Digging up information on hammerhead worms
As spring weather moves into South Mississippi, many residents will take to sprucing up their gardens or begin their planting. Digging in the dirt usually turns up a few bugs and worms, but…
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Santa Claus visits WXXV!
The jolly old elf himself was in the WXXV newsroom on Thursday. Santa Claus stopped by while on the Coast doing some 11th hour visits with children, families and businesses on the Coast…
MDOT updates progress of road projects in South Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Transportation provided updates on highway projects in South Mississippi. “Dozens of projects are moving forward throughout southeast Mississippi, and each one of them is geared toward improving safety and increasing Mississippians’ quality of life,” said Commissioner…
Hancock Whitney, Gulf Coast Community Foundation announce 2021 Leo Seal Grant winners
Some of South Mississippi's most outstanding teachers have made the grade as the 2021 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant recipients. The grants, funded by Hancock Whitney and administered by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, laud and encourage educational excellence by…
More than 3,000 COVID cases reported in Mississippi for Aug. 16
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 Mississippi feeling early effects of tropical cyclone
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…
Termites swarm in the South as their mating season begins
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…
First day of South Mississippi Music Festival kicks off
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…
Salvation Army helping South Mississippi residents after Hurricane Zeta
(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.…
Zeta Relief: What you need to know
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.…
Event cancellations, closures due to Hurricane Zeta
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…
Coastal Mississippi promises health and safety to tourists
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 reports more than 800 new COVID-19 cases
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…
South Mississippi trucker among hundreds in Washington asking Trump Administration to support trucking industry
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…
04/09 – Brantly's "Wet Weekend" Forecast
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…
MISSING PERSON: Police asking for help locating 20-year-old Jose Angel Montes Jr., last seen April 7
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…
01/10 – Brantly's "Severe Weather Saturday" Forecast
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)…
Cities and Towns Gear up for Cruisin’ the Coast with Traffic Plans
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…
Get a Look at the September 2019 Edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine
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 events this weekend
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.…
Settlement reached in Equifax data breach
If you were affected in any way by the Equifax breach back on September 7th of 2017, here are your options.
Vibrios: Focus of Upcoming Summer Lecture Series
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…
South Mississippi attractions
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.…
Coast Gears Up for Adopt A Grandparent Day
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…