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…

Harrison County students have fun at fourth annual Inclusive Field Day

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District hosted its 4th annual Inclusive Field Day Thursday. Students from D’Iberville, Harrison Central, and West Harrison High School came together for some friendly competition. Inclusive Field Day is a day that many students in the Harrison County School District look forward to all year long. The event was on the Creekbend…

40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner

The 40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner is offering free meals for the community. Joining us in studio is Julie Massengill with the details. The dinner takes place on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. until the food is gone at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall located at 301 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News Tags: Kelly Family Thanksgiving…

Holiday travel tips from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun and airports are already packed with holiday travelers as one of the busiest weeks of the year begins. Officials at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport offered some tips for travelers. To make your trip smoother, give yourself extra time as security and check in lines are expected to move slower…

Fire officials share holiday cooking safety tips

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With Thanksgiving a few days away and many families are prepping to cook some of their favorite meals, we decided to check with one of our local fire departments for some tips on cooking safety. It’s almost time again for family and food, but it is important to practice good safety habits in the kitchen. Kitchen…

Huntington Learning Center’s November Teacher of the Month: North Bay Elementary’s Brandee Burton

It’s time once again to honor an outstanding educator in South Mississippi. Elizabeth Keen introduces us to our WXXV and Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month, North Bay Elementary’s Brandee Burton. Categories: Featured, Local News, Teacher of the Month Tags: Huntington Learning Center, Teacher of the Month

Two arrested in connection to card skimming in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police made two arrests as part of Operation Safe, the Attorney General’s statewide operation targeting card skimmers. Thirty-one-year-old Hechavarria Jimenez and 39-year-old Reislandy Coello are accused of using fraudulent credit cards and skimming devices in Biloxi. Investigators were able to recover multiple skimming devices and approximately 66 fraudulent credit cards from a home on North Haven…

Warrior Stadium phase two renovations begin in D’Iberville

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- With the home football season in the books for D’Iberville football, the next phase of renovations at Warrior Stadium are underway. The renovations include upgrades to stadium bathrooms, ticket windows, expanded locker room spaces, and seating upgrades. All the work being done is funded through the school district and is aimed at modernizing the aging stadium and…

Card skimming operation wraps up in Mississippi

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the end of her office’s statewide operation targeting card skimmers. More than 900 Mississippi businesses and 6,000 card reading devices were inspected between November 6 through the 20 for Operation Safe. Through this operation and this year, the AG’s Office has recovered 15 card skimmers in Mississippi. Many South Mississippi police departments partnered with…

All equine activity temporarily stopped at Harrison County Fairgrounds

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The ongoing equine herpes outbreak in the south is causing South Mississippi agriculture officials to take precautions as well. The Harrison County Fairgrounds released a statement saying the fairgrounds and the John Clark Arena will be closed to all equine activity until December 1. Everyone is asked to quarantine their horses and keep them safe. All…

Suspect dead in Sunday officer-involved shooting in George County

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sunday night deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant that turned deadly. The incident happened before 7:15 on Blackberry Lane in Lucedale. Police say that Nicholas Parker barricaded himself inside the home. At one point, he approached the door with what police say appeared to be a weapon. For the…