Mississippi expands telehealth to schools & offers testing for teachers
Teachers will have three options for testing across Mississippi
Ole Miss Releases 2020 Football Schedule
The Rebels will host Florida week one.
Mississippi State Football Releases 2020 Schedule
Mississippi State will head to LSU for week one.
New industry headed to Stone County
A new company and the potential for new jobs is now set to head to Stone County as early as next month. The future of rocket fuel and national defense will, in part, go through Stone County. Board of Supervisors…
Authorities say to watch out for sunken boat near Deer Island
Boaters out on the Mississippi Sound are asked to watch out for a sunken boat in the water. The Biloxi Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard urge boaters to exercise caution near the 50 foot shrimping vessel called the ‘Cajun…
Officials: Mississippi man faked his kidnapping to get money from father
LEE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson says two men are in jail after staging a fake kidnapping. The case began Thursday when the Lee County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by a Virginia resident who said they got a Facetime call showing their son, tied up to a tree, with a gun […]
University of Southern Miss receives grant for oyster hatchery
Last week it was announced that the University of Southern Miss is receiving a $7.3 million grant for an oyster hatchery. With this grant, USM hopes to improve their work efficiency by having both the algae and oyster facilities in…
Rapid COVID-19 testing available at University of Southern Miss
The University of Southern Miss has added another COVID-19 testing platform to its lineup as the fall semester gets underway. The on-campus clinic, Moffitt Health Center in Hattiesburg, has recently obtained a highly sought-after rapid antigen testing device, known as…
Remembering Hurricane Camille 51 years later
It was a somber day of remembrance throughout South Mississippi and beyond on the 51st anniversary of Hurricane Camille. The Coast took a direct hit from the category five hurricane, still ranking as the second most intense hurricane on record…
Pascagoula River Audubon Center announces reopening
MOSS POINT—After a five-month closure due to Covid-19, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center is proud to announce its reopening to the public. Although the Center was closed to the public, the birds, bees, flowers, trees and turtles have been putting…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System announces new Biloxi VA Associate Medical Center Director
BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) announced the Biloxi VA Medical Center’s new Associate Medical Center Director August 17. Michael D. Payne, Jr., assumed oversight of the Biloxi VA Medical Center’s Supply Chain Management, Engineering,…
Loaves and Fishes hold inaugural "Hustle for the Hungry" color run over weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — If you saw some colorful runners and walkers on your drive along Highway 90 in Biloxi on Saturday morning, then you witnessed the first ever “Hustle for Hungry” color run. Loaves and Fishes hosted its inaugural…
Capt Wil's Land and Sea feeds first responders, front line workers over the weekend
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — The smell of homemade BBQ chicken filled the parking lot of Capt Wil's Land and Sea all day Sunday, as owner, Wil Phenice, prepared enough chicken to feed 1,000 front line heroes... for free. "Really the…
Special election set for Diamondhead mayor post
Diamondhead residents will head to the polls next month in a special election to elect a new mayor. A nonpartisan special election will be held on Tuesday, September 15th to fill the seat which was left vacant when Mayor Tommy…
Gulfport PD investigating shooting in the area of 26th Street
The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of the 1800 block of 26th Street. On August 14th, 2020 at approximately 7:08 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department was notified of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene,…
Road closure on 15th Street scheduled for August 17th to repair sewer cave in
Gulfport, Mississippi- The east and west bound lanes on 15th Street between 18th Avenue and 19th Avenue will be closed to thru traffic in order to repair a sewer cave-in. The road closure has been scheduled for August 17, 2020…
Endangered Kemp Ridley’s sea turtle on the mend at IMMS
Last week we brought you a story about one of the rare Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles that required intense care and surgery after she swallowed a fishing hook. What a difference a week makes! This endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle…
Wiggins Police Department monitoring school zones
Today, the Wiggins Police Department was outside of school zones reminding drivers to slow down as Stone County schools return next week. With school back in session next week for Stone County, the Wiggins Police Department is helping to remind…
Gulfport School District installs temperature machines in schools
The Gulfport School District now has customized machines to help check temperatures for staff. The district has partnered with Mississippi-based Howard Industries to install customized machines to check staff temperatures. It will read a person’s body temperature. If the temperature…
Biloxi PD looking for person who allegedly stole packages from front door area
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a person who allegedly stole packages from the front door area of a residence. The unknown subject reportedly stole the packages on August 10, 2020 at about 2…
Taking advantage of library services during quarantine
While in quarantine now might be the best time to relax with a good book from your local library. Although all the libraries in Jackson and George counties are closed to the public, there are still ways you can satisfy…
UPDATE: WXXV working on resolving signal issues
WXXV is airing on our backup transmitter after what appears to be a lightning strike to our transmitter on Thursday afternoon. Our engineers are working on the issue and we should return to our normal broadcast signal by Wednesday morning,…
Community growth in Wiggins
COVID-19 has caused many challenges for South Mississippi cities in 2020, but the City of Wiggins has also seen many positive changes this year. Despite the presence of COVID-19, Wiggins Mayor Joel Miles is encouraged by his city’s handling of…
CASA of Harrison County filled book bags with school supplies
CASA of Harrison County hosted a community giveaway for book bags and school supplies this afternoon at their headquarters in Gulfport. CASA of Harrison County gave away 150 book bags filled with essential items for a successful school year such…