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,…
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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 -…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards grants to animal-welfare agencies
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is awarding six animal-welfare agencies $150,000 in grants to support FIXED For Life. That is a no-cost spay and neuter program…
Junior Auxiliary hosting school supply drive
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi - Ocean Springs is hosting a school supply drive, donations being accepted through July 14th. Those locations to drop off supplies are located above. There are two locations in Jackson County and…
St. Martin High's girls flag football team honored
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The St. Martin High School's girls flag football team was honored at Monday's Jackson County board meeting. The team won…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wide-load vehicle causing delays on I-10 East in Jackson County
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- A wide load vehicle on I-10 headed east in Jackson County is causing delays. The area affected is Exit 75 before Franklin Creek Road. Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco confirming the wide-load vehicle couldn't fit under…
Sand Jam ‘Forces of Nature’ taking place this weekend
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Joining us in studio is Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Specialist Neeka King. She is here to tell us about the upcoming Sand Jam ‘Forces of…
18-year-old injured in drive-by shooting in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An 18-year-old man is recovering from a non-life-threatening wound after a drive-by shooting in Jackson County early Wednesday morning. Sheriff John Ledbetter says deputies responded to a home on Nevada Avenue in St. Martin and found…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department honors officer killed in the line of duty
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff's Department honored the fallen with an annual ceremony Thursday. Officers spent the afternoon at Bellande Cemetery in Ocean…
Jackson County Expo highlights innovation, industry, and community connections
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) –Local businesses, big industry, and community partners all came together on Tuesday to showcase what makes Jackson County thrive. Hundreds gathered at the Jackson…
Units respond to vacant house fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Service is investigating a Monday evening house fire. The blaze apparently happened around 6 p.m. at a home…
Concerns coming to Vancleave over planned subdivision
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- In Vancleave, a rural stretch of farmland could soon give way to new subdivision. Some residents say there's no need for change, but developers say the growth…