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Protecting plants during a cold snap
With a freeze warning now in effect for South Mississippi as we head into the overnight hours, South Mississippi gardeners and growers are preparing their plants for a chilly night.…
Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations
By MIKE STOBBE A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine…
Mississippi Highway Patrol responds to multiple deadly crashes over the weekend
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to two deadly crashes over the weekend in two different counties. The first happened on I-59 north in Pearl River County around 3 a.m. Saturday. A Dodge Challenger traveling south on I-59 crashed into a box…
Arrest made in child sexual battery investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police officers arrested a man in connection with a child sexual battery investigation. Thirty-seven-year-old Travis Wilson was arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child under the age of 14. Wilson is being held at…
Cold weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
Due to anticipated cold weather, shelters are opening in South Mississippi later today. In Harrison County, the warming center at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building will open at 4:30 p.m. Transportation assistance is available. Call Coast Transit Authority at 228-896-8080…
Motorcyclist dies in Saturday wreck in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge Saturday night. Biloxi police say it happened around 10:30 p.m. and it appears that he hit the bridge wall and went over. The exact cause…
Jackson County School District prepares for rezoning
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Attendance district rezonings in the Jackson County School District are set to take effect this year as new housing developments continue to grow in…
Memorial Hospital Gulfport receives level 1 stroke center designation
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)-Memorial Health System announced that the Gulfport Hospital has received level one stroke center designation from the Mississippi State Department of Health. This location is…
Mississippi Attorney General’s Office continues fentanyl prevention efforts
Attorney Geneal Lynn Fitch’s office is working with a notable messaging and chat app to stop fentanyl money laundering in Mississippi and beyond. The AG’s office is partnering…
Gulf Coast Research Lab announces improvements to Marine Education Center
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory announced exciting improvements coming to their Marine Education Center. The living shoreline and access project is an important initiative to enhance…
Ship Island Excursions 100th season begins
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- A ferry service that has provided memories for over a million guests is celebrating a century of service to South Mississippi. Ship…
Ocean Springs School District announces new assistant superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District announced they have appointed Melissa Arnold as their next assistant superintendent. She will begin her new role on July…
MDOT reminds drivers to check air in spare tire
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is taking time to remind drivers to check the amount of air in their spare tire. With the temperatures changing so much,…
Mississippi Attorney General discusses One Pill Can Kill initiative
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Some communities on the coast are a little safer this week thanks to an initiative spearheaded by the Mississippi Attorney General. The…
State auditor questions BP projects selection process
Every year the Mississippi Legislature chooses economic development projects paid for by the BP settlement’s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Lawmakers get recommendations from an advisory board and the Mississippi Development Authority.…
Monster Jam returns to the Coast Coliseum
Monster trucks are back at the Coast Coliseum this weekend and fans will get the chance to see big wheels, cool tricks, and even meet the drivers up close.…
3/13 - Sam's Friday night forecast
Quiet and pleasant weather continues through the weekend with sunshine and highs in the mid 70s Saturday and upper 70s to low 80s on Sunday. Late Sunday night, a cold…
Mississippi National Guard troops to deploy to Middle East as part of ‘Operation Epic Fury’
Mississippi National Guard units from across the state are deploying to the Middle East as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Epic…
State Department of Public Safety warning of scam for outstanding fines
The Department of Public Safety is warning of a scam alert going around pretending to be the Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicles. The text claims…
Victim identified in fatal vehicle-train collision in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-One person is dead after a collision between a train and a truck in Biloxi Friday. According to Biloxi Police, a truck was crossing the tracks at the Oak Street crossing in Biloxi when it was hit by…
New items on the menu at Savvy Sliders in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Savvy Sliders is joining us in studio to talk about a few new menu items. General Manager Tiffany Morse brings a few examples of what…
Southern Miss to face off against Nicholls State at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will make their return to Keesler Federal Park Tuesday evening. The Golden Eagles take on Nicholls…
Windy conditions result in small woods fire in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Windy conditions Monday caused a few woods fires to pop up in Harrison County. Harrison County fire rescue officials say both fires…
Lil Wayne set to perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. — Rap icon Lil Wayne is set to hit the stage on the Mississippi Gulf Coast later this year. Lil Wayne will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday, August 14, bringing 20 years of Carter classics…
Woman dies after medical issue at Harrison County Jail
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. — A woman being held at the Harrison County Jail died this past Friday. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, the woman has been identified as Sierra Case. Officials with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said…
2nd annual Third Coast Music Awards celebrate local musicians
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Musicians from all over the Mississippi Coast came out to Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Monday night for the 2nd annual…
Beer and Bacon Fest debuts in new location over the weekend
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual event that made a big move this year brought crowds to the Long Beach Town Green Friday and Saturday…
Hibernia Irish Society Parade rolls through Downtown Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For the first time in its history, the Hibernia Irish Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolled through Ocean Springs on Saturday. The streets…
State fentanyl strike force makes major bust
Attorney General Lynn Fitch says a statewide law enforcement operation targeting drugs and illegal activity has led to dozens of arrests. ‘Operation Check Mate’ was led by the state’s…
Flint Creek Water Park in Wiggins upgrading amenities
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Flint Creek Water Park and Campground in Wiggins is upgrading amenities to improve the visitor experience. The park features a 700-acre lake, water park, and…
Protecting plants during a cold snap
With a freeze warning now in effect for South Mississippi as we head into the overnight hours, South Mississippi gardeners and growers are preparing their plants for a chilly night.…
Senior Medicare Patrol hosting Senior Spring Fling in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-There’s an informational expo for South Mississippi senior citizens coming up this Thursday in Jackson County. Here to tell us all about it…
Gulf Coast Maritime and Seafood Museum opens registration for summer camps
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Registration is now open for summer camps at the Gulf Coast Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, Mississippi. The museum’s annual…
Looking ahead to upcoming Pink Heart Funds events
The Pink Heart Funds is hosting two events on the Coast soon. Brenda Long and Judith Brannan join us with those details. On Sunday, March 29, stop by…
Registration now open for 2026 Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
It is officially registration launch week for the Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The race takes place December 12 and 13. Mike Wattigny joins us with the…
Visiting Pet Teams hosts community membership drive
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport lived up to its name on Saturday as Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi hosted a membership drive. The festival helped raised…
Bridge/ road closure in Jackson County begins
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in the Vancleave area should be aware of a bridge closure that began Monday. John Smith Road from Jim’s Place and La Rue Road…
Mississippi Highway Patrol responds to multiple deadly crashes over the weekend
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to two deadly crashes over the weekend in two different counties. The first happened on I-59 north in Pearl River County around 3 a.m. Saturday. A Dodge Challenger traveling south on I-59 crashed into a box…