Ward 7 Community Meeting happening Tuesday in Gulfport
A head’s up for residents of Gulfport’s Ward 7, Councilman Johnny Hoggatt is hosting a community meeting Tuesday to discuss issues relevant to the ward right now. That…
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Coast Electric and CoastConnect crews help residents impacted by ice storm
Coast Electric and CoastConnect crews traveled to Oxford on Monday to help with ice storm recovery efforts. The crews are helping restore electric service to members of North East Mississippi Electric Power Association and connections to high-speed internet. Ice storms…
1/26 - Extreme cold again tonight with a little warming in the afternoons
A clear and cold night is expected tonight, with lows dropping into the low 20s and gusty north winds subsiding by sunrise. Frost will also be possible across much of the area. Sunshine…
Local fire officials share safety tips for staying warm during cold weather
Cold weather continues to grip the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week. As families crank up heaters and light fireplaces to stay warm, fire officials…
No issues with local road conditions
All good so far today on our South Mississippi roads. Windy conditions overnight dried up much of the water on the roads from Sunday’s rain, allowing for easier travel across…
Highlighting Maternal Health and Postpartum Depression
January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day and in Mississippi, the rate of self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms is significantly higher than the national average. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke…
Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms
By JEFF AMY and SOPHIE BATES JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Residents in a iced-over swath of Mississippi began to confront the ugly truth Monday as they shivered in ever-colder and darkened houses: Recovery from the state’s worst ice storm in more than 30…
Humane Society of South Mississippi opens cold weather pet shelter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Keeping our animals safe is especially critical during this cold snap and this week the Humane Society of South Mississippi is doing its…
Two dead from weather related impacts in Mississippi
Governor Reeves released more details on the aftermath this winter storm has had on the northern part of the state. Two people have died from weather related caused, one in Hinds County and one in Tishomingo County. Forty-seven counties have…
Cold weather shelter openings for January 26, 2026
In terms of cold weather shelters across our region, we do know some will be open again today. The Hancock County Shelter in the Kiln will open back…