Ocean Springs School District names new Assistant Superintendent

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District has announced their new assistant superintendent. Justin Sutton has been named the next assistant superintendent of the district. The School District’s Board of Trustees made the vote on Tuesday to approve his nomination. He rejoins the school district after four years as principal of Long Beach High School. Prior to that…

Pinning and recognition ceremony for MGCCC School of Nursing and Health Professions

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College School of Nursing and Health Professions held its pinning and recognition ceremony at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Wednesday morning. This event honored graduates from various health programs, including associate degree nursing, practical nursing, emergency medical services, respiratory care technology, and more. The ceremony also featured a traditional candle-lighting and pinning ritual, symbolizing…

Wildfire Prevention Month with Pass Christian fire Department

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) – May is Wildfire Prevention Month. The Mississippi Forestry Commission responded to 2,502 wildfires in fiscal year 2024, destroying 24 homes, two commercial buildings. Local firefighters saved 3,886 homes and commercial buildings.  The Pass Christian Fire Department uses a variety of tactics to respond to wildfires, depending on the specific situation and needs. Preventing wildfires begins…

Coast resident holding book signing

One Coast resident is hosting a meet and greet for her book on mental health. Brittnei Farmer joins us in studio to talk about that signing for her book ‘God is Keeping Me.’ The book signing takes place on Saturday, May 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hair Power Salon located at 1315 30th Avenue, Gulfport MS 39501. Categories:…

Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Joining us in studio is Elizabeth Alexander, she’s the education and outreach director of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. She’s here to tell us about the Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show. The boat show takes place this weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…

Construction begins on Long Beach Gateway Project

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is starting construction on their gateway project that looks to make some major changes in the area. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the Long Beach Harbor and has more on how the project is already impacting residents and businesses in the area. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Long…

05/14 Ryan’s “Slightly Warmer” Wednesday Morning Forecast

It was much warmer this morning than it was yesterday, but only slightly warmer this afternoon.

Today will still be a fairly typical spring afternoon, but conditions will be a bit closer to summer as we head through the rest of the week and temperatures climb into the upper 80s. The humidity will be creeping up as well, not dramatically, but each day will be a little warmer and more humid than the one before. Eventually…

05/14 Tripp’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

This week we meet Tripp, today's WXXV Weather Kid!

Meet Tripp, this week’s WXXV Weather Kid! Tripp spends quite a bit of time outside as things start to warm up, which we’ll be doing for the rest of the week. Today will still be a fairly typical spring afternoon, but conditions will be a bit closer to summer as we head through the rest of the week and temperatures…

Giving Local – Gulf Coast Woman Magazine

In this week’s edition of Giving Local Susie sits down with Gulf Coast Woman Magazine’s Crystal Scretching to get the scoop on their “100 Sucessful Women to Know” event coming up on June 6th! Get more details at gcwmultimedia.com Categories: Living Local Tags: beau rivage, crystal scretching, giving local, Gulf Coast Woman Magazine, successful women, Susie Davis, top women

George County, East Central win first games of respective MHSAA State Championship series

HATTIESBURG, Miss (WXXV) – Two teams representing South Mississippi showed out in the first games of their respective MHSAA State Championship series on Tuesday evening. In the 6A class, George County strung together timely hits and relied on a big pitching performance from Peyton Collins to pick up the 4-1 win over Neshoba Central. The Lady Rebels will go for…

Living Local – Galleria BMW – Tariff Talk

Susie met up with Katie Zazzara at Galleria BMW in D’Iberville to find out how new tariffs are already impacting and expected to change the way we buy cars in America. Categories: Living Local Tags: automotive, BMW, cars, galleria, Katie Zazzara, Living Local, purchase, purchasing, Susie Davis, tariff, tariff talk, tariffs

Progress report on new Stone High building

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Stone County, the school district is releasing the progress report for Stone High. Windows are currently being installed in the academic building as well as the cafeteria. Roofing continues on the cafeteria as well. Erosion control is going into place at the football field. Significant progress has also been done to the CTE parking lot…

IMMS hosting sea turtle release

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Another sea turtle release is planned for Wednesday right outside Edgewater Mall. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announced four sea turtles are being released. The time for that is 2:30, but a live stream is planned for all those who cannot attend in person. You can find the live stream on IMMS’ Facebook page. Categories: Local…

Jackson County Expo highlights innovation, industry, and community connections

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) –Local businesses, big industry, and community partners all came together on Tuesday to showcase what makes Jackson County thrive. Hundreds gathered at the Jackson County Civic Center this week for the 2025 Jackson County Industry and Business Expo — a celebration of local innovation, industry, and community connections along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The annual event brought…

Changes to Jackson County School District dress code

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County School District announced they will no longer require uniforms, starting with the upcoming school year. The school district says a new dress code has been established to promote student success and minimize disruptions to the classroom. Officials said the clothing and appearance of students should not create a safety hazard, promote illegal behavior,…

Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell speaks to WXXV

It’s National Police Week. Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremonies are happening around the nation including one held by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. It’s a time to honor service and sacrifice in the law enforcement community. DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell speaks to WXXV about police issues. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Department of Public Safety, Sean Tindell

Older Americans Month: Learn about Harrison County’s RUOK Program

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- May is Older Americans Month and with 20 percent of the population in Harrison County being aged 60 or older, there are many services for senior citizens in the area, including the ‘RUOK’ welfare program. In December of 2024, Harrison County Senior Resources Agency inherited the RUOK program from the Biloxi Police Department  The RUOK program…

Local lawmakers give post-legislative briefing in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Lawmakers from the Coast came together in Biloxi at the Golden Nugget Casino Tuesday morning. This event, held by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, featured several state legislatures who answered questions about the upcoming special session. This allowed businesses and the community across the Gulf Coast to learn more about important issues impacting the area….

WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has an update on the Long Beach Gateway Project

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Work on the much-anticipated Long Beach Gateway Project kicked off today. It’s all aimed at revitalizing the city’s Highway 90 corridor. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is in the Friendly City for more on how this construction work may impact businesses in the heart of the city. Categories: Local News, News Tags: construction, Gateway Project, Long…

Units respond to vacant house fire in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Service is investigating a Monday evening house fire. The blaze apparently happened around 6 p.m. at a home off Highway 613 in Escatawpa. The home was vacant at the time and no injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: house fire, Jackson County

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen deputy

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office honored the fallen with an annual ceremony Tuesday morning. Deputies spent the morning paying tribute to Deputy Earl Philips at Floral Hills Cemetery in Gulfport. Deputy Philips was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in 1973. Sheriff Matt Haley spoke to WXXV, explaining why this yearly memorial…