Tonight will be clear and cool, with lows dropping to the 50s across the board and calm winds shifting north overnight. Tuesday brings another picture-perfect day with sunny skies, comfortable humidity, and highs in the mid 80s with a light north breeze. We’ll cool off again Tuesday night, with temperatures dropping to the low 60s under clear skies. Wednesday…
This month is National Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. The State Department of Health is cautioning parents about the practices that contribute to these avoidable deaths and recommend steps to take to ensure babies are safe. While putting babies to sleep on their stomach was once a common practice, we know now that babies have a…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s officially pumpkin season in Pass Christian and there’s no patch quite like the one at Trinity Episcopal Church. Volunteers unloaded a fresh shipment of pumpkins all the way from New Mexico and now the patch is open daily from 10 a.m. until dark. With a backdrop of the beach, it’s the only place on the…
We’re joined in studio by Janice Williams, president of the Gulf Coast Symphony. She joins us ahead of ‘It’s Magic with Joan Ellison.’ The show takes place Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the iMPAC Center. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: gulf coast symphony
A retiree lunch is being hosted for the Long Beach School District. Vivian Ward from the Excellence in Education Foundation discusses the date and how you can register to take part. The luncheon takes place on Tuesday, November 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anyone wanting to attend is asked to RSVP by November 1. You can text or call…
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Nicole Martz with the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an immersive marine science education experience for grades six through 12. She gives us the details. The MSU Science Education at Sea day takes place Saturday, October 18. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Mississippi Aquarium
We are joined by Cecilia Dobbs Walton to talk about some of the City of Biloxi’s upcoming Halloween events. Halloween on Howard takes place Saturday, October 25 at 5 p.m. on Howard Avenue. Trunk or Treat at Eagle Point takes place on Tuesday, October 28 at 6 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: biloxi, halloween
Keesler Federal Credit Union is offering immediate assistance for members facing payroll interruptions due to the government shutdown. The way paycheck relief works is Keesler Federal will advance the amount of your direct deposit for eligible members during the shutdown for up to 90 days. This is no cost or fee to enroll in the program. The only requirement is…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The date for the new solid waste collection service in Stone County is fast approaching. Collection by A-1 McDuffie Sanitation begins Wednesday, October 15. Crews will be delivering new garbage cans over the coming days. If you don’t receive a new can by the 15th, you can place your current can out until they send you…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saturday night crash in George County left one person dead. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, at around 9 p.m. on Saturday, a 2019 Toyota 4-Runner was traveling west on Highway 612 when it hit 26-year-old Tyler Hunt of Wiggins, who was walking on the highway at the time of the crash. He died from…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian is recognizing citizens for their devotion to the city. Marie Lamb served as the Senior Citizens Program Coordinator from 2016 to 2025. Officials say she stepped into the role and brought unique energy, creativity, and heart to everything she touched. The city thanks her for a decade of service and dedication…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Service shared stats from last month. During September, the unit reports they received a total of 143 calls. The most calls were for rescue and EMS calls with other miscellaneous calls behind that. Vegetation fires took up 21 calls and car accidents caused 12 calls. Rounding it out, ten calls were…
With the month of September now in the books for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service, the Southern Rail Commission has released a brief update on how the service is doing. Since the start of service, 19,000 people have taken advantage of the route with four South Mississippi stops with an average of 105 passengers on each train. Demand has also increased…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday night, the City of D’Iberville swore in a new deputy chief for the police department. Major Chris Roberts was sworn in after demonstrating outstanding leadership and dedication to the department and community throughout his career. Roberts will work closely with Police Chief Marty Griffin. Categories: Featured, Local News
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is making big strides in the world of wound care. The health system is the first in Mississippi to offer Aplicor 3D wound care technology. It’s a 3D printed tissue graft technology designed to advance treatment for chronic wounds. The Aplicor 3D is a tissue regeneration system that begins with high resolution imaging…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department announced Friday that the Marine Forces Special Operation will be conducting their annual military training exercises. Those exercises will be in the area of Elderferry Road and Highway 46 on October 12 and 13 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day. You may hear military aircraft, gun fire, or other…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- In Waveland, the city is now accepting sealed bids on the repair project to the Garfield Ladner Pier. The repairs are from damage due to Hurricane Zeta in 2020. FEMA is helping with funding for the repairs. Advertisement for bids will begin on October 16 and run for two weeks. All sealed bids will be received at…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is sharing an update to their visitor center. The city shared that a new gift shop and a coffee shop are open for all to enjoy. The facility also received cosmetic upgrades such as new paint, signage, and the garden is looking nice. Categories: Local News Tags: moss point, visitors center
One Cruiser in Picayune is adding a pink ribbon to the hood of their vehicle. Sgt. Kristy Boyd is supporting all breast cancer survivors for the month of October. Over the weekend, she attended a prayer brunch at The Mary C. Richardson Community Center. Survivors were able to sign her cruiser. The public is invited to sign her cruiser if…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Police Chief Timothy Hill recognized Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Burnett for actions taken in a crash. Trooper Burnett took decisive action at the scene of a crash in Stone County. Chief Hill said critical minutes were gained. He says the help gave medical personnel time needed to arrive, administer care, and safely transport the patient…
We have our highest rate ever recorded in seatbelt usage, according to a recent survey done by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Seatbelt usage has climbed up to 86.6 percent, that up from 81.2 percent in 2024 and is a huge improvement from the 77.9 percent noted in 2016. Child restraint is also at 91.8 percent for youth under…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, they just installed the top of their lighthouse. It is positioned on Jeff Davis Avenue right by the Long Beach Harbor. This is a major milestone in the Gateway Project and is another step forward towards making Long Beach a more welcoming place for residents and visitors. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- D’Iberville High students had a fun time in their computer science and engineering class last week. Their STEM project involved creating judo-bots. These robots were created with four key components: the base, stand, arm, and hydraulic system. Competition was fierce as students went head-to-head against each other. Students demonstrated not only their technical skills, but also their…