Long Beach mayor recognizes city employees for storm response efforts
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…
City of Madison sends first responders to help in Wiggins after severe weather
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 Fire Chief thanks everyone who helped the area during 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 Firefighters rescue residents, pets in Woolmarket flooding
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…
Officials issue debris pickup reminder as flood cleanup continues
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…
Married couple killed in house fire in Moss Point identified
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,…
Cajun Navy conducted multiple water rescues in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteer rescue crews with Cajun Navy 2016 are being recognized for multiple water rescues in Gulfport. The Cajun Navy worked alongside the Gulfport Fire Department…
MDOT: Portions of State Route 26 in George County remain closed due to flooding
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Transportation says portions of State Route 26 in George County remains closed due to ongoing flooding impacts. State Route 26 is closed in both directions between Fairley O’Neal Road/Vardaman Graves Road and Ely…
Target Circle Deal Days Include In-store Starbucks Perk June 23
If you’re out and about Tuesday and need a pick-me-up, check out the Starbucks in-store perk at Target exclusively for shoppers who have signed up for its free-to-join loyalty program. Target Circle members can get a free hot or iced…
City of Biloxi recognized as 2025 Tree City
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mayor FoFo Gilich recognized Biloxi as a 2025 Tree City. That proclamation came during Tuesday’s city council meeting. This honors the city’s commitment to planting,…
The Garage of Cash Alley was packed in red, white and blue for a Team USA Fifa World Cup Watch Party!
When your county is representing on a national stage, it's hard to not be patriotic!…
Gautier Police Department welcomes newest member
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department welcomes a new graduate from the law enforcement academy. Officer Andrew Malone is the newest member of the department. Gautier extends their…
Local teacher recognized by Biloxi Rotary Club
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One Biloxi teacher is being recognized by the city’s rotary club. Victoria Lenox is a teacher at North Bay Elementary School. During this week’s meeting, she…
Ocean Springs PD celebrate recent law enforcement academy graduates
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is celebrating two recent graduates of the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Officers Nathanial Atwood and Conner Johnson…
Gulfport student selected as state board of education junior representative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Board of Education has selected Gulfport High’s Cannon Parker to serve as a junior representative for the upcoming school year. These…
Gulf Coast Search and Rescue Team host joint agency training in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Search and Rescue Team hosted a joint agency training drill at Flint Creek over the weekend. The scenario…
City of Moss Point swears in two new judges
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two new judges have been sworn in for the City of Moss Point. The swearing in ceremony happened at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Dustin Thomas was sworn in as the newest municipal judge, the city…
New command truck going into service for Ocean Springs Fire Department
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is sharing a new command truck is going into service. The vehicle has a slight change…
Rep. Ezell recognizes local students appointed to military service academies
Representative Mike Ezell is honoring students from the Gulf Coast who have accepted appointments into military service academies. These students were nominated by Ezell, receiving appointments…
Biloxi Police Department welcomes new recruits
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department shared two of their newest recruits. Officers Lampman and Williams recently graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Both officers spent the…
Historic flooding devastates Stone County as recovery efforts continue; more than 50 rescued
Stone County, Miss (WXXV)- Stone County residents are beginning the long process of cleaning up and assessing damage after historic rainfall caused widespread flooding across the area. Thursday’s severe weather…
Spotted hyena cub born at Hattiesburg Zoo
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo announced the birth of a new resident. The spotted hyena cub was born to mother Pili and father Niru. The cub was born…
Emergency Lane Closure on East Pass Road due to cave-in
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Drivers in Gulfport should expect delays along a portion of East Pass Road after an emergency lane closure was issued due to…
Keesler Air Force Base holds Change of Command Ceremony for 81st Training Group
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Training Group at Keesler Air Force Base has a new commander. A change of command ceremony was held on June 12. Colonel Jill Heliker assumed command from Colonel Michael Powell. Col. Powell has served as…