Jackson County School District looks for new approach to facility bond
Nearly a year after Jackson County voters rejected a facility bond, the school district is continuing its quest for updated facilities. In an effort to…
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First Ingalls Shipbuilding Hiring Center opens at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi
For the first time, an Ingalls Shipbuilding hiring center opened on the Coast. With over 3,000 positions available for trade workers with no experience,…
MSDH reports 7,079 new cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 7,079 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and eight deaths. All eight deaths occurred between December 29 and January 5. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 579,773, with 10,511 deaths.
Mississippi House OKs congressional remap amid objections
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi House on Thursday approved a plan to redraw the state’s four congressional districts. The 76-42 vote was mostly along party lines, with Republicans and one independent in favor and…
George County man indicted in stolen catalytic converters case
A George County man faces felony charges in the case involving stolen catalytic converters. State Auditor Shad White and George County School District Superintendent Wade Whitney, Jr. announced today Elijah Murrah has been indicted for grand larceny in George County.…
Biloxi couple charged with capital murder in death of 2-year-old
A Biloxi couple has been charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy in Biloxi. Joseph Heard, 38 and Hailey Heard, 21, are charged with capital murder with the underlying…
Gulfport therapy dog will hit the national championship spotlight
The national championship game is coming up on Monday, but on Friday, football is going to the dogs. American Medical Response's parent company, Global Medical Response, is presenting Puppies at the Playoff event on Friday in Indianapolis. The event will…
WWII veteran and USS Indianapolis survivor Granville Crane dies
One of three survivors of the torpedo attack on the USS Indianapolis during World War II has died. Granville Crane was 95 and a resident of Gulfport. He died…
Biden marks year since attack: ‘I will stand in this breach’
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered what he declared was the “God’s truth” marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Donald Trump’s supporters that has…
Crash backs up traffic on I-110
Mississippi Department of Transportation has reported a crash on Interstate 110 in D'Iberville that has traffic backed up. Morning commuters are advised to avoid I-110 until the crash is cleared. WXXV will have more details as they become available.
Two big winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing
Two winning tickets were sold for Wednesday's $632 million jackpot in the Powerball drawing. One ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Sacramento, California, while the other was sold…
Former social worker sentenced for sex crimes with minors
IUKA, Miss. (AP) — A former social worker with the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has received eight years in prison for sex crimes involving two teenage boys under her care. Lauren Rose Cavness, 27, of Tishomingo, appeared Wednesday…
Funeral held for former Biloxi Chaplin and investigator Robert Burriss
A funeral was held today for former Biloxi Police investigator and Chaplain Robert Burriss. Burriss died last week after battling cancer. Burriss joined the Biloxi Police…
Moss Point School District continues masking up as COVID cases rise
It’s time for students across South Mississippi to head back to school after Christmas break, but what role will the sudden rise of COVID cases in…
Gautier police seize guns and narcotics after serving no-knock warrant
Illegal narcotics and firearms are off the streets of Gautier after police made two arrests Tuesday. Officers at the Gautier Police Department served a no-knock warrant…
Oldest known WWII veteran dies at 112
The oldest World War II veteran has died today at the age of 112. Lawrence Brooks had just celebrated his birthday in September. He was born in Norwood, Louisiana in 1909 as…
Wanted for two felony charges
Armed and dangerous. Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers are looking for a man wanted on two felony warrants. Anthony Raymond Barnes is accused in a Christmas Eve…
Moss Point School District requiring masks
COVID cases are on the rise once again just as students head back to class after Christmas break. So, what are the current COVID protocols for school districts in Mississippi?…
State reports new one-day high of reported COVID cases
The Mississippi Department of Health reported that there were 6,592 cases of COVID reported on Tuesday, the highest single-day total since the pandemic began. There were 11 deaths also reported in the state. None were in the six South Mississippi…
Mississippi lieutenant governor tests positive for COVID-19
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has tested positive for COVID-19 after the opening day of a legislative session when Hosemann and many other people were walking around the Capitol…
Ocean Springs investigating separate armed robberies
Ocean Springs Police are investigating separate armed robberies this week. On Sunday, officers responded to an armed robbery at Circle K on Bienville Boulevard. The suspect entered the store about…
Gautier police charge 16-year-old with aggravated assault
An investigation into a shooting on Kingfisher Drive resulted in an arrest and confiscation of drugs and weapons. Gautier Police were investigating a report of a shooting on Kingfisher Drive. The report further said that people in a house on…
Let's all go to the Mardi Gras! 2022 parade schedule
A replay of the live broadcast on WXXV25 of the 2022 Krewe of Neptune Mardi Gras Parade in Biloxi, MS. To celebrate the carnival season, cities in South Mississippi will parade through their streets, starting with the Lucedale…
DNA test identifies man’s remains found in South Mississippi
MOSS POINT, Miss. (AP) — Authorities have used a DNA test to identify the skeletal remains of a man found nearly two months ago near the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said Tuesday that the person was…