WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorized the purchase of up to $30 million in U.S.-produced shrimp for distribution to community…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced launch of the ReSkill Mississippi initiative to help ease the economic burden and uncertainty this pandemic has created for our state's workforce. Mississippians who lost their jobs or had severe cutbacks and went…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,245 new COVID-19 cases and 51 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 63,444 cases and 1,804 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 349 cases and…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A fundraising drive has reached its goal of bringing in $1.5 million to save Space Camp from closing because of the coronavirus pandemic. A corporate donation of $250,000 by the technology company SAIC Inc. pushed the…
By Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a man is charged with stealing from a memorial fund that was established to help the family of an Alabama police officer who was killed last year. A news release from…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions lottery draw.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he’s setting a statewide order for people to wear masks in public amid a recent surge in cases of the new coronavirus. Reeves also delayed the start of the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,074 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 62,199 confirmed cases and 1,753 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 344 cases…
JACKSON—Delegates to the Mississippi Republican State Convention, held August 1, elected Party leadership for the next four years. County conventions and precinct caucuses were held July 11, 2020. “The reorganization of our Party through the Convention process is an important…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday, Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs issued a statewide order for the Isolation of Individuals Diagnosed with COVID-19, effective immediately. The Order, issued to everyone living in Mississippi, stipulates that anyone diagnosed with…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An autopsy will be done on a Mississippi inmate who died after being hospitalized several days. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said in a news release Monday that 42-year-old Brandon Flowers was pronounced dead Sunday at…
From magnolias, stars, guitars, beer cans, a light house to Elvis Presley and Kermit the Frog, state flag proposals have been pouring in. All these have been proposals submitted by the general public for a new Mississippi flag after the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 572 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 61,125 confirmed cases and 1,711 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 336 cases…
Every Monday, WXXV features a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. 13-year-old Lyric has been in foster care for over two years. She would like to be with a family that is permanent and will accept her as their…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions draw.
The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,168 new cases and 52 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 57,912 confirmed cases and 1,620 deaths. Here are the…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the social distancing measures under the Safe Return and county-specific executive orders to continue combating the rising cases of COVID-19 across the state. Consulting daily with state health officials on…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,775 new cases and 48 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 56,770 confirmed cases and 1,570 deaths. Here are the…
(WXXV) — Mississippi's sales-tax-free weekend will take place over a two-day period from Friday, July 31 to Saturday, August 1, 2020. According to the Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday amended by the Legislature in 2019, sales tax will not be due…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — More than 220 positive COVID-19 tests have been reported at the George County Regional Correctional Facility. Sheriff Keith Havard says last week after initial testing by medical staff identified approximately six positive cases of the…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw.
A conservation officer in Yalabousha County saved the life of an attempted murder victim. Officer Brian Tallent was on routine patrol in Yalobusha County when he received a call about possible trespassing near the Holly Springs National Forest. Upon making…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,505 new cases and 20 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 55,046 confirmed cases and 1,524 deaths. Here are the…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) urges residents to get their hurricane evacuation kits ready before a hurricane threatens. A hurricane evacuation kit can help ensure you and your family have all the necessary items needed if…
