List of road closures in South Mississippi
Due to the rainfall in the area, roads in South Mississippi are starting to close due to flooding. WXXV will continue to update this list as more closures are announced. Here is the…
City of Biloxi opens three sand bag locations
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi has opened sandbag locations for city residents. Three self-serve sites are now open at 195 Main Street, the AJ Holloway Sports…
Stone County School District announces closures due to weather
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to weather conditions, the Stone County School District has announced closures and cancellations. All school district offices and campuses are closed. Student activities scheduled for June 18 remain canceled including athletics, band, extended schoolyear, summer…
City of Picayune services, municipal locations seeing closures
The City of Picayune is sharing that all non-essential city personnel will remain home Thursday. Only emergency, public works, and public safety crews will remain fully active. All…
William Carey University closes campuses due to weather
William Carey University announced the closure of all their campuses for Thursday. The announcement was released Wednesday, the closure coming due to Arthur. This includes the Hattiesburg, Tradition,…
Southbound lanes on I-110 Bridge closed due to wreck
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)-A wreck on the I-110 Bridge in Biloxi has closed all southbound lanes at this time. Police telling WXXV they are not sure when the lane will be clear. They are also unsure if there are injuries at…
Sand bag locations help Gulf Coast residents prepare for heavy rain
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Tropical storm Arthur has formed and its impacts to south Mississippi will come primarily in the form of a lot…
Brewed Barber in Ocean Springs celebrating one year anniversary
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Brewed Barber in Ocean Springs is celebrating one year of operation this month! On June 27th, they will be hosting a block…
Gulfport Police warn of impersonation scam claiming missed jury duty, fake arrest warrants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another law enforcement scam is making the rounds in Gulfport. The caller for this scam poses as an officer and…
Bill to expand Hurricane Hunter fleet filed
A bipartisan Senate Bill aims to triple the size of the Hurricane Hunter fleet. The bill, introduced Wednesday, would give the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, two-and-a-half billion dollars…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community college named top ten finalist for Aspen Award
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received national recognition. During today’s board of trustees meeting, leaders celebrated MGCCC being named a top…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting near Engram Drive; One person injured
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigation a shooting. Police responded to a call of shots fired around 3:30 near Engram Avenue. Once on scene, officers found one person suffering from injuries. That victim is currently receiving medical…
2026 nominees to be inducted into Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Twelve incredible athletes will soon be inducted into the Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame. The athletes were chosen for their accolades on…
Crews rescue occupants of submerged car in Forrest County
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Rescue crews were able to rescue the occupants of a car that became submerged in floodwaters Tuesday in Forrest County. It happened in…
Safe rooms opening in South Mississippi ahead of severe weather
SOUTH MISS, (WXXV)- Safe rooms are opening across South Mississippi due to the threat for severe weather and flooding over the next few days. The Poplarville, Carrier, and Picayune saferooms will open at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Pearl River County.…
City of Gulfport honors former Ward 2 Councilman Ron Roland
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport City Council honored former Ward 2 Councilman Ron Roland for his public service Tuesday afternoon. Roland suffered serious injuries after a…
Pet of the Week: Mike and Ike looking for forever homes!
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King…
Coast man sentenced for overdue child support, charged with child desertion
A Coast man has been sentenced after admitting he failed to pay more than $38,000 in child support. Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office says 44-year-old…
City of Gautier declares State of Emergency
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is also declaring a local state of emergency due to severe weather as well. Mayor Casey Vaughan has declared the emergency. The…
City of Ocean Springs declares State of Emergency
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is declaring a state of local emergency. The proclamation comes due to the projected tropical disturbance in the Gulf.…
Tropical Storm Arthur forms as this year's first of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
MIAMI (AP) — The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash floods to states including Texas and Louisiana, meteorologists said. Tropical Storm Arthur was a disorganized…
Safety tips for driving in inclement weather
Acadian Ambulances is sharing important reminders when it comes to driving in inclement weather. Those hazards range from slick roads to reduced visibility. Drivers are reminded to slow down…
Sandbag locations opening in South Mississippi
As heavy rainfall continues across South Mississippi all week long, sandbag locations are opening for residents along the Gulf Coast. In Hancock County, residents can find sand bags at the following locations: Hancock County Emergency Operations Center-18333 Highway 603 Hancock…