Temporary stop on leasing plan of 80 percent of oyster reefs
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County judge has temporarily stopped the state’s plan to lease 80 percent of Mississippi’s public oyster reefs to private…
‘Aggressive’ monkeys escape from overturned truck on Mississippi highway
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — Monkeys being transported on a Mississippi highway escaped captivity Tuesday after the truck carrying them overturned, according to law enforcement. All but one of the escaped monkeys were killed, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department said in…
Krebs House and Museum hosting cemetery tour
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Krebs House and Museum in Pascagoula will be hosting their annual cemetery tour on Thursday. Not only will the tour honor the history of the…
Turbulence ends Hurricane Hunters flight into Hurricane Melissa
The Keesler Air Force Based Hurricane Hunters studying Hurricane Melissa had to stop their observations of the storm again Tuesday due to extreme turbulence. A plane with a…
President Trump endorses Congressman Ezell for re-election
South Mississippi’s Congressman Mike Ezell receives a major endorsement ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump endorsed Ezell’s re-election bid on social media.…
State Dept. of Employment Security hosting 2025 George County job fair
The State Department of Employment Security is hosting a job fair in George County this week. The public is invited out to the MGCCC George…
New Orleans Saints making change at quarterback
According to the NFL, the New Orleans Saints are making a change at quarterback. Rookie Quarterback Tyler Shough has been named the starter. Coach Kellen Moore informed Shough and Quarterback Spencer Rattler of the decision today. The Saints are currently…
Memorial Hospital and MHP teaming up for Community Trunk or Treat
Memorial Hospital and Mississippi Highway Patrol are teaming up to host a community Trunk or Treat event on Thursday. Landon Orozco with Troop K joins…
Behind Biloxi Blue gives back to law enforcement on the Coast
Gretchen Warkentien and Kylee Smith join us in studio as we learn more about one nonprofit created by Biloxi police spouses. Behind Biloxi Blue is…
Singing River Health System Colorectal Program earns national accreditation
Singing River Health System’s Colorectal Program has earned national accreditation from American College of Surgeons National Accreditation program for rectal cancer. Dr. Ramon Brown leads the program at SRHS. Singing River is the only health system in Mississippi to receive…
NWS surveying tornado damage in Jackson County; community working on recovery
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Communities in Jackson County are working on recovery after two tornadoes blew through Gautier and Pascagoula, affecting businesses and residents Sunday…
Governor Reeves reacts to ongoing government shutdown
Mississippi state officials are reacting to the ongoing stalemate in Washington as the government shut down enters a new week. Governor Reeves taking to social media on Monday, criticizing…
Over 380 pounds of unused/expired meds dropped off at Take Back Day in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted the bi-annual Drug Take Back Day over the…
Harrison County Fire Rescue saves dog from well
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to an interesting call over the weekend. A homeowner was working on the flooring in the kitchen for…
Halloween at the Traveler in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Traveler in Ocean Springs invites the community to spend Halloween with them on Friday. Head Chef Dannie Landry joins us to discuss the night’s…
Smokin’ the Coast happening this weekend in Biloxi
We are joined now by Daniel Damico and Madison Rosonet to talk about the second annual Smokin’ the Coast. Smokin’ the Coast takes place Friday, October 31 and…
Ocean Springs man sentenced for sexual battery and exploitation of a child
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs man was sentenced for sexual battery and exploitation of a child in Jackson County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-four-year-old Justin Wayne Allday pled guilty to one count of sexual battery and one count of…
City of Gautier shares update on Sunday storm damage
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier put out an update Monday regarding the storm damage from Sunday’s tornado. At this time, no injuries have been reported…
Two tornadoes confirmed in Jackson county; damage assessments underway
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two confirmed tornadoes touched down in Jackson County on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage to businesses, apartments, and homes in Gautier…
Storm recovery resources for Jackson County residents
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- According to the Jackson County Office of Emergency Services, the Red Cross is now assisting residents who were impacted by Sunday’s storms. Call 800-733-2676 if…
Keeping safe with deer on the road
With the temperatures dropping, deer are being seen on the sides of the road more. David Kenney with the State Department of Transportation joins us via Zoom to discuss…
Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing. The jackpot has surged to $714 million, making it the ninth largest amount…
Gautier PD warning residents of scam impersonating an officer
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is warning local businesses and residents that a scam is going around. It is a phone scam that involves someone…
City of Ocean Springs warns of scam emails
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is warning residents about a scam email going around. The city says the emails appear as invoices from the…