WXXV Pet of the Day: Bring Alea Home!
Today’s Pet of the Day is Alea and she’s at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Alea is a hound mix about four years old. She sits on command, is great on a leash, and is oh-so-sweet! Alea is good with…
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WXXV Pets of the Day: Three furry friends looking for their forever home
Today we have three pets from both the Humane Society of South Mississippi and the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Max is a male terrier mix about 10 months old, currently at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. He’s good with kids…
Jackson County parks reopening Tuesday, May 12
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to reopen County maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 12. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more than…
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula holding one-day online hiring event Wednesday, May 13
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Do you have carpentry skills, hot work or burning experience? Can you strike an arc and read a tape measure? If this sounds like you, Ingalls Shipbuilding is hiring. Located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Ingalls is looking…
WXXV Pet of the Day: Finn is looking for his forever home
Today’s Pet of the Day is Finn and he’s at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. He is a Pitt/Pointer mix about one year old. He’s good with kids, good on a leash, and sits for treats. He has a great…
Residents, local leaders attend "Mississippi Freedom Rally" in Biloxi over the weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Flags and signs served as outlets for people's frustration on Saturday as they gathered to voice their concerns about individual rights in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100 people gathered at the Lighthouse…
WXXV Pet of the Day: Pluto needs a forever home!
Today’s pet of the day is waiting for you at 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…
Local burn bans issued for parts of South Mississippi due to "dangerous burning conditions"
(WXXV) — Severe drought conditions along the Mississippi Coast have led to drier than normal soil and dehydrated vegetation, creating plenty of fuel for any wildfires that develop. The National Weather Service said Wednesday morning, "Low afternoon minimum relative humidity…
WXXV Pet of the Day: Bring Max home!
Today’s Pet of the Day is Max from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Max is a male terrier mix about ten months old. He’s good with kids and dogs, great on a leash, sits for treats, and is a complete…
"Hercs for Heroes:" Hurricane Hunters from 403rd Wing plan flyby of Coast hospitals Tuesday afternoon
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV) — The 403rd Wing is planning an additional flyby for Picayune, Bay Saint Louis, and Pascagoula the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5 in honor of healthcare workers, first responders, and essential personnel battling the…
Pet of the Day: Give Phebie a loving home
Today’s Pet of the Day is Phebie from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She is a hound mix about one-year-old, good with kids and dogs, sits for treats, great on a leash, spayed and microchipped. She’s $25 to adopt. You…
Pet of the Day: Pluto and Maeva are looking for their forever homes!
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…
CDC: Risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is low
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 Fresh Market gradually welcoming back non-farming vendors
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…
Women's motorcycle club "Mississippi Motor Maids" give back to Memorial Hospital
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…
WXXV Pet of the Day: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
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.…
New Mississippi Aquarium opening date unknown
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…
WXXV Pet of the Day: Maeva is looking for her forever home
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…
Coast Transit Authority resumes bus service with 10 passenger max, requires riders to cover mouth, nose
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…
WXXV Pet of the Day: Adopt Osborne today
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…
WXXV Pet of the Day: Give Chessy a forever home
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…
NCBC delays opening, urges west side of base to shelter in place due to smoke from Canal Road fire
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…
WXXV Pet of the Day: Take Jake Home!
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.…
Suspension of Trusted Traveler Program for Seabee base canceled, 100% ID check implemented instead
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…