Moss Point School District superintendent announces retirement
The leader of Moss Point schools has announced his retirement. Moss Point Superintendent Dr. Oswago Harper’s retirement takes effect on July 1st, 2025. Dr. Harper has 25 years of…
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Long Beach Winn Dixie to convert to Aldi
Another South Mississippi Winn Dixie location is being converted into an Aldi in the months to come. Winn Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocers announced today that the Long Beach location is set to close in early February to begin the…
Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament raises money for combat wounded veterans
The 13th annual Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament teed off this morning. Fifty-eight teams and 232 golfers joined forces to support…
Grand opening of locally owned Inda Bay Water Bottle Company in Stone County
A family in Wiggins recently opened up a water bottling company that taps right into a historic Stone County spring. WXXV News 25’s…
Taste of Hancock County comes to Bay St. Louis
On Wednesday night, the Bay St. Louis Community Hall became home to the Taste of Hancock County , where dozens of local restaurants and vendors from across Hancock county came to…
Stone County Correctional Facility housing inmates from Hattiesburg
The Stone County Correctional Facility is set to take on new inmates from out of the county. It’s a move that jail officials say is becoming the norm.…
Oyster season begins in Mississippi
Oyster season in Mississippi waters officially kicked off this morning. St. Joe Reefs, Waveland reefs, and Henderson Point reefs are all areas that are approved. Oyster season in these specified waters…
Keesler Federal Credit Union plans for historic merger
Keesler Federal Credit Union announced a major merger with another credit union in the region. Jefferson Financial in Louisiana will merge its operations with Keesler Federal in what will become the largest credit union merger in Louisiana and Mississippi history.…
Mississippi’s $110 Million Investment Lays Foundation for Future Economic Development Success
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing over $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation efforts throughout Mississippi. The majority of grant approvals, totaling over $97 million, will be…
Biloxi man found guilty of indecent exposure, filming women in restrooms
It took a Jackson County jury about an hour to convict a Biloxi man of filming women in public restrooms and indecent exposure. 36-year-old Christopher Burdine will be sentenced on December 4. The case began in 2023 when Jackson County…
New Orleans woman charged in death of man found at Carriere home
A New Orleans woman is behind bars, charged in the death of a man found at a home in Carriere. Pearl River County Sheriff's Office said 47-year-old Showanda Carter has been charged with murder in the death of 45-year-old Clint…
Trump makes a victor's return to Washington and pledges a 'smooth' transition of power from Biden
By WILL WEISSERT, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a…
Semi overturns near Menge Avenue on I-10, causing traffic delays
Mississippi Highway Patrol is at the scene of an overturned 18-wheeler partially blocking the right lane of Interstate 10 near Menge Avenue. Wet roads due to intermittent rain are also causing delays. Travel lanes will be blocked periodically as emergency…
New 1950's inspired diner coming to HWY 57 in Vancleave
Along HWY 57 and Jim Ramsay Rd, renovations are under way for a new spot in Vancleave which is going back to the basics when it comes to food service.…
Woolmarket teacher surprised after winning radio contest
A teacher at Woolmarket Elementary entered a radio contest and won $500 to purchase analog watches for her students to learn how to tell time. What Mrs. Allison Breland…
Harrison County Child Development Center honors current and former military members with a luncheon.
Harrison County Child Development Center honors current and former military members with a luncheon. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter connects with a USAF member who is planning for retirement but says her service outreach is not stopping anytime soon. [blox_vms account="WXXV"…
President-Elect Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel
By ZEKE MILLER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Updated 1:03 PM CST, November 12, 2024 Share WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Trump announced Tuesday. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel…
Mississippi Aquarium unveils new Veterans Garden
The Mississippi Aquarium unveiled a new addition paying homage to Armed Forces on Monday. The Veterans Garden was officially unveiled on Veterans Day and features eight plaques celebrating the…
A look inside the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum on Veterans Day
Located in the heart of Camp Shelby on the outskirts of Hattiesburg, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum has long been providing both veterans and civilians alike with the opportunity to…
Tribute to a Seabee dad and our family of veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, we asked our Assistant News Director Kate Magandy Holzhauser to tell us about her dad, a Navy veteran of 30 years.…
Singing River Health System pays tribute to veterans
Singing River Hospital in Gulfport honored veterans in a special way Monday. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.
City of Gautier honors veterans at annual wreath laying ceremony
The City of Gautier held their annual wreath laying ceremony to honor those who served on Veterans Day. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the…
Meggan Monday: Feed My Sheep makes sure no one goes hungry
A Gulfport outreach program that began in 1983 works every day to make sure that those facing food insecurities do not go hungry. Let's head…
Thai Temple in Gautier
WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren took some time on Sunday to dive deeper into one most unique cultures with a presence here in South Mississippi and he's also shining a light on a special…