Meggan Monday: Mercy Cross Housing Project
It’s a place for hope and healing and it is truly making a difference in our community. Hurricane Katrina may have wiped out Mercy Cross High School in 2005, but…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Congestion near Mile Marker 26 as crews work to repair pothole
A heads up near Menge Avenue, those traveling east can expect congestion in the area. According to MHP Troop Spokesperson Landon Orozco, a pothole formed in the far-right lane due to yesterday’s rain. As of 11:30 a.m., both lanes of…
No injuries reported after multiple house fires in Jackson County
There were multiple house fires in Jackson County over the weekend. The first happened on Eastwood Drive in Moss Point at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22nd.…
Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square
By NICOLE WINFIELD and TRISHA THOMAS Updated 8:57 AM CST, February 24, 2025 ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, and invited Romans and others to join…
MDE announces Mississippi’s 2023-24 graduation rate
JACKSON, Miss. – Today, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the state’s 2023-24 school-year graduation rate of 89.2% and dropout rate of 8.5%. Among students with disabilities, the 2023-24 graduation rate is 65.2%, and the dropout rate is 20%. The…
Mardi Gras parades being rescheduled due to weather on Sunday
Due to potential weather impacting the Coast on Sunday, Mardi Gras parades are announcing schedule changes. We will continue to update this post if more changes are announced. If you have information on a schedule change, email us at news@wxxv25.com.…
Junior Journalism program returns for Shuckers’ 10th anniversary season
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers are excited to announce the return of their Junior Journalism Program ahead of the team’s 10th anniversary season in 2025. The program, which began in 2024, is designed to highlight and promote the best student-led sports…
Rep. Kevin Felsher stops by WXXV to discuss statewide legislation
Representative Kevin Felsher stops by WXXV News 25 to talk about some of the big ticket items in the Legislature.
New ordinance aimed at preserving trees in Gulfport
Earlier this week, the Gulfport City Council voted 4 to 2 to adopt a new ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy. The ordinance now requires a permit…
Amtrak expected to return to the Coast June 2025
Amtrak has an expected return date of June 2025. That's according to Southern Rail Commission's Knox Ross. That comes as the station in Mobile is still under construction. When the line does reopen, two trains will depart each morning, one…
Jackson County man sentenced to 18 years for aggravated assault
A Moss Point man was convicted and sentenced for aggravated assault in Jackson County on Friday. Thirty-three year Alvin Ballard was sentenced to 20 years with 18 to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. On March…
Mississippi Senate advances its tax overhaul
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG/Mississippi Today Updated 11:12 AM CST, February 21, 2025 The Senate Finance Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation to reduce the state income tax and the sales tax on groceries while raising the gasoline tax. Republican senators voted to…
Fatal vehicle crash under investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On February 21, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Gautier Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Gautier Vancleave Road, between Martin Bluff Road and Interstate 10. Preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle traveling south crossed…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss embarks on mission trip with Partnership for Clean Water and Education
You may remember when WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was off the news desk last week. Well, that was because he was…
First responders working house fire in Biloxi
First responders are working a house fire on Jake Husley Road at Old Highway 67 in Biloxi. This is causing lane closures. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. WXXV News 25 will have more information as it becomes available.
Victim identified, suspect in custody in fatal shooting in Biloxi
According to Biloxi Police, a person has died in a shooting at a residence on Porter Avenue in Biloxi. Police received a call around 12:37 p.m. about shots fired in the 200 block of Porter Avenue. Once on scene, officers…
NASA teams installing new RS-25 engines at Stennis for hot fire tests
NASA marking a milestone at Stennis Space Center. Teams installed new production RS-25 engines for upcoming hot fire tests. These engines will help power…
Stone County honors Black History Month
Stone County honors Black History Month with a luncheon held in Wiggins. In attendance is the town's Mayor Darrell Berry. Elected in 2021, Darrell Berry made history as the first…
Gulfport man gets 50 years for manslaughter and drive-by shooting
A Gulfport man pled guilty to a manslaughter case from Stone County and a drive-by shooting from Gulfport. 21-year-old Jermaine Mayers was sentenced to a total of 50 years with ten years suspended, leaving 40 years to serve in the…
Driver Service Bureau locations will close for system updates
JACKSON, Miss., - The Driver Service Bureau is currently implementing system updates, which may have resulted in delays or service outages at various locations across the state. As updates continue, DSB locations statewide will close for the remainder of today,…
Mississippi Aquarium announces Giant Pacific Octopus passes away
The Mississippi Aquarium announced today their Giant Pacific Octopus Bubblewrap has passed away after showing signs of senescence, a natural process at the end of an octopus' life cycle. The staff saying Bubblewrap loved meeting new people, playing with his…
Lt. Governor Hosemann returns to Senate floor
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann returned to the Senate Floor this morning after collapsing at the podium Wednesday. Hosemann said his fall yesterday was due to being dehydrated. As he…
Teenager arrested in shooting incident in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS –The Gautier Police Department announced the arrest of 19-year-old Brandon Price Jr. on the charge of aggravated assault. On February 19, 2025, the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Magnolia Inn on Highway 90.…
Long Beach Business Promoting Gun Safety on the Coast
Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum gun safety is something I think we can all agree we need more of. Last year in Harrison…