Long Beach resident revisits SS United States after 70 years
MOBILE, Ala. (WXXV) - ”She was red on the bottom, black on the top and then white…she was beautiful, absolutely beautiful,” says Weed. For the…
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Mississippi Senate, House propose new income tax elimination plans, set stage for showdown
By TAYLOR VANCE and MICHAEL GOLDBERG/Mississippi Today Updated 9:53 AM CDT, March 18, 2025 Mississippi House and Senate leaders on Monday evening unveiled new plans to eliminate the state income tax and raise gasoline taxes — charting a path to more negotiations over…
Results for Ocean Springs School District Bond Election
The unofficial results are in for the Ocean Springs School District bond election. Voters cast their ballots on Tuesday to decide whether the school district will get money for major upgrades. With most of the vote in, Ocean Springs residents…
New vending machine for reading books comes to North Woolmarket
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School recently received a new book vending machine, funded through Scholastic Book Fair rewards. Students are thrilled…
Aftermath of Saturday’s candidate forum in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Big municipal elections are coming up with the primary set for April 1st. A lot of people are watching the City of Ocean Springs. A…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
This image taken from NASA video shows the SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore and Nick Hague, and Russian astronaut Alexander Gorbunov, undocking from the International Space Station on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.…
Biloxi woman sentenced to life consecutive to 30 years for homicide and robbery
A Biloxi woman is sentenced to life consecutive to 30 years for homicide and robbery in Harrison County. 30-year-old Angel ‘Lexy’ May Pierce pled guilty to first-degree murder and armed robbery for the July 3, 2022 murder of 24-year-old Cody…
MEMA continues with storm damage assessments
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Crews continue to survey damage from Saturday’s deadly storms in parts of Mississippi, as people from across the state begin to lend a helping hand. Governor Tate…
Construction begins on Legacy Park in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Legacy Park Project in Jackson County is underway, promising valuable medical resources for the community. Construction has begun on the mixed-use medical project that…
Update on proposed Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gautier is currently taking bids on the proposed Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with city officials to…
Voters head out for Ocean Springs School District Bond Election
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is the day for the Ocean Springs School District Bond Election. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close tonight at 7…
Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Pascagoula High School's Courtney Caples
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV) -- Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. This month’s outstanding educator is Courtney…
Damage assessments continue after storms in Mississippi
Crews are out today continuing to assess the damage caused by tornadoes and storms in more than 20 Mississippi counties over the weekend. Preliminary MEMA reports say that three…
Coast sportsbooks prepare for March Madness bets
Now that the Selection Sunday anticipation is over, March Madness is on the minds of many and lots of bets are set to be made at our Coast sportsbooks.…
One dead after crash in George County
One person is dead and two are injured following a crash on Highway 98 in George County. On Sunday, March 16th, highway patrol responded to the crash around 6:45 a.m. A Jeep Loredo was traveling east of Highway 98 when…
President Trump signs Ezell-authored measure aimed at energy independence
President Donald Trump has signed a resolution authored by Congressman Mike Ezell regarding offshore energy production. Joint Resolution 11, co-sponsored in the Senate by Louisiana Senator John…
Three arrested in Harrison County on felony drug trafficking charge
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of three individuals on felony drug trafficking charges on Sunday. The arrest was made following a traffic stop…
MDOT gives updates on HWY 49 and 53 expansion
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) - Many residents have been eagerly anticipating the completion of the Highway 49 and 53 expansion project, which will widen the road from four lanes…
Man wanted for attempted murder in Florida arrested in Harrison County
A man wanted for attempted murder in Fort Myers, Florida has been arrested in Harrison County. On March 15th, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a double shooting at the Cypress West Apartments in Fort Myers. At that scene,…
Dancers from Niall O’Leary School teach WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola an Irish dance
On this St. Patrick’s Day, we thought we’d celebrate through the joy of dance, Irish Dance that is! Amy Bowman and some…
Meggan Monday: Special Olympics come to the Coast
Over the course of the past week and a half, Special Olympians representing South Mississippi in Areas 3 and 12 have participated in track and field events in…
Ocean Springs School District Referendum Election
Ocean Springs voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, March 18th to approve or reject a $52 million bond measure that would fund facility improvements at city schools. Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning at seven different polling…
Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people
A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. The system that brought severe weather and flooding to the central and…
Coast Electric speaks on their efforts to assist residents ahead of potential severe weather
Coast Electric Director of Communications, April Lollar, spoke to WXXV on how their crews will be stepping up if severe weather interrupts service to customers.