CASA of Southeast MS looking for volunteers
As we moved forward in the new year, CASA of Southeast Mississippi is reaching out to people who may be interested in volunteering and making a difference in the…
Coast Episcopal School hosts art exhibits
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-Coast Episcopal School in Pass Christian is very unique in that they have an art gallery on school grounds. The Gail Keenan Art Center hosts top flight…
1/27 - Gradual afternoon warm-up with isolated rain chances later this week
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy frost early, becoming widespread after 11 PM as temperatures drop to around 30 with calm winds. Frost lingers on Wednesday morning through about 8 AM,…
Stone County School District holding warm clothing drive for students
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District leaders have organized a warm clothes drive for students and families across the district. Organizers say donations have…
Man arrested on multiple DUI related charges in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- a Gulfport man is behind bars on multiple DUI charges. Thirty-nine-year-old Kymanni King has been charged with one count of aggravated DUI resulting in Death and one count of DUI causing seriously bodily injury to a child.…
Community, police department collaborate to open cold weather shelter in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- As freezing temperatures moved into South Mississippi, one local police department is making sure no one is left out in the cold.…
Long Beach School District announces reorganizations at elementary campuses
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District announces a major realignment of the grade level structure for the city’s elementary schools. Starting with the 2026-27 school year, the following changes take place. Quarles Elementary will serve Long Beach…
Coast man’s murder conviction appeal denied
A Coast man convicted in the strangulation death of a woman in 2022 has an appeal denied by the State Court of Appeals. Pitipong Daengbunga was convicted in 2024 of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of…
Jackson County School District hosting job fair
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County School District is hiring for a range of positions and they’re hosting for a job fair later this week for you to…
Mississippi Aquarium preps animals for cold weather
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- With freezing temperatures hitting the coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is making sure their animals are staying warm and comfy. It's not every day south Mississippi…
Dodge’s location in Gautier reopens
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A longtime Gautier favorite is officially back open for business! Dodge’s on Highway 90 celebrated its return with a ribbon cutting and grand opening luncheon on Monday after…
Fourth death confirmed due to weather-related impacts in Mississippi
More information continues to come in regarding damage reports from the winter storm. The death toll from weather related impacts has risen to four state wide, two injuries have also been confirmed. MEMA has received reports of 92 homes, three…
Force protection exercises begin at NCBC
The Navy’s annual Force Protection Exercise began Monday at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport. It’s an annual exercise that begins with Citadel Shield, which focuses on the readiness…
Keep energy costs down during cold weather
Many of your heating systems are working overtime right now, resulting in higher energy bill costs. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with an energy official on how you can stay…
Cold weather shelter openings for January 27, 2026
Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi will open again tonight for people who need a warm place to stay. In Hancock County, the warming center in the Kiln…
Absentee voting for March primaries begins in Mississippi
In-person and mail-in absentee voting for the March primary elections for House and Senate here in Mississippi is now underway. In South Mississippi, this is for the Republican…
Ward 7 Community Meeting happening Tuesday in Gulfport
A head’s up for residents of Gulfport’s Ward 7, Councilman Johnny Hoggatt is hosting a community meeting Tuesday to discuss issues relevant to the ward right now. That…
Coast Electric and CoastConnect crews help residents impacted by ice storm
Coast Electric and CoastConnect crews traveled to Oxford on Monday to help with ice storm recovery efforts. The crews are helping restore electric service to members of North East Mississippi Electric Power Association and connections to high-speed internet. Ice storms…
1/26 - Extreme cold again tonight with a little warming in the afternoons
A clear and cold night is expected tonight, with lows dropping into the low 20s and gusty north winds subsiding by sunrise. Frost will also be possible across much of the area. Sunshine…
Local fire officials share safety tips for staying warm during cold weather
Cold weather continues to grip the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week. As families crank up heaters and light fireplaces to stay warm, fire officials…
No issues with local road conditions
All good so far today on our South Mississippi roads. Windy conditions overnight dried up much of the water on the roads from Sunday’s rain, allowing for easier travel across…
Highlighting Maternal Health and Postpartum Depression
January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day and in Mississippi, the rate of self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms is significantly higher than the national average. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke…
Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms
By JEFF AMY and SOPHIE BATES JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Residents in a iced-over swath of Mississippi began to confront the ugly truth Monday as they shivered in ever-colder and darkened houses: Recovery from the state’s worst ice storm in more than 30…
Humane Society of South Mississippi opens cold weather pet shelter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Keeping our animals safe is especially critical during this cold snap and this week the Humane Society of South Mississippi is doing its…