Long Beach aldermen talk speed limit change on East Railroad Street
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- The latest speed limit reduction on East Railroad Street is causing pushback from residents as it’s set to go into…
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Traffic switch on HWY 57 due to road widening project
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A traffic advisory for drivers in Jackson County. Due to the road widening project on Highway 57, there will be a traffic…
1/13 - Chilly tonight with showers possible
A few isolated showers are possible late tonight as clouds increase, but rain totals still remain little to none for most of the area. Skies turn partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in…
MS Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson on making Mississippi healthy
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is pushing healthy, nutritious food as opposed to sugary drinks, snacks, and processed food. Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson…
New turnout rooms for Ocean Springs Fire Department
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is taking a proactive step to protect firefighter health by changing how turnout gear is stored inside the station.…
Check presentation for adult education at MGCCC
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is receiving a boost for adult education thanks to a partnership with Second Chance Mississippi. Early Tuesday morning, they hosted a…
Pet vaccine clinic taking place this weekend
For Pet’s Sake is teaming up with other Coast organizations to host a pet vaccine clinic this weekend in Long Beach. Vanessa Cruz and Jessica Rasmussen join us with…
City of Lucedale warning residents of scam
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale is warning residents about a scam circulating by text message. City officials say some people are receiving texts asking them to share…
Auditor’s Office arrests former Jackson County Inventory Control Director
JACKSON, Miss. – State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Nancy Anglada, former Jackson County Inventory Control Director, for allegedly submitting fraudulent training reimbursements and unauthorized use of a Fuelman card for her own…
Two local students selected for Senate program
Two coastal students have been selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. William Crosby Parker II, a senior at Gulfport High, and Nial Chen, a senior at Ocean…
CTA releases bus schedule for MLK Jr. Day
Coast Transit Authority is sharing their bus route for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. On January 19, all fixed bus routes will operate on a Sunday…
Lane closure on Beatline Road in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Beatline Road in Long Beach is seeing a lane closure starting Wednesday. The closure is being caused by asphalt repairs, taking place at the…
Spring semester classes resume for Kroc Center’s homeschool program
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Homeschooling courses at the Gulf Coast Kroc Center resumed Monday. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley was there to learn more about the program and a new course…
Savor the Coast offering food tours
Savor the Coast is a food tour offering that starts in February. Pre-booking opens this Friday, January 16. Clay and Aimee Barton are the two behind this company. They join…
Krewe of Nereids hosting annual Tableau Ball
The Krewe of Nereids is hosting their Tableau Ball on January 24. Angelyn Zeringue joins us in studio with details on how you can attend. The ball takes place…
A rise in Coast Mardi Gras sales
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mardi Gras excitement is building across the Coast as early sales numbers show residents are ready to celebrate in a big way. Business is booming…
1/12 - Cooler than normal temperatures stick around this week
Lows will frequently dip into the 30s this week and next, with a good chance of early-morning frost impacting sensitive plants and outdoor surfaces. Daytime highs will generally range from the low 50s…
Cost of car tags in Mississippi
According to State Auditor Shad White, car tag fees in Mississippi are the second highest in the country. White says the tax and fee formula is complex and confusing. WXXV…
Local reaction to Synagogue fire in Jackson
As the investigation continues into a fire at Congregation Beth Israel in Jackson over the weekend, members of South Mississippi’s Jewish community are reacting to the incident. Jackson fire…
Motorized scooters banned on some streets in Poplarville
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Poplarville is cracking down on the use of motorized scooters on some city streets. The board of alderman adopted an ordinance banning…
Mississippi Forestry Commission celebrates 100 years
The Mississippi Forestry Commission is turning 100 this year! The commission wants to commemorate this milestone in a special way. They are asking the public to share stories, photos, and…
IP Casino hosting housekeeping job fair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The IP Casino and Resort is hosting a housekeeping job fair this Wednesday. The fair takes place at the Chill Ultra Lounge from 3 to 5 p.m. that…
Bridge closure now in effect in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A section of Pollock Ferry Road in Jackson County is now closed as bridge improvements begin. The stretch of road between Riverside Drive and…
Volunteer Fire Assistance applications open
The Mississippi Forestry Commission announced their Volunteer Fire Assistance program grants are now open. The program provides 50-50 matching fund grants to help eligible rural volunteer fire departments purchase wildland firefighting…