Dept. of Public Safety Commission Sean Tindell discusses issues at Driver Service Bureaus
Driver Service Bureau offices statewide were shutdown for a while and are now open with limited service because of problems with the system.…
Black History Month Spotlight Preview: Getting to know George 'Chuck' Patterson
In honor of Black History Month here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. To finish out the month…
Gautier Middle School students visit the WXXV News Studio
WXXV had a few visitors earlier this morning as students from Gautier Middle School came to the set! Ms. Warden brought an eighth-grade class during an intersession period. During that time,…
City of Long Beach announces railroad crossing grade improvements
Long Beach, MS, February 25, 2025– The City of Long Beach is scheduled to begin the Railroad Crossing Grade Improvement Project on Monday, March 3rd. This project will involve improvements to 9 railroad crossings across the city and is expected…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Car, 18-wheeler crash on I-10 in Jackson County
A heads up for drivers in Jackson County. According to MHP Troop K Spokesman Landon Orozco, a car and 18-wheeler were involved in a wreck westbound on the Pascagoula River Bridge. Two injuries have been reported. This incident happened near…
Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade rescheduled
The Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade has announced another schedule change! The pawrade was originally scheduled to roll through Biloxi on Sunday, February 23rd but was postponed to March 3rd. However, according to the Krewe of Barkloxi's Facebook page, they have…
DMV will be open with limited services available
The Driver Service Bureau has released a new update following another day of issues statewide. The bureau is still experiencing software issues. They announced they will be open today under normal business hours despite expected delays. Limited services will be…
228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Tiffany Bell and Christen Duhe with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation are in studio today. They’re here to talk about 228 Day Open House and Ribbon Cutting. The 228…
The latest on Pope Francis’ health
As Pope Francis remains in critical condition, many of you may be wondering what the next steps would be for the Catholic Church if he were to pass. WXXV Spoke…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent closures on Popp’s Ferry Bridge
Heads up for Biloxi now, Popp’s Ferry Bridge will see intermittent closures starting today and lasting until 3. Work crews are making emergency repairs to the bridge’s steel decking. Officials say to expect long delays and advise all to seek…
Superior Optical advances to round of 16 in Mississippi Makers' Challenges
Superior Optical out of Ocean Springs has supplied eyewear to Mississippians since 1990.After over twenty years of operation, their eyeglasses are now competing to be…
Sea Wolves Meet and Greet
The Mississippi Sea Wolves offering a chance to meet the team on Wednesday. The puck drops for the event at Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune this Wednesday from 4 until 6.…
Veterans tour the Gulfport Police Department
Gulfport police hosting a few veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home today. The veterans toured the police facility and met with the SWAT Team. As a special treat, a…
West Wortham students join the PRCC Honor Band
A couple of talented students from West Wortham Middle School band joined an honor band this weekend. Nine students in total went to Pearl River Community College starting…
Humane Society of South MS offers free vaccine clinic
The Humane Society of South Mississippi offered a free vaccine clinic for Harrison County residents this morning. Pet owners and their four-legged friends stopped by the West…
Authored bill could bring $2.5M to Pass Christian Fire Department for renovations
Mississippi State Representative Carolyn Crawford has authored a bill that could help replace the outdated stations of Pass Christian Fire Department. This legislation has the opportunity to secure funding for a new facility, something…
Driver Service Bureau experiencing statewide issues
JACKSON, Miss., - The Driver Service Bureau is currently experiencing significant technical issues at all locations statewide due to a recent system upgrade from our vendor. While all locations remain open, wait times are considerably longer than usual, with some…
Gulfport City Schools win at Robotics Camp
Gulfport City Schools won big at the Underwater Robotics Competition in Mobile this weekend. The Quest Class took part in the Alabama Regional Seaperch Competition. The middle and high…
Legacy Park development in Jackson County revised due to lack of funding
After breaking ground on the Legacy Park project in Jackson County just four weeks ago, developers have scaled back the plans. What was originally…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Congestion near Mile Marker 26 as crews work to repair pothole
A heads up near Menge Avenue, those traveling east can expect congestion in the area. According to MHP Troop Spokesperson Landon Orozco, a pothole formed in the far-right lane due to yesterday’s rain. As of 11:30 a.m., both lanes of…
No injuries reported after multiple house fires in Jackson County
There were multiple house fires in Jackson County over the weekend. The first happened on Eastwood Drive in Moss Point at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22nd.…
Community leaders receive prestigious awards at Chamber-Main Street Annual Meeting
Ocean Springs, MS – February 20, 2025 – The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street Tourism Bureau announced recipients of its annual community awards on Wednesday, February 19. The ceremony was in conjunction with the Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street’s Annual…
MDE announces Mississippi’s 2023-24 graduation rate
JACKSON, Miss. – Today, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the state’s 2023-24 school-year graduation rate of 89.2% and dropout rate of 8.5%. Among students with disabilities, the 2023-24 graduation rate is 65.2%, and the dropout rate is 20%. The…
Southern Miss Alumna Helps Make History at John C. Stennis Space Center
Tessa Keating, an alumna of The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), never thought her job at NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center would allow her to contribute to historic events within the space program. Now, she helps promote Artemis, a series…