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Memorial Health System Agrees to Acquire Merit Health Biloxi

GULFPORT, Mississippi – November 8, 2024 – On November 8, 2024, Memorial Health System entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. to acquire full ownership of Merit Health Biloxi. The transaction is expected to be completed in…

Stone County asks public's help to find burglary suspect

Stone County Sheriff's Department is asking the public's help to identify a suspect in an early morning burglary. The department posted on social media that a convenience store had a break-in early Friday morning. Security cameras captured an image of…

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…