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NAACP to hold press conference in Jackson today
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The NAACP is set to hold a press conference Sunday afternoon in Jackson as election officials across Mississippi continue counting and certifying ballots following this week's closely watched election. The organization says the event comes after it…
Keesler Air Force Base cuts ribbon on MTL Schoolhouse
Keesler Air Force Base is sharing that their Military Training Leader School has officially relocated to Matero Hall after months of renovations. That work lasted for over…
CTA offering free rides to veterans on Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will honor all veterans by offering FREE unlimited rides for veterans throughout the day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Veterans who ride CTA buses that day are welcome to submit photos…
HII successfully completes Builder’s Trials on Harrisburg (LPD 30)
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding completed a successful Builder’s Sea Trial on Saturday for the Harrisburg. The Harrisburg is the first flight two ship in the San…
Mississippi Senate race update: Scott Colom holds slim lead over Cindy Hyde-Smith
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 has now received 467,930 votes,…
Keesler Air Force Base adds new truck to fleet
Keesler Air Force Base announced their fire unit is adding a new vehicle to their fleet. Keesler says the vehicle, a top-of-the-line truck from this year, weighs…
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…
Beautiful, dry weekend ahead
Tonight, clouds will gradually increase, with temperatures dropping to around 53 degrees a north breeze around 5 to 10 mph. We'll see a much nicer stretch of weather this…
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…
Why it’s still too early to call the US Senate race in Mississippi
By CAMILLE BAKER and MATT HOLT WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 2,500 votes separate Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, and votes are still being counted on Friday. Here’s why the…
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…
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…
Task Force Magnolia earns German decoration
Soldiers with Task Force Magnolia were awarded the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge and certificates from the German armed forces. From August through October, soldiers from the Mississippi National Guard…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announces promotion of new chief deputy
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced the promotion of a new chief deputy. Michael Wright was given the position during a ceremony.…
Coast Transit Authority announces extension to Route 7
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Transit Authority announced they will extend Route 7’s service to Division Street in Biloxi. That is set to take place effective November 16.…
Road closure scheduled at intersection of 18th Avenue and 19th Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is announcing a road closure at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 19th Street. The Southern…
Local law enforcement agencies partnering up for annual Feed the Needy program
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Local law enforcement agencies in Harrison County are partnering up again to fight hunger this Thanksgiving. The Feed the Needy…
Keesler Air Force Base cuts ribbon on MTL Schoolhouse
Keesler Air Force Base is sharing that their Military Training Leader School has officially relocated to Matero Hall after months of renovations. That work lasted for over…
CTA offering free rides to veterans on Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will honor all veterans by offering FREE unlimited rides for veterans throughout the day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Veterans who ride CTA buses that day are welcome to submit photos…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center receives grant money
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is receiving grant money to support arts programming. The Mississippi Arts Commission is giving the facility $234,000 to construct a preservation space.…
Gifted students honored with proclamation at Gulfport City Council meeting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Students from the Harrison County School District were honored at Tuesday’s Gulfport City Council meeting. At the meeting, Mayor Hugh Keating declared November…
HII successfully completes Builder’s Trials on Harrisburg (LPD 30)
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding completed a successful Builder’s Sea Trial on Saturday for the Harrisburg. The Harrisburg is the first flight two ship in the San…
Long Beach teacher selected for national literary scholarship
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One Long Beach Middle School teacher is being honored with a national literary scholarship. Kaitlin Cassity is one of 17 educators nationwide to receive…
Department of Transportation awards grants to Mississippi
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Roger Wicker is welcoming a series of federal grants that brings $22 million to the Magnolia State. The Department of Transportation awarded funding to…
Keesler Air Force Base adds new truck to fleet
Keesler Air Force Base announced their fire unit is adding a new vehicle to their fleet. Keesler says the vehicle, a top-of-the-line truck from this year, weighs…
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.…