Rescue Rodeo at Plant Watson puts safety and teamwork front and center

GULFPORT Miss (WXXV) –Mississippi Power is putting safety front and center in a powerful way. At Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, safety is more than a protocol—it’s a mindset. That commitment was on full display as 16 emergency response teams from across the Southern Company system gathered for the annual Rescue Rodeo, a high-impact training event designed to prepare teams for…

The River keeps rising to the next level as PRCC Baseball signs 16 athletes to the next level!

Less than two weeks ago, the Pearl River baseball team ended an unforgettable 2025 season that included 53 wins, back-to-back MACCC titles, the Region 23 Championship title, and coming back to “The River” as runners up in the National Championship. Although this historic chapter is coming to an end for this extraordinary group, their careers on the diamond are far…

6/9 – Sam Lucey’s Rainy Monday Evening Forecast

Most of the stronger storms from this evening have pushed off shore, but before that they dropped a lot of rain across parts of south Mississippi. Lucedale picked up a little over 2″ of rainfall today, with Biloxi-Gulfport area picking up 2-3″. There is a flash flood warning for parts of Harrison and Jackson counties until 1 am, and unfortunately…

Buc-ee’s officially open in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Buc-ee’s officially opened its doors bright and early Monday morning in Harrison County. This is the first Buc-ee’s location in Mississippi. The store is 74,000 square feet and features 120 fuel pumps, 24 EV chargers, 165 restrooms, a car wash, burritos, briskets, and more. People were lined up before the doors officially opened at 6 this…

Buc-ee’s visitors review food and service at new Harrison County location

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The number of amenities offered at Buc-ee’s is almost limitless. They have everything from fresh food, snacks, apparel, home décor, and more. Buc-ee’s is well known for its food and quick service. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter asked some Buc-ee’s visitors their opinions on the new location and the tasty food. We have one customer trying…

Poplarville Blueberry Jubilee this weekend

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s almost that time for Poplarville’s premier yearly event to take over the downtown area. Joining us in studio is Blueberry Jubilee Council President Shirley Wiltshire, Miss Teen Blueberry Lainey Meritt, and Miss Blueberry Presleigh Mayfield to tell us all about this year’s Blueberry Jubilee. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Poplarville Blueberry…

Gulfport native releases new book

Joining us in studio is Dr. Jarvis McInnis. Dr. McInnis is a Gulfport native who has just released a new book. Dr. McInnis joins us to discuss his book ‘Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South.” Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South, Dr. Jarvis McInnis

Gulf Coast Association of Pride holds annual Pride Festival

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the Gulf Coast Association of Pride celebrated Pride Month with a vibrant celebration on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The all-day festival was packed with live performances, food trucks, local vendors, games, and heartfelt moments. Special guest speakers shared inspiring stories of self-love and acceptance. Hosted by GCAP, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA+…

Inaugural Bikin’ the Beach wraps up in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- An inaugural event here in South Mississippi wrapped up on Sunday. Bikin’ the Beach was a collaboration between Hurricane Harley Davidson, the Sanctuary Biloxi, and other local partners. Bikers from across the region gathered for four days of fun, riding down Highway 90 and some of our other scenic roadways. Riders also had the chance to unwind…

WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the opening of Buc-ee’s in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Today is the day! Buc-ee’s has finally opened up here along the Gulf Coast. Positioned by Texas and future Louisiana locations, it’s a key start in Buc-ee’s Gulf Coast growth. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the new Buc-ee’s in Harrison County with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s, harrison county

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic wraps up

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A week of fun and competition on the water wrapped up on Sunday at Point Cadet Marina. Awards and prize money were dished out at the end of the Billfish Classic. Anglers have been returning from the deep water off the Mississippi Sound for the past two days for weigh-ins and bringing in their prized hauls. 90…

06/09 Ryan’s “Rainy Week” Monday Morning Forecast

Get ready for a rainy week ahead as fronts creep into the area and get stuck for the next few days.

Expect a rainy week ahead, which will back our afternoon temperatures down a couple of degrees, but won’t do much about the humidity. Today will still be on the “summery” side, with highs slightly above average at 90 and dewpoints in the mid 70s. I expect to see a slight decrease in both of these through the first half of…

Mississippi seeing a shortage of physical therapists

Mississippi is facing a growing shortage of physical therapists, a new study predicts the problem will only get worse over the next decade. One university is launching a program to help close the gap. More than 50 million Americans turn to physical therapy each year — after surgery, recovering from an injury or to manage chronic pain. But in Southeast…

Gulfport native takes on role as state Supreme Court Justice

Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- It was a night of celebration in Gulfport, many gathering for the investiture ceremony of David P. Sullivan. He is taking on the role of a Mississippi Supreme Court Justice. Friends, family and officials in attendance at The Chimneys watched David Sullivan dawn the robe and of a Supreme Court Justice for District 2, a title he…

Signage goes up for Aldi in Gulfport

Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- Signage is going up at the Aldi in Gulfport. Winn-Dixie on Highway 49 closed their doors in November 2024. The logo has gone up on the storefront and the Aldi sign is up as well. The latest Aldi to open on the coast was in D’Iberville, doors opening early on April 24th of this year. Categories: Local…

Buc-ee’s holds soft opening for local first responders

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We are three days out from the grand opening of Buc-ee’s in Harrison County. Ahead of that, a soft opening was held for first responders. Those in attendance received first dibs on the sandwiches, snacks, desserts, and the very popular Beaver Nuggets. A reminder that the grand opening is six in the morning on Monday with…