WXXV News 25 and Magic 93.7 team up to flip the switch on Christmas music
The flip has been switched on Christmas music for the Gulf Coast! Members of the WXXV News 25 team joined 93.7…
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Bay St. Louis Appoints Interim Police Chief Alvin Kingston Following Chief Toby Schwartz's Resignation
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi – On November 6, 2024, Mayor Mike Favre accepted the resignation of Police Chief Toby Schwartz, who stepped down from his position due to personal reasons. Chief Schwartz, has served Bay St. Louis since August 2022,…
Memorial Health System Agrees to Acquire Merit Health Biloxi
GULFPORT, Mississippi – November 8, 2024 – On November 8, 2024, Memorial Health System entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. to acquire full ownership of Merit Health Biloxi. The transaction is expected to be completed in…
Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 4:46 PM CST, November 7, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery…
Stone County asks public's help to find burglary suspect
Stone County Sheriff's Department is asking the public's help to identify a suspect in an early morning burglary. The department posted on social media that a convenience store had a break-in early Friday morning. Security cameras captured an image of…
WXXV Friday Night Showcase Top Five Plays
Friday Night, Thursday Night, Sunday Night... It doesn't matter what night these High School Football Games are played on because there are always highlight plays being made. Let's…
Salvation Army red kettles returning outside local stores for the holiday season
Beginning on November 16, the Salvation Army bells will ring outside Rouses and other select grocery stores stores across the coast, with a full launch planned for Walmart and other…
Citywide Leisure and Recreation District Coming to Gautier
Gautier City Council has voted to allow a Leisure and Recreation District. This new ordinance will allow customers at certain businesses to take their liquor to-go.
President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff. Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s…
Biden to deliver remarks following Trump’s win
President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks to the nation Thursday in what will be his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris.
Broadwater Marina getting some needed revitalization work done
The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office has begun a restoration project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast aimed at revitalizing the infrastructure of the 30-acre, state-owned area known locally as the Broadwater Marina that sits south of Highway 90. The property…
Winn-Dixie along HWY 49 in Gulfport closing its doors to become an ALDI
The Winn-Dixie in Gulfport along Highway 49 is heading into its final days, as on November 10 it will shut its doors to transition into the newest ALDI location. Signs…
WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola sits down with newest WXXV team member Dave Elliott
Big news here at WXXV today, veteran news anchor Dave Elliott is joining the WXXV News Team! News 25’s Grant Chighizola sits…
Locals react to 2024 General Election results
With the presidential election in the rear-view mirror, many are voicing their opinions on the results. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with local residents about their feelings on the 2024…
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris said Wednesday that “we must accept the results of this election” as she encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country after her loss to Donald Trump. The Democratic vice president…
Harris has called Trump to concede the 2024 presidential race
By Monica Alba, Yamiche Alcindor and Rebecca Shabad Vice President Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential race, according to a senior Harris aide. Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president…
Donald Trump’s transition starts now. Here’s how it will work
By WILL WEISSERT Updated 9:35 AM CST, November 6, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump ‘s impending return to the White House means he’ll want to stand up an entirely new administration from the one that served under President Joe Biden. His team is…
Court of Appeals Judge District 5 Race
The race for Court of Appeals Judge District Position 2 is an open seat and one that encompasses the six southern counties and beyond. Three candidates in…
Mississippi Power to host household hazardous waste collection event
Mississippi Power will host Bring It!, the Harrison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection event, this Saturday. Bring It! is coordinated in partnership with the Harrison County Beautification Department and gives residents a safe way to dispose of common hazardous waste…
WXXV Television Welcomes Acclaimed Journalist Dave Elliott to the News Team
Gulfport, MS - November 6, 2024 – WXXV Television announces the addition of veteran broadcast journalist Dave Elliott to our news team. Dave brings with him a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in Mississippi journalism. His first appearance…
Huntington Ingalls names Kari Wilkinson to lead Newport News Shipbuilding
Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Kari Wilkinson to serve as president of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, effective Jan. 1, 2025. She will succeed Jennifer Boykin, who…
Donald Trump wins presidential election
Former President Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris and will become the 47th President of the United States. The Associated Press called the election Wednesday morning. With 270 Electoral…
2024 November 5th General Election Results
The polls are now closed in the 2024 November 5th General Election. Here in South Mississippi, the races we are following on the ballot are United States President, United States Senate, U.S. House of Representative 4th Congressional District, Supreme Court…
Analyzing this election cycle
Political Analysts Charles Richardson and Howie Morgan are in studio to give us more insight on the national picture tonight.