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Recreational fishing season opening for Greater Amberjack

BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced  that the recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack will open in Mississippi territorial waters. The season begins on September 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. The Mississippi…

MDOT kicks off Road to Game Day 2024

JACKSON, MISS. – Hey, football fans! Gearing up for the season requires a game plan, and through the “Road to Game Day” campaign, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is sharing its playbook to get you to kickoff safely. To avoid congestion…

Sheriff's Department lifts lockdown at Harrison Central

Harrison Central High School was on lockdown for about an hour Friday as a precautionary measure after a threatening phone call came in to the school. District spokeswoman Trang Pham Bui confirmed the lockdown and said notification went out to…

Mississippi Aquarium hosting Touch-A-Truck event

The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event Saturday. The event is part of the Changing Tides Festival. Kids can come out and explore different type of first responder vehicles. The event is happening from 10 to 3. CTA is…

Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Travel Period

Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing for the last summer holiday, with the 2024 Labor Day holiday travel period. This is set to begin on Friday, August 30th, at 6:00 a.m. and conclude on Monday, September 2nd, at…

Remembering Hurricane Katrina 19 years later

Hurricane Katrina made landfall 19 years ago today. Katrina hit Mississippi as a category three hurricane, leaving destruction and significant loss of life. The National Weather Service saying Katrina is one…

Labor Day Weekend travel safety tips

Prices are expected to be down for travelers this Labor Day weekend with travel projected to be up 9 percent from last year, according to AAA. This evening, WXXV News…

Two Bay St. Louis officers recognized for their hard work

The Bay St. Louis Police Department recognizing two officers for their hard work Thursday morning. First up is Sergeant Josh Stockstill. Sergeant Stockstill is receiving the 2024 Officer of the First Quarter award. Officer Huy Ha is receiving the award…