Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan shares fire safety tips during cold weather
Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan joins us in studio to talk about safety as you stay warm during the cold weather.
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Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton discusses winter weather preps
The Coast is bracing for a winter storm. Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton joins us ahead of the severe weather winter.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many South Mississippians reflected today on the Civil Right icon’s legacy. On the third Monday of the month — close to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort announces closure due to impending severe weather
January 20, 2024 –Due to impending severe weather, The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort will close the casino and hotel at midnight on Monday, January 20. They hope to reopen by noon on Wednesday, January 22, weather and roads permitting. Scarlet…
Cold weather shelters opening on the Coast
Due to the anticipated cold weather, shelters are opening across South Mississippi. In Harrison County, the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center on Automall Parkway in D'Iberville opens Monday at 4:30 p.m. The Salvation Army Center of Hope opens at 6 p.m.…
Closures announced because of winter weather
Several businesses and offices are announcing closings ahead of the winter weather expected this week. Pascagoula Municipal Court has canceled court hearings on January 22nd due to hazardous traveling conditions. You will receive a letter in the mail with your…
Humane Society offers emergency shelter for vulnerable pets
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is opening its doors as a temporary shelter for dogs at risk of having to stay outdoors. HSSM will allow people who are going to a cold weather shelter to drop off their animals…
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Donald J. Trump takes Oath of Office to become 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump has taken the Oath of Office to become the 47th president of the United States, becoming the first non-consecutive serving president since Grover Cleveland in the 1890s. President Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of…
J. D. Vance makes his mark as the first millennial vice president
Vice President J. D. Vance has been sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States. He makes history as the first millennial to serve in the role and the first vice president in nearly two decades with…
Donald Trump to be sworn in as 47th President of the United States
By ZEKE MILLER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press Donald Trump has begun his Inauguration Day alongside much of his incoming Cabinet with a prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, near the White House. The Republican will…
Biden issues preemptive pardons for Jan. 6 committee and witnesses, Anthony Fauci and Mark Milley
By Rebecca Shabad WASHINGTON — With just hours remaining in office, President Joe Biden issued a slew of pardons Monday morning to preemptively protect people President-elect Donald Trump had threatened. Biden pardoned former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, Dr.…
Wiggins opening cold weather shelter
The City of Wiggins will operate a warming shelter on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights from 5 pm to 7 am at the Ferris O'Neal Senior Center 1240 South Magnolia Dr. We will provide a cot, blanket, and a warm…
County to close offices ahead of expected winter weather
Harrison County will close operations until 12 p.m. Wednesday in anticipation of winter weather hitting South Mississippi on Tuesday morning. Offices already were to be closed Monday for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Emergency Management Director Matt Stratton…
Cold-weather shelters opening in Harrison County
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, two warming centers will open in Harrison County tonight, and subsequent nights as necessary. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm • 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville Gulfport – Salvation Army…
MSDH Shares Frigid Weather Safety Tips
Jackson, Miss.- In anticipation of prolonged frigid temperatures and winter precipitation next week, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning residents to take steps now to ensure safety later. Freezing temps, snow/ice, and loss of power or water…
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather
Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency for Mississippi ahead of the arctic weather moving in. Freezing temperatures, snow, freezing rain and ice are expected to move in starting Sunday and continuing through Wednesday statewide. In his declaration, Reeves…
Gulfport Resident Heading to Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will officially start his second term in the White House on January 20th marking the 60th presidential inauguration. Ahead of the big day…
TikTok goes dark in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday evening just before as a federal law that bans the popular social media platform went into effect. By 10:50pm Eastern Standard Time, the app was not…
MDOT preparing for potential winter weather
JACKSON, MISS. – A second round of winter weather, with the coldest temperatures this season, is headed to Mississippi next week and will likely impact travel conditions. The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures and measurable snowfall that could extend…
Cold weather shelters opening on the Coast
In anticipation of the cold weather coming to our area, cold weather shelters are opening on the Coast. All three Community Saferooms in Pearl River County will open as warming centers at 6:00PM on Saturday January 18th. Pets are not…
Closures around the Coast due to cold weather
Due to the winter weather, businesses and other organizations are announcing closures. We will continue to update this page as more closures are announced. If you would like to report a closure, email us at news@wxxv25.com The Mississippi Aquarium will…
Destroyer being named after former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus
The Secretary of the Navy announced Friday that a new ship will be named after former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus. The ship will be built at Ingalls…
How TikTok's ban will affect small business owners
With TikTok facing a ban, many people don't realize it's more than an entertainment platform. For some business owners, it's a vital marketing tool, and for their customers, it's…