BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Effective Sunday, November 8th, 2026, the new bus stop and fare zone for the Edgewater Mall will be located on the east side of Murphy USA Gas station in the mall’s north parking lot. The former bus…
Secretary of State Michael Watson has shared an update on the 2026 general election in Mississippi. In his statement, Secretary Watson said: I wanted to take a minute to update everyone on the current status of our election process. Since…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents in Pearl River County got to decide whether to allow the sales of alcoholic liquors in the county. Residents were to vote for coming out from under the dry law in Pearl River County…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A crowded field of seven candidates competed for the position of Hancock County Sheriff. Those candidates are Tommy Bethea, Jace Favre, Kyle Malley, Eddie Peterson, Channing Reynolds, Michael Seal, and Josh Stroud. Election officials spent the…
The votes are in and Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District has decided who will represent South Mississippi in Washington for the next term. WXXV News 25’s…
By BILL BARROW and SOPHIE BATES The Associated Press has not called Scott Colom’s race against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. But Colom said Wednesday that outstanding ballots will go his way. “Unlike all the people across the country that might…
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith has released a statement regarding her race against Democrat Scott Colom for the U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi. Currently, the race is too close to call. In her statement, Campaign Manager Jake Monssen said: "Mississippians turned…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- Votes have been counted and the race is over for Mississippi’s U.S. House 4th Congressional District seat – with incumbent Republican Representative…
South Mississippians went to the polls Tuesday to vote in several key races. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across…
By JILL COLVIN, MARY CLARE JALONICK and WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President…
Washington, (Associated Press) -House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek election as House Republican leader following the Democrats’ win. That’s according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity to disclose the plans. Democrats are riding their sweep of…
By JILL COLVIN, MARY CLARE JALONICK and WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance…
According to unofficial results from the Hancock County Circuit Clerk's Office, the Hancock County Sheriff's Race is heading to a runoff election. Unofficial results show that Eddie Peterson received 4,790 votes or 29.27 percent of the vote, and Tommy Bethea…
According to unofficial results from the Hancock County Circuit Clerk's Office, residents have voted in favor of the Bay Waveland School District bond issue. Yes: 3, 624 No: 1, 757 To learn more about the referendum and what it means…
Tonight, Representative Mike Ezell is on the Coast. News 25’s Megan Fayard is in Pascagoula with updates from Ezell’s watch party where his supporters have gathered.
Incumbent Mike Ezell has won the fourth congressional district race. He defeats Democrat candidate Jeffrey Hulum III and Independent Carl Boyanton. Ezell won with 60,139 votes. Hulum III received 38, 784 votes. Boyanton received 2, 685.
Dense fog is expected to develop overnight, with visibility dropping to 1/4 mile or less in some areas, so use extra caution if you're heading out the door early…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a busy election day in Hancock County, as residents cast their votes. Among the biggest items on the ballot were the race…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippi voters went to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in several key races. WXXV News 25’s…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippians made their way to the polls Tuesday to make their voices heard in several important races. Polls opened at 7 a.m. at the Lyman…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s been a busy election day across Jackson County. While turnout has remained steady, some voters around the state have reported polling…
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- With respiratory virus season ramping up across the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging people to take precautions…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) – The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help as investigators work to identify the owner of a deceased dog and determine who may be responsible for the animal's death. According to the Sheriff's…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Mississippi election officials say voter turnout activity has generated a high volume of calls to the state's Elections Hotline as polls remain open across the state on Election Day. According to the Mississippi Secretary of State's…