Grant Me Hope: Sara
Every Monday on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Fourteen-year-old Sara has been in foster care for about three years. We caught up with the teenager at Jones Park in Gulfport. If you would like…
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Survey reveals majority of Mississippi educators against traditional school reopening
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Many educators in Mississipi are expressing concerns about school reopening plans for the fall semester as the coronavirus continues to spread in communities across the Magnolia State. In a survey conducted by the Mississippi Association of…
Mississippi politico, civil rights figure Charles Evers dies
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Charles Evers, the older brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers and a longtime figure in Mississippi politics, has died in Mississippi. He was 97. A coroner says Evers…
Public 'engaged' in Confederate-free Mississippi flag with over 600 design ideas submitted
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A state official says the people have already submitted about 600 ideas for a new Mississippi flag without the Confederate battle emblem. Department of Archives and History director Katie Blount…
Memorial Hospital postpones drive through COVID-19 testing scheduled in Biloxi on Thursday
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.…
1,635 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Mississippi on Tuesday, shattering daily record
(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…
Trailer home destroyed by fire Monday night in Saucier
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)…
Trailer home destroyed by fire Monday night in Saucier
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)…
1,635 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Mississippi on Tuesday, shattering daily record
(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…
Grant Me Hope: Haley
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…
Record broken: 1,251 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Mississippi on Monday
(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…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes its first residents ahead of Aug. 29 grand opening
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…
Mississippi mask mandate now includes 23 counties, continues until at least Aug. 3
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…
Keesler Federal Credit Union to hold Community Shred Day in Gulfport on Saturday, July 18
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…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issues order with statewide mask mandate beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday
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…
Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen Ship Island immediately, National Park Service says
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 to open campuses for fall term
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 schools to require students to attend on-campus classes. Here's the district's reopening plan.
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…
Grant Me Hope: Adopt a child from Mississippi
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…
Washington NFL team dropping 'Redskins' name after 87 years
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…
Tick, tock: Mississippi's tax filing deadline is Wednesday
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…
Mississippi bans abortion based on race, sex, genetic issues
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…
Fallen Oak Golf Course to reopen Saturday, July 11 after closing due to COVID-19
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…
Southern Miss cancels commencement set for August
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…