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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Cold weather continues to grip the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week. As families crank up heaters and light fireplaces to stay warm, fire officials…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Governor Reeves released more details on the aftermath this winter storm has had on the northern part of the state. Two people have died from weather related caused, one in Hinds County and one in Tishomingo County. Forty-seven counties have…
In terms of cold weather shelters across our region, we do know some will be open again today. The Hancock County Shelter in the Kiln will open back…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is opening a few hours later than normal due to the weather. The facility will now open at noon today. In terms of caring for the animals in this weather, aquarium officials say all…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 19-year-old George County girl died in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday on Highway 63. Mississippi Highway Patrol tells News 25 Haylee Churchwell was driving…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new addition is coming to the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Ocean Springs. The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street announces that they have added the Hibernia Irish Society St. Patrick’s Day parade to their annual…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is celebrating the Lunar New Year with multiple events. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, a traditional lion dance will take place on February 1 prior to the New Year…