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…
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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…
Long Beach breaks ground on Gateway Project
The Long Beach Gateway Project, launched in 2018, was proposed to enhance the city's appearance along Highway 90. Now, it's finally a reality. The project features new signage and upgraded…
Suspect wanted for felony fleeing, multiple charges in Gulfport
A suspect is wanted in Gulfport for multiple charges, including felony fleeing. On March 8th, Gulfport PD responded to a shoplifting complaint in the Crossroads Parkway. Officers located a vehicle and made contact with Karlton Deondre Berry. Berry fled the…
Death row inmate appeals to U.S. Supreme Court
The death row inmate convicted of killing a Gulfport banker’s wife back in 1976 is now appealing his sentence to the U.S. Supreme Court. Seventy-eight-year-old Richard Jordan is…
Two arrested after high-speed chase leads to drug seizure in George County
Two people are behind bars in George County after leading deputies on a high-speed chase Monday. George County Sheriff’s Office officials say the chase began on Highway 98 near Highway 63. Deputies attempted a traffic stop on a silver Ford…
Victims identified in fatal medical helicopter crash in Mississippi
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (AP) — Members of the AirCare flight crew involved in Monday’s helicopter crash in Madison County, Mississippi have been identified. Dustin Pope, 35, of Philadelphia was the base supervisor for AirCare in Columbus and a flight nurse, and…
Bill stripping state auditor of power dies on Senate floor
A bill came out of a Senate committee that would have taken powers away from the state auditor’s office to investigate wasteful spending. The bill died…
Fire crews respond to structure fire in St. Martin
Fire crews in Jackson County responded to a structure fire in the St. Martin area Monday afternoon. According to the Jackson County Fire Protection on Facebook, crews arrived to Big Ridge Road around 4:23 p.m. to find a working fire…
Local veteran celebrates 100th birthday with the Mississippi Seawolves
Robert Richard is a father, veteran, and a recent member of the triplet digit club.Mr. Richard was born on March 7th, 1925 and retired from the US…