Local leaders are reacting to Governor Tate Reeves’ safer-at-home order issued on Friday. Mayor Mario King of Moss Point has been critical of the state government’s response to COVID-19 but says the governor’s new order is a step in the…
Some limited services in Jackson County are set to resume this week. Beaches in the county will open up today with signs put up reminding folks of proper social distancing guidelines. Additionally, the beaches will be monitored by county constables…
GAUTIER, Mississippi (April 27, 2020) — The City of Gautier will distribute free hand sanitizer to Gautier residents at the Singing River Mall property this Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon, while supplies last. Each vehicle will receive one 6-ounce…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is dead after a shooting overnight in Jackson County. Investigators found the body of a man lying near the intersection of Amherst and Hamilton Drive. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the body…
Jackson-George Library System is encouraging all library patrons to use free programs and services on their Facebook page found by clicking HERE. In an effort to continue serving patrons during the COVID-19 crisis, the library system is offering Facebook LIVE programs and events for the public. The library is…
The Ocean Springs High School senior class of 2020 is standing up for its right to hold a traditional graduation ceremony once it is safe to do so. Senior Kaylee Goodwin has started a petition on change.org requesting support for…
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 15 (Shearwater Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. There are advisories still in effect…
After considering the wishes of current high school seniors, their families, and input from school leadership, the following is the revised graduation plan for the Class of 2020. Each of the three JCSD high schools will hold a traditional graduation…
Merchant and Marine Bank and Family Frozen Food partnered with the cities of Jackson County to lend a helping hand during the pandemic. The local businesses purchased 55 gallon drums of hand sanitizer and gave one to each municipality. The…
The Moss Point School District will resume their feeding program on Monday, April 27th. Breakfast and lunch meals will be provided on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. Meals will be available for PICK UP ONLY at all four school locations…
The Gautier City Council on Tuesday voted to loosen its restrictions on the number of customers that will be allowed inside local stores at one time. City leaders voted to amend the City’s COVID-19 order adopted on April 1. The…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – The City of Ocean Springs Fire Department will be distributing free sanitizer in closed containers to City of Ocean Springs residents. This will take place on Wednesday, April 22 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.…
Many everyday items have become very hard to find thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the items you will most likely not find on a shelf right now is hand sanitizer. One place you will find hand sanitizer is…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three more suspects have been charged in a gang-related shooting that injured two people Saturday, April 18. A total of five arrests have now been made in connection to the alleged crimes. 22-year-old Quincy Brown…
(WXXV) — New information released from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has revealed extensive damage from severe weather on Sunday. Multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama between Sunday evening and early Monday…
Update (posted at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020): There have been new developments in this story. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2020/04/21/jackson-county-sheriff-five-arrests-made-gang-related-shootings-st-martin/ Original Story (posted at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020): ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three men were arrested Monday after…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $1,695,118 in funding to VT Halter Marine of Pascagoula on Monday. VT Halter Marine is one of 24 U.S. small shipyards receiving $19.6 million in discretionary grants…
Severe weather affected several families in Jackson County last night. Norman Overstreet owns a house on Bilbo Road in Vancleave where a tree fell directly on top of his roof as results of straightline winds. Overstreet says he planted that…
Due to the growing concerns for the spread of the COVID19 virus, the annual 1699 Weekend of Discovery event previously scheduled for Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 in downtown Ocean Springs has been canceled. The cancellation includes the…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says more than 8,000 customers without power across the state as of late Tuesday morning. In South Mississippi, Coast Electric and Mississippi Power restored electricity to more than 5,000 people overnight. Multiple tornado…
During today's meeting, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors made the following decisions: Beaches in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula will remain closed until Monday, April 27. Signs will be posted and the beaches will be monitored to ensure social distancing…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 238 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 4,512. MSDH is also confirming 10 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
Governor Tate Reeves said last week that he would allow Misssissippi beaches and lakes closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to reopen. However, local governments are still allowed to use their own discretion when it comes to reopening their public…
For three weeks now, we've been spotlighting shelter pets in need of a loving home, especially during this pandemic. Our WXXV pet of the day is Chessy from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Chessy is a Shepard and pit mix…