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Jackson County Supervisors Vote to Keep State Flag

Keep it flying: that was the decision made at the Jackson County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier this afternoon. Supporters from both sides of the controversial topic stood in front of the supervisors for about three minutes explaining why they…

Justice Dawn Beam Takes Ceremonial Oath

Newly-appointed Justice Dawn Beam is the fourth woman to serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court and the second woman on the current court. As News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us, today she took a ceremonial oath at an investiture ceremony in…

Ted Cruz Campaigns in Florence

Ted Cruz is telling Mississippi voters that it is easy to talk about making America great again but it’s more important to understand the principles on which this country was founded. The day before our state’s primaries, Cruz stood on…

Election Preparations in Jackson County

With more than 400 absentee ballots already in the books, Jackson County is preparing for quite a large turnout for tomorrow’s presidential primary election. Polls across the state will open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 7 p.m. Voters…

Fatal Crash in the area of Wolf River and Landon Roads

It was a deadly morning in north Harrison County as two cars crashed in a head-on collision. It happened near the intersection of Wolf River Road and Landon Road just before 8 this morning. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has more…

Motorcycle Accident in Pass Christian

Two people are hospitalized after an early afternoon motorcycle versus vehicle accident in Pass Christian. The collision happened just after 1:30 p.m. on Cuevas Delisle Road. The driver of the motorcycle suffered severe injuries and was life-flighted to a nearby…

At Least One Injured in Accident in Pass Christian

BREAKING: At least one injured in motorcycle-SUV collision on Cuevas Delisle Road in Pass Christian. BREAKING: At least one injured in motorcycle-SUV collision on Cuevas Delisle Rd in Pass Christian. @WXXV25 pic.twitter.com/weCMPqVhdY— Kendra Turley (@WXXVKendra) March 7, 2016 [mappress mapid="2455"]

Hibernia Marching Society Parade

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Mary Mc Cusker about the Hibernia Marching Society Parade. Happening on Saturday March 12th at 2 pm Starting at East of Kuhn Street and ending on east of Caillavet Street Biloxi.

One Dead, One Injured in Accident

One person is dead and another injured after a two car accident this morning in Harrison County. The head-on collision happened on Wolf River Road. The identity of the person who died has not yet been released and the injured was…

Housing And Resource And Health

Katarina Luketich interviews Dinah Griffin and Philana Harrell about the housing, and health resources. Thursday March 10th at the Orange Grove Community Center 9 am - 1 pm.

Trump Rallies In Madison, Mississippi

A huge turnout is projected for Donald Trump's rally in Mississippi today. The republican presidential front-runner is scheduled to campaign in the magnolia state for the second time this evening. The rally is set for 7 pm at Madison Central…

Body Identified As Missing Kayaker

A body found near long beach harbor on Friday has been identified as that of a missing kayaker. According to Harrison County coroner Gary Hargrove the victim was 43-year-old Wilberto Mendoza of Long Beach. Rescue crews went to the area…

Man Disappears From RV Park

Authorities are searching for a missing thirty-one-year old man from Wiggins.   Before he disappeared, "Brody Brown" was staying with friends and family at Muddy Joe's RV park in the Kiln to see the Frank Foster concert. Brown was standing…

Supervisors Vote On Flag

News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the Jackson State County Supervisors vote on removing the state flag from the county. // (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;…

Hibernia Marching Society Parade

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a parade. The Hibernia Marching Society is having their parade this Saturday, March 12th in downtown Biloxi. The parade starts at 2 p.m. The…

Painting the Town Green

While some paint the town red on a fun night out, this group is switching it up by actually painting the town green. Members of the Hibernia Marching Society will be out and about this Sunday painting certain Biloxi roadways…

Biloxi Boat Show

The Biloxi Boat Show is back at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center. Everything from boats made right here in Mississippi to brand new 2016 models of boat motors, kayaks and fishing gear are all a part of this year’s…

Body of a Man Found

Authorities are investigating what happened to the man who was found dead floating near Long Beach Harbor. Long Beach authorities were looking for a missing kayaker after they got a call from a man who hurt his foot. The man…

Eating Contest Saturday at the Silver Slipper

Tomorrow at 1 o’clock in Bay St. Louis, Joey Chestnut, the #2 ranked competitive eater, will attempt to set a new world record at the first ever meat-pie eating championship at the Silver Slipper Casino. Sanctioned by Major League Eating,…

Painting The Town Green

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Mary McCuster about Painting The Town Green this weekend.

Third Graders Commit to Excellence

Ninety-seven percent is great but why not shoot for 100 percent? That was the message today at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School to their third graders. In 17 school days, third graders at Popp’s Ferry Elementary and around the state will…

Former Quarterback Helps Tornado Victims

Louisiana tornado survivors are getting help from a former Saints quarterback and the Punctual Abstract Disaster Relief Group. John Fourcade is living proof that you don’t have to be on the current New Orleans football roster to be considered a…

Defunding Planned Parenthood Passed by State Senate

Mississippi senators have voted to prevent the state Medicaid program from spending any money with Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood has only one medical clinic in Mississippi and it does not provide abortions. However, several senators have said they don’t want…