By Yuliya Talmazan Israel carried out what it said was a "targeted strike" on the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday after Hezbollah unleashed an intense barrage of fire across the border following a wave of stunning attacks targeting the group's communication devices. The prospect of an…
This year marks the 60th reunion for the Long Beach High class of 1965, with several of them gathering on their on float Thursday night for the Long Beach Homecoming parade. Even…
The Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicked off its weekend of events with its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center in downtown Ocean Springs…
"You know, just let everybody know you're not alone. We are not alone, though the demons in the head tell you're all alone, and they're…
Coast Electric changing course on its decision to charge customers who were undercharged on their bills in a recent billing error. After thousands of customers were asked to pay the…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 4:02 PM CDT, September 19, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into a Mississippi sheriff’s department whose officers tortured two Black men in a racist attack that included beatings, repeated…
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon today announced the receipt of a single pledge of $8 million to Mississippi State Athletics to advance its mission of delivering exceptional competitive resources that will uplift the Bulldogs football program. This…
By LARRY NEUMEISTER, MICHAEL R. SISAK and ANDREW DALTON Updated 7:09 PM CDT, September 18, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is staying locked up after a judge Wednesday rejected the hip-hop mogul’s proposal that he await his sex trafficking trial in the luxury of…
On Tuesday, WXXV News 25 took a trip to the Governor's Mansion in Jackson to visit First Lady Elee Reeves and tour the historic mansion. Reeves was born in Tylertown, MS,…
Cruisin’ the Coast is almost here and with the event right around the corner, Cruisin’ organizers want to make sure you know about some of the new policies for this year’s event. WXXV News…
Tragic new developments today in the case of a teen shot in Gulfport early Monday Morning. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest update on the identity of the…
Around 4,500 South Mississippians are voicing their concerns after finding out they are being impacted by a billing error from their power company. In a statement made on…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Updated 3:18 PM CDT, September 18, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation…
The 16-year-old who was shot in Gulfport on Monday morning has died, according to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer. The victim has been identified as 16-year-old Terrance Young Jr. He was a student at Gulfport High School. On Monday morning,…
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store at the River Ridge Shopping Center in Picayune. The doors opened at 8AM, welcoming customers to explore a wide range…
A crash on I-10 past the AL State Line in Jackson County has the RIGHT eastbound lane BLOCKED. Law enforcement are on scene directing traffic. Motorists should use caution when approaching the area.
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal by a man who has been on death row for 30 years after he was convicted of killing two college students. The decision could clear the…
BILOXI, MS (September 18, 2024)— Southern District Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr wants to inform the public about a recent billing error affecting approximately 4,500 Coast Electric accounts. From January 2024 until August 23, 2024, these members were inadvertently…
The mother of a man who was shot and killed at The Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. Kimberly Harmon, the mother of Chayse Harmon, filed the lawsuit on August 2, 2024, alleging the…
Some members of the WXXV News 25 crew had an exciting day visiting the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson and sitting down with First Lady Elee Reeves. Tune into WXXV…
The George County School District has been made aware of a potentially concerning social media thread related to George County Middle School. The George County School District investigated the social media thread with the assistance of surrounding law enforcement agencies…
September is neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, awareness month. If you are from the Mississippi Gulf coast, and follow along with sports…
On Tuesday night, the Pascagoula City Council passed a motion to rename McVey Court into Jim McInnis court, their way of honoring a local hero. Jim McInnis is a…
The Mississippi Department of Education released accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year, which show 85.7% of schools and 93.9% of districts earned a grade of C or higher. The largest-ever share of Mississippi districts are now rated A, B…