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City of Moss Point swears in two new judges
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two new judges have been sworn in for the City of Moss Point. The swearing in ceremony happened at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Dustin Thomas was sworn in as the newest municipal judge, the city…
Historic flooding devastates Stone County as recovery efforts continue; more than 50 rescued
Stone County, Miss (WXXV)- Stone County residents are beginning the long process of cleaning up and assessing damage after historic rainfall caused widespread flooding across the area. Thursday’s severe weather…
Emergency Lane Closure on East Pass Road due to cave-in
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Drivers in Gulfport should expect delays along a portion of East Pass Road after an emergency lane closure was issued due to a road cave-in. The interior westbound lane of East Pass Road between Lindh Road…
Keesler Air Force Base holds Change of Command Ceremony for 81st Training Group
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Training Group at Keesler Air Force Base has a new commander. A change of command ceremony was held on June 12. Colonel Jill Heliker assumed command from Colonel Michael Powell. Col. Powell has served as…
Juneteenth Family Fun Day postponed due to severe weather
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV) JZ 94.5 and The People’s Station Corporation have announced the postponement of the 4th Annual Juneteenth Family Fun Day, which was scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, due to recent severe weather and flooding across the Gulf…
Sparklight invests $36M in South Mississippi internet upgrades, expanding fiber network
Sparklight says it has invested nearly $36 million over the past three years to upgrade internet service across South Mississippi. The company says the improvements have expanded its…
Another round of storms on Saturday before we start drying out
Heavy rain continues to impact South Mississippi Friday night, with torrential downpours leading to areas of flooding across portions of the Coast. Some locations have already picked up several inches of…
Mississippi researchers join effort to help U.S. produce own seafood
Mississippi researchers are joining a new national effort to help the United States produce more of its own seafood. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community…
MEMA shares Friday damage assessment update following severe weather
MEMA has released new details on the damage Tropical Storm Arthur has done to South Mississippi and elsewhere in the state. In total, ten counties currently report damage. The American Red Cross is also now operating shelters in Hancock, Harrison,…
Hometown History: Last living Deer Island residents share story
What is now a great place to kayak, fish, or anchor your boat was once home to a small community of people. For this month’s edition of…
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Schedule changes to WXXV News Programming
Due to several different sporting events, we have a schedule change to WXXV Newscasts. There will be no 5 p.m. newscast due to the U.S. Open. There will also be no 6 p.m. newscast due to the U.S. Open and…
Flooding damage assessments begin in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has declared a local emergency after Thursday’s widespread flooding Emergency operations remain underway and the Saucier-Lizana Shelter is still…
Anchor Lake Dam’s structural integrity is good
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, MEMA and MDEQ crews continue to monitor the Anchor Lake Dam in Carriere. The good news is there’s high confidence…
D’Iberville police issue river warning for residents
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department is issuing a warning to residents along the Tchoutacabouffa River, Tuxachanie Creek, and other drainage outfalls within the city. The department says…
Dam in Swan Lake area of Harrison County sustains damage
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County dam in the Swan Lake area sustained structural damage due to extreme amounts of rain, according to the Harrison…
Officials ask drivers to use extreme caution, continue to avoid flooded roads
While much of the water has receded, officials are urging drivers to still use extreme caution and avoid flooded roads, respect barricades, and yield to emergency crews. Here is a list of roads still impacted by Thursday’s severe weather: Hancock…
Residents rescued from homes as heavy rain causes major flooding across region
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Heavy rain drenched south Mississippi on Thursday, creating dangerous conditions for residents and motorists across the coast. Emergency crews have…
Drier tonight with less rain around on Friday
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Arthur caused widespread flooding across Pearl River, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Stone, and George counties on Thursday. Numerous roads became impassable, several water rescues were reported,…
More flooding reported in Picayune, Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune and southern Pearl River County have experienced significant flooding for the second time this week. There were reports of standing water on…
Water rescues at Red Creek in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple water rescues have taken place along the Red Creek in Stone County Thursday. These are pictures of the Mississippi Highway Patrol showing those…
Officials issue debris pickup reminder as flood cleanup continues
As South Mississippians continue the cleanup process this week from last week’s floods, some counties are reminding people about debris pickup. In Harrison County, utility authority officials say limbs and other vegetation measuring 8 feet or less will be collected…
Two killed in house fire in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A weekend house fire in Moss Point has claimed the lives of two people. Firefighters were called to a home in the 3600 block of Julia Circle just after 3:30 Sunday afternoon. When crews arrived, the…
Cajun Navy conducted multiple water rescues in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteer rescue crews with Cajun Navy 2016 are being recognized for multiple water rescues in Gulfport. The Cajun Navy worked alongside the Gulfport Fire Department…
MDOT: Portions of State Route 26 in George County remain closed due to flooding
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Transportation says portions of State Route 26 in George County remains closed due to ongoing flooding impacts. State Route 26 is closed in both directions between Fairley O’Neal Road/Vardaman Graves Road and Ely…
Target Circle Deal Days Include In-store Starbucks Perk June 23
If you’re out and about Tuesday and need a pick-me-up, check out the Starbucks in-store perk at Target exclusively for shoppers who have signed up for its free-to-join loyalty program. Target Circle members can get a free hot or iced…
City of Biloxi recognized as 2025 Tree City
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mayor FoFo Gilich recognized Biloxi as a 2025 Tree City. That proclamation came during Tuesday’s city council meeting. This honors the city’s commitment to planting,…
The Garage of Cash Alley was packed in red, white and blue for a Team USA Fifa World Cup Watch Party!
When your county is representing on a national stage, it's hard to not be patriotic!…
Gautier Police Department welcomes newest member
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department welcomes a new graduate from the law enforcement academy. Officer Andrew Malone is the newest member of the department. Gautier extends their…
Local teacher recognized by Biloxi Rotary Club
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One Biloxi teacher is being recognized by the city’s rotary club. Victoria Lenox is a teacher at North Bay Elementary School. During this week’s meeting, she…
Ocean Springs PD celebrate recent law enforcement academy graduates
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is celebrating two recent graduates of the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Officers Nathanial Atwood and Conner Johnson…
Gulfport student selected as state board of education junior representative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Board of Education has selected Gulfport High’s Cannon Parker to serve as a junior representative for the upcoming school year. These…
Gulf Coast Search and Rescue Team host joint agency training in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Search and Rescue Team hosted a joint agency training drill at Flint Creek over the weekend. The scenario…
City of Moss Point swears in two new judges
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two new judges have been sworn in for the City of Moss Point. The swearing in ceremony happened at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Dustin Thomas was sworn in as the newest municipal judge, the city…
New command truck going into service for Ocean Springs Fire Department
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is sharing a new command truck is going into service. The vehicle has a slight change…
Rep. Ezell recognizes local students appointed to military service academies
Representative Mike Ezell is honoring students from the Gulf Coast who have accepted appointments into military service academies. These students were nominated by Ezell, receiving appointments…
Biloxi Police Department welcomes new recruits
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department shared two of their newest recruits. Officers Lampman and Williams recently graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Both officers spent the…
Historic flooding devastates Stone County as recovery efforts continue; more than 50 rescued
Stone County, Miss (WXXV)- Stone County residents are beginning the long process of cleaning up and assessing damage after historic rainfall caused widespread flooding across the area. Thursday’s severe weather…
Spotted hyena cub born at Hattiesburg Zoo
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo announced the birth of a new resident. The spotted hyena cub was born to mother Pili and father Niru. The cub was born…