Expect the cloudy skies to linger through the start of the week despite the rain drying up noticeably. Sunday saw some pretty selective rainfall already, and today’s looks even lighter and more patchy. Still, we won’t shake the rain chances completely until the middle of the week when the clouds finally take a break, but even then it won’t last…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue along with other local agencies responded to a trail derailment Sunday morning. The freight train was carrying non-hazardous iron ore when it derailed in a wooded area west of Vidalia Road. There was no danger to the public and no roadways were closed or impacted due to the derailment. Categories: Featured,…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis has been nominated and selected for a big role! Chief Purvis has been selected as the vice president of the Southern District of the State Firefighters Association. In this role, he will represent firefighters and departments across the region. He also serves as a voice for the fire service, support training, and…
A reminder from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the public water alligator draw is still open for applications. You have until June 12 to get your application in. Permits are limited to specific hunting zones. Only ‘public waterways’ within each zone, as defined by MDEQ, will be open to hunting. Applications will only be available to residents…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sparklight has donated $1,500 to the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the conclusion of its ‘Connect for a Cause’ campaign. Sparklight donated $10 over the course of the past month every time someone activated a new Sparklight mobile line. Shelter leaders say the money will go towards supplies for the animals in their care. Categories: Local…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is sharing that throughout the summer, the Coastal Family Health Center will remain open to students and staff. The center will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The hours for the clinic are 7:30 in the morning until 4 p.m. Students and staff can head to the George County High School…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital has been recognized among the top ten percent of inpatient rehabilitation centers in the nation. Based on patient outcomes from nearly 900 qualifying rehab facilities nationwide, the UDSMR Top Performer Award recognizes excellence in effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered care. This marks the third consecutive year the team has earned…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power has scheduled a road closure on Rippy Road in Gulfport. The area affected is between Creosote Road and Cuandet Road. That work starts Monday, June 8. The closure is in effect from 7:45 a.m. until 6 in the evening. Mississippi Power crews will be replacing a damaged power pole. Three Rivers Road and Airport Road…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi plans to add a new state of the art science research facility on the Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi legislature appropriated $30 million to help make this transformative project possible. This investment will support research and discovery across the biological, biomedical, and environmental sciences while strengthening the university’s position as one of the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting residents about a road closure set to start next week. Three Rivers Road between Dedeaux Road and Angela Drive will close Wednesday, June 10. This is being done so crews can work on drainage improvement and a water main replacement project. That work will start at 8 a.m. on June 10….
The American Red Cross is sharing blood drives taking place throughout the month of June. The Pass Christian Randolph Center is playing host on June 15 from 12 to 6 p.m. On June 16, the drive will be at the Central Bible Church in Bay St. Louis from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 16 and 17 will see a…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A new month means a new update from Long Beach city leaders on the progress of the gateway project along Highway 90. In the month of May, the installation of public showers near the beach has progressed, as well as tile-work on the gateway tower. Landscaping crews are currently onsite installing irrigation systems and landscaping elements…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A local gas station brand opened its newest location Wednesday. TCB Stop N’ Geaux is now open at its brand-new building on Beatline Road in Long Beach. In addition to gas and the usual convenience store options, this location also offers cooked in-house breakfast and lunch items. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Long Beach, Stop N…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for residents of Moss Point, the police department has a new Facebook page. The new agency page is called ‘City of Moss Point Police Department.’ The department is encouraging everyone to follow and like the page to stay updated on community events. The department will also share public safety information and other announcements….
Extra Table is marking 16 years of fighting hunger in Mississippi with a new statewide recognition program. The nonprofit has launched its first ever ‘Good on the Go Tour: Extra Table Feeds Awards’, aimed at honoring individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities helping feed food-insecure Mississippians. Nominations are open through June 15 and include categories recognizing volunteers, food pantries, youth leaders,…
Hancock Whitney has earned 19 ‘Best Bank Awards,’ these awards are for small business and middle market banking. The awards come from Coalition Greenwich, marking the 17th year of receiving honors from the group. Just a few of those awards received include best bank for overall satisfaction, trust, customer service, and ease of doing business. This brings Hancock Whitney’s total…
MDOT is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic contest that could put your message on highway signs across the state. The department is now accepting entries for its Star-Spangled Digital Message sign contest, inviting Mississippians to submit America-themed traffic safety messages for display during the Fourth of July holiday week. Winning entries will appear on electronic message boards along…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center in Biloxi has announced the pool has reopened for normal hours. The closure started on June 1 as the Kroc Center worked on staffing. The hours for Monday through Friday are 6 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. For Saturday, the hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Kroc center, pool
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is also sharing a generous donation this week. Don Blaize with CMG Home Loans gave Creekbend Elementary and Middle School a $2,000 donation. Sean and Christine Merrill also donated $500. The school district shares this generosity helps reduce outstanding meal balances for students. Categories: Local News Tags: Creekbend Elementary and Middle…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- GivHer Circle is hosting their Summer Book Club this month. The book club takes place June 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Book Porter in Ocean Springs. The club will be reading two books this season: ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans and ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allen Levi. Tiffany Bell joins us with more. For more…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County is taking a step to improve community health. Through a partnership between the county library system and the American Heart Association, free blood pressure monitoring is now more accessible to residents. A ribbon-cutting celebration at the Bay St. Louis Library marks the launch of a new community health initiative. Through a partnership with the…
Rain chances will continue to increase overnight as an area of low pressure moves north across the Gulf Coast. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening, but more widespread rain is expected toward daybreak Saturday. Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s with a breezy southeast wind. Saturday looks to be the wettest day with showers…
With summer now in full swing across South Mississippi, beaches, attractions, and restaurants are preparing for an influx of visitors. Coastal Mississippi Director of Communications and Engagement Pattye Meagher said, “Coastal Mississippi is a fantastic summer destination for everyone. So, whether you’re in one of our neighboring communities or upstate Mississippi or coming from our neighboring states, we’re really great…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting two events this month. The Freedom Summer Concert takes place Thursday, June 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event features singer/songwriters Dusky Waters, Symone French, and Teena May. On Friday, June 19, the hall will be hosting the Juneteenth celebration at 7 p.m. featuring…