Checking Medicaid in the state
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re about three weeks away from the 2025 Legislative Session coming to an end. There’s been very little talk about expanding Medicaid in Mississippi. It’s been a hot topic…
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Update to prom times across South Mississippi in anticipation of potential severe weather
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A heads up for a few school proms planned for Saturday, March 15th. Ocean Springs High School says Saturday’s prom is…
Severe weather expected for the area
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A significant weather event is anticipated for South Mississippi on Saturday. Severe weather this time of the year isn’t uncommon. With the threat of the upcoming potential weather,…
Long Beach Chamber offering grants to small businesses
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and other Coast business leaders gathered to celebrate the anniversary of a popular Long Beach restaurant, but a big surprise came in…
Saferooms opening due to potential severe weather Saturday
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)- In anticipation of potential severe weather in the area, saferooms are opening in South Mississippi. All three community safe rooms in Pearl River County will open Saturday, March 14th, 2025 at 8:00 AM and remain open until…
Senator Wicker introduces bill to establish Mississippi River Basin Fisheries
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has introduced the Mississippi River Basin Fisheries Commission Act, a bill designed to enhance fisheries management and environmental quality throughout the Mississippi River Basin. The legislation would establish a federally funded commission to combat the…
Ocean Springs to vote on $52 million bond on Tuesday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) - OSSD has proposed a $52 million bond, which aims to address critical repairs and improvements to school campuses. This no-tax-increase bond proposal will not raise…
Smalls Sliders restaurant coming to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders. The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. The event celebrated Smalls Sliders’ expansion…
Construction continues on new Helena fire station
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction of the new Helena Fire Station is moving right along according to Jackson County Fire Protection. Workers were in the process of floating drywall…
Seabees return home after six-month deployment
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-After six long months, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 has returned to Gulfport. Jared Anson said, “Being home is just immense amount of joy. I haven’t seen my…
St. Patrick’s Day events announce schedule changes due to potential weather
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI- (WXXV)-Due to the possibility of severe weather on Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day events planned for March 15th are announcing schedule changes. In Biloxi, the Hibernia Irish Society’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will roll at noon. All other festivities…
Auditor Shad White wants defamation case filed by Brett Favre dismissed
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-State Auditor Shad White is appealing to the Mississippi Supreme Court as he seeks to get the defamation case filed against him…
Man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a shooting in Stone County. On March 12th, deputies received a call for service on Hartfield Road on a report of someone suffering from gunshot wounds.…
WXXV Everett Ganier Jr. stops by Smalls Sliders Opening Celebration in Biloxi
The Biloxi community will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders! The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. This…
Local mail carriers protest privatization in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The National Association of Letter Carriers is led by President Brian Renfroe, a Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native and second-generation letter carrier who now works at the…
Charges upgraded for man arrested in Pascagoula double homicide
Charges have been upgraded for the man arrested after a double homicide in Pascagoula last week. According to the Jackson County inmate docket, 39-year-old Darold Payne is now being charged with capital murder. The victims of the crime have been…
Mega Millions to Get MEGA Enhancements Starting April 2025
JACKSON, MISS. – The popular multi-state draw game Mega Millions will undergo a major makeover with sales beginning on April 5, featuring bigger jackpots, automatic multipliers, and enhanced prizes. Key highlights of the new and improved Mega Millions game include:…
Congressman Ezell joins efforts to reintroduce ‘Save our Shrimpers Act’
Congressman Mike Ezell is joining a bipartisan group to reintroduce the Save our Shrimpers Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funds being made available to international…
Work begins on new emergency operations center headquarters in Jackson County
Work begins on the new emergency operations center in Jackson County. The facility is going to be located next to the north entrance of the…
19-year-old arrested, charged with armed robbery in Gulfport
A 19-year-old has been arrested in Gulfport and charged with one count of armed robbery. On March 9th, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to an area in the 9400 block of Highway 49 in reference to an armed…
Hanshaw Bridge closure in Ocean Springs causing traffic concerns for middle school
Over in Jackson County, the indefinite closure of Hanshaw Bridge has created some major traffic issues for Ocean Springs Middle School parents. Over the…
Officials break ground on Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center in Jackson County
Mississippi State University and Jackson County broke ground on Monday on their Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center. This collaborative effort will create…
The History of Marine Life presentation at Gulfport Historical Society
So many of you remember Marine Life Oceanarium in Gulfport. For many years, it was the attraction on the Coast for locals and tourists alike. Marine…
Athletes take the field for the Special Olympics Mississippi Area 12 games in Moss Point
The Special Olympics Mississippi Area 12 Track and Field Games took…