Heads up for Biloxi now, Popp’s Ferry Bridge will see intermittent closures starting today and lasting until 3. Work crews are making emergency repairs to the bridge’s steel decking. Officials say to expect long delays and advise all to seek…
Superior Optical out of Ocean Springs has supplied eyewear to Mississippians since 1990.After over twenty years of operation, their eyeglasses are now competing to be…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi offered a free vaccine clinic for Harrison County residents this morning. Pet owners and their four-legged friends stopped by the West…
Mississippi State Representative Carolyn Crawford has authored a bill that could help replace the outdated stations of Pass Christian Fire Department. This legislation has the opportunity to secure funding for a new facility, something…
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 10:26 AM CST, February 24, 2025 TERRY, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed while responding to a call outside the state’s capital city of Jackson, authorities said. Deputy Martin Shields Jr., 37,…
JACKSON, Miss., - The Driver Service Bureau is currently experiencing significant technical issues at all locations statewide due to a recent system upgrade from our vendor. While all locations remain open, wait times are considerably longer than usual, with some…
After breaking ground on the Legacy Park project in Jackson County just four weeks ago, developers have scaled back the plans. What was originally…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Representative Kevin Felsher stops by WXXV News 25 to talk about some of the big ticket items in the Legislature.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.
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 marking a milestone at Stennis Space Center. Teams installed new production RS-25 engines for upcoming hot fire tests. These engines will help power…