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…
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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…
Two Coast men sentenced for second-degree murder and aggravated assault
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two men were sentenced to one count of second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault each in Harrison County. Twenty-one-year-old Rashod Omrion Jarome Harris pled guilty on October 13. Nineteen-year-old Harry Lavern Hillard Jr. pled guilty…
Jackson County Deputy Joshua Brashears laid to rest
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Family, friends, coworkers, and the community gathered for the funeral service of Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Brashers early Wednesday. A large funeral procession…
Fundraiser organized for girl with rare disease in need of wheelchair accessible van
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Brighton is a 3-year-old girl from Long Beach who has a rare, mitochondrial disorder and is in need…
Coast Transit Authority debuting new bus stop signs
Coast Transit Authority is debuting new bus stop signs across the Gulf Coast as part of a broader effort to modernize its system and improve rider experience. The…
MS Dept. of Employment Security awarded grants for shipbuilding
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has been awarded over $5.7 million as part of more than $86 million in industry driven skills training fund grants from…
Harrison County honors veterans lost to suicide
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Although September is recognized as Veterans Suicide Awareness Month, Harrison County continued the mission of remembrance and awareness by honoring veterans lost to suicide. The…
Progress continues on Long Beach Harbor project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach shared an update for their harbor project. Crews are currently working on the inner bulkhead wall replacement project. This will…
City of D’Iberville worker dies from injuries sustained in car crash
The City of D’Iberville announced the death of Davey Quave, an electrician for the Public Works Department. Quave had sustained injuries from a car accident on October 13 while traveling on Highway 15 to work on a city pump station.…
George County Middle School issued soft lockdown after incident near campus
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District Police Department issued a soft lockdown at the George County Middle School Wednesday morning. The soft lockdown included a 'no outside movement' restriction. The precaution was put into place due to…