State Auditor Shad White on removing junk food from SNAP benefits
Some states are taking action to ban the purchase of junk food while using food stamps. Mississippi Auditor Shad White says unhealthy choices are costing…
New monthly games at Mississippi Lottery
We have the newest games from the Mississippi Lottery. Savannah Tirey joins us with the new games of September, the 100 Load and 500 Load Games.
Flagship Revitalization Project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Work kicked off Tuesday on phase one of a downtown revitalization project in Pascagoula. The Flagship Streetscape Plan will focus on improvements to the major parking lot…
21st annual Biloxi First Roast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The 21st annual Biloxi First Roast is coming up in September. Jennifer Walker, co-chair of the Roast Committee, and Dr. Bobby Watts, the roastee, are in studio with more.…
MSU Extension Head Start expanding into Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi State University’s head start program announces they are expanding into Hancock County. A standalone center being planned in Bay-Waveland. This expansion is possible…
Coast Transit Authority to end rider hailing system
Coast Transit Authority is ending its longtime hailing system, which allowed riders to hail a CTA bus anywhere along its route. The system officially ends on October 31.…
Man arrested, charged with making terroristic threats in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi police arrested a Moss Point man after the man allegedly threatened to shoot at people on Howard Avenue this past Sunday. Biloxi…
7th annual Hummingbird Festival returns to Pascagoula River Audubon Center
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The seventh annual Hummingbird Festival is returning to Moss Point this year. The Hummingbird Festival is a two-day celebration of nature, music, and community. The festival takes place Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 at…
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announces Rural Veterinary Action Plan during visit to Mississippi State University
STARKVILLE, Miss.—U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Thursday, Aug. 28, a Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan to address critical needs relating to food animal health and large animal care in rural areas during her visit to Mississippi State University.…
Navy Partnership with University of Mississippi offers students scientific, career opportunities
The U.S. Navy and the University of Mississippi are partnering up to offer new opportunities to students. The partnership aims to prepare students for roles in oceanography, maritime science, and meteorology. The Department of the Navy signed an educational partnership…
USM Gulf Park Campus to offer secondary education degree
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Gulf Park campus will soon offer a bachelor’s degree in secondary education for students. University leaders say it is a…
Today in History: September 1, Titanic wreckage found
Today in history: On Sept. 1, 1985, a U.S.-French expedition located the wreckage of the Titanic on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean roughly 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland. Also on this date: In 1715, following a reign…
MDMR hosting photo contest for 2026 calendar
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced its photo contest. The winner of the photo contest will be used in DMR’s 2026 calendar. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, October 17. Submitted photos should depict an aspect of the…
Fitch, other attorneys general ask for AI guardrails
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office is warning tech companies to stop predatory AI interactions with kids. Fitch has joined 44 other attorneys general in the U.S asking…
CTA releases Labor Day schedule
Coast Transit Authority has released its Labor Day transit schedule. Fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day. Normal service will return Tuesday. The CTA office…
The Shed BBQ holding 13th annual Pulled Pork Sandwich Labor Day Giveaway
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Every year, the Shed BBQ and Blues Joint celebrates Labor Day with the community by giving away free pulled pork sandwiches. For the past 13 years, every guest who has stopped by The Shed on Labor…
Pass Christian High forms Hope Squad for school year
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian High School has launched a Hope Squad for the current school year. A Hope Squad is a program designed to tackle…
Shuckers celebrate Labor Day with free tickets for new and expecting mothers
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Shuckers are celebrating Labor Day a little differently this year. They have announced that all new and expecting mothers will get a free ticket to the team’s game on Labor Day. The Shuckers face off against the…
New resident at the Hattiesburg Zoo: Meet Birkenstock!
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo has announced they have a new resident. Birkenstock is a Screaming Hairy Armadillo, who came to the zoo from the Audubon Zoo in New…
State Department of Safety officer receives team award
The State Department of Public Safety had an officer take home an award during a national championship. Jacyln Pendleton was awarded the Team Award at the North American…
Picayune K9 officers obtain utility team certification
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- In Picayune, Corporal Shayne Cunningham and K9 Penny have both earned the utility team certification in temperament and tracking. This was obtained through the National Narcotic…
Gag fishing seasons begins Labor Day
Gag Fishing Season in Mississippi waters opens at midnight on Labor Day, September 1. The season will run for 15 days. That season will close on September 15. This is…
State Department of Health shares new guidelines for grandparents to protect infants
As state health officials continue to promote infant safety in many aspects, a new guide is being released to help Mississippi grandparents protect their…
City of Biloxi holds Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi residents packed the visitors center Friday morning for the city’s Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Ceremony. Mayor FoFo Gilich, Congressman Mike Ezell, and countless others led…