Arrest made during traffic stop in Pearl River County

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made last Monday. William Walker was stopped during a traffic stop on McNeil McHenry Road for careless driving. During the stop, Walker was found to be in possession of meth. He was transported to the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center, booked for felony possession…

Behind the Badge: Gulfport PD Narcotics Unit

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- From drugs to guns, these Gulfport police officers patrol undercover to keep crimes off the streets. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley joins their narcotics team for another look behind the badge. Note that any individuals shown are innocent until proven guilty. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: behind the badge, Gulfport Police Department

Firefighters battled shed fire in Wiggins

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department responded to a structure fire earlier this week. This incident happened on April 22nd around 4:50 p.m. A shed near Parkway Drive and Brookhollow Street was found to be on fire. Fire units arrived within minutes of dispatch, two nearby homes exposed to heat and flame danger. Firefighters worked to contain the fire…

04/24 Ryan’s “Clouds Return” Friday Morning Forecast

We woke up to our warmest and most humid morning as the clouds return and rain chances start creeping up.

We started off the week dry and chilly, but this morning was warm, humid, and grey as the clouds return to South MS again. We still saw a bit of sun this morning, but skies will continue to darken as we head through the day and into the weekend, eventually bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Today those chances…

St. Patrick sends signs three athletes to the next level in three different sports!

It was an amazing morning at St. Patrick Catholic high school as a Fighting Irish trio heads to the next level! First up, St. Patrick girls’ golfer Sofie Humer is officially continuing her career on the links! The state champion is taking her talents to Christian Brothers University. Next up is the stone wall of the Fighting Irish soccer program,…

PRCC Baseball clinches first MACCC three-peat while catcher Coy Clements breaks their single season homerun record!

It was a Wednesday night for the history books here in Popvegas as the 2026 Pearl River baseball team etched their name in the history books not once but twice in back-to-back games. In game one, the Wildcats clinched back-to-back-to-back MACCC titles for the first time in program history after a tight 6-5 win over No. 2 East Central Community…

Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting youth skate clinic

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting another youth skate clinic this Saturday. The clinic starts at noon and runs until 2 at the Biloxi DIY Park on Hopkins Boulevard. This is a chance for youth skaters to learn and seek assistance in a safe environment. These lessons are free for those 15 and younger. Any kids…

The Markham Hotel celebrates official reopening with ribbon cutting

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — After years of renovations, an iconic Gulfport fixture is now back to its former glory. The Markham Hotel was established in 1926 as one of the premiere boutique hotels in the southeast. It was transformed into office buildings in the 1970s before suffering damage during Hurricane Katrina and sitting unoccupied for years. Now, the city can…

Update on City of Biloxi beautification efforts

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking to the future with a new plan to enhance its coastal beauty. City council members met Tuesday to discuss a beautification master plan along with a proposal to honor a local hero. Biloxi City Council members gathered Tuesday afternoon, focused on improving the city’s look and feel for both residents and…

4/23 – Sam’s Thursday night forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

It’s a nice, quiet night ahead with mostly clear skies and temps dropping into the upper 60s—overall really comfortable. Friday looks pretty solid too. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 70s. It’ll feel a touch more humid, but still a great way to wrap up the workweek. Late Friday night, a few isolated…

Ocean Springs board to move forward on bike safety plan

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A 2018 Jackson County bicycle, pedestrian, and trails master plan is officially back on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen’s agenda. The board discussed the matter at Tuesday’s meeting as pedestrian and cyclist safety becomes an increasing priority. The next step is to formally set a date for a workshop to allow for public comment and…

Gulfport High robotics team competing in World Championship

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A local high school robotics team is headed to the world stage after an impressive season of competition. Gulfport High School’s Team Fusion 364 has earned a spot at the First Robotics World Championship in Houston. After months of designing, building, and competing, Gulfport High’s Team Fusion 364 is now taking their talents to the global stage….

Hancock County students praised for response after bus driver suffered medical emergency

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Hancock County School District leaders are praising the quick thinking of Hancock Middle School students during dismissal Wednesday. The district says a bus driver suffered a medical emergency while the bus was moving. The students immediately jumped into action to make sure the bus stopped safely and called emergency services so the driver could get medical attention….

New Chick-Fil-A location officially opens its doors in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs celebrated a big milestone Thursday as its first Chick-Fil-A location opened, drawing large crowds and hungry Mississippians eager to join in the celebration. Long lines formed as soon as doors opened Thursday morning, with many arriving in cow costumes as the store offered a free entrée or kids meal for those…

Gulfport Council votes to reject crossing closures

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After significant debate and public input this week, Gulfport City Council members voted to reject a proposal to close two railroad crossings in the Lyman area. The two crossings are at Third Street as well as a more heavily traveled crossing at John Clark Road, west of Highway 49 and north of O’Neal Road. At Tuesday’s public…

Candlelight vigil for National Crime Victim Week

The District Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Circuit Court District of Mississippi is hosting a candlelight vigil next week in recognition of National Crime Victim Week. Assistant District Attorney Matthew Burrell joins us with more. The vigil takes place April 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Gulfport. For more information, call 228-865-4003. Categories: Local…

Artists invited to take part in program at Traveler Café at WAMA

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is inviting the Coast to take part in their local artist program. This is a chance to exhibit and sell work at the Traveler Café as well as leading workshops. Joining us with the details is Katy Simmons-Carroll.  For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Traveler Cafe, Walter Anderson museum of Art

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, d’Iberville’s Kaelyn “KK” McKenzie!

Sometimes life has a funny way of changing directions, but a lot of the time it also leads you to exactly where you should be. That’s the story of one of the best female athletes d’Iberville has ever seen, Kaelyn McKenzie, commonly known as KK. McKenzie has been a competitor all her life, dedicating most of her early years to…

The Woolmarket Library celebrating Ecosystem Month

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Woolmarket Library is kicking off Ecosystem Month, using April to offer environmentally focused programs. Branch Manager Kyla Grace joins us in studio with more. The Buzz and Books event takes place April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Woolmarket Library

Coast seniors receive college scholarships from AlphaCare Urgent Care

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) —  Some high school seniors from across the coast will feel a little more comfortable financially when they start college in the fall thanks to scholarships from AlphaCare Urgent Care in Ocean Springs. Twelve high school seniors came together at AlphaCare in Ocean Springs on Wednesday to accept their $2,500 scholarships to help with college expenses….