TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Donald Wildmon, the founder of the American Family Association, a conservative Christian advocacy group, has died, the organization announced Thursday. The 85-year-old Mississippi native died on Thursday from complications related to Lewy body dementia, an obituary…
JACKSON, MISS. – Ring in the new year with safe and sober driving. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants everyone to know that while a new year may be starting, the same rules apply: No driving under the influence. “Choosing…
WXXV wants to highlight a few stories from May through August of this year. MAY 16, 2023 - Ocean Springs shooting suspect extradited Starting…
Looking ahead to 2024, there will be a free community resource expo in Gulfport on Saturday, January 13. It will run from 9 in the morning until…
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson held his retirement party Thursday morning. "My biggest thing is I'm going to miss the people I work for you, I work with…
On Sunday, Bay St. Louis residents will be celebrating the New Year at the Oyster Drop at 200 North Beach Restaurant. There will be live music and fireworks. Fireworks and the oyster drop will take place at midnight! The city…
In anticipation of cold-weather conditions, two cold-weather shelters will open Thursday and Friday. The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville opens Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. That shelter is located at 10395 Automall Parkway. The Salvation Army Center of…
The City of Gulfport has issued a boil water notice due to a water main repair. The boil water notice affects residents in the area of Parkwood Drive South, extending from Mimosa Drive south to Depew Road. The advisory also…
$760 million is now up for grabs in the upcoming Powerball draw. On New Years Eve, players have the chance of winning that jackpot after the Powerball drawing on Wednesday…
The City of Gulfport has extended the “Road Closure” due to a sewer cave-in, impacting citizens and businesses in the area from Tegarden Road between Silver Lane southward to Township Road and South Railroad Street. White Street, Perry Street, South…
Ocean Springs, MS – On Sunday, December 31, 2023, the City of Ocean Springs will host its inaugural New Year’s Eve event, The Drop on Government. The festivities will begin at 8:00 p.m. with the Tree-Oh and Unfazed Show and…
JACKSON, MISS. – After weeks of mild fall weather in Mississippi, cooler conditions will likely arrive in the Magnolia State in the coming months. Weather can change quickly, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is prepared to respond to winter…
KILN, MISS: Today Governor Tate Reeves’s office announced the state of Mississippi is investing $450,000 in a site development grant to Port Bienville and Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC). This site development grant will advance the development requirements…
As the year comes to a close, WXXV wants to look back at some of the biggest stories from each month. JANUARY 11, 2023 - Jackson County School…
The Powerball has now increased to $700 million. The drawing was held on WXXV NBC Wednesday night. The winning numbers for the drawing are: 4 11 38 51…
Governor Tate Reeves announced earlier that Mississippi is investing nearly $17 million to develop industrial sites throughout the state. These investments will help prepare sites for companies…
Vancleave Lower Elementary has officially been named a National ESEA Distinguished School! The school is one of only 100 schools throughout the country that is nationally recognized for…
Powerball's estimated jackpot is quickly nearing one billion and the lottery hysteria is setting in. People will begin to flock to the nearest convenience store…
For many South Mississippians, we all know how good our sunsets can be. Tonight was one of those nights. This is a photo sent in by Jen M.…
The Mississippi legislature will convene on Tuesday, January 2nd. We spoke with Senator Jeremy England from Jackson County about what he is expecting to see…
The Mississippi State Department of Health will continue an administrative hold on a large number of medical cannabis products until retesting can be completed. The administrative hold impacts only a portion of the medical cannabis products available through the state.…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is accepting blankets during the winter season. If you have any old blankets or linens, donations are needed to help shelter pets and keep them warm. The donations can be dropped off at the…
Coming up this week, the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is hosting their monthly history night this Thursday. History night is a fun experience for guests…
Mississippi Heroes announced their Ramp It Up program in August. They have since completed nine ramps. Mary Kippes tells us how life-changing these…