HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Historically, outside of city limits in Harrison County, you’d see homes on two to three, even five acres. Recently, we’ve seen more and more sub divisions developed in the county. There is a debate over zoning, lot size, and affordable housing. Kenneth Jones with Gulf Coast Development and Design went before the board of supervisors to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re learning more about the woman accused of putting razor blades inside loaves of bread at two Biloxi Walmart stores. Investigators say the suspect is not from Mississippi and they are now working to determine a motive. Police say the suspect, identified as 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas, is now facing a charge of attempted mayhem after…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Goodwill of South Mississippi made a major donation to the Humane Society on Wednesday. This donation comes as staff at HSSM are gearing up to take care of the animals over the holidays. Two large truckloads of donations were sent over to HSSM’s Gulfport facility. The items donated include lots of blankets and pet care items to…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King with this week’s Pet of the Week, Artoo! Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)-Keesler Air Force Base hosted their annual Open House at the Fisher House. The open house was to showcase the support the program offers to veterans, service members, and their families while receiving care at the Keesler Medical Center. The Fisher House Foundation’s mission is to ease the burden for families during medical crisis. More…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport celebrated a major milestone. The airport cut the ribbon on its brand-new fleet maintenance facility. This represents months of planning and investment designed to strengthen airport infrastructure and service capabilities. The new 12,000 square foot facility cost a little over three million dollars and is located closer to the airfield and the airport’s…
Tonight’s jackpot could be life-changing for one lucky player. As the next Powerball drawing approaches, that means, like usual, convenience stores across the Coast are seeing a spike in lottery sales. After another round without a grand prize winner, the jackpot has climbed to $1.25 billion. Gas station workers we talked to say at a jackpot this big typically leads…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office marked a tragic anniversary on Tuesday. On December 16, 2014, John Street was killed in the line of duty during a car wreck. The sheriff’s department shared his dedication, courage, and commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten. Categories: Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Local kids got the chance to shop with a cop on Tuesday at the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49. Five kids with the Boys and Girls Club- ranging from first to eighth grade- got some help from Gulfport police to tick items off their Christmas lists. They were each given $300 to spend on whatever they…
Cloudy skies stick around tonight with lows in the mid-40s. Wednesday stays mostly cloudy and mild, topping out in the low 60s with a small chance of showers developing during the afternoon. Rain chances increase Wednesday night into Thursday, with periods of showers and a few thunderstorms possible, especially early Thursday. Patchy fog may reduce visibility at times. Conditions gradually…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Two D’Iberville Warriors cheerleaders are taking their talents to the next level. Mackenzie Thomas and Raegan Roberts both signed to cheer with Pearl River Community College on Tuesday afternoon. PRCC has won three UCA national titles in the past four years. Thomas is a four-year member of D’Iberville’s ballgame and competitive cheerleading squads, while also participating…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central and St. Martin were locked in a physical contest on the hardwood from the start, but the Red Rebelettes would use a strong third quarter to pull ahead for good and roll to a 56-44 win. Harrison Central is now 14-0 on the season with the district-opener victory, while St. Martin sits at…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Gautier High School softball standout Sierra Smith has marked a milestone in her playing career! Smith officially put pen to paper on Tuesday to continue her athletic and academic career at Reid State. Family members, friends, coaches and teammates surrounded her as she signed. Congratulations, Sierra! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: gautier high school,…
The University of Southern Mississippi has been awarded a major federal grant aimed at improving student success. The U.S. Department of Education awarded Southern Miss a $2.1 million five-year grant to help remove barriers students face in completing their degrees. The funding will support predictive analytics, enhanced advising and mentoring, faculty development, and expanded career readiness efforts from enrollment through…
With the colder months comes the need for more blood donations. Denise Smith with the American Red Cross joins us with the details. Categories: Local News
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue was called to an early morning fire yesterday. The fire rescue says the fire was caused by a wood burning stove. The home was heavily damaged. No injuries were reported. Fire officials say that at the time of the fire, the temperature was below freezing. Categories: Local News Tags: Harrison County Fire…
A heartwarming rescue story out of Harrison County where much work went into rescuing eleven puppies. The elusive mama dog at Sam’s Club hid her puppies under a house in the area, making it difficult to retrieve them. After a lot of failed attempts and planning, Harrison County Fire Rescue and Gulfport Animal Control were able to get these little…
Mississippi shrimpers say their years-long push for clearer seafood labeling is finally gaining traction, not just across the Gulf Coast, but in Congress. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us how the changes could level the playing field for U.S fishermen competing with foreign imports. Ryan Bradley is a fifth-generation commercial fisherman and executive director of…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department has arrested the suspect in the reports of razor blades in bread at two Walmart locations. Officers were able to locate and take into custody 33-year-old Camille Benson from Texas. She is charged with attempted mayhem and her bond has been set at $100,000. Benson was processed and transported to the Harrison County…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, the Children’s Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Town Green brought the Christmas spirit to the city. Even with the cold weather, there was a big turn out at the event. The parade featured children on hay wagons decorated for the Christmas season. Beads were tossed to the crowd. At the end of the parade,…
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The Powerball is getting more interesting right before the holidays. No one won the jackpot again in Monday’s drawing. It’s now expected to reach $1.25 billion by Wednesday’s drawing. This marks only the second time this year a jackpot north of a billion dollars has been up for grabs. Even if the winner takes the money as a lump sum,…
With more freezing temperatures ahead, it’s important to remember fire hazards so that you can stay safe while trying to stay warm. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley for some reminders. Categories: Local News Tags: cold weather, Fire safety tips