5/28 – Brynne’s Thursday Evening Forecast

A few showers will continue to pop up this Thursday evening, but rain chances remain low overnight. Mostly cloudy skies and calm winds with lows near 72.  Friday starts drier, although scattered showers and storms may develop by the afternoon. Skies will gradually clear with highs near 84 and southwest winds around 5 to 10 mph.  A slightly drier pattern…

Local entrepreneurs graduate from Coastal Business Growth Accelerator

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Local entrepreneurs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are getting the tools they need to turn big ideas into real businesses. Graduates are stepping into what’s next and helping shape the Coast’s future. From new startups to growing local companies, entrepreneurs across the Coast are taking the next step toward business success. The Mississippi Small Business Development Center…

Seniors get active at Salvation Army Kroc Center for National Senior Health and Fitness Day

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Across the Gulf Coast, older adults got moving as part of a nationwide push to stay active and healthy. At the Salvation Army Kroc Center, seniors took part in National Senior Health and Fitness Day focusing on wellness, connecting, and staying energized. From dancing and stretching to health education and fitness activities, seniors at the Salvation Army Kroc…

Singing River Little Theatre presents ‘Harvey’

The Singing River Little Theatre will be hosting their performances for ‘Harvey’ next month. Rick Roberts joins us with what you need to know ahead of June 4’s performance. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Harvey, Singing River Little Theatre

Clocking in with Spencer: Inside the Work at Woodside Wildlife Rescue

This ‘fur-real’ might be the best shift on this edition of Clocking in with Spencer! Spencer traded in the usual newsroom routine to get a behind the scenes look at the work that Woodside Wildlife Rescue does. For more information on Woodside Wildlife Rescue, click here. Categories: Clocking In, Featured, Local News Tags: Clocking in with Spencer, woodside wildlife rescue

Special election for Gulfport Ward 2 council position set

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An official date for Gulfport’s special election to fill the City Council Ward 2 position has been released. Polls will open on Tuesday, June 9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting locations include Zone 2A: Westside Community Center on 8th Street and Zone 2B: Francis X. Collins Lifetime Fitness Center on Swetman Road. Absentee voting must…

05/28 Ryan’s “More Rain, Flooding” Thursday Morning Forecast

More rain and more flooding issues ahead as rain chances begin to ramp back up after a mid-week break.

Expect to find more flooding issues as showers and thunderstorms begin developing again today after a slightly drier Wednesday now behind us. Even then though we still had at least one South MS city see over an inch an a half, but most of the area only saw light showers/sprinkles. Today we started off quiet, but clusters of showers and…

Long Beach School District remembers Thomas Hanes

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and coach. Earlier this week, we reported on a deadly crash involving a military bus that killed two men from D’Iberville. School officials confirm one of the victims was Thomas Hanes the P.E. teacher at Quarles Elementary and the school’s cross‑country coach. The…

Back Bay Mission accepting donations for food pantry

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission is asking for a few donations when it comes to their food pantry. The organization says they are seeing an influx of visitors lately. Due to this, it is difficult to maintain some commonly requested items. Any items can be donated to Back Bay Mission Monday through Friday at their Division Street location. Times…

Mostly dry tonight with daily rain chances sticking around into the weekend

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

After a fairly quiet evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin developing again overnight as clouds increase across the Coast. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 70s with light southeast winds becoming calm late. Thursday brings the highest rain chances of the next couple of days, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop during the morning and into…

Jeepin the Coast kicks off in high gear with block party

Pass Christian, Miss (WXXV) The 9th annual Jeepin the Coast is officially underway, kicking off with a lively block party in Pass Christian. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley joins us live with all the sights and sounds. Click link below for schedule of events: Events Categories: Featured, Local Eats, Local News Tags: block party, Featured, Jeepin’ the Coast, local news, Pass Christian

Ocean Springs mayor shares updates on infrastructure, growth and future plans at community breakfast

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Ocean Springs Mayor Bobby Cox shared updates on major projects, city growth, and future plans during the quarterly breakfast with the mayor held at Desi Vega’s Steakhouse. Mayor Cox says Ocean Springs continues to make progress on infrastructure improvements that should be completed by July. Those projects include a new water well, watermain replacements, drainage work, and…

Moss Point invites public to ‘Wake the Dog’ Drag Boat races

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Moss Point is hosting their Wake the Dog drag boat races this weekend. All citizens are invited to the riverfront to take part. The races run May 30 and May 31 starting at 11 a.m. Joining us with details is Sue Wright with the Main Street Association. Categories: Local News Tags: moss point, Wake the Dog Drag…

Blessing of the Fleet returns to Biloxi this weekend

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-One of our most cherished maritime traditions is returning this weekend. The 97th annual Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet sets sail Sunday. 2025 Shrimp Queen Alley Kovacevich joins us in studio ahead of the big day. The fun begins at 11 a.m. at Harrah’s Great Lawn. The Shrimp Princess Pageant also starts at 11 a.m. The wreath drop…

Former Harrison County Tax Collector David Larosa dies

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A former Harrison County elected official that served more than two decades in county government has died. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that Former Tax Collector David Larosa died Monday night. Larosa served as tax collector from 1999 to 2020 before his resignation due to health issues. Details on any funeral services have not…

Appeals court upholds sex crime sentencing of Hancock County man

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Hancock County man found guilty of trying to force two young girls to perform sexual acts during a camping trip at Buccaneer State Park back in 2012. Judges affirmed Matthew Murphy’s 2023 convictions on two counts of attempted touching of a child for lustful purposes….

George County man arrested, charged with child sexual battery following investigation

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man is behind bars after a child reported sexual abuse to their parents. Dustin Merrill was taken into custody last Friday after an investigation that began on May 11, after those parents reported their child’s allegation of abuse to sheriff investigators. He’s now charged with two counts of sexual battery involving a child….