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…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to update its recommendation on masks. CDC researchers have been conducting a scientific review about the masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Scientists wanted to find out if masks protect people…
GSK Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall for some children's Robitussin and Dimetapp products due to dosing cups missing graduation markings. The recall affects two lots of Children's Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and one lot of…
UNITED KINGDOM (WXXV) — A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed into the North Sea on Monday morning and a search for the pilot is now underway. The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, located at Royal Air Force…
We have seen countless businesses take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But can you imagine having just opened your business days before the lockdown? That was the case for Marley’s Music in Biloxi. WXXV's Kristen Anzuini stopped by…
In addition to the jackpot-winning ticket, there were plenty of other big winners in the June 9 Mega Millions drawing. Four of the Match 5 winning tickets are worth $2 million each because they included the optional Megaplier, which was…
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced Wednesday the 2020 Mississippi Parent of the Year is Lisa McCusker, a mother of two children in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school district nominated McCusker for her countless hours of working with…
Today’s Pet of the Week is Babe from the Humane Society of South Mississippi. She’s a one-year-old retriever found wandering around in the woods. Babe is shy at first, but once she gets in the play yard with her kennelmate…
GULFPORT, Miss. — The AT&T Foundation is donating $15,000 to Feeding the Gulf Coast in Gulfport to support those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The contribution will be used to help provide meals for children, families and seniors along…
By JUAN A. LOZANO and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The black man whose death has inspired a worldwide reckoning over racial injustice will be buried in Houston Tuesday, carried home in a horse-drawn carriage. George Floyd, who…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is celebrating National Foster a Pet Month with the Petco Foundation and Skechers’ charity footwear collection by recognizing local foster hero Kelly Taylor for stepping up and saving animal lives in South Mississippi. Taylor…
Communities across the Coast are engaging in conversations regarding the death of George Floyd, and now Stone County is one of many areas joining that discussion. "Sometimes we have to be uncomfortable to address the issues that are at hand.…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Keesler Air Force Base Commissary is reopening to all authorized shoppers. The commissary will be open seven days a week. Monday through Saturday it will be open from 0900-1900 (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). Each…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is now reporting the names of long-term care (LTC) facilities that are experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19. Long-term care facilities like nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older…
Ocean Springs is celebrating a return of live music with a noontime concert with the Tall Boys. Mayor Shea Dobson said the Tall Boys will play a 30-minute set at City Hall to celebrate the lifting of live music restrictions.…