Lucedale

City of Lucedale seeing water service shut off

Lucedale, Miss. (WXXV)- Water service will be shut off for the entire city of Lucedale on August 18th. The water department is shutting off water starting at 11 Monday night until 5 Tuesday morning. This is being done so crews…

Lucedale Ward 2 Alderman James Redd passes away

Sad news out of Lucedale, Ward 2 Alderman James Redd has passed away. The city saying Redd touched every life he encountered with kindness and humor, leaving a mark on all paths he crossed. He served as alderman for Ward…

Lucedale woman dies in two-vehicle crash in George County

A Lucedale woman died Friday night after her vehicle collided with another on Highway 63 in George County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said the crash happened about 9:50 p.m. Friday. Troopers responded to the crash and said 20-year-old Diana Givens and…

Voters approve new taxes in Lucedale

The votes are in for the special election in Lucedale on Tuesday. Voters deciding whether to approve two taxes to bolster the city’s Parks and Rec Department. According to results…

Lucedale Public Library may change hours

The Lucedale Public Library may soon see its doors open only three days each week. That's according to the George County Times. The director of the Jackson-George Regional Library System Angela Stewart says after budget analysis, it was determined that…

Lucedale man charged with sex crimes against minors

A Lucedale man was arrested this week, charged with sex crimes against minors. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 19-year-old Dylon Erkhart was arrested Monday and charged with two counts of sexual battery. He was taken to the George County…

Lucedale City Park receiving major upgrades

The Lucedale City Park is set to receive some major upgrades. The park will have a new look with over $1.2 million in improvements by year-end. Lucedale has raised more than…

Senior banners go up in Lucedale

Senior banners are going up on Lucedale's Main Street. Families now have a chance to celebrate their senior's big achievement! The banners will line Main Street throughout…

Celebrate Cities: Lucedale

WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Grant Chighizola as we continue our Celebrate Cities series in Lucedale! This week they are celebrating all things Lucedale! In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast.…

State saltwater fishing record for February announced

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified a state saltwater fishing record using conventional tackle for the month of February. Ron McMillan of Lucedale set the record for Red Grouper with a fish weighing 22 pounds, 12 ounces.