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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff. Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s…

Laurel man dies in crash in Stone County

A Laurel man died Monday afternoon in a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Stone County. 65-year-old Bruce Gavin of Laurel was traveling north on Highway 49 when his vehicle left the roadway and collided with several trees. Mississippi Highway…

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Monticello

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Monticello Police Department that occurred on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Officers with the Monticello Police Department encountered a subject near a gas station who presented a weapon at…

Veterans Day events in South Mississippi

WXXV has compiled a list of Veterans Day events coming up in November. If you don't see your event listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com with the information and we'll add it! Nov. 7 9 am -- Veterans Day…

Locals react to 2024 General Election results

With the presidential election in the rear-view mirror, many are voicing their opinions on the results. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with local residents about their feelings on the 2024…

Supreme Court District 2

In the race for State Supreme Court District 2 position 2, David Sullivan appears poised to unseat incumbent Justice Dawn Beam. Beam actually conceded the race in a post on her Facebook…

2024 November 5th General Election Results

The polls are now closed in the 2024 November 5th General Election. Here in South Mississippi, the races we are following on the ballot are United States President, United States Senate, U.S. House of Representative 4th Congressional District, Supreme Court…