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Mississippi Aquarium hosts turtle release

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Aquarium hosted their turtle release Thursday afternoon on Biloxi Beach. The community came out to see eight turtles, all named after Taylor Swifts songs, released into the Mississippi…

AG Fitch provides updates on immigration

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch was on the Coast Thursday morning to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about the many initiatives her office is tackling right now.…

Moss Point candidates speak at forum

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Moss Point Candidate Forum at Pelican Landing on Wednesday. The forum focused on the four alderman races that will…

Marking nesting habitats on the Coast

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources is marking nesting habitats on coastal preserve island properties. The areas are home to three important breeding species each spring and summer.…

Moss Point alderman candidates speak at forum

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for Moss Point alderman candidates. This event will allow candidates to answer questions on vital…

HII launches USS Jeremaiah Denton DDG 129

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Ingalls Shipbuilding has launched future Guided Missile Destroyer USS Jeremiah Denton. The launch happened earlier this week and became the third  Arleigh Burke Class Flight Three Destroyer…

MDOT warns of toll scam

MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Transportation is warning residents of a new text scam. A text is being sent out telling residents they having an outstanding toll fee. Mississippi has no…

Naval Seabees return from deployment

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After six months of deployment, Gulfport’s Naval Construction Battalion Center welcomed home one of its largest deployment of Seabees. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was there to welcome home…