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Gulfport battles brush fire near apartment complex

Gulfport Fire Department battled a brush fire this morning that burned about 20 acres. Chief Billy Kelley said when firefighters arrived on scene in an area between 39th Avenue and 34th Street by Emerald Pines Apartments, about 2 acres were…

Meggan Monday: Feed the Needy

This week's Meggan Monday takes us back to the beginning of a holiday tradition in South Mississippi: Feed the Needy. WXXV News 25's Meggan Gray gives us the details.

Santa Claus officially cleared for travel

Because no one logs more travel miles on Christmas Eve than Santa Claus, the Big Guy simply insists on being well prepared. That’s why earlier this month, at Santa’s request, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) cleared St. Nick and…

New Music Monday for December 23rd

Katy Perry is one of the few music artist delivering songs as the year wraps up. Here's WXXV entertainment reporter Brent Evans with the latest New Music Monday.

Shrimp season to close north of ICW on January 1, 2025

BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources remind shrimpers that all waters north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, as provided by law and the regulations of the MDMR.…

MDOT suspends work, urges safe driving for holiday travel

JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel! This year, AAA estimates that a record 119.3 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, expecting to break the previous record set in…

Biloxi battles early morning apartment fire

Biloxi Fire crews battled an apartment fire early Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived about 2:30 a.m. at Woodland Towns Apartments on Irish Hill Drive to find one of the structures fully involved and threatening other nearby units. No injuries were reported…