Ocean Springs to vote on $52 million bond on Tuesday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) - OSSD has proposed a $52 million bond, which aims to address critical repairs and improvements to school campuses. This no-tax-increase bond proposal will not raise…
Smalls Sliders restaurant coming to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders. The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. The event celebrated Smalls Sliders’ expansion…
Contract kitchen employee arrested for distributing contraband at Pearl River County Jail
For the past several weeks, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics has been investigating a contract kitchen employee bringing in contraband and distributing…
Construction continues on new Helena fire station
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction of the new Helena Fire Station is moving right along according to Jackson County Fire Protection. Workers were in the process of floating drywall…
Seabees return home after six-month deployment
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-After six long months, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 has returned to Gulfport. Jared Anson said, “Being home is just immense amount of joy. I haven’t seen my…
St. Patrick’s Day events announce schedule changes due to potential weather
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI- (WXXV)-Due to the possibility of severe weather on Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day events planned for March 15th are announcing schedule changes. In Biloxi, the Hibernia Irish Society’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will roll at noon. All other festivities…
Mississippi Aquarium releases 20 rehabilitated sea turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXVV)- The Mississippi Aquarium held a turtle-y awesome event yesterday as their rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the wild. The release took place in front of…
Man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a shooting in Stone County. On March 12th, deputies received a call for service on Hartfield Road on a report of someone suffering from gunshot wounds.…
WXXV Everett Ganier Jr. stops by Smalls Sliders Opening Celebration in Biloxi
The Biloxi community will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders! The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. This…
Forrest County organizations fighting food insecurities
*Provided by Roy Howard Community Journalism Center from Southern Miss by reporter Morgan Gill For the second year in a row, Mississippi families who rely on summer food assistance will…
W.O.W hosting Care Closet next week
Women of Wisdom hosting their Care Closet this upcoming Tuesday, March 18th. Those interested can head out to the Knight Nonprofit Center next week. New or gently used professional…
W.O.W hosts luncheon at Knight Nonprofit Center
Women of Wisdom celebrating a luncheon earlier today. The group gathered at the Knight Nonprofit Center where they had a lunch of spaghetti and salad. Proceeds from the lunch went…
Local mail carriers protest privatization in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The National Association of Letter Carriers is led by President Brian Renfroe, a Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native and second-generation letter carrier who now works at the…
Road closure in Pascagoula
A road closure is set to start Thursday morning at 8 a.m. in Pascagoula. Public works will be installing sewer and water taps for new construction…
Charges upgraded for man arrested in Pascagoula double homicide
Charges have been upgraded for the man arrested after a double homicide in Pascagoula last week. According to the Jackson County inmate docket, 39-year-old Darold Payne is now being charged with capital murder. The victims of the crime have been…
Mega Millions to Get MEGA Enhancements Starting April 2025
JACKSON, MISS. – The popular multi-state draw game Mega Millions will undergo a major makeover with sales beginning on April 5, featuring bigger jackpots, automatic multipliers, and enhanced prizes. Key highlights of the new and improved Mega Millions game include:…
Congressman Ezell joins efforts to reintroduce ‘Save our Shrimpers Act’
Congressman Mike Ezell is joining a bipartisan group to reintroduce the Save our Shrimpers Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funds being made available to international…
Work begins on new emergency operations center headquarters in Jackson County
Work begins on the new emergency operations center in Jackson County. The facility is going to be located next to the north entrance of the…
Wings over Wiggins postponed to April 19th
Wings over Wiggins has been postponed to April 19th. The organization saying while it might not be raining in Wiggins, pilots associated with the event must be able to fly in the weather and return home. When Wings over Wiggins…
19-year-old arrested, charged with armed robbery in Gulfport
A 19-year-old has been arrested in Gulfport and charged with one count of armed robbery. On March 9th, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to an area in the 9400 block of Highway 49 in reference to an armed…
Hattiesburg Zoo introduces new Junior Volunteer Program
A new program for teens is coming to the Hattiesburg Zoo! The Junior Volunteer Program is open to ages 13 - 15. Requirements for the program include: Attend one Saturday training session during one of the onboarding months (April, July,…
Hanshaw Bridge closure in Ocean Springs causing traffic concerns for middle school
Over in Jackson County, the indefinite closure of Hanshaw Bridge has created some major traffic issues for Ocean Springs Middle School parents. Over the…
Water main break in areas of Ocean Springs
A water main break is affecting areas in Ocean Springs. Areas affected are Vermont Street, Ray Street, De La Rose Drive, Bayou Drive. These streets are in the area behind the Winn Dixie and old Krispy Kreme building. Crews are…
Biloxi turns green for St. Patrick’s Day
The City of Biloxi turning green, all in the name of the big upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade. At the Biloxi City Council meeting Tuesday, the Hibernia Irish Society…