New Proposed Legislation Could Impact Residents of District 119
District 119 Representative Jeffery Hulum III recently unveiled a list of bills that he will be proposing at this years state legislative session. Among those proposed are…
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Businesses across South Mississippi ready for a rise in customers from the Super Bowl
With the stage now set for the Eagles and Chiefs in the Super Bowl, businesses across South Mississippi are getting ready to take advantage…
Candidate Conversations: Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan
Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan is seeking a second term in office in this year's municipal elections, and he stopped by the WXXV studio to talk to Grant Chighizola about his…
Local sports bars preparing for Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 is now less than two weeks away. So how are sports bars preparing and are businesses ready for an influx of fans? WXXV News 25’s Everett…
Mississippians react to Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 is set as a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss spoke with South Mississippians to see how they…
Supreme Court leaves in place Mississippi’s voting bar for people convicted of some crimes
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal…
Two restaurateurs up for 2025 James Beard Awards
Two restaurateurs have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards. The semi-finalists were announced last week and the next round will come out April 2. Winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony…
The Kansas City Chiefs will represent the AFC in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX
The Kansas City Chiefs will represent the AFC in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. The Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship x-x on Sunday. Kansas City will look to make NFL…
The Philadelphia Eagles will represent the NFC in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX
The Philadelphia Eagles will represent the NFC in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. The Eagles, led by QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley, defeated the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Winston County
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Winston County Sheriff’s Office that occurred on Sunday. A Winston County deputy tried to initiate a traffic stop. The driver fled and led the deputy on a brief…
Residents React to New Development Coming to Jackson County
Bass Pro Shop recently announced a new location coming to Jackson County on Mallet Road. With more businesses likely to follow WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren spoke…
Candidate Conversations: Pass Christian Alderman Victor Pickich
Pass Christian Ward 4 Alderman Victor Pickich joined WXXV's Grant Chighizola in studio to talk about his decision to run for Alderman at-large in this election cycle.
Did county plans work for the snowy weather?
The snow storm is now behind us here in South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. spoke with county officials about the storm plans and what…
State Attorney General completes review of four officer-involved shooting incidents
On Friday, the Office of the Attorney General announced it has completed the review of four incidents involving officer-involved shootings -- including the January 2024 incident in which George County deputy Jeremy Malone was killed in the line of duty.…
City of Ocean Springs warns residents of Planning Department scam
The City of Ocean Springs has been notified of a scam alert targeting applicants through the Planning Department. This fake invoice is being sent from a fraudulent email requesting applicants to transfer large sums of money. Please be aware that…
President Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina
By WILL WEISSERT and CHRIS MEGERIAN Updated 10:58 AM CST, January 24, 2025 FLETCHER, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of FEMA” as he visited hurricane-battered North Carolina on Friday during the first trip of his second term. The comment, made…
Pascagoula and Moss Point Residents Under Boil Water Advisory
As the snow melts away a new problem arises for many in Jackson County. A boil water advisory has been put into affect in Pascagoula and Moss…
Businesses reopen after snow storm
Businesses are starting to reopen after the winter weather conditions. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. With the snow starting to melt away in South Mississippi, we were able…
Bass Pro Shops announces new store coming to the Coast
Bass Pro Shops has announced its intention to add a store in Mississippi at Lemoyne Landing in Jackson County. The news was hailed by Gov. Tate Reeves, who said, “Mississippi is proud to welcome Bass Pro Shops to the Lemoyne…
Coast schools announce schedule for January 24th, 2025
Schools across the Coast are announcing their schedule plans for January 24th, 2025. We will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. University of Southern Mississippi will resume normal operations on January 24th at the Gulf Park…
Flights resume at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport has reopened to the public. The airfield reopened at 9 a.m. Passengers with travel plans this week are advised to continue checking with their respective air carrier for the most up to date flight information. Click…
Road conditions report for Thursday, January 23rd
While many roads are clear of snow and ice, there are still some still closed because of dangerous driving conditions. Here is the latest: Ingalls Avenue is closed from Meadowbrook Street to Belair Street due to dangerous ice on the…
Candidate Conversations: Scott Naugle
Pass Christian Alderman at-large candidate Scott Naugle joined Grant Chighizola in studio to talk about his candidacy and his platform for this local campaign season.
Potential dangers of wet roads due to re-freezing
Some roads in Jackson County are still covered in ice and snow. Some has melted, but with temperatures dropping once again tonight, roads and streets are at risk…