Talking taxes and sports betting in Mississippi
GULFPORT, MISS. (WXXV)- State Senator Scott Delano joins us in studio to talk about the tax bill that was passed and an online sports betting bill that died.
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Ribbon cutting for new Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition is officially open as a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the facility on Friday afternoon. This state-of-the-art…
Mission Group from Maine spends a week in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Back Bay Mission is an organization dedicated to supporting individuals facing poverty along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. They often host different mission groups across…
Mississippi Power celebrates centennial year by giving back to community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power is celebrating its centennial year of service in Mississippi by giving back to local communities. The company used the 100th day…
‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War Memorial now open in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War Memorial replica is now open for public viewing. The City of D’Iberville held an opening ceremony…
Façade grant applications open in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Mississippi Power Foundation, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau is bringing back the Façade Grant Improvement Program.…
Sailors racing for coveted title at Star Class North American Championship
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Star Class North American Championship is sailing through the sound in Pass Christian, featuring racers from all over the U.S.…
All clear given after incident near Magnolia Park Elementary in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- This afternoon, a road rage incident near an Ocean Springs elementary school caused the school to go on lockdown briefly before classes dismissed for the day. According to Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye, a driver…
Celebrating National Library Week across the coast: Vancleave Public Library
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) - This week is National Library Week, and WXXV is celebrating local libraries across the coast. Jordyn Lassiter TV visits Vancleave Public Library to meet…
Looking ahead to Spring Break on the Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippi cities and businesses are preparing for an influx of spring breakers making their way to our beaches this weekend. The Gulfport Police Department…
Prescribed fire at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn April 10 at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 187 acres located North of Interstate 10 and…
Volunteers help assemble ‘The Wall that Heals’ in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Over at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex, volunteers spent the day assembling ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War memorial exhibit. Crews met around 8 Wednesday…
Progress continues at new Stone High campus
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District leaders are sharing updates on the progress at the new Stone High School campus. Officials with the district say right now,…
Auto-industry on the Coast preparing for tariffs
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) - Today, President Trump announced a 90 day pause on tariffs with the exception of China. Businesses along the Coast now have more time to…
Mississippi Legislation adjourns without passing budget
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The 2025 Legislative Session ended on a messy note with the House adjourning before passing a state budget. The new fiscal year starts July 1. There appears to…
MGCCC Harrison County Campus hosting annual Student Art Exhibition and Competition
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is showcasing the work of its art students through a student led art expo. WXXV News…
President Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP)- President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. It was seemingly an attempt to narrow…
Procession brings ‘The Wall that Heals’ to D’Iberville
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A procession was held for ‘The Wall that Heals’ as it made the trip from Long Beach to D’Iberville with veterans from all over…
John Travolta filming "Cash Out 3" in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (WXXV) -The streets of Ocean Springs were buzzing with excitement as a new movie was being filmed. Production has just wrapped Ocean Springs for…
Celebrating National Library Week across the Coast: Kiln Public Library
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) - Local libraries often serve as the backbone of local communities by providing resources to residents who wouldn't have access without them. This week, many…
CTA Director Kevin Coggin announces retirement
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority started running buses on the Coast in 1974. The mass transportation system has come a long way since then. CTA’s long time director Kevin…
Man arrested, charged with attempted murder in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is in custody after a stabbing in Gulfport Tuesday afternoon. Fifty-one-year-old Floyd Charles Guy has been arrested and charged with one count of attempted murder. Just before 12:15 p.m. on April 8th, Gulfport Police Department…
Early voting proposal killed on last day of Mississippi legislative session
By TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 10:26 AM CDT, April 4, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. (AP)- Mississippi will remain one of only three states without no-excuse early voting or no-excuse absentee voting. Senate leaders, on the last day of their regular 2025 session,…
Injuries reported after truck drove over the Pascagoula River Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Now to an update on the truck that had driven over the edge of the bridge near the Pascagoula River earlier Monday night. According to Jackson County Fire, Gautier, and Moss Point fire departments also assisted.…