Hometown History: Last living Deer Island residents share story
What is now a great place to kayak, fish, or anchor your boat was once home to a small community of people. For this month’s edition of…
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PROGRAMMING NOTE: Schedule changes to WXXV News Programming
Due to several different sporting events, we have a schedule change to WXXV Newscasts. There will be no 5 p.m. newscast due to the U.S. Open. There will also be no 6 p.m. newscast due to the U.S. Open and…
List of Juneteenth events across South Mississippi
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Local organizations are coming together with events across the Gulf Coast. The City of Biloxi is hosting their annual Juneteenth 3 on 3…
Flooding damage assessments begin in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has declared a local emergency after Thursday’s widespread flooding Emergency operations remain underway and the Saucier-Lizana Shelter is still…
Anchor Lake Dam’s structural integrity is good
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, MEMA and MDEQ crews continue to monitor the Anchor Lake Dam in Carriere. The good news is there’s high confidence…
D’Iberville police issue river warning for residents
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department is issuing a warning to residents along the Tchoutacabouffa River, Tuxachanie Creek, and other drainage outfalls within the city. The department says…
Dam in Swan Lake area of Harrison County sustains damage
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County dam in the Swan Lake area sustained structural damage due to extreme amounts of rain, according to the Harrison…
Officials ask drivers to use extreme caution, continue to avoid flooded roads
While much of the water has receded, officials are urging drivers to still use extreme caution and avoid flooded roads, respect barricades, and yield to emergency crews. Here is a list of roads still impacted by Thursday’s severe weather: Hancock…
Residents rescued from homes as heavy rain causes major flooding across region
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Heavy rain drenched south Mississippi on Thursday, creating dangerous conditions for residents and motorists across the coast. Emergency crews have…
Senator Hyde-Smith files ‘Save our Shrimpers’ Act
In the Senate Wednesday, Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced the ‘Save our Shrimpers’ Act. This is legislation aimed at preventing taxpayer dollars from helping finance foreign shrimp farms. Hyde-Smith…