Jackson County fire departments, emergency service offices team up to support young girl battling leukemia
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Fire departments and other emergency service organizations across Jackson County are teaming up to raise money…
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Jackson County man sentenced on child sex crimes charges
A Jackson County man will spend three-decades behind bars for sexually abusing a minor. 21-year-old Brian Bergeron pleaded guilty to three counts…
Three people sent to the hospital after overnight house fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection teams responded to a fire around 10 Monday night. The fire happened on Goff Farm…
Harrison County, Mississippi Power team up for Christmas tree recycling
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County has partnered with Mississippi Power to give your Christmas tree a second life and help keep the Coast clean. Your…
Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to return to full operations in 2026
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV)-- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday that Coast Guard Station Pascagoula will return to full operations in 2026. The facility went to a reduced capacity status in 2023 due to severe workforce shortages at the time. According…
Tanner Williams Bridge reopens in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for drivers in northern Jackson County, a bridge crossing the Escatawpa River is back open. The Tanner Williams Bridge has been closed since June after an inspection found structural issues. County officials say the…
Update on Graveline Road Bridge Project in Jackson County
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County officials are also giving an update on the Graveline Road Bridge Project. The opening date was expected to be Friday, November 21, but weather, scheduling issues, and other circumstances kept the team from meeting that…
State Supreme Court rules RV Park can proceed in Gulf Park estates community
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld Jackson County’s decision to allow a major new RV resort on more than 300 acres near Ocean Springs. This is a decision that over the past few years has been…
Jackson County pays tributes to veterans at annual Veterans Day program
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County hosted its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday morning. The event is usually held at Veterans Memorial Park, but…
Repairs are wrapping on Tanner Williams Bridge in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-MDOT shared new details about the status of a Jackson County bridge that has been closed since July due to structural issues. Repairs…
Jackson County Fire opens new station
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County celebrated the ribbon cutting of their new Saracennia Road fire station on Tuesday. This new building includes three large bays for firetrucks and equipment,…
Two tornadoes confirmed in Jackson county; damage assessments underway
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two confirmed tornadoes touched down in Jackson County on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage to businesses, apartments, and homes in Gautier…
Storm recovery resources for Jackson County residents
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- According to the Jackson County Office of Emergency Services, the Red Cross is now assisting residents who were impacted by Sunday’s storms. Call 800-733-2676 if…
Phase two of Beach View Drive Project kicks off in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Road Department began phase two of their Beach View Drive Project. The widening project started Monday with…
Structure fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team worked a structure fire Sunday. Around 1 p.m. Sunday, officials responded to the fire in the Helena community. Fire officials say…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy killed in car accident
According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy was killed in an early morning accident north of the Stone County-Harrison County line. Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the identity of the deputy as 45-year-old Joshua Brashears. At…
Moss Point woman killed in Tuesday night crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Jackson County that left one person dead. Troopers responded to a crash on Highway 613 on…
New boat launch facility coming to Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County is moving forward with a new boat launch facility allowing access to the Mississippi Sound from St. Martin. This will be constructed…
68-year-old Lucedale woman killed in crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 613 in Jackson County on Wednesday, October 1. A 2020 Toyota Highlander driven by 68-year-old Lillian Byrd of Lucedale was traveling north when it collided with…
Improvements coming to Fire Station 6 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Services announced another station is undergoing repairs and upgrades. Station 6 on Jim Ramsey Road had a concrete…
88-year-old Vancleave man identified as victim in fatal Jackson County crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The victim in a fatal Monday morning accident in Jackson County has been identified. On September 8, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Jackson County. According to MHP, 88-year-old John Kowal of…
First of four public meetings for Jackson County Resiliency Plan held in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Public meetings began on Monday for the Jackson County Resiliency Plan -- aimed at improving countless…
Former Wild at Heart patient finds his forever home
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wild at Heart Rescue out of Jackson County is sharing exciting news about one of their patients. Marty is a Sandhill…
Community asked to come out for the Star-Spangled Cleanup
South Mississippi (WXXV)- One organization is working up clean up Mississippi beaches after the Fourth of July. The Star-Spangled Cleanup will be happening on Saturday, July 5th -…