Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says 11 people have been indicted in a Medicaid fraud investigation involving more than $12.3 million in alleged fraud. The indictments are part of a nationwide U.S. Department of Justice healthcare fraud crackdown that charged…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Absentee voting for next Tuesday’s Ward 2 city council runoff in Gulfport is now underway. There are a few ways to cast an absentee ballot. In-person absentee voting will be open at City Hall from 8 a.m.…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Detroit-based company has agreed to purchase the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville. Ilitch Companies, the parent company behind Little Caesars and the Detroit Tigers baseball team, has announced an agreement to acquire the Scarlet Pearl…
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us as always, we’ve got Maridee Mallette…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you were impacted by last week’s flooding in Harrison County, help is still available. The Red Cross is asking anyone who needs…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Office of Emergency Service is updating the public that sandbags will continue to be provided for residents. Those locations include:…
If you live in D’Iberville or near our coastal waters, you may want to keep an eye out for unusual visitors. D’Iberville police say a black bear was spotted Monday in the area of West Gay Road and Pierce Road.…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One restaurant in Wiggins is stepping up to assist those recovering from the torrential rain and flooding that has slammed Stone County. The Frosty…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch says Mississippi has reached a major settlement with the online gaming platform Roblox, aimed at strengthening safety for children and teens. The agreement requires…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Now that the rain has subsided and tropical storm Arthur is gone, residents in Stone County are working on…
Scouting Troop 321 out of Long Beach offers a flag subscription service. The program is called ‘Long Beach Patriots Flags.’ Assistant Scoutmaster Tommy Carroll joins us with more on…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Mississippi Treasury is giving away 10 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $250. State Treasurer David McRae…
Allergy specialists are urging residents to be prepared as Sahara dust once again makes its way through Mississippi. That plume is a surge of dry,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayors from cities all along the Coast came together recently at the Slavonian Lodge in Biloxi. Biloxi Mayor…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As floodwaters surged along the Biloxi River after Thursday’s relentless rain, a race against rising water took hold across…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pass Christian Fire Department helped rescue an alligator from a pool on Saturday. Residents at the home found the alligator close to…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Fifteen-year-old Jacquire Rennea Perkins was last seen leaving her home on Martin Bluff Road on Saturday, June 20. Jacquire is 5’5”. She…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday morning, Harrison County and Pass Christian fire crews worked to put out a fire at a home that was damaged by last week’s flooding. The home is located on Bells Ferry Road. Fire officials say…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce is recognizing the city employees who helped during last week’s weather. Those agencies include the police and…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is giving thanks to other agencies who came out and helped during last week’s severe weather.…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis is giving his thanks to the agencies who came from near and far to assist during…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department is sharing details about their rescues last week. Friday morning, crews responded to flooding in the Woolmarket area. There they safely…
As South Mississippians continue the cleanup process this week from last week’s floods, some counties are reminding people about debris pickup. In Harrison County, utility authority officials say limbs and other vegetation measuring 8 feet or less will be collected…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A weekend house fire in Moss Point has claimed the lives of a married couple. Firefighters were called to a home in the 3600 block of Julia Circle just after 3:30 Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived,…