Students get hands-on public safety demonstration in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- First responders and students came together in Ocean Springs yesterday for a hands-on look at public safety in action. Students got a front…
Major road projects in South Mississippi inch closer to completion
It seems like at every turn you take here on the Coast, there is some form of road work going on. MDOT released one of its…
Officials working a pedestrian involved accident on HWY 57 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Officials are currently working a motor vehicle accident on Highway 57 in Jackson County near the former Crazy Sisters Catfish House involving a pedestrian. The road is currently closed to traffic. Expect delays and use an alternate…
Cold weather shelters to open this weekend
Due to cold weather approaching, some South Mississippi counties are already announcing the opening of cold weather shelters later this weekend. In Harrison County, the usual warming shelter locations will open at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building in D’Iberville at…
MEMA shares winter weather preparedness tips
While we’re expected to escape the brunt of this winter storm, officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency are sharing some winter weather preparedness reminders that are always good to…
1/22 - Mild tonight with more clouds on Friday
A mostly cloudy and unsettled pattern continues through the end of the week, with occasional, hit-or-miss showers and areas of patchy fog, especially overnight and during the morning hours. Rain chances remain on…
MDOT prepares for Winter Storm Fern
In the northern reaches of the Magnolia State, MDOT is preparing for Winter Storm Fern and the potential travel nightmare it may create. Road crews have already prepped equipment and…
Ayden’s Law aims to allow sheriffs to use radar
A South Mississippi man is on a mission after his grandson, 14-year-old Ayden Stockstill, died in an accident on Texas Flat Road in Hancock County. Richard Bouchard…
MSDH launches infant mortality campaign
JACKSON, Miss. (WXVX)- State health officials are launching a campaign to combat infant mortality in Mississippi. The ‘Saving the Smallest’ campaign begins Friday, which happens to be Maternal Health Awareness Day.…
Free reflective address signs available for Harrison County residents
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Triad Program helps address the safety needs of their seniors. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke to an official about…
Hancock County Board of Supervisors appoints interim sheriff
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Board of Supervisors appointed former Patrol Division Commander John Alison as the interim sheriff of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Thursday…
Legacy of Hope event at MGCCC George County Multipurpose Building
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Tonight in George County, MGCCC’s George County Center is hosting Legacy of Hope, an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tonight’s event…
Ohr O’Keefe holding MLK Arts Celebration event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration tonight. The event honoring Dr. King takes place Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30.…
Krewe of Waggus postponing pawrade due to weather
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-The Krewe of Waggus announced Wednesday that they are postponing the second annual Pawrade due to winter weather forecast for this weekend. The pawrade will…
Coast doctor talks Substance Use Disorder and treatments
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month… which is a time to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and remind those who are struggling that there are…
Latest MSDH report card shows Mississippi continues to lead nation in firearm mortality rate
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Mississippi has seen improvement in several public health areas that have plagued the state in the past, but…
Stone County firefighter injured while on the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 49
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County firefighter suffered minor injuries while responding to the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash on Wednesday night. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the fatal crash happened around 7:30 Wednesday evening on Highway…
Children's Walking Parade coming up in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Children are invited to take place in the Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade in Biloxi. The City of Biloxi, Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum, and Gulf Coast Carnival Association are inviting children ages 12 and younger to…
1/21 - Mild and damp tonight with rain chances sticking around
A mostly cloudy and unsettled pattern will continue through the end of the workweek, with several rounds of scattered showers possible. Temperatures remain mild, ranging from the mid to upper 60s during…
7 Brew officially cuts the ribbon on Gulfport location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- 7 Brew in Gulfport is officially open for business. The drive thru coffee shop cut the ribbon on their newest location in South Mississippi…
Jackson County Exceptional School hosts second annual Job Extravaganza
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Students with disabilities got a hands-on preview of their future at the second annual Job Extravaganza on Wednesday in Jackson County. The Arc of…
One year anniversary of snow on the Coast
Today marks a rare anniversary along South Mississippi! One year ago, snow fell from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula, turning beaches, bridges, and backyards into scenes more fitting…
Ocean Springs School District Superintendent Michael Lindsey announces retirement
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs School District Superintendent Michael Lindsey announced his plans to retire this year. He announced Wednesday that he plans to retire on June 30th after a 34-year career in Mississippi public education. “It has been…
Fed-Ex drivers report shooting incident to Waveland Police Department
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland police officers were dispatched to a shooting at Villere Street on Wednesday afternoon. The victims of the shooting were Fed-Ex drivers. They called dispatch and told them they left the scene of the shooting and would…