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Mississippi Treasury giving away $250 scholarships to celebrate America's 250th birthday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Mississippi Treasury is giving away 10 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $250. State Treasurer David McRae…
Summer-like pattern returns this week
Tonight will be warm and muggy with partly cloudy skies and overnight lows falling into the upper 70s. On Tuesday, expect mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs climbing into the…
Gulf Coast mayors meet in Biloxi to discuss common interests, goals
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayors from cities all along the Coast came together recently at the Slavonian Lodge in Biloxi. Biloxi Mayor…
Gulfport Fire, Cajun Navy team up for rescue efforts during Biloxi River flooding
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As floodwaters surged along the Biloxi River after Thursday’s relentless rain, a race against rising water took hold across…
Gautier Police asking for public’s assistance in locating missing teenager
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Fifteen-year-old Jacquire Rennea Perkins was last seen leaving her home on Martin Bluff Road on Saturday, June 20. Jacquire is 5’5”. She…
Fire crews extinguish fire at flood-damaged home in Pass Christian
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday morning, Harrison County and Pass Christian fire crews worked to put out a fire at a home that was damaged by last week’s flooding. The home is located on Bells Ferry Road. Fire officials say…
Biloxi Firefighters rescue residents, pets in Woolmarket flooding
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department is sharing details about their rescues last week. Friday morning, crews responded to flooding in the Woolmarket area. There they safely…
Officials issue debris pickup reminder as flood cleanup continues
As South Mississippians continue the cleanup process this week from last week’s floods, some counties are reminding people about debris pickup. In Harrison County, utility authority officials say limbs and other vegetation measuring 8 feet or less will be collected…
Married couple killed in house fire in Moss Point identified
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A weekend house fire in Moss Point has claimed the lives of a married couple. Firefighters were called to a home in the 3600 block of Julia Circle just after 3:30 Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived,…
Cajun Navy conducted multiple water rescues in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteer rescue crews with Cajun Navy 2016 are being recognized for multiple water rescues in Gulfport. The Cajun Navy worked alongside the Gulfport Fire Department…
MDOT: Portions of State Route 26 in George County remain closed due to flooding
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Transportation says portions of State Route 26 in George County remains closed due to ongoing flooding impacts. State Route 26 is closed in both directions between Fairley O’Neal Road/Vardaman Graves Road and Ely…
City of Moss Point swears in two new judges
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two new judges have been sworn in for the City of Moss Point. The swearing in ceremony happened at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Dustin Thomas was sworn in as the newest municipal judge, the city…
Historic flooding devastates Stone County as recovery efforts continue; more than 50 rescued
Stone County, Miss (WXXV)- Stone County residents are beginning the long process of cleaning up and assessing damage after historic rainfall caused widespread flooding across the area. Thursday’s severe weather…
Emergency Lane Closure on East Pass Road due to cave-in
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Drivers in Gulfport should expect delays along a portion of East Pass Road after an emergency lane closure was issued due to…
Keesler Air Force Base holds Change of Command Ceremony for 81st Training Group
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Training Group at Keesler Air Force Base has a new commander. A change of command ceremony was held on June 12. Colonel Jill Heliker assumed command from Colonel Michael Powell. Col. Powell has served as…
Juneteenth Family Fun Day postponed due to severe weather
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV) JZ 94.5 and The People’s Station Corporation have announced the postponement of the 4th Annual Juneteenth Family Fun Day, which was scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, due to recent severe weather and flooding across the Gulf…
Sparklight invests $36M in South Mississippi internet upgrades, expanding fiber network
Sparklight says it has invested nearly $36 million over the past three years to upgrade internet service across South Mississippi. The company says the improvements have expanded its…
Another round of storms on Saturday before we start drying out
Heavy rain continues to impact South Mississippi Friday night, with torrential downpours leading to areas of flooding across portions of the Coast. Some locations have already picked up several inches of…
