WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- As freezing temperatures moved into South Mississippi, one local police department is making sure no one is left out in the cold. The Wiggins Police Department opened a cold weather shelter and the community stepped up in a big way. With temperatures low across Stone County, the police department and some community members worked hand-in-hand together. Once…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County School District is hiring for a range of positions and they’re hosting for a job fair later this week for you to learn more. Superintendent David Baggett joins us in studio with the details. The job fair takes place Thursday, January 29 at Vancleave High School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — With freezing temperatures hitting the coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is making sure their animals are staying warm and comfy. It’s not every day south Mississippi sees temperatures drop below freezing — and when they do, it’s important to protect our pets, plants, and people. At the Mississippi Aquarium, staff have a plan in place for the…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A longtime Gautier favorite is officially back open for business! Dodge’s on Highway 90 celebrated its return with a ribbon cutting and grand opening luncheon on Monday after extensive renovations. The store reopened to the public Tuesday morning. Categories: Local News
The Navy’s annual Force Protection Exercise began Monday at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport. It’s an annual exercise that begins with Citadel Shield, which focuses on the readiness of Navy security forces in defending installations across the globe, including the Seabee Base. Over the next two weeks, base officials say you may experience increased traffic around the base…
Many of your heating systems are working overtime right now, resulting in higher energy bill costs. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with an energy official on how you can stay warm and save money during the cold weather. Categories: Featured, Local News
Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi will open again tonight for people who need a warm place to stay. In Hancock County, the warming center in the Kiln will open at 8 p.m. That shelter is located off Highway 43 and will also be open Wednesday night as well. The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Jackson…
Old Man Winter is here in South Mississippi, despite not seeing any of the nearby winter weather we’re seeing our coldest weather yet…for now. That’s because another front is coming in Friday morning that’ll ensure our temperatures won’t rise above 40 as we begin the weekend! For now though, lows fell a little more than yesterday down to 21° in…
In-person and mail-in absentee voting for the March primary elections for House and Senate here in Mississippi is now underway. In South Mississippi, this is for the Republican and Democratic primaries for the fourth congressional district seat as well as the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Cindy Hyde-Smith. County Circuit Clerk Offices will be facilitating in-person voting through early…
A head’s up for residents of Gulfport’s Ward 7, Councilman Johnny Hoggatt is hosting a community meeting Tuesday to discuss issues relevant to the ward right now. That meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center. You’ll be able to ask questions related to city governance and projects as well as hear updates from city department heads on…
A clear and cold night is expected tonight, with lows dropping into the low 20s and gusty north winds subsiding by sunrise. Frost will also be possible across much of the area. Sunshine returns Tuesday with highs near 50, followed by a gradual warming trend midweek as highs climb into the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies. Clouds increase late Thursday…
Cold weather continues to grip the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week. As families crank up heaters and light fireplaces to stay warm, fire officials are urging extra caution. Fire officials say these heating sources can quickly become dangerous if they’re not used properly. As colder temperatures stick around, officials say taking a few extra precautions now can keep families safe…
All good so far today on our South Mississippi roads. Windy conditions overnight dried up much of the water on the roads from Sunday’s rain, allowing for easier travel across the area today. Some South Mississippi cities like Picayune and Pascagoula treated bridges and overpasses Sunday as an extra precaution, just in case. Categories: Local News
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January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day and in Mississippi, the rate of self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms is significantly higher than the national average. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke with the Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health about the numbers and why it is important to highlight maternal mental health and postpartum depression. The birth of a baby is…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Keeping our animals safe is especially critical during this cold snap and this week the Humane Society of South Mississippi is doing its part to keep pets warm. HSSM will continue to serve as a cold weather shelter for people to drop off their pets if they need a warm accommodation for them, each day through this…
Last week started frosty, but ended more on the spring-like side as a front moved through bringing some of our coldest weather yet this winter. Lows fell into the low-to-mid 20s across South MS, but it was the wind that really chilled things out, bringing wind chills as low as 12° to our inland counties and cities. We’ll be even…
In terms of cold weather shelters across our region, we do know some will be open again today. The Hancock County Shelter in the Kiln will open back up at 8 p.m. In Harrison County, two shelters will be opening this afternoon as well. In D’Iberville, the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building will open at 4:30 p.m. The Salvation Army Center…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 19-year-old George County girl died in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday on Highway 63. Mississippi Highway Patrol tells News 25 Haylee Churchwell was driving a GMC truck north on 63 when her truck crossed the median and hit an 18-wheeler traveling in the southbound lanes. Churchwell later died at an area hospital. The exact cause…
An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect until noon Tuesday. Partly cloudy skies this Sunday night, with lows falling into the low to mid 20s. Gusty north winds near 15 mph, making it feel much colder. Wind chills Monday morning will be in the teens. Despite plenty of sunshine, Monday afternoon stays cold with highs near 40. North winds around…
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) — Saturday marked an exciting day at East Central High School, with one former Hornets standout making his return for a special reason. Washington Nationals pitcher Konnor Pilkington traded Nationals Park for his high school field in Hurley, as the Hornets officially retired his jersey following the school’s annual youth baseball camp. Pilkington played for East Central…
SEATTLE, Wash. (WXXV) — One South Mississippi football legend is gearing up for Super Bowl LX! Gulfport football star Derick Hall is heading to the biggest sporting event of the year with the Seattle Seahawks. The linebacker had one tackle in his team’s NFC Championship win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Hall was a standout with the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce shared details of a groundbreaking for a new banking location. A new Renasant Bank location will be opening in the City of Pascagoula. City officials broke ground on January 16. The county’s chamber of commerce says this marks an important step in the commitment to serving the Gulf Coast community and…
A Mississippi woman is sharing more about the moment her life changed and how she became a victim of human trafficking. Her story is an example of why trafficking is often overlooked, even as cases are reported in every county in the state. Morgan Gill with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has more. “Even 14 years after, you know,…