Attorney Geneal Lynn Fitch’s office is working with a notable messaging and chat app to stop fentanyl money laundering in Mississippi and beyond. The AG’s office is partnering with WeChat, which has been a platform for drug traffickers to move drugs and launder money in the past. Through efforts by seven state AG’s offices across the country, the company will…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi is launching a new citywide grass cutting program aimed at keeping parks and green spaces near public roads better maintained. Under this new plan, the city’s busiest parks will be mowed every week while all other parks will be cut on a two-week rotation. Major roadways, including Division Street, Popps Ferry Road, Cedar Lake Road, Howard…
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory announced exciting improvements coming to their Marine Education Center. The living shoreline and access project is an important initiative to enhance coastal education and help protect our shorelines. This is all made possible by the Tidelands Trust Fund and made possible by an appropriation from the Mississippi Legislature. The living shoreline will include recycled oyster…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office took time to visit with the community Thursday. Deputies visited Vancleave Public Library for their annual Sheriff Story Time. Deputy Carey read to the kids, afterwards the kids were introduced to K9 Sniper. The kids also got to check out the K9 unit patrol vehicle. Deputy Chief Randy Muffley was…
The Scarlet Pearl Casino is giving back to the community. Through their Scarlet Pearl Cares Initiative, Camp Awesome has received just under $6,000. Camp Awesome is a way for children and adults with special needs to experience camp. The Scarlet Pearl says helping create those memories means the world to them. Categories: Local News Tags: Camp Awesome, scarlet pearl
Singing River Federal Credit Union has given a generous donation to the Singing River Foundation this month. Close to $22,500 has been given to the cancer center through the Bras across the River event. Singing River Health System says the tradition brings people together to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer support and research on the Gulf Coast. Categories:…
Members of the Biloxi Fire Department were busy last week. Firefighters spent the week at the Louisiana Instructors and Firefighters Training Conference in Baton Rouge. The firefighters trained alongside some of the best instructors and departments in the region. There the firefighters learned the latest techniques in fire suppression, rescue operations, leadership, and safety. Categories: Local News Tags: Biloxi Fire…
The Wiggins Fire Department took time last week to conduct boat and water rescue training. Teams took to the Flint Creek Reservoir, sharpening their skills. During the training, firefighters practiced safely backing trailers down boat ramps, maneuvering boats in water and techniques for approaching and rescuing a victim from water. The department says that with warmer weather approaching, this type…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing work has kicked off for the Park Road Drainage Improvement Project. Officials say work is moving forward as planned. Drainage upgrades are underway to improve stormwater flow and reduce flooding concerns. Crews are focused on strengthening the system to better serve nearby homes, businesses, and roadways during heavy rain….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District announced they have appointed Melissa Arnold as their next assistant superintendent. She will begin her new role on July 1. Previously, Arnold served as principal of Ocean Springs Middle School for four years. Prior to that, she held several roles in her nine years of service at Ocean Springs High School…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is taking time to remind drivers to check the amount of air in their spare tire. With the temperatures changing so much, it’s not a matter of if your spare will deflate, but when. MDOT says the perfect time to check your spare is when changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Officials say that taking…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian shares their Bayview Water Tower recently received a fresh coat of paint. While doing routine maintenance on the tower, the city took an opportunity to show hometown pride. A new ‘Home of the Pirates’ logo was added to the side, supporting students, athletes, and staff who represent the city and school…
It was a beautiful day on the diamond as the reigning 6A State Champions of George County hosted Brandon High School. The Rebels are fresh off a big 5-3 win over Hernando on Tuesday. The scariest thing about this Friday the 13th was Addison Davis on the mound! She didn’t let a big leadoff hit get the best of her…
The Pearl River Lady Wildcats hosted the Northwest Rangers on Friday night with the Region 23 title on the line. The Wildcats trailed at halftime, but gained the lead in the third. Unfortunately the Wildcats’ run came up just short in the Region 23 Championship game Friday night, falling to Northwest 60-55, but Pearl River still had plenty to celebrate….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central started strong, but the Red Rebels had a hard time taming Fort Payne in the Battle at the Beach and ultimately dropped a 5-1 contest. The Red Rebels are 4-10 on the year and will face D’Iberville next week in a three-game district series. Here are highlights from the first two innings of action…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — West Harrison used a strong pitching performance to claim a 2-0 shutout victory over Picayune in the Battle at the Beach at Keesler Federal Park. The Hurricanes improve to 9-5 on the season and will face district foe Gulfport in a three-game series beginning on Tuesday, March 17th. Meanwhile, Picayune sits at 6-7 on the season…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Some communities on the coast are a little safer this week thanks to an initiative spearheaded by the Mississippi Attorney General. The City of Ocean Springs has received several fentanyl harm prevention kits from the Attorney General’s Office, which has actively been working to empower and educate Mississippians on the dangers of fentanyl. One Pill…
The Wild at Heart Animal Rescue is hosting a benefit yard sale on March 21. Every dollar raised at the yard sale goes back into the nonprofit. Tina Seymour Demoran joins with more. The yard sale runs from 7 a.m. to noon at 13524 Seymour Avenue in Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News Tags: wild at heart rescue
Singing River Health System is hosting a community impact summit next Friday, March 20. This is a chance for the health system to gather information to advance community health and wellbeing. Heather Porter joins us with the details. The summit takes place Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Singing River Healthcare Academy’s first floor. Registration is…
The Lord is my Help is hosting their 12th annual Feed the Need Benefit Concert and Fish Fry. Susannah Snyder and Sarah Reese join us ahead of the event. The benefit concert and fish fry takes place March 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1210 Government Street in Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News Tags: feed the need, Lord…
Every year the Mississippi Legislature chooses economic development projects paid for by the BP settlement’s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Lawmakers get recommendations from an advisory board and the Mississippi Development Authority. Millions of dollars are available. State Auditor Shad White has released a report raising concerns over how projects are selected. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott talked to the auditor…
Monster trucks are back at the Coast Coliseum this weekend and fans will get the chance to see big wheels, cool tricks, and even meet the drivers up close. WXXV’s Asia Ellis previews the Monster Jam. For nearly 50 years, Monster Jam has brought roaring engines and jaw-dropping stunts to fans and this weekend the action returns to the Coast…
Quiet and pleasant weather continues through the weekend with sunshine and highs in the mid 70s Saturday and upper 70s to low 80s on Sunday. Late Sunday night, a cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to south Mississippi, and some storms could become strong to severe. Damaging wind would be the main threat, though small hail or an isolated…
Mississippi National Guard units from across the state are deploying to the Middle East as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Epic Fury’ targeting Iran. Airmen and soldiers from the 186th Air Refueling WING, 172nd Airlift Wing, 2-20th Special Forces Battalion, and Special Operations Detachment are part of this deployment, under U.S. Central Command’s umbrella. Reacting to the news, Governor Tate…