Back Bay Mission in need of donations
As temperatures rise across Mississippi, Back Bay Mission is asking for the community’s help for those experiencing homelessness. The organization says essentials like bug spray, shorts, and tennis shoes…
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Stone County officials urging caution at stop signs following deadly train accidents
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- In the wake of a deadly train accident in Stone County that claimed the lives of five people…
Autism Awareness Day Easter Egg Hunt in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-An Autism Awareness Day Easter Egg Hunt is taking place on Saturday in Pass Christian. The fun takes place at the Randolph Center starting…
MDE installing new accountability rules for measuring student success
The Mississippi Department of Education says new accountability rules are in effect for measuring student success this school year, under tougher standards due to Mississippi student success in the past decade. Because the bar is being raised, those grades won’t…
Holy Week in South Mississippi
Holy week is a time many Christians consider the most important week of their faith. Holy week marks the final days of Jesus Christ's life, beginning with Palm Sunday and leading…
Senator Hyde-Smith pushes rural health bills
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing new legislation in the Senate aimed at improving rural health care access. The Rural Health Innovation Act would create two federal grant programs to…
Law enforcement using license plate cameras
More Mississippi law enforcement agencies are expanding their reach with license plate cameras. It’s a growing trend that law enforcement says helps departments operate more efficiently. Justin Glowacki with the…
Funeral arrangements for Jackson County deputy killed in line of duty
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes released service details for Jackson County Deputy, Michael "Mike" Jimerson, who was killed while responding to a disturbance in St. Martin on Wednesday night. The funeral service for Jimerson will be held…
Second Liners Mardi Gras club holding Easter Egg-stravaganza
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend, the Second Liners Mardi Gras Club will be hosting an Easter Egg-stravaganza. That’s taking place at John Henry Beck Park starting at 11. To tell us…
UPDATE: Woman involved in deadly Jackson County deputy-involved shooting identified
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- The woman who shot and killed a Jackson County sheriff's deputy late Wednesday night has been identified by the Jackson County Coroner's Office. Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. tells WXXV that 27-year-old Maley Elizabeth Ross also died…
Tributes pour in for fallen Jackson County deputy Michael Jimerson
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- Tributes are starting to pour in for fallen Jackson County sheriff's deputy Michael Jimerson, after he…
Update on Moss Point School District academic progress
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to social media last week, bragging on the school district and the strides they have made recently. Mayor…
New pharmacy opens in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Coastal Family Health Center is sharing a new pharmacy has opened in Bay St. Louis. It’s located on Highway 90 and opened its doors…
Jackson County deputy killed while responding to disturbance
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is sharing a deputy has been killed in the line of duty. Deputy Michael Jimerson was shot April 1st at 11 PM while responding to a reported disturbance at the Reserve…
NASA's Stennis Space Center in Hancock County plays key role in Artemis II launch
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Artemis II is officially on its way to circle the moon. A watch party was held at Infinity Science Center in Hancock county on…
Moss Point Ward 1 residents invited to community meeting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is hosting a Ward 1 community meeting Thursday. Those coming out will have the chance to meet with…
City of Gulfport holding egg hunt throughout downtown
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Gulfport was filled with many locals on the move earlier Wednesday showcasing their Easter spirit, as participants followed clues, searching for hidden eggs throughout…
State public Service Commissioner talks data center power usage
Mississippi is in a data center boom. Multibillion dollar investments from tech companies like Elon Musk’s X-AI to Amazon Web Services have brought massive AI centers to…
Veterans memorial fully restored in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Restoration work at the Veterans Memorial at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in Long Beach has officially been completed. This memorial sustained significant damage during…
Louisiana man arrested for string of burglaries in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Louisiana man is behind bars in connection to a string of burglaries in Pearl River County. Thirty-five-year-old David Carrier of Bogalusa was arrested Tuesday by sheriff’s deputies. Investigators say those burglaries happened in the…
Women of Wisdom hosting monthly luncheon on April 8
The Women of Wisdom is hosting their monthly luncheon on April 8. This month’s speaker is Jill Compton, director of the Care Closet. Jill and Robin Killeen…
April events at the Jackson-George Regional Library System
The Jackson-George County Regional Library System is hosting events throughout the month of April. Here to share some of those events is Katy Osborne. For a full list of…
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. To kick off the month, Alyece Smith and Jessica Vance from Caiden’s Corner join us in studio. They share what the organization is doing to help…
MDEQ discusses factors and safety on water contact advisories
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Officials continue to warn Mississippi beach-goers to check water quality before heading out as active water contact advisories continue along beaches in western…