Congressman Mike Ezell speaks to WXXV about Primary Election
The 2024 4th Congressional District Primary has been called in favor of Incumbent Mike Ezell. The race was called with 45 percent of the votes counted. Congressman…
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Political Analyst Charles Richardson discusses the Primary Election
Today was Primary Election Day in Mississippi. The polls have closed and the results have rolled in. Joining us this Primary Election Day is Political Analyst Charles Richardson to discuss all things 2024 Primary Election. [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="fa3012b9f72ffd6199e921a73dd084c62452f121" vtitle="Political Analyst…
Ty Pinkins for U.S. Senate Campaign Challenges Incumbent Senator Roger Wicker to Debate
JACKSON, MS - Following his victory in the primary elections, Ty Pinkins, candidate for the U.S. Senate, has issued a bold challenge to incumbent Senator Roger Wicker for a series of debates. Emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue and accountability…
Boyanton concedes District 4 U.S. House Race
Candidate for U.S. House District 4 Carl Boyanton has just told WXXV TV in an interview that he concedes the race against Incumbent Congressman Mike Ezell. With 52 percent…
News 25 speaks to Congressional Candidate Carl Boyanton on Election Day
Ahead of the polls closing tonight, News 25 caught up with Congressional Candidate Carl Boyanton to discuss how he feels ahead of the election. To…
State House Speaker’s son arrested due to underage drinking
According to a police report, the son of Mississippi House Speaker and Southern Miss freshman Quarterback Jason White was arrested in Destin, Florida. It was reported Jack White was arrested by deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office on Monday,…
Gulfport High School announces new principal
Gulfport High School announces new principal Dr. Rachel Gibson. For the past 18 years, Dr. Rachel Gibson has served as an educator in multiple capacities including middle school teacher, college instructor, interventionist, instructional coach, and administrator. Gulfport School District did…
Chairman of election commission, who served in Vietnam, shares why every vote matters
Election days oddly bring communities together as they enjoy the right to cast a ballot, while others may have forgotten why they even…
Biden and Trump could clinch nominations in Tuesday’s contests, ushering in general election
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump hope to clinch their parties’ presidential nominations with dominant victories in a slate of state primaries on Tuesday as the 2024 fight for the White House moves into a new phase.…
WXXV speaks to Congressman Mike Ezell on Election Day
WXXV reached out to Congressman Ezell before today's primary election results roll in. In a statement he said: "I'm proud of the work my team and I have done since last January, and I'm honored to be endorsed by leaders…
Importance of voting on Primary Election Day
Earlier today, our cameras stopped at the Lyman Community Center voting precinct to talk to voters about why they’re casting a ballot today. So far, it’s been a slow…
Man pleads guilty to two counts of manslaughter in Biloxi crash that killed grandmother and grandson
Biloxi, Mississippi –District Attorney W. Crosby Parker stated that Izaun Cade Baxter, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi pled guilty and was sentenced today for two counts of Manslaughter resulting from the October 10, 2020 crash that killed 59-year-old Ollie Armstrong and her…
Water customers in Lucedale may be experiencing low pressure or water outage
Due to a company hitting a water line near the George County Regional Correctional Facility, water customers in the city limits of Lucedale may be experiencing low pressure or temporarily be without water. The Lucedale Water Department is working diligently…
Monroe Avenue in Bayou View closed due to sewer cave-in
Gulfport has issued an “Emergency Road Closure” due to a sewer cave-in on Monroe Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street in Bayou View. The road will be closed to through traffic. Lawson Avenue, 52nd Street, O'Bryan Avenue, and 51st Street will be…
Mayor of Gautier Excited Ahead of State of the City Address
The city is set to open the Sound Amphitheater in April and has Mayor Vaughan excited about the benefits it will bring to his city. “And…
Community gathers for Special Olympics track and field meet in Moss Point
The city of Moss Point hosted the area 12 Special Olympics track and field meets. The Special Olympics gives children and adults with intellectual disabilities a place to participate in sports…
Tom Kenny, voice actor of SpongeBob, coming to Mississippi Comic Con
Are ya ready, kids? We have some exciting news about the Mississippi Comic Con! Tom Kenny, the voice actor for SpongeBob SquarePants, is coming to Jackson on June…
Acadian Ambulance expands operations in Mississippi
March 11, 2024 — Acadian Ambulance Service is expanding its Mississippi operations to include Harrison County and the cities of D’Iberville, Long Beach and Pass Christian. The expansion comes as the result of a competitive bid process for 911 emergency response…
Sexual orientation, gender ID can be talked about in Florida classrooms under lawsuit settlement
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction. That's according to a settlement reached between Florida education officials and…
Bay St. Louis Film Festival kicks of Saturday, April 27
Bay St. Louis, MS—Two award-winning feature films presented by the filmmakers will kick off Bay St. Louis’s first independent film festival Saturday, April 27 at the historic 100 Men Hall. Robert Altman’s Mississippi-filmed comedy COOKIE’S FORTUNE will feature screenwriter Anne…
Delays at Gulfport-Biloxi Int due to severe weather
Flights delayed at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport on Friday night due to severe weather. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss is at the airport and tells us how passengers are…
Pascagoula Fire Department announces Fire Cubs Program
The Pascagoula Fire Department is excited to announce the creation of the Fire Cub Program. The Fire Cubs is a summer program to teach children aged 8-12 fire…
Gulfport Gifted Art Show
On Tuesday, the Gulfport School District will be hosting a Gifted Art Show! That will run from 5:30 to 6:30 in the evening at the Gulfport Arts Center. Artwork will be displayed…
MGCCC hosting Family Fiesta Night
On Tuesday, MGCCC will be holding a Family Fiesta Night! The fiesta will be happening from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Jackson County Campus and is being hosted by the…