National Adopt a Pet From a Shelter Day: Jackson County Animal Shelter
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - April 30th is National Adopt a Pet From a Shelter Day. The Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier is consistently at 90…
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Exit 75 rest area in Jackson County temporarily closing
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Exit 75 rest area entrance ramp on I-10 in Jackson County heading west will be closed Wednesday evening. This closure is in…
Introducing Nancy Snodgrass, April's Amazing Woman of South Mississippi!
It’s time again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we are honored to spotlight Nancy Snodgrass.…
Mississippi Estuary Program opening applications for middle school teachers
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The Mississippi Sound Estuary Program is opening applications for middle school teachers. The eligibility is for 5th - 8th grade teachers in Jackson, Harrison, or Hancock County. Those selected will be given the chance to plant…
19 people facing charges in George County drug bust
George County, Miss. (WXXV)- 19 people are facing felony drug charges in George County after a recent multi-county drug and gang activity operation in South Mississippi with federal and local law enforcement agencies. 'Operation Rotten Egg' involved 31 undercover drug…
Sunday storms cause minor damage, flooding in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was an active weather day in South Mississippi. Thunderstorms dumping a lot of rain, especially in Jackson County, and even reports of a…
New details on the Jackson County Emergency Operations Center
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As progress continues at the site of the new Jackson County Emergency Operations Center, county leaders are talking to us about how it…
One person in custody after high-speed chase in Jackson County
Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye says one person is in custody after a pursuit on Highway 90 in Jackson County. The pursuit began at the…
Construction begins on Legacy Park in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Legacy Park Project in Jackson County is underway, promising valuable medical resources for the community. Construction has begun on the mixed-use medical project that…
Work begins on new emergency operations center headquarters in Jackson County
Work begins on the new emergency operations center in Jackson County. The facility is going to be located next to the north entrance of the…
Officials break ground on Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center in Jackson County
Mississippi State University and Jackson County broke ground on Monday on their Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center. This collaborative effort will create…
Fire crews respond to structure fire in St. Martin
Fire crews in Jackson County responded to a structure fire in the St. Martin area Monday afternoon. According to the Jackson County Fire Protection on Facebook, crews arrived to Big Ridge Road around 4:23 p.m. to find a working fire…
Fire crews continue to battle woods fire in Jackson County
New details on that woods fire that popped up in southeast Jackson County Thursday afternoon. Mississippi Forestry Commission and Sandhill Crane Wildfire Refuge fire teams continue…
Crews monitoring large wildfire in Jackson County
Multiple fire crews are monitoring a large wildfire in Southeast Jackson County, south of Highway 90 near the Mississippi Alabama state line. Crews with Jackson County Fire, Mississippi Forestry Commission and Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge Fire Team are out in…
Crews respond to house fire in Jackson County
Fire crews in Jackson County responded to a house fire on Wednesday. This is on Cleo Drive in East Jackson County. At about 1 p.m., the homeowner reported smoke from their roof. When firefighters arrived, they found an attic fire.…
County fire crews battle brush fires over the weekend
Fire crews in Jackson and Harrison counties were busying battling small brush and woods fires this weekend. Fire officials urge caution when it comes to burning things…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Car, 18-wheeler crash on I-10 in Jackson County
A heads up for drivers in Jackson County. According to MHP Troop K Spokesman Landon Orozco, a car and 18-wheeler were involved in a wreck westbound on the Pascagoula River Bridge. Two injuries have been reported. This incident happened near…
Legacy Park development in Jackson County revised due to lack of funding
After breaking ground on the Legacy Park project in Jackson County just four weeks ago, developers have scaled back the plans. What was originally…
No injuries reported after multiple house fires in Jackson County
There were multiple house fires in Jackson County over the weekend. The first happened on Eastwood Drive in Moss Point at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22nd.…
Local Hope Squad groups recognized by state lawmakers
More than a dozen school groups in Jackson County are being recognized by state lawmakers for their important mission. Hope Squad students and members of the Singing River…
Two people charged in Jackson County murder
A Gautier man and a Moss Point teen are charged in the shooting death of another teen. Sheriff John Ledbetter says deputies found the body of 17-year-old Keontae Dewayne Colbert on Monday night about…
Vancleave man pleads guilty to driving drunk, killing girlfriend
A Vancleave man will spend 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to DUI in the death of his girlfriend. 36-year-old Michael Grimes was sentenced Friday to 25 years, with 22 to serve and 3 years of post-release supervision in…
Candidate Conversations: Shannon Grace Pfeiffer
Shannon Grace Pfeiffer stopped by the WXXV studio to talk to Grant Chighizola about her candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen.
Rotary Club addresses State of Jackson County
The Rotary Club of Pascagoula met to discuss issues affecting the area, including safety concerns about Highway 609. Highway 609 is prone to car accidents in Jackson County, which…