Fort Bayou Bridge reopens in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs has announced that the Fort Bayou Bridge has reopened.
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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…
CTA cancels bus service due to inclement weather
Due to extended, hazardous road conditions, Coast Transit Authority has decided to cancel the scheduled 1:00 PM start of bus service for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Normal bus service is scheduled to resume at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2025.…
Salvation Army looking for volunteers for Cold Weather shelters
Amid this cold winter storm, the Salvation Army is helping those most in need at their cold weather shelter, but they are looking for volunteers to help…
Most city bridges in Biloxi remain closed
The City of Biloxi has announced that city bridges remain closed due to the weather. In an alert sent out, the city says that there is black ice on the roads and the bridges will remain closed. An update posted…
Ingalls Shipbuilding will remain suspended for all shifts Thursday
As freezing temperatures continue, operations at Ingalls Shipbuilding will remain suspended for all shifts at its Pascagoula and Avondale facilities on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Normal operations for all shifts at Pascagoula and Avondale will resume Friday, January 24, 2025.…
Shuckers annual job fair postponed to Thursday, January 30 due to weather
BILOXI, MS – Due to snow and icy conditions around South Mississippi and the Coast, the Biloxi Shuckers have announced that the team’s job fair has been postponed until Thursday, January 30 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The job fair will still take…
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,…
MDOT urges emergency travel only in wake of winter storm
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging emergency travel only for motorists in areas heavily impacted by yesterday’s winter storm. Ice is still being reported on roads, bridges and overpasses in 21 counties. Counties currently experiencing ice include Adams,…
Updated school closures due to winter weather
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. All University of Southern Mississippi campuses, teaching and research sites will remain closed on…
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…
Snow Conditions in Gautier
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is in Jackson County and gives us an update on conditions in Gautier.
Snow conditions in Pascagoula
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is in Jackson County and gives us an update on conditions in Pascagoula.
Driving conditions on Highway 90
Treacherous driving conditions all around South Mississippi all day. This video is what it looked like on Highway 90 in Gulfport this afternoon. Not much traffic on the road, that’s a…
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…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel gives us an update on road conditions
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel brings us an update on road conditions along I-10 as South Mississippi continues to face the winter weather.
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…
Keesler Air Force Base closure, Jan. 22, 2025
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – The 81st Training Wing commander has directed a base closure and non-training day on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. The Commissary, AAFES, dining facilities, base fitness center, youth center and child development centers will be…
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:…
Singing River Health System Announces Clinic Closures Due to Severe Freezing Weather
Due to severe freezing weather conditions and expected snow: Clinics, Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), Imaging Centers, and the Neuroscience Building will remain closed through Wednesday, January 22nd. Elective surgeries scheduled for Wednesday have been pushed back to noon, but we will…
WM suspends collection service in Harrison and Jackson counties, and surrounding areas on Wednesday due to severe winter weather conditions
BILOXI, MS – (Jan. 21, 2025) – WM has suspended all garbage and trash collection service due to severe winter weather conditions in Harrison and Jackson counties, and surrounding areas on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. They will evaluate conditions on…
