The grant is part of Sparklight’s Dream Bigger social media campaign. This campaign supports STEM education opportunities for all students. A check of $2,500 was presented, the funding will be used to buy an innovation kit. That kit will include…

Moss Point educators recognized by Mississippi Department of Education

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point School District shared two of their own were recognized by the State Department of Education. Billy Carroll has been named as Administrator of the Year while Stephanie Mitchell is named the Teacher of the Year. The school district says both earned the honors. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Williams accompanied both to the event. The school…