Wiggins church helps community after major flooding leaves Stone County residents in need
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Now that the rain has subsided and tropical storm Arthur is gone, residents in Stone County are working on…
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Scout Troop 321 offering flag subscription service
Scouting Troop 321 out of Long Beach offers a flag subscription service. The program is called ‘Long Beach Patriots Flags.’ Assistant Scoutmaster Tommy Carroll joins us with more on…
Mississippi Treasury giving away $250 scholarships to celebrate America's 250th birthday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Mississippi Treasury is giving away 10 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $250. State Treasurer David McRae…
Allergy specialists urge caution as Sahara dust storm returns to Mississippi
Allergy specialists are urging residents to be prepared as Sahara dust once again makes its way through Mississippi. That plume is a surge of dry,…
Gulf Coast mayors meet in Biloxi to discuss common interests, goals
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayors from cities all along the Coast came together recently at the Slavonian Lodge in Biloxi. Biloxi Mayor…
Gulfport Fire, Cajun Navy team up for rescue efforts during Biloxi River flooding
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As floodwaters surged along the Biloxi River after Thursday’s relentless rain, a race against rising water took hold across…
Pass Christian Fire Department rescues alligator found in backyard pool
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pass Christian Fire Department helped rescue an alligator from a pool on Saturday. Residents at the home found the alligator close to…
Gautier Police asking for public’s assistance in locating missing teenager
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Fifteen-year-old Jacquire Rennea Perkins was last seen leaving her home on Martin Bluff Road on Saturday, June 20. Jacquire is 5’5”. She…
Fire crews extinguish fire at flood-damaged home in Pass Christian
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday morning, Harrison County and Pass Christian fire crews worked to put out a fire at a home that was damaged by last week’s flooding. The home is located on Bells Ferry Road. Fire officials say…
Long Beach mayor recognizes city employees for storm response efforts
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce is recognizing the city employees who helped during last week’s weather. Those agencies include the police and…
City of Madison sends first responders to help in Wiggins after severe weather
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is giving thanks to other agencies who came out and helped during last week’s severe weather.…
Wiggins Fire Chief thanks everyone who helped the area during severe weather
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis is giving his thanks to the agencies who came from near and far to assist during…
Biloxi Firefighters rescue residents, pets in Woolmarket flooding
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department is sharing details about their rescues last week. Friday morning, crews responded to flooding in the Woolmarket area. There they safely…
Officials issue debris pickup reminder as flood cleanup continues
As South Mississippians continue the cleanup process this week from last week’s floods, some counties are reminding people about debris pickup. In Harrison County, utility authority officials say limbs and other vegetation measuring 8 feet or less will be collected…
Married couple killed in house fire in Moss Point identified
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A weekend house fire in Moss Point has claimed the lives of a married couple. Firefighters were called to a home in the 3600 block of Julia Circle just after 3:30 Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived,…
Cajun Navy conducted multiple water rescues in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteer rescue crews with Cajun Navy 2016 are being recognized for multiple water rescues in Gulfport. The Cajun Navy worked alongside the Gulfport Fire Department…
MDOT: Portions of State Route 26 in George County remain closed due to flooding
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Transportation says portions of State Route 26 in George County remains closed due to ongoing flooding impacts. State Route 26 is closed in both directions between Fairley O’Neal Road/Vardaman Graves Road and Ely…
Target Circle Deal Days Include In-store Starbucks Perk June 23
If you’re out and about Tuesday and need a pick-me-up, check out the Starbucks in-store perk at Target exclusively for shoppers who have signed up for its free-to-join loyalty program. Target Circle members can get a free hot or iced…
City of Biloxi recognized as 2025 Tree City
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mayor FoFo Gilich recognized Biloxi as a 2025 Tree City. That proclamation came during Tuesday’s city council meeting. This honors the city’s commitment to planting,…
The Garage of Cash Alley was packed in red, white and blue for a Team USA Fifa World Cup Watch Party!
When your county is representing on a national stage, it's hard to not be patriotic!…
Gautier Police Department welcomes newest member
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department welcomes a new graduate from the law enforcement academy. Officer Andrew Malone is the newest member of the department. Gautier extends their…
Local teacher recognized by Biloxi Rotary Club
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One Biloxi teacher is being recognized by the city’s rotary club. Victoria Lenox is a teacher at North Bay Elementary School. During this week’s meeting, she…
Ocean Springs PD celebrate recent law enforcement academy graduates
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is celebrating two recent graduates of the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Officers Nathanial Atwood and Conner Johnson…
Gulfport student selected as state board of education junior representative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Board of Education has selected Gulfport High’s Cannon Parker to serve as a junior representative for the upcoming school year. These…