Checking Medicaid in the state

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re about three weeks away from the 2025 Legislative Session coming to an end. There’s been very little talk about expanding Medicaid in Mississippi. It’s been a hot topic of conversation in recent years. State Auditor Shad White has been looking at the state’s program and he told WXXV News his office found fraud and waste in the…

Severe weather expected for the area

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A significant weather event is anticipated for South Mississippi on Saturday. Severe weather this time of the year isn’t uncommon. With the threat of the upcoming potential weather, the Harrison County Emergency Operation Center is closely monitoring conditions. We were able to speak with Harrison County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Sullivan and here is what he had to…

IMMS hosts sea turtle release Friday morning

Fog couldn’t stop another turtle release from happening Friday morning. IMMS staff released one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle in front of Edgewater Mall. It’s the latest cold-stunned and rehabilitated turtle in IMMS’ care to recover enough to be returned to its natural habitat. Barrie Nelson from Governor Reeves’ office was visiting for Spring Break, her daughter Zoey having the honor…

Feast of St. Joseph Dinner Social

One organization here on the Coast is hosting a special dinner this Saturday. The topic of this dinner is dual citizenship and scholarships. Tracy Arnold and our very own Susie Davis are representing the Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society with more. The dinner takes place Saturday, March 15th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Salute Italian Restaurant in…

2025 Zebra Run for Rare Diseases

Sarah Cortell Vandersypen with the United MSD Foundation stops by the WXXV Studio to talk to us about the upcoming Zebra Run. The 2025 Zebra Run for Rare Diseases is scheduled for March 29th, 2025. Registration is now open. Click here for more information. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 2025 Zebra Run for Rare Diseases

03/14 Ryan’s “Storms Soon” Friday Morning Forecast

We're not seeing much more than areas of dense fog this morning, but storms soon arrive in South MS and are likely to be strong.

Expect today to largely just be grey and warm, but soon storms will begin to develop and they have an elevated chance of severe weather this time around. We’ll see a small chance of activity around midnight tonight, but after that we’ll have to wait until around lunchtime Saturday, when our risk goes up significantly as a front moves in….

Long Beach Chamber offering grants to small businesses

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and other Coast business leaders gathered to celebrate the anniversary of a popular Long Beach restaurant, but a big surprise came in the form of an announcement that will have huge impacts on small businesses. Coastal Daquiris celebrating its fifth year on the Coast with a ribbon cutting held by the Long Beach Chamber…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Ocean Springs’ Gracie McDonald!

Don’t blink or you might miss her! Our recipient this week has wheels for feet when it comes to protecting the Greyhound outfield and exploding out of the batters box after making contact, but her best quality on and off the field is the way she leads. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Ocean Springs’ very own Gracie…

Meet Gulfport candidates at ‘Pizza before the Polls’ event

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters in Gulfport will have the chance to hear from candidates next week. ‘Pizza before the Polls’ will feature candidates for mayor and city council at the Gulf Coast Event Center on March 25th. The event is free to attend, but the pizza and drinks will be available for purchase. Make plans to head out starting at…

East Central baseball picks up a win over Columbia Academy in the 2025 Battle at the Beach

The East Central Hornets were looking for their second consecutive win as they matched up with Columbia Academy and the Cougars on Thursday at Keesler Federal Park. The Hornet would come out on top, defeating Columbia Academy 7-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Battle at the Beach, Columbia Academy Cougars, East Central Hornets, High School Baseball, Keesler Federal…

Biloxi NAACP hosting political forum next week

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Next week, the Biloxi NAACP is hosting a political forum for the upcoming municipal election. Voters are encouraged to head to the Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center at 6 p.m. on March 18th. Visitors have the chance to meet candidates and learn what their platforms are before casting your primary ballots. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi NAACP,…

IMMS hosting turtle release on Friday

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute of Marine Mammal Studies is hosting another turtle release tomorrow. One Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle is being released in front of Edgewater Mall at 10 tomorrow morning. If you can’t make it out, the facility will live stream the event on its Facebook page. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Institute of Marine Mammal Studies, turtle…

Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance hosting forum

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-City elections are coming up all around South Mississippi. The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance is hosting a candidate event tonight. Here on WXXV with a preview is Julia Weaver from the Alliance. The night starts with an alderman candidate open house from 5:30 to 6:30. After a break for refreshments, the night then ends with a mayoral…