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…
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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…
Crews break ground on new hotel in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- City leaders have broken ground on a new beach front hotel. Once complete, the five story 70,000 square foot Holiday Inn will add more lodging…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting several blood drives
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force is hosting blood drives at various locations this week. First up is January 13 at the base’s blood donation…
STARS Day at Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- On Friday, the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center opened its doors to local influencers for STARS Day, a hands-on look at the Air National…
Funeral services set for Coast businessman W.C. Fore
Coast businessman W.C. Fore passed away Thursday at the age of 83. Fore was the owner of W.C. Fore Trucking. Just last August, MGCCC named the new road connecting Pass Road to the Harrison County campus the W.C. Fore Parkway…
Harrison County Career and Technical Center hosting teddy bear drive
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Career and Technical Center is hosting a teddy bear donation drive for Batson Children’s Hospital. They are collecting new teddy…
Aging infrastructure begins biggest challenge in Lucedale
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-In Lucedale, city leaders say rapid growth has made aging infrastructure the city’s biggest challenge. Mayor Al Jones says traffic congestion and water lines dating…
Road closure rescheduled in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gulfport, city officials announce that a road closure is being rescheduled. The closure will begin on January 12 starting at 8 a.m. Work is expected to run…
Jackson County School District hosting job fair
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County School District is hosting a job fair on January 29. The St. Martin, East Central, and Vancleave schools will all be hiring.…
Diamondhead city leaders looking to shape growth
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Diamondhead is one of Mississippi’s youngest cities, incorporated just over a decade ago. City leaders say that gives them a rare opportunity to shape…
2025 was a better year for Christmas tree farms in Mississippi
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-After Mississippi endured its worst drought in 50 years during 2023 and 2024, improved weather gave Christmas tree farms a stronger…
Walter Anderson Museum of Art receives accreditation
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art announced that it has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, one of the highest national recognitions in the museum field. This…
Seabees host farewell ceremony for public affairs officer
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Seabees are saying goodbye to Rebecca Shaw, who served as the base’s public affairs officer for the last three years. During the farewell ceremony,…
Longtime Lt. John Barnes retires from Gulfport Police Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After more than 24 years of dedicated service, a longtime Gulfport police lieutenant retires this week. John Barnes worked his way up to patrol…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies looking for interns
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is looking for interns this spring. Those interested would be helping the research and animal care departments. These programs…
William Carey launches PhD program in neurodiverse studies
William Carey University is officially launching its PhD program in neurodiverse studies this month. This is the first and only program of its kind in the United States.…
Progress continues on Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach shared a progress report on their gateway project on Tuesday. This week, crews are installing the walls on the gateway…
Mississippi Power warning against phone scams
Mississippi Power is warning customers against a scam going around recently. Officials saying customers are reporting calls, the person on the other end is threatening service disconnection if a payment…
MS Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce using America250 Mississippi inspection sticker
Soon you will see a new design on the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s Bureau of Regulatory Services inspection stickers around the state. The…