If you plan to be on our South Mississippi roads this holiday weekend, keep in mind that there will be an increase in state troopers on major interstates and highways. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s July 4th travel period kicked off…
Fourth of July is Saturday and America is celebrating our 250th birthday! The Great American Fair is set up on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. State…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is releasing a statement as America celebrate 250 years. Senator Hyde-Smith says she hopes everyone can set aside their differences and reflect on…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is hosting a back-to-school bash. Members of the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport joins us in studio with details. The Back to…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 42nd annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival is back, just ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, kicking…
Hundreds of anglers will be hitting the Gulf this weekend for another year of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. While the…
While fireworks light up the sky later tonight, there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate America 250 across the Coast before the sun goes down. In Waveland, the Buccaneer State Park America250 celebration kicks things off with an all-day…
If you’re looking to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a bang, you don’t have to travel far! Tonight’s fireworks displays are expected to draw the biggest crowds for America250 celebrations. The festivities begin with Freedom over Ocean Springs, where fireworks…
The D’Iberville Police Department is reminding drivers the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign is underway. The campaign began on Monday and runs until…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning for a flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria has been found in Mississippi as well as Florida. Health officials are concerned about vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which can lead to deadly infections.…
Looking for something special to watch this holiday weekend? NBC is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a full line up of special programming. Saturday morning, the Today…
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal announces the arrest of Hallis Russ Jr. Russ is charged with one count of murder from a shooting Thursday morning. Neville Conner was killed Thursday in Long Beach. Russ was…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- The city of Gautier held a double birthday bash on Thursday, celebrating the city’s 40th anniversary and America’s 250th. Community members came out to city…
As millions celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, experts are reminding families that the loud blasts can be difficult for some military veterans. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Timothy Swiger says…
This week, The Supreme Court ruled that Mississippi’s law that allows absentee mail-in ballots post marked by Election Day but arrive five days after is constitutional. The decision was 5…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Fishing officially began at midnight, kicking off the 78th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at the Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport. Anglers…
During the upcoming holiday weekend, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will be taking part in Operation Drywater. Operation Dry Water is…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson is extending his wishes for a safe and memorable Fourth of July. In a statement,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced nine municipal airports in the state will receive grant funding. On the Coast, the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport will receive just under $4,450,000…
With America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, the Mississippi Department of Transportation urges holiday travelers to make smart choices and prioritize safety. To enjoy a safe…
It’s a new month and that means new events are coming to the Jackson George Regional Library System. From Christmas in July to Shark Awareness Day, there is a…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Police Department is looking for a man wanted in a deadly shooting on Thursday morning. Thirty-eight-year-old Hollis Wayne Russ is wanted on an arrest warrant on murder charges. Early Thursday morning, the Long…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Singer, Actress, and Entrepreneur Christina Milian made a stop in Biloxi bringing coffee, beignets, and a little star power as a…
More than $51 million in federal funding is headed to Mississippi for three major transportation improvement projects. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has…