Christmas tree recycling open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County and Mississippi Power are teaming up to give residents a way to safely recycle their Christmas trees. Kaila Moran Griffith joins us with…
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Long Beach Carnival Association hosting two Mardi Gras events
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Carnival season is coming up fast. The Long Beach Carnival Association is hosting two events to kick off Mardi Gras. Joey King and…
Humane Society of South Mississippi shares tips on keeping pets safe during fireworks
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- While fireworks signal celebration for many, the loud blasts can be a source of anxiety for our pets. Humane Society…
Safe driving tips for the New Year’s holiday
As many of you prepare to ring in the new year, now is a good time to remember the principles of sober and safe driving. Many of our…
State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III announces run for Congress
State Representative Jeffrey Hulum III from Gulfport is off and running. Hulum launched his campaign for Congress in the fourth congressional district. He is one of three…
Fireworks permitted in City of Biloxi on New Year’s Eve
A firework reminder for Biloxi residents now, fireworks are allowed within the City of December 31 after 6 p.m. through 1 p.m. on January 1. The…
Community comes out to Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Celebration
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration was held Monday night over at the Good Deeds Community Center. Kwanzaa is an annual week-long cultural…
City of Pass Christian upgrading railroad crossings to improve safety
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pass Christian, city leaders are taking new steps to improve rail safety. Eight railroad crossings that previously had no crossing guards…
Gulfport Main Street’s Wednesday at the Market event postponed due to weather
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Main Street Association announced that this week’s Wednesdays at the Market is being postponed. The postponement is due to cold…
Mississippi awarded nearly $206 million for rural healthcare
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded Mississippi nearly $206 million to strengthen healthcare in rural communities throughout the state. This comes after the…
Ocean Springs PD looking for suspect wanted for malicious mischief
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs police are asking for help identifying a suspect from Christmas Eve. According to investigators, the person pictured in the video…
Fire breaks out at closed elementary school in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A fire broke out inside the old East Park Elementary School in Moss Point Monday. Jackson County Fire Protection units were sent…
Three people sent to the hospital after overnight house fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection teams responded to a fire around 10 Monday night. The fire happened on Goff Farm…
Mississippi float featured in 2026 Rose Parade
The 2026 Rose Parade is set to kick off in two days. Mississippi will have a float in the parade again this year. Charlie Worsham and Visit Mississippi Director…
Elijah’s Closet collecting Mardi Gras throws
Mardi Gras season is fast approaching and Elijah’s Closet is hosting their annual fundraiser. Emily Bowie joins us to explain what kind of throws are needed and where they can…
Harrison County, Mississippi Power team up for Christmas tree recycling
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County has partnered with Mississippi Power to give your Christmas tree a second life and help keep the Coast clean. Your…
Oklahoma man firing gun in yard fatally shoots neighbor sitting blocks away, authorities say
COMANCHE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man firing a gun he bought as a Christmas present has been charged with manslaughter after authorities say a stray bullet left his yard during target practice and fatally struck a neighbor who was…
Salvation Army Center of Hope in Gulfport opens as cold weather shelter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another cold weather shelter, the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Gulfport opened its doors Monday for people who need a warm place to stay. Temperatures…
Mississippi Highway Patrol concludes holiday travel period
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Christmas travel enforcement period has ended and MHP officials have now released statewide numbers. From December 23 to midnight Friday, troopers issued a total of 4,130…
Jackson County fire officials respond to overnight house fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team shared details about an overnight fire in the St. Martin community. Fire officials responded to the home…
Local residents share New Years Resolutions
Many of you are now reflecting on what’s ahead for 2026. From party plans to personal goals, the countdown is already on when it comes to setting resolutions. For many,…
Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Celebration tonight in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration is happening over at the Good Deeds Community Center. That event begins tonight, Monday December 29 at 6…
Alabama deadly hit-and-run suspect captured in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In George County, a suspect wanted for deadly hit-and-run in Alabama was recently taken into custody by George County sheriff’s deputies. Malvin Villalobos-Bonilla is charged in this case. Bonilla and the vehicle suspected of being involved…
Safe ways to dispose of holiday trash
As the holiday celebrations wind down, the aftermath of Christmas brings a noticeable increase in waste. Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes quickly turn into trash. Sustainable traditions help limit…