Jackson County Heart Walk still scheduled for Saturday

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Heart Association’s Jackson County Heart Walk is still scheduled for this Saturday, May 2 at Beach Park in Pascagoula. However, due to inclement weather, the start time will be delayed to the afternoon. Please check the heart association’s website or the Heart Walk app for the latest updates. The official start time should be…

Moss Point moves River Jamboree Saturday events due to weather

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans have changed for the River Jamboree 2026 in Moss Point due to weather. All Saturday events are now moved to Sunday, May 3rd with festivities running from noon to 9 p.m. along the riverfront. The day will include live entertainment, the Moss Point Idol competition, and a fireworks show to close the night. Friday events…

Governor Reeves announces federal funding to expand youth mental health services

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says the funding comes from a federal COVID relief program and will support several initiatives aimed at improving access to care statewide. That includes training more mental health professionals and increasing support in schools and underserved…

4/30 – Sam’s Thursday night forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

A wet pattern settles in for tonight with showers and a few thunderstormspossible. Rain tapers some overnight, but clouds stick around with lows near 61. Showers and storms remain likely on Friday, especially in the afternoon, which should keep temperatures around 70. The heaviest rain arrives Friday night, with widespread showers and embedded storms bringing 1 to 2 inches of…

Singing River Health System celebrates surgery milestone at Ocean Springs Hospital

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Singing River Health System marked a milestone at its Ocean Springs hospital. The health system says that 5,000 Da Vinci Robotic surgeries have been completed at the Ocean Springs campus. Complex procedures such as hernia repairs and lung surgery can be performed with this technology. It allows for minimally invasive procedures which improves a patient’s recovery time….

Chevron doubling local oil processing output with crude oil from Venezuela

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One South Mississippi refinery is ramping up operations as it continues processing crude oil from Venezuela, part of a broader effort that could eventually help ease gas prices for Americans. Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery has been handling Venezuelan crude for more than a year. Prior to the recent regime change, it was processing around 50,000 barrels per day….

Pass Christian Historical Society hosting annual Tour of Homes

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Historical Society is hosting their Tour of Homes this weekend. Joining us with more is Mark Oehmke. The tours take place May 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 the day of the tour. For more information, click here.   Categories: Local News Tags: Pass Christian Historical…

City of Pascagoula to host Free Flowin’ Fest

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula is playing host to Free Flowin’ Fest on May 9. Downtown Pascagoula will be taken over by music, food, and art. The fun takes place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Krebs Avenue Joining us with more is Olivia Randle. Categories: Local News Tags: Free Flowin’ Fest, Pascagoula

Seniors invited to participate in 2nd annual Seniors got Talent

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County is inviting all seniors to come out and show off their talents! The Seniors Got Talent event takes place at the D’Iberville Civic Center on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to sign up call 228-241-2007 or email gmsmith@co.harrison.ms.us. Joining us with more is Jeff Clark. Categories: Local News Tags:…

Fire crews work overnight fire in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a shop fire in the Vancleave area Wednesday night. The fire happening on Forest Crest Lane. Units arrived to find the structure on fire was self-vented through the roof. The team worked quickly and brought the fire under control. The structure was unoccupied at the time. No injuries…

Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to fire at Wasabi’s restaurant

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant Wednesday afternoon. A call reported a fire at Wasabi’s Japanese Cuisine. Fire crews arrived within minutes of that call and made quick work, stopping the fire from spreading further. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire has not been given. Categories:…

04/30 Ryan’s “More Rain” Thursday Morning Forecast

We have more rain ahead today, but looking like we'll see fewer strong thunderstorms.

We’ll see more rain ahead today after a stormy end to Wednesday when severe weather moved into South Mississippi. We have a chance of seeing thunderstorms today, but the risk  of severe weather is significantly lower than yesterday’s. That doesn’t mean it’s zero though, so as always it’s good practice to have a way to get warnings such as our…

Gulfport Fire Department testing fire hydrants throughout the city

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing and maintenance throughout the city soon. During this time, residents may notice temporary drops in water pressure or slight discoloration of water. This is normal and should clear quickly by running your faucets for a short time. Drivers should use caution and be mindful of crews working…

Mississippi launches new rural healthcare initiative statewide

Mississippi’s new rural healthcare initiatives are now rolling out across the state. The state has created a rural health transformation program office, which reports to the office of the governor, along with a new public website to track progress and funding opportunities. Officials say the program will focus on expanding access to care, strengthening the rural healthcare workforce, and improving…

Coastal Family Health Center receives grant to expand infectious disease care

Coastal Family Health Center leaders are reacting to the recent news that the center has been awarded national funding to expand local care for certain diseases. Coast Family Health Center gained national recognition after being selected for a competitive award focused on strengthening the fight against infectious disease. The program, funded by the Pfizer Foundation and implemented by Direct Relief,…

Mississippi launches Work and Save Program to help residents build retirement savings

About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It will be run by the state treasury. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Mississippi Treasurer David McRae about why this is important and how the program works. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: retirement, state treasury,…