Crews assist with removing tree from power lines in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection, along with MHP and Singing River Electric, worked to remove a tree on power lines. This happened…
VFW Post 2539 commemorates 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Saturday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day. To mark the occasion, VFW Post 2539 held a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war.…
Crews respond to fire Sunday afternoon in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Crews responded to a house fire in the Saucier area Sunday afternoon. Fire officials say a quick response contained the…
Man arrested for murder in weekend shooting in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-New details in a murder case out of Picayune over the weekend. Picayune police say Ivan Mitchell is accused of shooting someone on Rouse Road…
Sunday storms cause minor damage, flooding in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was an active weather day in South Mississippi. Thunderstorms dumping a lot of rain, especially in Jackson County, and even reports of a…
New Waste Pro cart delivery information for Gautier residents
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gautier, Waste Pro will begin delivery of new carts next week. During the week of March 31st through April 6th, Gautier residents will begin receiving the waste carts that are green with the blue lid. Beginning…
Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend: April 11 – 13, 2025
Expect major delays on several Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fixed routes for the weekend of April 11-14, 2025, due to excessive traffic along Highway 90 and Pass Road during Spring Break events. To help with rider connections on Highway 90,…
Road work scheduled in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A few traffic notes for drivers in Long Beach. Road repairs are scheduled for the upcoming weeks, beginning Monday, March 31. Pineville Road from Clower to Royal will be closing on March 31 with work to…
Satellite Library to Close April 1 as Pascagoula Renovations Near Completion
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Public Library is in the final stretch of their renovation construction. The Jackson-George Regional Library System announced that due to the progress, the satellite library will close on April 1. It will remain closed until…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office warns public of scams using their number
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office wants to make the public aware of ongoing scams using the office’s phone number. The scam claims to be a deputy collecting fines to avoid arrest. The caller is requesting money…
Ocean Springs neighborhood reunites with pet cat after three years
Two families on Meadowview Circle that thought they lost their neighborhood cat for good a few years ago just had a heartwarming reunion three years in the…
MSDH Names New State Health Planning and Research Director
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health has appointed Dr. Kina White as Director of the Office of State Health Planning and Research (OSHR). Dr. Dan Edney, MSDH Executive Director and State Health Officer, created OSHR to fulfill his vision…
Amazing women on the Coast: Chryssi Flores, Director of Game Presentation with NOLA Saints & Pelicans
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - For years, when one thinks of the sports industry.. Women are often left out… But recently, there’s been a big boom in not only…
Governor Reeves signs tax overhaul bill into law to phase out income tax
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill to overhaul Mississippi’s tax system into law on Thursday. This sets Mississippi on a path to become the first state to eliminate an existing income tax, when the tax is phased out…
Weekend Easter events announce schedule changes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Easter events in Harrison County have announced changes to their event schedule this weekend due to weather. The Easter Egg Extravaganza in Woolmarket has been…
Jackson County Hazardous Waste Collection happening Saturday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Jackson County’s Hazardous Waste Collection Day continues on Saturday rain or shine. This year’s collection day will take place at Conrad Mallette Multi-Purpose Arena in Vancleave.…
Skatepark opening in Jackson County postponed
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association and Jackson County are postponing their event due to the weather. The skatepark opening has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 5th…
Enrollment for TSA precheck starting soon at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-What’s the worst thing about air travel? Three letters: T.S.A. Long lines, taking off shoes and belts, messing with your laptop. Now there…
West Wortham students explore unique vehicles at Touch-A-Truck event
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-West Wortham Elementary and Middle School held a Touch-A-Truck event where local law enforcement, utility providers, and car enthusiast brought their vehicles for students…
Keesler Air Force host their annual Chiefs vs. Eagles game
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- When you hear Chiefs vs. Eagles, you may think about the Super Bowl, but here on the Coast we’re talking about an annual…
Two arrested on multiple felony drug distribution charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Gulfport men have been arrested on felony drug distribution charges. Thirty-eight-year-old Dwan Parnell was charged with federal drug and firearms violations. 34-Year-old Deante Hinton was charged with state charges of trafficking in a controlled substance…
Charges upgraded for suspects wanted in homicide investigation in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Charges have been upgraded for multiple suspects in the death of a 23-year-old Moss Point man last Saturday. Roy Reevs Jr, Rubby O’Neal Reevs, and Daniel Kidwell are now being charged with second-degree murder in connection to…
Charges upgraded for suspect in New Years Day triple homicide in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Charges have been upgraded for the man accused of murder in the New Years’ Day triple homicide in the State Line community of Greene County. Drexler Johnson was originally charged with the crime of accessory after the…
Hundreds gather to enjoy Coast cuisine at Taste of South Mississippi event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-In Biloxi on Thursday, it was a food lover’s paradise as the Salvation Army kicked off its Taste of South Mississippi. This…