WXXV recognizes locals at 2025 Viewer’s Choice Award winners
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun night at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi as WXXV recognized local businesses and people doing big things in their…
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3 monkeys still on the loose after truck overturns on Mississippi highway
By SOPHIE BATES HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — Three monkeys were still on the loose Wednesday in Mississippi after a truck carrying the research animals overturned, but it remained unclear who owns the monkeys, who was transporting them and where they were being…
Feeding the Gulf Coast helping people across South Mississippi
Feeding the Gulf Coast serves 24 counties along the Central Gulf Coast. President and CEO Michael Ledger says for every meal the organization puts out, SNAP benefits…
Local organizations prepare for spike in need as SNAP benefits nearing halt
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The government shutdown is about to enter its fourth week with no end in sight. Here in Mississippi, 350,000 people…
Temporary stop on leasing plan of 80 percent of oyster reefs
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County judge has temporarily stopped the state’s plan to lease 80 percent of Mississippi’s public oyster reefs to private…
‘Aggressive’ monkeys escape from overturned truck on Mississippi highway
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — Monkeys being transported on a Mississippi highway escaped captivity Tuesday after the truck carrying them overturned, according to law enforcement. All but one of the escaped monkeys were killed, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department said in…
President Trump endorses Congressman Ezell for re-election
South Mississippi’s Congressman Mike Ezell receives a major endorsement ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump endorsed Ezell’s re-election bid on social media.…
New Orleans Saints making change at quarterback
According to the NFL, the New Orleans Saints are making a change at quarterback. Rookie Quarterback Tyler Shough has been named the starter. Coach Kellen Moore informed Shough and Quarterback Spencer Rattler of the decision today. The Saints are currently…
NWS surveying tornado damage in Jackson County; community working on recovery
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Communities in Jackson County are working on recovery after two tornadoes blew through Gautier and Pascagoula, affecting businesses and residents Sunday…
Over 380 pounds of unused/expired meds dropped off at Take Back Day in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted the bi-annual Drug Take Back Day over the…
Harrison County Fire Rescue saves dog from well
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to an interesting call over the weekend. A homeowner was working on the flooring in the kitchen for…
Ocean Springs man sentenced for sexual battery and exploitation of a child
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs man was sentenced for sexual battery and exploitation of a child in Jackson County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-four-year-old Justin Wayne Allday pled guilty to one count of sexual battery and one count of…
City of Gautier shares update on Sunday storm damage
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier put out an update Monday regarding the storm damage from Sunday’s tornado. At this time, no injuries have been reported…
Two tornadoes confirmed in Jackson county; damage assessments underway
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two confirmed tornadoes touched down in Jackson County on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage to businesses, apartments, and homes in Gautier…
Keeping safe with deer on the road
With the temperatures dropping, deer are being seen on the sides of the road more. David Kenney with the State Department of Transportation joins us via Zoom to discuss…
Beach replenishment project set to begin next year in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County is moving forward with its $4 million project to repair and replace more than 100 drain pipes or outfalls…
AI Legislative Task Force meet at MGCCC
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Artificial Intelligence Legislative Task Force met this week on the Coast. Attendees had the chance to learn how MGCCC and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network…
Singing River Health System brings latest advancements for surgeries
Singing River Health System announced the acquisition of the intuitive Da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced platform yet. This is designed to enhance surgical precision…
William Carey Tradition Campus honors Joseph Canizaro
A ceremony held Friday on the William Carey Tradition Campus honored the man who led the way to bring the Tradition community development project to life. Joseph Canizaro, who…
MDHS Announces temporary pause in SNAP Benefits due to federal shutdown
Jackson, MS - The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November will not be issued. This pause in benefits is a direct…
Burn ban now in effect in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Due to high winds and extremely dry conditions, the Bay St. Louis Fire Department is issuing an immediate burn ban within city limits. This includes the burning of leaves, brush, debris, and any other outdoor fire…
Mission 3: Gov. Reeves launches new military support organization
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Governor Tate Reeves was here on the Coast Thursday to announce the launch of a new program designed to support our South Mississippi…
Early report on this year’s oyster season
We’re a little more than a week into oyster season. Oyster fishermen bring in their harvest everyday at the Pass Christian Harbor. Oyster reefs in the western Mississippi Sound…
Keel Authentication Ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel of Guided Missile Destroyer Thad Cochran DDG 135. The ship represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. The…