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Storm damage in Jackson County

Severe weather affected several families in Jackson County last night. Norman Overstreet owns a house on Bilbo Road in Vancleave where a tree fell directly on top of his roof as results of straightline winds. Overstreet says he planted that…

Ten year anniversary of the BP Oil Spill

April 20, 2010: the BP Oil Spill made its mark on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and it’s marine wildlife. The largest oil spill in U.S. waters remain one of the worst environmental disasters in history. “It’s the tenth anniversary of…

Dead dolphin washes ashore in Harrison County

This morning, WXXV’s Kristen Anzuini found a dead dolphin that washed ashore on the beach in Harrison County. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has picked up the dolphin and they will be running tests on it. IMMS says they…

MEMA releases damage reports from Sunday's storms

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has released initial damage reports for counties affected by Sunday’s storms. According to MEMA, 20 homes were destroyed in Marion County, eight were destroyed in Forrest County, and one home was destroyed in Jackson County.…

Wiggins police help distribute meals to community

We’ve brought you many stories of individuals and organizations helping to feed those in need since the COVID-19 outbreak began. But now, first responders are taking time out of their busy schedules to do what they do best and lend…

Annual 1699 Weekend of Discovery event canceled

Due to the growing concerns for the spread of the COVID19 virus, the annual 1699 Weekend of Discovery event previously scheduled for Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 in downtown Ocean Springs has been canceled. The cancellation includes the…

Abundant Life Church hosted drive-up meal giveaway

A Biloxi church congregation put on their PPE and spent their Saturday morning helping others in their local area. Members of Abundant Life Church in Biloxi helped to pack meals and direct traffic up and down Rodenberg Avenue as a…

Chessy needs a forever home

For three weeks now, we've been spotlighting shelter pets in need of a loving home, especially during this pandemic. Our WXXV pet of the day is Chessy from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Chessy is a Shepard and pit mix…

Impacts of extended stay-at-home orders

Though a few things will change with the announcement of Governor Reeves’ plans to ease up on shelter in place orders, for some businesses things will remain the same. “If we’re going upscale, sure doesn’t make sense to me to…

‘Walk a Mile in her Shoes’ event moved online

For the last several years, men, women, and their families have been putting on their heels and walking a mile to raise awareness for sexual assault, rape, and gender violence. Like most things around the world, the local ‘Walk a…