South Mississippi man shares his story and the importance of colorectal screenings
Each year, around 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This was the unfortunate reality for one South Mississippi man who hopes his story…
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The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary hosts Saint Joseph altar celebration
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral hosted its annual Saint Joseph Altar celebration at the Sacred Heart Center. The…
Latest damage reports from MEMA
(WXXV)-According to the National Weather Service, 17 tornados touched down in Mississippi last weekend. More than 20 counties were impacted. Seven people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses were…
Community gathers for breakfast with Ingalls President
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-This morning, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ‘Breakfast with Brian’ event featuring the president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. This was a chance to introduce…
Man indicted for federal Civil Rights and arson charges for allegedly setting fire to Wiggins Church
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Mississippi man has been indicted for federal Civil Rights and Arson charges. Stefan Day is accused of setting an LDS Church in Wiggins on Fire in July 2024. The Federal Civil Rights and arson violations are…
Senate and House pass revised plans to eliminate income tax, increase gasoline tax
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG and TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 9:56 AM CDT, March 19, 2025 The GOP-controlled Mississippi House and Senate passed competing “compromise” plans on Tuesday to eliminate the state income tax and raise gasoline taxes — but the Senate only narrowly passed…
NAACP hosts municipal political forum
With primary municipal elections across the Coast quickly approaching, residents in Biloxi had the chance to meet their candidates ahead of casting their vote. It was a packed house at the…
Long Beach Railroad Crossing Improvement Project moving forward
The railroad crossing improvement project is moving forward in the City of Long Beach after a brief delay. This project is an investment in enhancing safety and improving the condition of nine railroad crossings across the city. The first phase…
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…
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…