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Meta glasses distribution for blinded veterans in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A veteran’s association is holding a distribution event for Meta glasses with the specific goal of improving accessibility for blind veterans. The event takes place at VFW Post 6731 on West Gay Road in D’Iberville Saturday from…
Long Beach officials warn residents against planning department scam
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach officials are warning about a scam currently going around. Some residents have been receiving calls and emails from people claiming to…
Mississippi Power teams up with Single Stop for new financial assistance tool
Mississippi Power has entered into a new partnership that will allow its customers to more easily find financial assistance. Here to tell us more…
Booker Fest returns to 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mark your calendars South Mississippi! A celebration of the life and musical legacy of Bay St. Louis native James Booker is…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort honors Dolly Parton with pink tribute
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)– The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is honoring country music legend Dolly Parton by lighting the property pink through Sept. 30, 2026. The pink tribute can be…
Long Beach Firefighters prevent apartment fire from spreading after Thursday morning blaze
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department is sharing the details on a Thursday morning fire at an apartment building. Around 2 a.m., crews responded to reports…
I-10 seeing delays due to overturned cement truck
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Police is reporting a cement truck rolled over on I-10 near the Cedar Lake exit. The driver has been transported to the hospital and spilled cement is affecting both sides of I-10. MDOT has been contacted…
City of Gulfport releases details on proposed 2027 budget
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport released its proposed 2027 budget Thursday afternoon. Mayor Hugh Keating says this is a balanced budget, which includes a two percent raise for all city employees, and an additional two percent for firefighters.…
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through free books for South Mississippi children
Dolly Parton’s legacy extends far beyond her music. For years, her Imagination Library has been putting free books into the hands of children across…
US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the scope of the largest outbreak of its kind in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration said…
Partial lunar eclipse happening tonight
A deep partial lunar eclipse is happening tonight as the moon passes through the Earth’s shadow. The partial phase begins around 9:30 p.m. and will last over three hours. Experts with…
Anglers compete at the Bass Taxtic Championship
The Bass Tactix Outdoors Youth and Adult Fishing Championship wrapped up this past weekend on the Pascagoula River. The event brought out anglers as young as five years old…
New spider species found on Horn Island
A pretty unique discovery was recently made by researchers on Horn Island. A photo shared by Gulf Island National Seashore shows the orange complexion of the spider, which scientists…
IMMS names wild dolphin after Dolly Parton
More South Mississippi tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton in the wake of her death. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announced it has named one of the…
Two arrested during checkpoint in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on a narcotics arrest that took place on August 12. The arrest happened at…
MGCCC launches new streaming platform
Just in time for the new football season, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has announced a new streaming platform for 2026. Bulldog fans will now be able to watch sporting events…
Stone County inmates celebrate graduation from SMPDD Pathway Home 5 Re-Entry Program
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- For a group of inmates in Stone County, Wednesday marked the start of a new chapter. Graduates of the Southern…
Jackson County woods fire 100 percent contained
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Fire crews spent much of Wednesday afternoon battling a woods fire in Gautier. The 14-acre fire is now 100 percent contained. It was in the…
MSAG shares statement relating to META youth mental health settlement
META has reached a nearly $18 billion settlement to end a landmark lawsuit. The deal resolves claims from 29 states that the company’s…
One Pass Christian school closes today, others delayed due to power outages
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV)- DeLisle Elementary School in Pass Christian will be closed for today due to a power outage. The outage was caused by Thursday morning's severe weather that rolled through western Harrison County. School district leaders say additional…
Fire departments across the coast respond to numerous fires caused by lightning
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple fire departments across the coast have responded to homes that were struck by lighting Thursday morning. A storm system in the area caused a number of emergencies due to extremely active lightning. Harrison County Fire…
Blood drives scheduled at Keesler Air Force Base
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Keesler Medical Center is sharing details on blood drives happening throughout the week. Wednesday, Keesler Blood Center traveled to Pensacola for a drive. On…
Gulfport restaurant holds book drive for local nonprofit in honor of Dolly Parton
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the world mourns the loss of American icon Dolly Parton, Neighbor's Tap & Table in downtown Gulfport is…