Due to the expectation of inclement weather, Memorial Hospital is postponing the drive through COVID-19 testing clinic scheduled for Thursday, July 23. The clinic was going to be held at the Biloxi Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported a record-breaking additional 1,635 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Tuesday. The previous single-day record of new cases was 1,251, which was set yesterday, July 20. In South Mississippi, the…
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A trailer home was destroyed in a fire in northern Harrison County on Monday night. Fourteen firefighters and seven trucks from the Harrison County Fire Rescue and Combat Readiness Training Center (Air National Guard Fire Crews)…
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A trailer home was destroyed in a fire in northern Harrison County on Monday night. Fourteen firefighters and seven trucks from the Harrison County Fire Rescue and Combat Readiness Training Center (Air National Guard Fire Crews)…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported a record-breaking additional 1,635 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Tuesday. The previous single-day record of new cases was 1,251, which was set yesterday, July 20. In South Mississippi, the…
Every Monday for the next two months on WXXV we will feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Sixteen-year-old Haley hopes her future family will be kind and enjoy spending time together playing games and staying active. If…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported a record-breaking additional 1,251 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Monday. The previous single-day record of new cases was 1,230, which was set this past Thursday, July 16. There were…
On Sunday, the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport welcomed its first residents. Eight years in the making, the aquarium now officially houses cownose rays, sheepshead fish, goliath grouper, and horseshoe crabs. Moving the aquatic life into their new home is no…
On Monday, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced new measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19. In a post to social media, Gov. Reeves said, “COVID-19 is spreading and killing in our state. It is not a hypothetical, it is…
Identity protection is more important than ever, and Keesler Federal Credit Union is providing an opportunity for Mississippi Gulf Coast residents to securely shred personal documents and prevent key information from falling into the wrong hands. Keesler Federal will hold…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WXXV) — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued an emergency proclamation containing an amended Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen Ship Island immediately following temporary repairs to the pier. The island will resume regular operations, but Fort Massachusetts will remain closed. The National Park Service has awarded a contract…
William Carey University will welcome students to its campuses this fall – but with stringent COVID-19 safety protocols in place. The announcement came Tuesday during a press conference at WCU’s Hattiesburg campus. “After completing the spring trimester with online instruction,…
Harrison County School District says classes will start on August 6, 2020, in a modified traditional manner. Until further notice, all students will follow the 2020-2021 academic calendar and students will be required to attend on-campus classes daily. Transportation to…
Starting today and every Monday for the next two months here on WXXV we will feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Christian describes himself as helpful. He likes to joke around a bit, but also has a…
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington NFL team is shedding the “Redskins” name effective immediately. The change comes less than two weeks after owner Dan Snyder launched an organizational review amid pressure from sponsors to…
Procrastinators are facing a deadline to file their 2019 Mississippi income tax returns. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the state extended its filing deadline from April 15 until July 15. That is this Wednesday. That is the same new deadline…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a law Wednesday that bans abortion based on the race, sex or genetic anomalies of a fetus, adding new limits in a state that…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Fallen Oak will welcome golfers back to the Tom Fazio-designed course starting Saturday, July 11. The renowned course, available only to guests of Beau Rivage, reopens for play following its temporary closure due to COVID-19. “We…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Class of 2020 graduates from the University of Southern Mississippi are facing yet another delay in getting their diplomas. The university said Friday that it was forced to cancel graduation ceremonies that had been scheduled for…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Legislation in the Mississippi House proposes using $50 million of the state’s federal coronavirus relief funding to improve broadband access for students in underserved areas during the pandemic. “These kids have…
Many people across the country are getting ready to celebrate their biggest Fourth of July holiday yet to ease some 2020 stress. Here on the Coast there are still ways to do so despite coronavirus concerns. Starting Friday, July 3rd…
Today’s Pet of the Week is Buddy and you can adopt him at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Buddy is a retriever-mix and at just two-years-old, people have unfortunately let him down. He has a quiet, heartbreaking whine when…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs School District has partnered with local medical leaders from Singing River Health System to form the OSSD Medical Advisory Council for continuing district operations and returning to school in August. OSSD has enlisted…
