Wrapping up the 2025 Harbor Lights Winter Festival
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harbor Lights Winter Festival wrapped up another bright season along the Coast, drawing big crowds and delivering an economic boost to South Mississippi. Over…
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2026 Legislative Session: Lawmakers discuss school choice issue
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon. Lots of major topics will be on…
Meeting the new Miss Mississippi Collegiate
Olivia Burchfield has been named Miss Mississippi Collegiate, hoping to take the Miss Collegiate Crown in June. She joins us to introduce herself to the Coast.
New monthly games at Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey with the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the newest games for this month.
Traffic cleared after accident on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Traffic is flowing again after an accident on I-1o Tuesday afternoon. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 1 p.m. westbound on I-10 near the Gautier Vancleave exit. It was a single vehicle accident involving…
Friends of the Court volunteer training
We are joined by Cathy Pickering and Maggie Rafferty with Friends of the Court to tell us more about the volunteer training event happening later this month. The volunteer training…
Pet of the Week: Winston is looking for a forever home!
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us as always, we’ve got Maridee Mallette to…
City of Biloxi marks start of Carnival Season at Twelfth Night celebration
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was Twelfth Night, which is the last night of the twelve days of Christmas and the start of Carnival celebrations.…
Jackson County governmental offices temporarily closed
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to water pressure issues in the downtown area of Pascagoula, Jackson County governmental offices located in the area will be closed. The closure is effective immediately and will remain closed until further notice. Updates will be…
2026 Legislative Session now underway
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Both houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon Tuesday for the start of the 2026 Legislative session. The legislature will remain in regular session through April 5th at the state capitol in Jackson. Lots of…
MHP releases New Year enforcement numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol released the numbers for the New Year travel enforcement period. State troopers did not respond to any deadly accidents on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.…
Gulfport PD searching for missing 77-year-old man
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Robert Lee Stephens, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Stephens is a 77-year-old black male, approximately 5’11” tall and weighing 155 pounds, with brown eyes and…
Last week for Christmas Tree recycling in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Beautification Commission is still hosting its annual Christmas tree program. The Christmas Tree Recycle Program runs through January 10. Multiple drop off locations are happening across the county. Those locations are: Plant Watson, 10406…
Revolutionary War exhibit now open at the Gulfport Museum of History
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A traveling Revolutionary War exhibition is now open at the Gulfport Museum of History. A local chapter of the National Society of…
Keeping yourself safe during the peak of flu season
For those of you who spent the holidays gathering with family indoors or traveling and are now feeling under the weather, you’re probably not alone. It’s still…
Coast mayors talk 2026 legislative priorities
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Coast mayors say they’re pushing for funding this year that supports growth, from tourism to storm recovery and long-term infrastructure. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy Howard…
2026 Legislative Session begins Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday is a big day in Jackson as lawmakers from every corner of the state converge at the state capitol for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session.…
Volunteers needed for ‘Homegrown’ book festival
Library systems across South Mississippi are coming together for the annual ‘Homegrown’ event. Ahead of that, volunteers are needed. Sarah Crisley-Ruskey and Kevin Cole join us with how you can…
Women of Wisdom hosting first luncheon of 2026
Women of Wisdom is hosting their first luncheon of the year at the Knight Nonprofit Center. Robin Killeen and Dr. Eileen Whittemore join us with more. The luncheon…
Our Daily Bread food pantry in Wiggins celebrates 20 years
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Our Daily Bread food pantry in Wiggins is celebrating a big milestone this weekend. The food pantry celebrates 20 years of service and is hosting a birthday party on January 10. The pantry was created by Barbara…
Celebrating Country Legend Dolly Parton in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mockingbird Café is hosting their ninth annual ‘Dolly Should’ Festival this weekend. Alicein and Kerry join us now for the details.…
New Urgent Care location opens in Lucedale
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- Lucedale Urgent Care announces they have officially moved to a new location. The clinic on Frontage Road has moved to Redd Lane next to the Walmart.…
Safety tips to remember as students return to school
With schools returning this week, the Jackson County Fire Protection team wants to remind all about safety in the mornings. Drivers are told to use extra caution…
City of Poplarville seeing issues with mail
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Millions of packages were being delivered across the country during the holiday season. In Poplarville, residents say what hasn’t been delivered is a promise,…