Beach replenishment project set to begin next year in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County is moving forward with its $4 million project to repair and replace more than 100 drain pipes or outfalls…
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Singing River Health System brings latest advancements for surgeries
Singing River Health System announced the acquisition of the intuitive Da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced platform yet. This is designed to enhance surgical precision…
MDHS Announces temporary pause in SNAP Benefits due to federal shutdown
Jackson, MS - The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November will not be issued. This pause in benefits is a direct…
Burn ban now in effect in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Due to high winds and extremely dry conditions, the Bay St. Louis Fire Department is issuing an immediate burn ban within city limits. This includes the burning of leaves, brush, debris, and any other outdoor fire…
Crews continue working woods fire in Hancock County
The Mississippi Forestry Commission is currently working a woods fire in Hancock County that started Thursday evening. The fire is affecting over 285 acres in the area of Rocky Hill and Dedeaux Road near Highway 603. According to Outreach Officer…
Mission 3: Gov. Reeves launches new military support organization
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Governor Tate Reeves was here on the Coast Thursday to announce the launch of a new program designed to support our South Mississippi…
Early report on this year’s oyster season
We’re a little more than a week into oyster season. Oyster fishermen bring in their harvest everyday at the Pass Christian Harbor. Oyster reefs in the western Mississippi Sound…
Keel Authentication Ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel of Guided Missile Destroyer Thad Cochran DDG 135. The ship represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. The…
Long Beach School District celebrates top district ranking
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District was recently named Mississippi’s top ranked school district and the community is doing their park to celebrate. Thursday morning,…
Two Coast men sentenced for second-degree murder and aggravated assault
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two men were sentenced to one count of second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault each in Harrison County. Twenty-one-year-old Rashod Omrion Jarome Harris pled guilty on October 13. Nineteen-year-old Harry Lavern Hillard Jr. pled guilty…
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Tax credits for people…
Jackson County Deputy Joshua Brashears laid to rest
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Family, friends, coworkers, and the community gathered for the funeral service of Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Brashers early Wednesday. A large funeral procession…
Donal Snyder Community Center pool closed until further notice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for the Donal Snyder Community Center, staff announced the pool will be closed until further notice. The cause of the closure…
Fundraiser organized for girl with rare disease in need of wheelchair accessible van
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Brighton is a 3-year-old girl from Long Beach who has a rare, mitochondrial disorder and is in need…
MS Dept. of Employment Security awarded grants for shipbuilding
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has been awarded over $5.7 million as part of more than $86 million in industry driven skills training fund grants from…
Harrison County honors veterans lost to suicide
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Although September is recognized as Veterans Suicide Awareness Month, Harrison County continued the mission of remembrance and awareness by honoring veterans lost to suicide. The…
City of D’Iberville worker dies from injuries sustained in car crash
The City of D’Iberville announced the death of Davey Quave, an electrician for the Public Works Department. Quave had sustained injuries from a car accident on October 13 while traveling on Highway 15 to work on a city pump station.…
Gautier Police, Mayor respond following recent deadly incidents across city
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- It has been a tragic month for the city of Gautier, as multiple incidents have left several young residents dead. The most…
Keesler's Emergency Department returns to normal operations
Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Medical Group on Keesler announces a return to normal operations. The Emergency Department closed this week due to a water line break. The Emergency Department opened at six Wednesday morning. Inpatient services…
Coast schools offering reduced school meals
Due to the government shutdown, more schools across the Coast are encouraging families to apply for free or reduced-price school meals. If your family’s circumstances have changed due to furloughs,…
Fire at wood pellet storage dome at Port of Pascagoula
Enviva is addressing a fire event in one of the wood pellet storage domes it operates at the Port of Pascagoula. Everyone on site has been reported safe. Enviva is coordinating with the Jackson County Fire Department and other emergency…
Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit
By CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers. Under the agreement…
Drowning incident under investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-On Monday, October 20, Gautier police and fire responded to a distress call at a home on Three Oaks Drive after two children were found unresponsive near a swimming pool. First responders immediately began life-saving efforts. Both children…
Business owners excited for new downtown Gulfport development
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Soon, the heart of downtown Gulfport could look very different thanks to a transformative project coming to the area. The project will soon claim…