Memorial brings joy to residents of Driftwood Nursing Center
Memorial Hospital was finally able to return back to the Driftwood Nursing Center today to host their annual Christmas party. The past two years, Memorial was unable…
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Local bakeries preparing for the busiest time of the year
It’s the busiest time of the year for local bakeries and they’ve been making more than just cookies for Santa. Before dawn you can find pastry…
Gulfport man sentenced to 13 years in drug trafficking case
A Gulfport man will serve more than 13 years for his role in a drug trafficking case in Gulfport. Joshua Taylor, 23, was stopped in Gulfport in March of this year and officers found heroin, methamphetamine and Ecstasy. Officers also…
US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at a historically low level that reflects the job market's strong recovery from the coronavirus recession last year. Jobless claims remained…
Mississippi families receive financial bump
Across Mississippi, families in need are receiving a financial bump to help them get through the holiday season. More than 1,500 low-income Mississippi families are set to receive a one-time payment…
MSDH reports 873 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 873 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six deaths. These deaths occurred between December 17 and December 21, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 525,502, with 10,393 deaths.
Santa Claus visits WXXV!
The jolly old elf himself was in the WXXV newsroom on Thursday. Santa Claus stopped by while on the Coast doing some 11th hour visits with children, families and businesses on the Coast…
Port Bienville awarded grant to improve rail storage yard
Port Bienville in Hancock County is one of two ports to receive grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve port facilities. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the 25 awards in 19 states totaling more than $241 million that…
IRS extends Hurricane Ida tax relief to Feb. 15
Victims of Hurricane Ida in six states now have until Feb. 15, 2022, extended from Jan. 3, to file individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. The updated relief covers Louisiana and…
Body found on Highway 15 identified
The body of a man found on Highway 15 on Friday has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said the man has been identified as LaZarius Smith, 16, of Gulfport. Smith died of a single gunshot wound. He died…
Looking for a Christmas service close by? Check this list
Many churches will have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services to celebrate the holiday. WXXV has compiled a list of services from church websites that announced their holiday schedules. This is not a comprehensive list. Christmas services schedule St. Thomas…
Scarlet Pearl reinstates mask mandate for employees
A file video posted earlier provided outdated information on casino's vaccination rate. Scarlet Pearl is the first casino in the nation to have a 100 percent vaccination rate, officials said. Scarlet Pearl has reinstated its mask mandate for casino employees.…
Powerball winning numbers for December 22nd, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 22nd, 2021
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for December 22nd are: 5-7-5. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Jacob Latch’s family receives Christmas surprise
In October, Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch lost his battle with a rare form of cancer known as EHE and he left behind a wife and three children. In an…
Slavonian Ladies annual Pusharata Sale
The women of the Slavonian Lodge are back at it, frying and icing one of the Coast’s favorite Christmas treats all day long. The ladies were busy all day making more…
Pascagoula holds inaugural Jingle Crawl for residents
Pascagoula brought the Christmas spirit with their inaugural Jingle Crawl. Christmas music and party classics rang throughout the streets of downtown Pascagoula. Crawlers visited six of the participating bars,…
Southern Bound Book Shop moving to D’Iberville
A locally owned book store will be expanding after the first of the year. For several years now, Southern Bound Book Shop has been on Howard Avenue beside the…
Memorial achieves metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation criteria
Today, Memorial celebrated meeting all criteria to achieve accreditation from the metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality improvement program. Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its…
Jackson County Animal Shelter reminding residents pets are a long-term commitment
Every year pet adoption centers see a rise in the number of outgoing pets, only to have them come back in January, as new pet…
Lyman Senior Center spreads Christmas cheer
Officials at the Lyman Senior Citizens Center decided to spread some joy to their members by hosting their first Christmas party at the facility. Regulars of the center, who range…
Morning Star Baptist Church hosts holiday food drop
Recognized as a congregation of giving to people in need, Morning Star Baptist Church in Gulfport hosted a holiday food distribution. With only 24 hours’ notice, Extend a…
Gateway Methodist Church gives back through their Christmas meal giveaway
Gateway Methodist Church held their yearly Christmas meal giveaway today. With homecooked ham, green beans, sweet potato casserole, rolls, and pumpkin pie, the church cooked enough…
Mississippi Heroes surprises child battling kidney failure
A local seven-year-old battling kidney failure was surprised this morning with tons of gifts and a special visitor thanks to Mississippi Heroes. Seven-year-old Bella Seal has had a tough…