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Local nonprofit helps support youth aging out of foster care
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Transition Blvd is a nonprofit working to give young adults aging out of foster care a place to call home and a…
Developer discusses renovated Barq Building on Howard Avenue in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The historic Barq Building on Howard Avenue in Biloxi has been undergoing an ambitious renovation. Built in 1923, the project includes…
Vancleave man arrested for aggravated domestic assault
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 34-year-old Vancleave man has been arrested for aggravated domestic assault. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a Mobile, Alabama hospital…
Two suspects in custody following I-10 vehicle pursuit involving stolen vehicle
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Two 18-year-olds were arrested Thursday following a vehicle pursuit on I-10 in Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department received information regarding an alleged carjacking in Mobile and that the vehicle was traveling west on…
Scott Colom's campaign calls NRSC letter a ‘Desperate Stunt’ amid tight Senate race
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – As Mississippi's U.S. Senate race remains too close to call, Democratic candidate Scott Colom's campaign is responding to a letter from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, or NRSC, regarding the ongoing vote count. In a statement…
Scott Colom maintains over 1,000-vote lead in tight Mississippi Senate race
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The race for Mississippi's U.S. Senate seat remains too close to call Wednesday night, with Democratic challenger Scott Colom holding a razor-thin lead over incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Scott Colom (D): 466,775 votes (49.0%) Cindy…
Ty Pinkins’ vote share could decide tight Mississippi Senate race
MISS, (CNN/WXXV) – As Mississippi's U.S. Senate race remains extremely close between incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom, attention is also turning to independent…
Volunteers work to restore D'anella Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It's more than just a baseball field; It's a place where generations of players have made memories. Now, volunteers with the Biloxi Bombers Foundation are working to…
Mississippi GOP raises concerns over ballot count
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi Republican Party is raising concerns about the ongoing vote count in Hinds County following Tuesday's election. Party leaders held a press conference Thursday…
NAACP deploys election protection resources to Mississippi amid tight Senate race
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The NAACP says it has deployed additional election protection resources and staff to Mississippi as officials continue counting ballots in one of the nation's closest U.S. Senate races. According to the civil rights organization, national legal,…
Pearl River County receives funding for emergency services
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Pearl River County will be upgrading its emergency services capabilities, receiving $750,000 in federal grant funding. That money is going towards the county’s emergency…
MDOT reminds motorists to be aware of deer
Seeing them grazing just off the road is enough to raise your heart rate, especially when you’re behind the wheel. Fall is here, which means deer become more…
Jackson County Sherriff's Department works suspected carjacking incident, suspects in custody
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)-Jackson County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a suspected carjacking Thursday morning. The call coming around 7:30 AM. The suspects stopped the car near Mile Marker 56 and ran from the scene. Two suspects are…
Affidavit voters asked to follow-up with ballots as MS US Senate race neck-and-neck
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- With a razor-thin margin in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Cindy-Hyde Smith and Democrat challenger Scott Colom, every single vote counts. And with issues…
Trending drier and cooler by the weekend
We'll start tonight with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 62 degrees. Sunshine returns Thursday, with a high near 78 and a mostly clear, comfortable night ahead…
Former Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman reacts to midterm election
Tuesday’s midterm elections produced a historic victory for Democrats all around America and maybe right here in Mississippi. Rickey Cole, former chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party,…
Scott Colom holds rally in Jackson Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Democratic Senate Candidate Scott Colom says he expects to win Mississippi’s razor-thin Senate race. As of midday Wednesday, 95.6% of votes had been counted. Colom narrowly…
CTA bus stop moved to new location at Edgewater Mall
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Effective Sunday, November 8th, 2026, the new bus stop and fare zone for the Edgewater Mall will be located on the east side of Murphy USA Gas station in the mall’s north parking lot. The former bus…
Secretary of State Michael Watson releases election update
Secretary of State Michael Watson has shared an update on the 2026 general election in Mississippi. In his statement, Secretary Watson said: I wanted to take a minute to update everyone on the current status of our election process. Since…
Pearl River County residents cast vote in alcohol sales referendum
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents in Pearl River County got to decide whether to allow the sales of alcoholic liquors in the county. Residents were to vote for coming out from under the dry law in Pearl River County…
Memorial Health System hosting virtual career fair
Memorial Health System is hosting a virtual career fair on November 12. They are currently looking for clinical positions with a special focus on inpatient and procedural nurses, radiology…
Veterans Day events across the Coast
With Veterans Day next week, communities across the Coast are planning events to honor those who served. The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport will host a Veterans Day ceremony and open house while the Gulfport High School and Biloxi…
HSSM hosting tenth annual Caturday Brunch
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Caturday Brunch. Mark your calendars for a cause with claws and a whole lot…
CASA of South Mississippi honors veterans at military appreciation event
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi, an organization that advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, hosted a veteran appreciation dinner at Walk-On’s…
Child advocates, state leaders gather for 13th annual One Loud Voice conference
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi brought state leaders and child advocates together in Biloxi to strengthen the fight against child abuse.…
Extra Table Feeds kicking off ‘Give ‘em a Bird’ campaign
The holiday season is a time for giving and one Mississippi organization is working to make sure no family goes hungry. Extra Table Feeds is kicking…
Mississippi voters who cast provisional ballot face Tuesday deadline
If you cast a provisional ballot in Mississippi during this week’s election, there’s an important deadline you need to know about. Voters who were removed from the…
WXXV News 25’s Chloe Carter helps flip the switch to Christmas
A big switch was just flipped on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and it could signal the start of the Holiday season. WXXV…
Community gathers for annual Veterans Celebration in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Veterans and their families filled the D’Iberville Communtiy Center Thursday for the annual celebration of veterans. City leaders and event sponsors offered free food, prizes,…
PJ’s Coffee offering veterans day special, new flavors for the holidays
The holiday season is almost here and PJ’s Coffee is getting into the spirit with some new festive flavors and the return of a few…
Upcoming events at the Jackson George Regional Library System
Looking for something fun, creative, or educational to add to your calendar? The Jackson George Regional Library System has a great line up of events and activities…
Author Linton Samuels discusses book ‘Successful, Single, but…”
Why do so many successful, independent women struggle to find love? Is it their standards, career success, or simply the challenges of finding somehow who matches their level?…
Local nonprofit helps support youth aging out of foster care
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Transition Blvd is a nonprofit working to give young adults aging out of foster care a place to call home and a…
Developer discusses renovated Barq Building on Howard Avenue in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The historic Barq Building on Howard Avenue in Biloxi has been undergoing an ambitious renovation. Built in 1923, the project includes…
Vancleave man arrested for aggravated domestic assault
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 34-year-old Vancleave man has been arrested for aggravated domestic assault. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a Mobile, Alabama hospital…
Two suspects in custody following I-10 vehicle pursuit involving stolen vehicle
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Two 18-year-olds were arrested Thursday following a vehicle pursuit on I-10 in Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department received information regarding an alleged carjacking in Mobile and that the vehicle was traveling west on…
Volunteers work to restore D'anella Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It's more than just a baseball field; It's a place where generations of players have made memories. Now, volunteers with the Biloxi Bombers Foundation are working to…
Mississippi Aquarium honoring veterans and service members this weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is honoring veterans and active-duty military this weekend. From November 6th through the 11th, both groups will receive free admission to…