MHP releases New Year enforcement numbers

Mississippi Highway Patrol released the numbers for the New Year travel enforcement period. State troopers did not respond to any deadly accidents on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Across the state, there were 95 wrecks, a little more than 3,200 citations issued, and 34 DUI arrests made over the enforcement period. Categories: Local News

1/6- A Foggy Tuesday Morning Clearing Up

Partly sunny skies are expected today with afternoon highs near the mid-70s. Southwest winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, clouds will gradually increase, and patchy fog may develop after 10 p.m. Overnight lows will dip to around 61, with light south winds becoming calm after midnight. On Wednesday, patchy fog may linger into the morning hours before clearing…

Revolutionary War exhibit now open at the Gulfport Museum of History

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A traveling Revolutionary War exhibition is now open at the Gulfport Museum of History. A local chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution partnered with the Historical Society of Gulfport to bring the American Revolution Experience to the museum. The exhibition features display panels and interactive digital kiosks, allowing visitors to experience…

1/5 – Humidity Rising Ahead of our Next Rain Chance

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

Fog will continue to be an issue late at night and during the early morning hours through Thursday, with periods of dense fog which could impact travel at times. Afternoons stay well above average, with highs mainly in the low to mid 70s under partly sunny skies. Rain chances increase late Thursday night and Friday, with showers likely and a…

Keeping yourself safe during the peak of flu season

For those of you who spent the holidays gathering with family indoors or traveling and are now feeling under the weather, you’re probably not alone. It’s still peak flu season. It’s important to stay home if you feel sick, cover coughs, and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue and wash your hands frequently. Health officials at Singing River in…

Coast mayors talk 2026 legislative priorities

ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Coast mayors say they’re pushing for funding this year that supports growth, from tourism to storm recovery and long-term infrastructure. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us what that could look like. Coastal cities across South Mississippi continue to see growth in population and tourism — and leaders say keeping up depends…

2026 Legislative Session begins Tuesday

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday is a big day in Jackson as lawmakers from every corner of the state converge at the state capitol for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session. Both houses will officially gavel in at noon Tuesday and will remain in regular session through April 5. Lots of major topics will be on the agenda this session,…

Volunteers needed for ‘Homegrown’ book festival

Library systems across South Mississippi are coming together for the annual ‘Homegrown’ event. Ahead of that, volunteers are needed. Sarah Crisley-Ruskey and Kevin Cole join us with how you can get involved. The book festival takes place January 30 and 31 at the USM Gulf Park Campus. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Homegrown

Celebrating Country Legend Dolly Parton in Bay St. Louis

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mockingbird Café is hosting their ninth annual ‘Dolly Should’ Festival this weekend. Alicein and Kerry join us now for the details. Dolly Should Festival takes place January 10 at the Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News Tags: Dolly Should

New Urgent Care location opens in Lucedale

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- Lucedale Urgent Care announces they have officially moved to a new location. The clinic on Frontage Road has moved to Redd Lane next to the Walmart. This facility opened Monday morning. The clinic is currently using a temporary phone number at this time.  That number is 601-514-0117. The Urgent Care Facility thanks everyone for patience during the…

Safety tips to remember as students return to school

With schools returning this week, the Jackson County Fire Protection team wants to remind all about safety in the mornings. Drivers are told to use extra caution and remember to stop for buses that are loading or unloading students. Drivers are also reminded to be on the lookout for kids near bus stops in the morning. Traffic on the road…

City of Poplarville seeing issues with mail

ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Millions of packages were being delivered across the country during the holiday season. In Poplarville, residents say what hasn’t been delivered is a promise, four years in the making for a post office. Mikaya Jackson with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us the impact. Outside the mobile post office in the heart of…

Remembering George County Deputy Jeremy Malone

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was a somber anniversary in George County; it marked the two-year anniversary since the death of Deputy Jeremy Malone. Deputy Malone was killed during a traffic stop on January 4, 2024. The shooting happened on Highway 98. He was no stranger to law enforcement across the Coast, being sworn in as a reserve officer to help…

01/05/26 Ryan’s “Warm Week Ahead” Monday Morning Forecast

We finished off last year on the cold side, but we're in for a warm week ahead as we head deeper in to 2026.

Last week a cold front starting things off frosty, but while we saw another front move through over the weekend we’re in for a warm week ahead. This morning was the coolest we’ll see all week long in the upper 40s/low 50s, which is chilly-to-cool but still a good 10° warmer than we should be for the first week of…

1/4- Patchy Fog Monday Morning

Patchy fog may form overnight with mostly cloudy skies and lows near 52. Fog could linger early Monday before skies gradually turn sunnier, with a high around 66. Mostly cloudy conditions continue Monday night with lows near 56. Tuesday brings sunnier conditions and warmer temperatures, reaching near 70 with light south winds. Categories: Weather Headlines

Oceans Springs Basketball loses to Meridian 55-33

Our second game is with the Ocean Springs Greyhounds playing a tough Meridian Wildcat team. Chip Claunch passes one in bounds deep to Jeremie Packer and he’s all alone shooting a three like it’s clock work. He thrives on that momentum stealing a ball, bounce passing it under the goal to Jayvon Williams and the hounds see some light! A…

City of Gulfport fighting litter issues

ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Gulfport is rolling out new “$1,000 No Dumping” signs and asking residents to report violators. It’s part of a renewed push to tackle litter. Makiya Jackson with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us what locals and city leaders say it will take to clean up the Coast. Litter like this isn’t an uncommon…