Bridges reopen across the Coast as MDOT continues to treat local roadways
MDOT crews are still out on the roadways as they work to treat areas impacted by Tuesday’s snow and ice. The Fort Bayou Bridge…
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Work begins to treat local roads
We know many of you are frozen in today as a result of some still hazardous road conditions so we’ve been working today to get you answers. As temperatures rise…
School closures for Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Due to the ongoing winter weather, schools in South Mississippi are announcing schedule changes. We will continue to update this page as more changes are announced. Pascagoula Gautier School District schools and buildings will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 23,…
Updated city office closures announced because of winter weather
Cities along the Coast are announcing schedule changes due to the winter weather we experienced. Here's what you need to know: Bay St. Louis -- All non-essential city offices will remain closed through Thursday, January 23, 2025. Bay St. Louis…
Historic home in Bay St. Louis destroyed by early morning fire
A Bay St. Louis couple who just finished a renovation of their historic home lost it to a fire early Wednesday morning. The pink house with gingerbread trim was on the corner of Ulman Avenue and North 2nd Street. It…
Power outages reported in Jackson County
About 3,500 customers of Singing River Electric are without power in Jackson County this morning. Most of those affected are in St. Andrews, around Pine Hurst and Rosewood. There also is an outage in Vancleave in the Fort Ramsey area.…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport closed due to weather
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is closed until further notice as the weather has impacted south Mississippi. A statement was released on the airport's Facebook page saying, "GPT's operations team…
Winter storm hits South Mississippi: Pass Christian residents help patrol their community
While in Pass Christian, WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter met two young men riding ATVs. They explained they were out checking to see if anyone needed assistance with their vehicles getting…
Harrison County road crews continue to clear roads
While snow will soon be ending, hazardous conditions will continue overnight and Wednesday morning. Road crews still have a lot of work to do so remain in your safe place and stay off the icy roads. Please be patient as…
Viewer photos of January 2025 snow event!
It's snowing in South Mississippi, and we want to see your photos! You can submit your snow photos to us at news@wxxv25.com, or you can submit on our Facebook page. From: Robin Killeen From: Alan King From: Tommy Holder From:…
Picayune enacts curfew for Tuesday night
The City of Picayune has enacted a curfew. The curfew is from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are encouraged to stay home and not get out on the roads. Snow has turned to slush on the roads…
Staying safe with the icy road conditions
Joining us to talk about road conditions and the law enforcement response today is Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Landon Orozco with Troop K.
Winter weather conditions in Gulfport
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter is also on the western side of Harrison County, the area really getting pelted by the snow.
WXXV’s Marco Bitonel is in Gulfport with an update on the snow
Our reporters are strategically placed throughout South Mississippi today to bring you the best coverage possible. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is off Highway 49 in Gulfport…
Harrison County Emergency Operations Manager and Fire Chief Nick Geiger discusses conditions
While this snow is a blast to experience, there are major safety concerns today mainly concerning travel. Many roads and bridges are closed today and have…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridges, roads closing in South Mississippi due to weather
Bridges along the Coast are beginning to close due to the weather conditions. The Biloxi River Bridge is currently closed due to snow and ice conditions and will remain closed until further notice. The David LaRosa Bridge is currently closed…
Tips to Keep Your Pipes Protected
With the temperatures dropping over the next few days a major concern is freezing pipes. It may seem like a small issue but even one frozen pipe could mean a…
MDOT prepares South Mississippi roads for icy conditions
On Monday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation was out in full force ahead of potential winter weather across South Mississippi, in which we could see ice and snow on…
Ohio State defeats Notre Dame 34-23 to claim their ninth National Championship in program history
On Monday the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame fighting Irish 34-23 to win their ninth national championship in program history.…
South Mississippians React to Snow on the Coast
It looks like the coast is getting some snow for the first time in awhile so we wanted to see what South Mississippians thought about the upcoming weather.
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.
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…