Customers upset after Coast Electric reveals billing error
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…
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight
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…
Gulfport teenager dies after Monday morning shooting
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,…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Picayune for the Rouses Market grand opening
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…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 eastbound at Alabama stateline
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.
Supreme Court denies appeal for man convicted in the 1992 killing of two college students
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…
Southern District Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr responds to Coast Electric billing error and rate adjustments
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…
Mother of teen killed at The Scratch Kitchen files wrongful death lawsuit
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…
WXXV Exclusive: Visiting First Lady Elee Reeves
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…
UPDATE: No threat from 'potentially concerning' social media thread related to George County Middle School
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…
Derick Hall's One Percent Foundation gives back to those who saved his life 23 years ago in the NICU at Memorial hospital
September is neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, awareness month. If you are from the Mississippi Gulf coast, and follow along with sports…
Pascagoula renames street after local D-Day veteran
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…
State accountability grades show more than 85 percent of schools rated C or above
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…
Hattiesburg Police investigating dead body found near elementary school
Hattiesburg Police are investigating a dead body found near Thames Elementary School in Hattiesburg this morning. Police said on their social media that officers were called about 7:20 a.m. Tuesday to check a report of a body is found near…
Biloxi High School's student led Tribe TV Airs on Biloxi Television
Journalism students at Biloxi High School are now taking their skills from the classroom and bringing them to the local airwaves. Biloxi High's, Tribe TV, is a weekly student led broadcast which highlights…
Local Marine honored as Region 3 coordinator of the year for Toys for Tots
A Gulfport Marine who has been the local Toys for Tots coordinator was recognized for his work last weekend at a conference in St. Louis. Gunnery Sgt.…
Some Harrison County Sand Beaches open after Hurricane Francine
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that the sand beaches from Debuys Road and eastward are now open to the public, following the initial cleanup efforts after Hurricane Francine. Sand beach crews are working diligently to complete the cleanup…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Olive Branch
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading an investigation of an officer-involved shooting with the Olive Branch Police Department that happened Monday morning. MBI was notified about 9:50 a.m. Officers with the Olive Branch SWAT Team were trying to serve…
Community comes out to 43rd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
The iconic Biloxi Seafood Festival made its annual return to the Coast this weekend, seeing a huge turnout at the Biloxi Town Green on Saturday. “There are…
Man suspected in apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump charged with federal gun crimes
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged Monday with federal gun crimes. Ryan Wesley Routh faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing…
Gulfport Police seeking information on early Monday shooting
Gulfport Police are asking the public's help for information about a shooting that injured a minor early Monday morning. Officers responded to a possible shooting about 12:04 a.m. Monday near Indiana Avenue and Jackson Street. When they arrived, officers found…
The WXXV team faces their fears at Terror on the Coast
On Friday evening WXXV was granted exclusive access to Terror on the Coast, a large haunted house located in Gulfport with more than 43 rooms. WXXV News 25's Elizabeth Keen,…
Some Harrison County Sand Beaches open after Hurricane Francine
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that the sand beaches from Porter Avenue and eastward are now open to the public, following the initial cleanup efforts after Hurricane Francine. While the beaches west of Porter Avenue remain closed for…
MEMA Damage Report #1 from Hurricane Francine
Pearl, Miss. (MEMA) –– The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from Hurricane Francine. At this time, one injury (Jones County) has been reported to MEMA. All 82 counties, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and the State…