Today’s Pets of the Day are Maeva and Pluto from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Pluto is a pit mix about two-years-old. He is neutered and microchipped and up to date on his shots. Pluto knows how to sit. He’s…
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — One of downtown Ocean Springs' weekly traditions has remained open during the coronavirus pandemic, and with the loosening of some restrictions, it's seeing a gradual return to normal. Folks gathered at the Ocean Springs Fresh…
Motorcyclists from Mississippi revved their engines and delivered a batch of goodies to workers on the front lines of COVID-19. Members from the Mississippi chapter of the Motor Maids, an all-women motorcycle club, along with a few other motorcycle groups…
Today we are featuring our WXXV Pet of the Day, but it’s also National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. So, we’ve got three pets for you that are in need of a loving home at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.…
The Mississippi Aquarium was slated to open its doors to the public today. Now, that isn't happening. The construction project has already faced delays, and now health concerns regarding the coronavirus have further hindered development. Officials say a new opening…
Today’s pet of the day is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Maeva is a female lab and pit mix about five years old. She is good with kids and dogs, great on a leash, spayed and up to date…
Governor Tate Reeves new “Safer at Home” Order authorizes essential travel with restrictions. In response to the directive, the Coast Transit Authority will reestablish fixed route bus service with compliance to those restrictions. CTA will operate fixed route bus services…
Osborne is a one year old terrier cattle dog mix. This spunky little guy is a whole lot of fun. He’s happy to be out and about in the yard chasing the ball or entertain himself by chasing birds. He’s…
Chessy is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She is a shepard and pit mix about three years old. She’s great on a leash, good with kids, and loves everyone she meets. Chessy is okay with dogs and sits for…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Naval Construction Battalion Center said Tuesday the base will not open until 9 a.m. due to thick smoke from a large fire near Canal Road. Gulfport Police have closed 28th Street from 59th…
Today’s pet of the day is Jake and he’s waiting for you at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Jake is a terrier mix about two years old. He’s good with dogs and kids. He is very shy and super sweet.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – New U.S. Navy guidance has come out regarding the Trusted Traveler Program for the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport. Initially, the installation announced it would be suspending the Trusted Traveler Program beginning this Friday, April…
Today’s WXXV Pet of the Day is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Pluto is a pit mix about two years old. He is neutered and microchipped and up to date on his shots. Pluto knows how to sit. He’s…
The Community Foundation for Mississippi, working with Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, established the Mississippi Community Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund as an initiative to create a state-wide pooled fund to respond to disasters in Mississippi, including COVID-19. To…
Today’s Pet of the Day is Patches from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She is a year-old pit mix. She’s good with dogs and kids, spayed, walks great on a leash, and sits for treats. Patches is $25 to adopt…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – The City of Ocean Springs Fire Department will be distributing free sanitizer in closed containers to City of Ocean Springs residents. This will take place on Wednesday, April 22 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A man is now considered missing in Biloxi, after his parents have been unable to contact him since July of 2019. On April 17th, 2020 a welfare concern report was filed for Ian Michael Harper by…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, along with family and friends of missing Pearl River County resident Rebecca Reid, are offering 'up to $5000 reward' for information leading to the person or persons responsible for her disappearance. Rebecca…
Today’s Pet of the Day is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Darlin’ is a female terrier mix about two and a half years old. She’s ready to go home with you, already spayed and up-to-date on shots. Darlin’ is…
Today’s pet is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. His name is Niobi. He is a medium sized terrier mix, about one and a half years old. He is neutered, good with dogs and kids, will sit for treats, and…
Governor Tate Reeves said last week that he would allow Misssissippi beaches and lakes closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to reopen. However, local governments are still allowed to use their own discretion when it comes to reopening their public…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) – The native plants and shrubs in the green houses at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center are getting restless and in need of fresh air and sunshine. Due to COVID-19, the native plant sale scheduled for…
Our pet today is Ron and he’s from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. He is a lab mix about three years old. He’s neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots and good on a leash. Ron knows how to…