The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 3,323 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 67 deaths on Tuesday. Twenty-nine deaths occurred between August 11 and August 16, and 38 deaths occurred between August 2 and August 13,…
South Mississippians woke up to a rainy morning as a tropical system moves through the Gulf of Mexico and bears down on Gulf Coast. WXXV Chief Meteorologist Ron Knight said Tropical Cyclone 3…
BILOXI, Miss. — Thick swarms of termites are appearing nightly throughout South Mississippi, signaling that their mating season is underway. The Sun Herald reports that the winged insects - often called swarmers - are likely Formosan termites. The Mississippi State…
A brand new music festival kicked off today at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, just in time for spring break. Families and music lovers gathered for the South Mississippi music festival, with the artist Juvenile featured as the headliner for the…
(WXXV) —Hurricane Zeta tore through the storm-weary Gulf Coast last night, leaving millions without power in its wake. Salvation Army personnel are working closely with state and local emergency management officials to assess and meet needs throughout the affected areas.…
Hancock Whitney is distributing ice at two of our Hancock Whitney locations in Hurricane Zeta impacted areas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a limit of two bags per vehicle: Gulfport: 533 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport, MS Bay St.…
Activities and events around South Mississippi have been cancelled or rescheduled because of bad weather associated with Hurricane Zeta: Temple Baptist Church, located at 3 Rivers Road and Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, will be closed Wednesday night. Harrison County is…
If tourism numbers are any indication, it appears Coastal Mississippi’s message is coming across loud and clear - a promise of health and safety - a vow tourism leaders are urging everyone in our area to lend a hand with. News…
Mississippi's state Department of Health reported 870 new COVID-19 cases in the state, and 10 deaths -- two in Harrison County. The numbers were released Thursday morning. The number is the second-highest single-day total in Mississippi since 1,092 cases were…
One local trucker is among hundreds in Washington, D.C. asking the Trump Administration to support the trucking industry during the COVID-19 crisis. Charles Claburn is a D'Iberville resident and has been a trucker for 30 years. He says the trucking…
Record warm temperatures are already being felt across South Mississippi! Highs today will top out in the mid to upper 80s, with heat index values making it feel like it is in the lower 90s. Sunshine returns to the Gulf…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police need your help locating Jose Angel Montes Jr., who was last seen April 7. Police say he is a 20 year-old male, 5'8" tall and has black hair. He is possibly driving a 2005 Toyota…
Moderate to heavy rain showers will continue through Friday afternoon and evening. Temperatures will stay warm in the lower 70s today and only dropping to the upper 60s overnight. There is an "Enhanced Risk" (threat level 3 out of 5)…
Meanwhile, cities and towns throughout South Mississippi are making their own traffic plans as thousands of vintage and antique cars, hot rods, and vehicles roll into our area for the 23rd annual Cruisin' the Coast. Voted the nation's top car…
There's a lot going on right now in South Mississippi as seen in the pages of South Mississippi Living Magazine. The September edition is now available at hundreds of locations throughout South Mississippi, including right here at our WXXV studio…
Hurricane Camille made landfall on the Coast on August 17th 50 years ago, devastating those here in South Mississippi. The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will host a variety of events over the weekend to remember the Category 5 hurricane.…
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So far, the Coast is clear here in South Mississippi when it comes to vibrio-infested waters, but years ago there were several cases reported by locals and visitors on the Coast who said they contracted the flesh-eating bacteria after coming…
While some stretches of South Mississippi beaches are closed off to swimming and other water activities, there are still plenty of things to enjoy on the Coast. That’s the message Coastal Mississippi is hoping will be heard around the world.…
It's hard to believe, but 50 percent of nursing home residents have no close relatives. Forty-six percent have no living children, and 60 percent have no outside visitors. These are only statistics. Sadly, there are faces behind every "number." That's…
Mississippi weighs in at the second highest adult obesity rate in the nation. But, some South Mississippians are fighting back ... And winning the battle to get their weight down, their confidence up and their health better. News 25's Lindsey…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Mitch Bauman about Goodwill's work program for the disabled, for more information please call (228) 863-2323.
Seeing orange flags line South Mississippi beaches warning swimmers to avoid going in the water is something that's become almost expected along the coast. But state lawmakers want to help reduce the number of water contact advisories that are issued.…
Christmas has officially has gone to the dogs as the dogs and a few cats, at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. As part of their 8th annual "Open House" holiday celebration, the Humane Society provided adoption specials, and deals…