Moss Point student pilots cruising the skies
Following up on a story we first brought you in January, Moss Point High students are soaring to new heights through the school district’s new aviation academy. If you…
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Lawmakers continue discussions as legislative session extended
Lawmakers in Jackson now have more time to compromise on appropriation and revenue bills as the adjournment of legislature has been extended until May 14th. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
Victim identified in possible drowning in George County
Saturday, April 27, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Escatawpa River Bridge on Highway 612 in reference to a possible drowning. Rescue Divers from George County Search and Rescue Dive Team were able to…
New law allows military families to choose school for children
A bill that passed through the legislature earlier in the session will allow military families to choose where their children will attend school. House Bill 1341…
Biloxi Councilman Robert Deming pleads guilty to one charge in drug case
There are new developments in the federal case involving Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming. Deming pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday on one…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss reports from Jackson on the state legislative session
A few bills are still alive in the state legislature ahead of today’s adjournment. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss has the story from Jackson. Watch the video…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Mendenhall
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Mendenhall Police Department that happened Thursday morning. A Mendenhall police officer was booking a subject on domestic violence charges at the police station when an altercation occurred between…
Medicaid expansion discussions could fall apart Mississippi
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 8:16 AM CDT, May 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The first serious effort by Mississippi’s Legislature to expand Medicaid appeared to be crumbling Thursday as leaders argued over whether to let voters decide the issue.…
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
BY PETER SMITH CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. Delegates voted 692-51 at their General Conference —…
Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by leaders in the Republican-led Mississippi Legislature could struggle for bipartisan support because it includes a work requirement that is unlikely to receive federal approval, the state House Democratic leader…
St. Martin - Vancleave Air Force JROTC Program set to compete for National Title
Cadets in the St. Martin-Vancleave Air Force Junior ROTC program are heading to compete nationally in Florida. The St. Martin Vancleave Warrior Fitness Team is all about…
Three charged in connection with shooting in Picayune
On April 29th at about 9 p.m. Picayune police officers heard gunshots on the east side of town and a short time later were dispatched to Third Street in reference to a shooting. The suspects fled the scene. Although close…
Acadian Ambulance commences operations in Harrison County, MS
April 30, 2024 — Acadian Ambulance Service is beginning 911 emergency response service in Harrison County and the cities of D’Iberville, Long Beach, and Pass Christian, effective 7:00 a.m. May 1, 2024. Acadian brings a fleet of 13 ambulances dedicated…
Singing River Health System opposes plans for surgery clinic in Gautier
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Singing River Health System have recently announced their opposition against a new healthcare facility coming to the City of Gautier. This…
The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here’s what to know
BY ADRIANA MORGA Updated 11:32 AM CDT, April 30, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate their loans to qualify for full student loan cancellation or credit toward cancellation. The Education Department is expected…
Suspect arrested in Escatawpa burglary case escapes from deputies, caught again
A burglary suspect who escaped from Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday morning is back in custody. Sheriff John Ledbetter says around 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to a burglary in progress near a storage unit business off Highway 613 in Escatawpa. …
Bill to allow online sports betting dies in Legislature
A bill that would have allowed online sports betting in Mississippi has died in conference. House Bill 774, authored by Rep. Casey Eure, R-Harrison, would have made online race books and online sports pools legal in Mississippi. The measure passed…
Mississippi lawmakers expected to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a proposal that would expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands more people, but it includes a work requirement that might not win federal approval.…
Pedestrian transported to area hospital for treatment after being struck by train in Biloxi
On April 29, 2024 around 3:03 pm, Biloxi Police responded to the area of Benachi Avenue and the Railroad tracks for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a train. Officers located an alert victim upon arrival, suffering from…
Gulfport Fire Department investigating possible arson at apartment fire
An early morning fire in the office of a Gulfport apartment complex is being investigated as arson. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said dispatch received multiple calls…
Moss Point man charged in Sunday morning fatal shooting
A Moss Point man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a man on Sunday morning. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 31-year-old Douglas Bowens Jr. was arrested and taken to the Jackson County jail. He is being…
Two women charged with shoplifting at D'Iberville store also suspects in crimes across Southeast
Two women charged with felony shoplifting in D'Iberville are suspects in similar crimes across the Southeast. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said 37-year-old Cristina Pantelica and 19-year-old Alandro Badanac, both originally from Romania and now living in Houston, Texas, were…
One suspect in custody, second suspect sought in Ocean Springs armed robbery
A Vancleave man is in custody and an Ocean Springs man is being sought in connection with an armed robbery in Ocean Springs. Police Chief Ryan LeMaire said 29-year-old Demetric Jackson was arrested early Monday morning and charged with armed…
4/29 - The Chief's "Severe Weather Threat" Monday Afternoon Forecast
Winds will begin to weaken dropping below advisory thresholds this afternoon. But there will still be gusts to 25mph at times and even higher winds up…