Senate candidate hosts Coast listening tour
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One of the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Mississippi kicked off his listening tour in Biloxi Wednesday morning. Scott Colom is one of three candidates on…
More deaths confirmed due to weather related impacts in Mississippi
MEMA continues to share updates of the winter weather event impacting residents in North Mississippi. Additional deaths have been reported, bringing the statewide total to 28. Residents who suffered storm damage are asked to document their damage. MEMA is requesting…
Mississippi Senate fails to advance school choice bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Senate has killed a school choice bill that was narrowly passed by the State House a few weeks ago, a bill that has divided legislative Republicans and even some statewide officials. House Bill 2, also called…
D’Iberville Police deliver donations to residents impacted by winter storm
COLDWATER, Miss. (WXXV)- Members of the D’Iberville Police Department made the trip up to Coldwater, Mississippi on Monday. They were dropping off donations collected during the…
Governor Reeves requests major disaster declaration
As recovery efforts continue in North Mississippi, following last week’s winter storm, Governor Tate Reeves is seeking more help from the federal government in the state’s recovery response. The major…
Moss Point City Council discusses blight in community
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point City Council held a meeting Tuesday to address blight in the community. Multiple residents came out to city hall for the meeting.…
Jackson County Animal Shelter taking care of animals rescued from dogfighting operation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Nearly 70 animals that were rescued from an alleged dogfighting operation are now being cared for by the Jackson County…
Five-car wreck leaves one person dead, multiple others injured
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Police are sharing details about an early morning wreck that is causing lane closures on I-10. The incident happened around 2 AM near Mile Marker 40. Police confirm with WXXV the incident involved five vehicles, the…
Scheduled water outage for parts of Gulfport Friday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gulfport, New Orleans Avenue from Dedeaux Road to the Quarter Apartments will see a water outage on February 6. The outage is so crews…
2/3 - Rain moves through tonight
Showers continue to move through the area overnight with lows near 50 and rainfall totals of around a quarter to a half inch possible. Light showers linger into Wednesday morning before skies gradually…
Winter weather recovery efforts continue in North Mississippi
As recovery efforts continue in North Mississippi following last week’s winter storm, there is some good news as people continue to help each other out in the recovery process. State Emergency Management officials now say that less than 30,000 Mississippians…
Secretary of State Michael Watson on campaign finance reform
Secretary of State Michael Watson is urging the legislature to pass campaign finance reform. Watson says its about transparency and accountability for candidates and office holders. Secretary…
Long Beach School District restructuring elementary schools
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District is making a change to how elementary students will be educated across the district, starting next school year. Leaders say…
Voting machines put to the test ahead of 2026 primary elections
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Election Commission put voting machines to the test ahead of the upcoming March primary. The testing began at…
Community Action of South Mississippi offers free tax prep
A reminder as tax season continues, Community Action of South Mississippi is offering free tax preparation for low to middle income families. Anyone making up to $67,500…
Second Liners Mardi Gras Parade set to roll in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is hosting their parade on February 14. Parade Committee Co-Chair Yolanda Green joins us with the details.…
Wiggins man sentenced in church arson case in Stone County
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Wiggins man convicted last September to setting fire and vandalizing a Stone County church learned that he will spend three decades behind bars. The 30-year federal prison sentence for 37-year-old Stefan Rowold was handed down after…
Pet of the Week: Destiny is looking for a forever home!
It’s time to shine a light on a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette is here to…
March of the Mayors donation drive begins
Extra Table’s March of the Mayors campaign has officially kicked off. We’re learning more about which item each city is collecting. Cities across the six southern counties are collecting…
Harrison County extends donation drive for winter storm victims
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County’s donation drive for winter storm victims in North Mississippi has been extended through this Friday. You can drop off bottled water,…
Mardi Gras parade preparations begin in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Public works crews in Biloxi were hard at work getting city hall ready for some of the city’s upcoming parades. The viewing stand is going up…
MS AG, law enforcement push for new laws addressing gang violence
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Attorney General and law enforcement groups are pushing for the legislature to pass two bills aimed at addressing gang-related violence.…
Popp's Ferry Bridge seeing intermittent closures this morning
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Popp's Ferry Bridge will see intermittent lane closures today. The closures are in effect from 10 AM to 3 PM. Crews will be on site to perform maintenance on the bridge decking.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art science and art field trips for students
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is taking learning beyond the classroom with science and art field trips. Katy Simmons-Carroll and Elaine Dent join…