Lane Kiffin makes first appearance as LSU Head Coach at introductory press conference

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WXXV) — After a whirlwind of a Sunday that saw Lane Kiffin leave Ole Miss to boos from fans and then arrive at LSU with open arms, the Tigers formally introduced their new head coach on Monday. Dozens gathered for Kiffin’s introductory press conference, less than 24 hours after the newly-named coach touched down in Baton Rouge….

Pascagoula football coach Lewis Sims officially announces his retirement

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Pascagoula head coach Lewis Sims announced his retirement from coaching and teaching on Monday, officially turning in his resignation and informing the team of his decision. Sims has spent the past 15 years with the Panthers, putting together a storied career. He leaves as the program’s all-time winningest coach, with a 103-77 overall record. He’s also…

12/1 – Showers Overnight, with Drier and Cooler Weather For Tuesday

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

Rain and a few thunderstorms continue to move through on Monday night with 1-2″ of rainfall expected and lows dropping to the mid-40s. Tuesday starts out rather cloudy, but drier, before a few peeks of sunshine return in the afternoon, with a brisk north wind around 10-15 mph keeping highs in the upper 50s. Our highs will likely occur in…

Mindful Mondays: Keeping mental health in mind during the holidays

With the holiday season starting, we at WXXV are starting a weekly segment called Mindful Mondays. Our first guest is Ricky Johnson, a board member with the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi. As part of Mindful Monday, WXXV viewers can enter our Doc Self-Care Prize Pack Giveaway to help yourself stay mindful. Enter now by clicking HERE to win…

12/01 Ryan’s “Cool & Cloudy” Monday Morning Forecast

It was a bit chilly this morning but will be much more so for the next few, but we're in a for a cool & cloudy afternoon as rain moves in.

We saw a few sprinkles with yesterday’s front and a slight cool-down into the chilly 40s this morning, but we’re in for a nice afternoon with a cool & cloudy start. Grey skies will be with us from first light through the night, with rain starting to show up early in the afternoon. A frontal system is approaching from the…

11/30- Sunday Night & the Week Ahead

Expect mostly cloudy skies and on-and-off rain showers through the week. Monday’s highs will be in the mid to upper 60s, and lows dropping to around 46. That chance of rain sticks around into the early hours of Tuesday, and highs will be cooler in the mid to upper 50s. Tuesday night will turn partly cloudy, and temperatures dip into…

Pearl River County SPCA announces completion of Rainbow Bridge Memorial

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County SPCA’s Rainbow Bridge Memorial is now complete. This special space located in Picayune’s Shay Park serves as a heartfelt tribute where families can honor the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Memorial tags are also now available. You can order engraved tags through the Pearl River County’s SPCA page…

Groundbreaking for Ice House site development in Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula broke ground on new development on a historic site in the city. New restaurants, retail space, and living units will be coming to the site of the old Pascagoula Ice House. Funding for this project was made possible by the state legislature, Jackson County Board of Supervisors, Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority, and others. Categories:…

11/28- A Warmer Saturday & Sunday

A mostly cloudy Friday night will give way to a partly sunny start on Saturday. More clouds will return Saturday evening, but the day will warm up with highs in the upper 60s before cooling down Saturday night with lows near 57. The week ahead will bring some rain, which could help our moderately dry conditions. Rain chances will stick…

Gulfport advances to MHSAA 7A State Championship with 40-7 South State win over Brandon

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport’s magical season continues, as the Admirals rolled to a dominant 40-7 South State victory over Brandon to advance to the MHSAA 7A State Championship. The Admirals dominated from the start, scoring the first touchdown with ease on a long run by Cooper Crosby to gain control early. Gulfport would jump to a 28-0 lead halfway…

Picayune falls in the South State Championship losing to Hattiesburg 47-27

The Picayune Maroon Tide traveled to Hattiesburg for their 5th South State appearance but this time a rematch against the Tigers. Unfortunately, Hattiesburg just didn’t stop scoring and would eventually run away with this one in the second half to win the game 47-27. What a great season the Maroon Tide had, we here at WXXV are always proud and…

IMMS receives 16 cold-stunned sea turtles

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a new delivery of cold-stunned sea turtles from the New England Aquarium. Sixteen Kemp’s Ridley Turtles arrived via plane Monday. The staff at IMMS is now examining the turtles to see what types of treatment they need. The rehab process for these turtles will take place over the…

Poplarville Hornets eyeing back-to-back state titles as they head into South State matchup

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Poplarville Hornets are looking to defend their 2024 4A State Championship in Starkville next weekend, but first, they’ll face a tough test as they travel to take on the undefeated Columbia Wildcats for the South State title. The Hornets are 8-4 on the season and have only grown stronger as the year has gone on,…

11/28 Ryan’s “Cold for Now” Friday Morning Forecast

We were off to our coldest start of the week this morning in the frosty 30s, but are in for a quick warm-up as rain approaches.

It was quite cold this morning in South Mississippi, as lows fell down to freezing for our inland counties and cities while remaining just above on the coast. That was enough for some frosty windshields, something a few areas may see again tomorrow morning despite a slight warm-up. This afternoon will remain chilly-to-cool with highs climbing into the upper 50s/low…

Department of Public Safety accepting applications for multiple programs

The State Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and the Jag Court Program. These grants support local law enforcement equipment and technology, training, certified drug programs and more. The deadline to apply is December 15. Submissions can be sent to ojp@dps.ms.gov. For the full application package for the JAG local law…

Salvation Army offering option to donate via Virtual Red Kettle

The Salvation Army of Mississippi is starting something new this year. It’s a modern-day twist on the classic Red Kettle called ‘Virtual Red Kettle.’ The virtual Red Kettle makes it easier than ever to help your neighbors in the local community. Giving to the Virtual Red Kettle supports the Salvation Army local programs. For more information, click here. Categories: Featured,…

11/27- More Cool Conditions & Clouds Ahead

Friday is mostly sunny and only warming to the upper 50s with a Northeast wind around 10 mph. Clouds slowly move back in Friday afternoon, and temperatures will drop down to the low 40s. Saturday turns partly sunny and warmer with highs near 68 and southeast winds at 10-15 mph. The night cools into the mid-50s, and that rain chance…

Deadline approaching for MEMA safe room grants

You only have a few days left to apply for MEMA’s residential safe room grant program. The program provides up to $3,500 to help Mississippians build a FEMA-complaint safe room/ storm shelter on their property. There are 38 grants available per county, and the deadline to apply is November 30. You can apply by going to the website here.  …