Local News

TRAFFIC ALERT: Ramp closure for I-10W at Exit 16

A ramp closure is happening on I-10 headed west for Exit 16 in Diamondhead. The closure starts at 7:30 AM on Monday, December 2nd. That closure lasting until work is finished, work expected to take 4 to 6 weeks to…

75-Year-Old man missing off Biloxi shore

The search for a 75-year-old man who went missing off the coast of Biloxi continues as the Coast Guard and Law Enforcement keeps looking. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren was…

Hattiesburg unveils their 58th mural

Mural #58 has been unveiled in the downtown area of Hattiesburg on November 19th. The mural is called "Glass Ceiling" and honors the late Evelyn Gandy. Gandy is the first woman…

Holiday events in South Mississippi

It's the holiday season and there are lots of events coming up to appeal to shoppers, the community and, of course, the kids. If you have an event that is not part of the calendar, please email us at news@wxxv25.com…

MSU, UM partner for accelerated law degree program

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State students who aspire to become attorneys now have a new accelerated pathway into the legal profession thanks to a new university partnership with the University of Mississippi. Mississippi State and UM’s School of Law formally signed an…

Celebrate the season with William Carey University

William Carey University will present three Christmas events in December – “Carey by Candlelight,” “Keyboards at Christmas,” and “A Carey Christmas.” All showcase the work of talented students from the Winters School of Music. “We look forward to presenting these…

School bus crashes into restaurant in Pascagoula

A school bus carrying Pascagoula High band members was involved in a crash. This is the statement from the school district on the incident. The statement says in part that the bus was hit by another vehicle as it was…