Annual Heat for the Holidays giveaway returns
WXXV is teaming up with Geiger Heating and Air for our annual Heat for the Holidays giveaway. Peyton Younger joins us with details on how you can take part.…
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Picayune police searching for hit and run suspect
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is looking for a suspect in a hit and run that took place over the weekend. Around 10 p.m. Halloween night,…
Fire officials monitoring marsh fire in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue is monitoring a marsh fire off Whitman Road, just north of Pass Christian. Officials say the fire is burning in areas that are surrounded by water and not able to be reached…
National Science Foundation helps Ole Miss
The University of Mississippi will soon be hosting the state’s first fabrication tool that enables researchers to design and create structures on a nano scale, opening the door to collaborations…
Walk On’s in D’Iberville hosting community food drive
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Walk On’s in D’Iberville will be hosting a community food drive next week. On Monday, November 3, a drive through food giveaway will be taking…
New undergraduate degree program announced at Southern Miss
The University of Southern Mississippi announced Thursday that they are offering a new undergraduate degree. The new Philosophy, Religion, and Law Interdisciplinary Degree will provide students with advanced…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Dept. hosting Coffee with a Deputy
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is inviting the public to Coffee with a Deputy on November 6. The event takes place at Big Daddy’s Café and Deli…
Law enforcement demonstrates dangers and effects of impaired driving with goggles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- D’Iberville Police and Biloxi Police teamed up to demonstrate the fatal vision goggles Tuesday. The demonstration took place at Biloxi High, helping…
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann recognizes schools with high attendance
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann announced he awarded 130 Mississippi schools the Lt. Governor’s Attendance Award. The award is granted to schools for maintaining strong student attendance and…
Wiggins firefighters help clean park
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department gave back to the community last weekend. After performing truck check-offs, the firefighters grabbed gloves and trash bags. They went out to the park…
Pass Road work to begin in Biloxi Monday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi sets a date to start repairs on a short stretch of Pass Road after damage sustained during a car accident in…
Stone County Sheriff’s Department warning of scam
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Stone County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about a scam going around. Residents are being contacted with money requests. The sheriff’s office will never…
IMMS says Green Sea turtle no longer endangered
Exciting news from the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies, the Green Sea turtle has been elevated from endangered to least concern. That’s coming from the International Union for…
Applications open for Long Beach Façade grant
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Main Street announced Tuesday their 2025 Façade Grant program is officially here, thanks to their partnership with the Mississippi Power Foundation. This program…
City of Pascagoula offering new app to monitor water usage
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is offering a new technology that allows residents to monitor their water usage online. Residents just need to download…
Picayune PD completes K9 handler course in Alabama
The Picayune Police Department is highlighting K9 Nitro and Handler Sgt. Chris Penton. Both completed the K9 Handler Course at Cougar Creek K9 in Troy, Alabama. K9 Nitro…
Licensure requirements changed for prospective teachers in special education and elementary school
By LEONARDO BEVILACQUA/Mississippi Today The Mississippi Department of Education has announced new pathways to become certified elementary educators and special educators. The change became effective Monday. Education students can start teaching elementary school classes on a provisional license while taking a…
Wild Hog Control program applications open
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the opening of the November 2025 Wild Hog Control Program application period. The new round of applications opens Saturday, November 1 and will remain open…
Governor Reeves issues executive order reestablishing fitness test
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves issues an executive order to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for students across Mississippi. This comes after President Trump issued a federal…
D'Iberville's Buddy Mills honored in Warriors game against Gulfport Admirals
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- One very special D'Iberville Warriors fan earned some well-deserved recognition ahead of the team's Friday night game against the Gulfport Admirals.…
Pass Christian Veterans Day Parade
Moises Espinal is the founder and president of the Gulf Coast Veterans Association. He joins us to talk about the Veterans Day parade happening in Pass Christian on November 8. The…
Fall Festival taking place in Picayune this weekend
The City of Picayune is hosting their Fall Street Festival this weekend. Reba Beebe joins us with the details. The fun begins Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5…
Ice skating returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Public ice skating is back at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Skate season starts Friday right after the Breakers first game of the season…
Golden Skillet Cook Off benefiting Hogs for a Cause
There is a Golden Skillet Cook Off happening in Biloxi next week. This benefits a local charity. Zach Hotchkiss and Matthew Johnson are both BBQ team members…