Mississippi researchers join effort to help U.S. produce own seafood
Mississippi researchers are joining a new national effort to help the United States produce more of its own seafood. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community…
MEMA shares Friday damage assessment update following severe weather
MEMA has released new details on the damage Tropical Storm Arthur has done to South Mississippi and elsewhere in the state. In total, ten counties currently report damage. The American Red Cross is also now operating shelters in Hancock, Harrison,…
Black bear sightings across the Coast
If you live in D’Iberville or near our coastal waters, you may want to keep an eye out for unusual visitors. D’Iberville police say a black bear was spotted Monday in the area of West Gay Road and Pierce Road.…
Wiggins restaurant gives free meals to flood victims
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One restaurant in Wiggins is stepping up to assist those recovering from the torrential rain and flooding that has slammed Stone County. The Frosty…
Mississippi Attorney General Office reaches settlement with Roblox
Attorney General Lynn Fitch says Mississippi has reached a major settlement with the online gaming platform Roblox, aimed at strengthening safety for children and teens. The agreement requires…
Wiggins church helps community after major flooding leaves Stone County residents in need
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Now that the rain has subsided and tropical storm Arthur is gone, residents in Stone County are working on…
Scout Troop 321 offering flag subscription service
Scouting Troop 321 out of Long Beach offers a flag subscription service. The program is called ‘Long Beach Patriots Flags.’ Assistant Scoutmaster Tommy Carroll joins us with more on…
Mississippi Treasury giving away $250 scholarships to celebrate America's 250th birthday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Mississippi Treasury is giving away 10 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $250. State Treasurer David McRae…
Allergy specialists urge caution as Sahara dust storm returns to Mississippi
Allergy specialists are urging residents to be prepared as Sahara dust once again makes its way through Mississippi. That plume is a surge of dry,…
Gulf Coast mayors meet in Biloxi to discuss common interests, goals
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayors from cities all along the Coast came together recently at the Slavonian Lodge in Biloxi. Biloxi Mayor…
Gulfport Fire, Cajun Navy team up for rescue efforts during Biloxi River flooding
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As floodwaters surged along the Biloxi River after Thursday’s relentless rain, a race against rising water took hold across…
Pass Christian Fire Department rescues alligator found in backyard pool
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pass Christian Fire Department helped rescue an alligator from a pool on Saturday. Residents at the home found the alligator close to…
Gautier Police asking for public’s assistance in locating missing teenager
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Fifteen-year-old Jacquire Rennea Perkins was last seen leaving her home on Martin Bluff Road on Saturday, June 20. Jacquire is 5’5”. She…
Fire crews extinguish fire at flood-damaged home in Pass Christian
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday morning, Harrison County and Pass Christian fire crews worked to put out a fire at a home that was damaged by last week’s flooding. The home is located on Bells Ferry Road. Fire officials say…
Long Beach mayor recognizes city employees for storm response efforts
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce is recognizing the city employees who helped during last week’s weather. Those agencies include the police and…
City of Madison sends first responders to help in Wiggins after severe weather
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is giving thanks to other agencies who came out and helped during last week’s severe weather.…
Wiggins Fire Chief thanks everyone who helped the area during severe weather
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis is giving his thanks to the agencies who came from near and far to assist during…
Biloxi Firefighters rescue residents, pets in Woolmarket flooding
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department is sharing details about their rescues last week. Friday morning, crews responded to flooding in the Woolmarket area. There they safely…
Officials issue debris pickup reminder as flood cleanup continues
As South Mississippians continue the cleanup process this week from last week’s floods, some counties are reminding people about debris pickup. In Harrison County, utility authority officials say limbs and other vegetation measuring 8 feet or less will be collected…
Married couple killed in house fire in Moss Point identified
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A weekend house fire in Moss Point has claimed the lives of a married couple. Firefighters were called to a home in the 3600 block of Julia Circle just after 3:30 Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived,…