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State legislature approves cannabis program at Ole Miss

Ole Miss receives funds for the school's new cannabis program. Governor Tate Reeves recently signed a bill that establishes the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at Ole Miss. State Senator Kevin Blackwell spearheaded that legislation. Under this program, researchers will…

Mega Million Jackpot at $681 Million

We all dream about what we’d do if we won the lottery. Even though it feels impossible sometimes you have to test your luck. With the Mega Millions jackpot at…

Hattiesburg unveils 55th mural

The 55th mural has been unveiled by the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art. The piece is titled "Love Done Well" and is located on the Midtown Corner Market. Aubri Sparkman of…

Locals celebrate Labor Day

On the beach in Pascagoula, residents celebrated the Labor Day Weekend. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel shows us how many of you enjoyed the holiday along the shore.

Mermaids return to Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium announced that mermaids will be returning to the aquarium! The mermaids make their way back to the Gulf Coast September 13th through the 15th. Those mermaids will perform…

2024 Labor Day holiday travel period concluded

Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded the 2024 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period on Monday, September 2nd at midnight. The travel period began on Friday, August 30th, at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 7,123…

Biloxi Fire Museum hosting fish fry

The Biloxi Fire Museum is hosting a fish fry this upcoming Friday. Head out to the museum from 11 to 1 on September 6th for a plate of favorites. $10 gets you fish, potato salad, baked beans, and bread. Drinks…

Harrison Central remembering one of their students

Harrison Central High is mourning the loss of one of their students. According to the Harrison Central High's Facebook page, Charlie "CJ' Fairley passed away on Sunday. The loss of Charlie is significant not only for his family and friends,…

Mega Millions up to $681 million

The Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot has climbed to an estimated $681 million. The cash option is $336.1 million. The jackpot swelled after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday night's drawing. The next drawing is Tuesday, and if there's…

Jimmy Buffett honored with highway renaming in Florida

Jimmy Buffett is being honored by the state of Florida. Florida's A1A will take on the Mississippi singer's name. A stretch of highway leading into Key West is being renamed the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway. Signage was revealed during an…

Weekend crash in Stone County leaves one person dead

Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Saturday that left one person dead. Around 4 PM on August 31st, highway patrol responded to a single car wreck on Highway 49 in Stone County. Kristen Arendale and Jamie Lynn Sullivan,…