11/26- Clear & Chilly Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is shaping up to be nice and sunny, with cooler highs in the low 60s! Things will get very chilly heading into Friday morning, dropping into the mid-30s. A few spots across Southwest Mississippi could even touch freezing. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until noon Friday, but Friday is looking mostly sunny with highs near 60….

Grant program to open for storm damage from tornados in Moss Point

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a Moss Point resident who still has lingering home damage from the 2023 tornado or 2024 storms, there is more help available for you to get those repairs done. The Mississippi Housing Recovery Program is offering up to $175,000 to eligible people for home repairs or reconstruction. The program opens December 8 and is…

Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen serves Thanksgiving meal

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday afternoon, the Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen served Thanksgiving lunch to the less fortunate, fulfilling its ongoing mission of compassion and care. Volunteers spent the day making sure everyone who walked through the door had a warm Thanksgiving meal. The soup kitchen welcomed anyone in need with no questions asked. Each guest was served with…

The Gulfport Admirals are hosting the South State Championship this Friday night for their final game at Milner Stadium! Find out how they got there for the first time in 26 years.

Electric, dominant, consistent and relentless effort. These words come to mind when thinking about the 2025 season thus for the Gulfport Admiral football team. With their 45-10 win over Petal last week, they punched their ticket to the South State Championship for the first time in over 25 years. WXXV caught up with the Admirals as they prepared for their…

Tiger Beach Development taking shape at Henderson Point

It’s time for WXXV News 25 to go on location. An exciting new project is taking shape on the Coast. Tiger Beach at Henderson point is located on the Harrison County of Saint Louis Bay across from Downtown Bay St. Louis. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot met with the developer to find out what we can expect.

Sandyman is back on the beach in Pass Christian

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A favorite Coast holiday tradition is back on the beach in Pass Christian. Crews spent time rebuilding the iconic Sandyman near Scenic Drive and Highway 90. Firefighters with Pass Christian Fire Department teamed up with Mary Bourdin and Harrison County Sand Beach Authority to pile and soak the sand so he will hold his shape all…

Officials warn of scam pretending to be Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

A warning for anyone planning to visit the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, organizers say scammers are trying to cash in on the holiday season. They have received multiple reports of people attempting to sell fake vendor spots and fraudulent tickets for this year’s festival. They stress that online tickets can only be purchased through the festival’s official website and…

11/26 Isaac’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Meet today's WXXV Weather Kid, Isaac!

Today is Wednesday which means we once again get to meet a new WXXV Weather Kid, and today’s is Isaac! Isaac likes to spend some time outside during the warmer months, playing at Navy SEAL training with his friend, Noah, and spends lots of time out on the water in his jet ski. Isaac is a trained and licensed boatman,…

11/26 Ryan’s “Cooling Down” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Yesterday's cold front passed through so things are cooling down, but will get much colder for the next few days.

Yesterday’s front thankfully didn’t bring any severe weather, but did bring a change in our spring-like pattern as things are cooling down. It won’t be too dramatic of a change today, but this morning fell by about 15 degrees from where it was yesterday and the next few days will be even colder. Today that led to a cool/mild low…

11/25- Skies Clearing & a Cooler Thanksgiving

Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 71 and north winds at 10-15 mph. Clear skies Wednesday night with a low around 44. Thanksgiving Day stays sunny with a high near 63, dropping to about 38 Thursday night under clear skies. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 61. Some clouds will move in Friday night…

Alternative energy in Mississippi

Most power plants in America, like Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, are fueled by natural gas. It’s considered clean and we have an abundance of natural gas. Nonetheless, alternative sources of energy are on the table. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot talked to Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr about solar and nuclear power. Watch the video above to hear what the…

Amtrak president urges early booking during holiday travel

Amtrak’s president has an important message for passengers ahead of the holiday season. Book early and get to the station ahead of time, that especially goes for those of you wanting to use our local Mardi Gras service. Be prepared for full trains, Amtrak has seen ridership jump this fiscal year by six percent to 34-and-a-half million passengers. Amtrak is…

Two occupants presumed dead after plane crashes in Lake Pontchartrain

A flight instructor and student pilot from a Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead this evening after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain Monday night. Officials from Apollo Aviation talked to the media at Million Air’s facility earlier Tuesday afternoon, providing an update on the ongoing search and rescue efforts as well as more detail on…

George County alum Deuce Knight named SEC Freshman of the Week

AUBURN, Al. (WXXV SPORTS)- Well, if you haven’t seen the headlines, our man Deuce got loose! The dual threat Auburn quarterback and George County alum Deuce Knight had a storybook start to his collegiate career and it’s drawing the eyes of many including the Southeastern Conference. Knight was named the SEC Freshman of the week for his spectacular start against…

Saints Report: Saints fall to Falcons 24-10

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV Sports)-Fresh off their bye week, the Saints returned to the Caesars Superdome on Sunday for a big rivalry match up against the Atlanta Falcons. The Black and Gold got out to an uneven start in this one, allowing a Falcons field goal early. Defense for the Saints looked pretty stout at times throughout the afternoon, but…

11/25 Ryan’s “Warm & Stormy” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Expect a stormy afternoon ahead after a couple of our early morning storms wind down.

A few South Mississippi locations woke up to stormy skies, something we’ll see more of as we head into the afternoon. We’re currently under a “marginal” risk of severe weather, the lowest level, and already had one cluster of storms generate a Tornado Warning just before it moved in. We ended up only getting a ragged line of thunderstorms out…

11/24- Rain & Storms Tuesday Bringing a Nice Thanksgiving Day

Expect some showers and thunderstorms throughout Tuesday, with highs near 76 and south winds at 10-15 mph. Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, temperatures will drop into the upper 50s. Wednesday looks mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 69 and north winds around 10-15 mph. Overnight conditions will be clear and cool heading into Thanksgiving morning, with lows in…