$21 million earmarked for passenger rail on the Coast
Senator Wicker’s office announcing $21 million has been set aside by the Federal Railroad Administration to help offset operating costs ahead of Amtrak’s return to the Coast.…
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USDA funds earmarked for Gulf shrimp
Federal funding has been earmarked to benefit South Mississippi’s seafood industry. According to Senator Roger Wicker’s office, $25 million of USDA Section 32 money will go towards fresh Gulf shrimp’s…
New games this month for Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery speaks to WXXV about the new games this month.
Amy St. Pe' joins WXXV News 25 following swearing-in ceremony
On Monday, Amy St. Pe' was sworn in as judge for the Court of Appeals District 5. St. Pe' joins WXXV News 25's…
Families in South Mississippi struggle with diaper prices
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI RECOGNIZES HOW EXPENSIVE DIAPERS CAN BE FOR NEW FAMILIES AND MANY ARE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. TO HELP SUPPORT THIS, THEY HOLD A DIAPER DRIVE EVERY JANUARY…
Dr. Kollin Napier named 2024 Mississippian of the Year by Jackson Chapter of AITP
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College proudly announces that Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, has been selected as the 2024 Mississippian of the Year by The Jackson Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. This…
Gulfport investigating shooting in Orange Grove
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 11000 block of Highway 49 on Monday evening. Officers responded to the location about 5:51 p.m. in regard to…
Missing teens in Pearl River County found safe
A pair of 15-year-olds who were reported as runaways in Pearl River County have been found and returned to their families. The Pearl River County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday morning that deputies found the teens. The Sheriff's Office said Gabreal…
Police say 16-year-old considered dangerous now in custody
Gulfport Police on Monday said that a 16-year-old wanted on felony counts of shooting into a dwelling and shooting into a vehicle is in custody. Police announced on social media about 9 p.m. that Kameron Samije Erving was located and…
Gerald McGee launches run for Mayor of Moss Point
Moss Point resident Gerald McGee has submitted qualifying papers to run for Mayor of Moss Point in this year's municipal elections. McGee stopped by the studio to talk with WXXV News 25's…
President Biden visits New Orleans in the aftermath of New Year's Day attack
On Monday afternoon President Biden and the First Lady touched down on the tarmac at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. The President traveled to the the city…
Ronnie Henderson announces plan to run for Mayor of Gulfport
Former Pro Basketball player and small business owner Ronnie Henderson has announced his intentions to run for mayor of Gulfport. On his campaign website, Henderson cites…
Actor Gerald McGee submitted qualification papers to run for Moss Point Mayor
We’re learning more about candidates announcing their intentions to run in the upcoming local elections here in South Mississippi. Over the past few days, actor…
Amy St. Pe’ sworn in as MS Court of Appeals Judge
A big swearing in happening took place earlier today in Jackson involving a jurist from the Coast. Amy St. Pe’ took the oath of office as the…
Update on MDOT projects around the Coast
Anna Ehrgott with MDOT speaks with WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott and gives an update on MDOT’s projects across the Gulf Coast.
President Biden visits New Orleans after terrorist attack
President Joe Biden visited New Orleans Monday in the aftermath of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is there are President Biden arrives…
Gulfport, Long Beach charge Gulfport pair in separate shootings
Gulfport Police announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with a Friday shooting in Gulfport, as well as a shooting at the Dollar General in Long Beach. Police said 24-year-old Debarren Johnson and a minor, both of Gulfport, have…
Louisiana person is the first US bird flu death, health officials say
By MIKE STOBBE Updated 3:27 PM CST, January 6, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. Louisiana health officials announced the…
At New Orleans’ St. Louis Cathedral, church leader asks for prayers for victims of truck attack
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At a Mass celebrated Sunday at New Orleans’ St. Louis Cathedral, just blocks from where a man sped down Bourbon Street in a deadly attack early on New Year’s Day, a church leader acknowledged the sense of unease that remains…
Deputies still searching for suspect in triple shooting in Greene County
Deputies are still looking for a suspect who shot and killed three people during a robbery early on New Year’s Day in State Line, Mississippi.…
Staying warm during the cold weather
Kaila Moran with Mississippi Power joins us in studio to discuss the upcoming cold weather and how you can stay warm. She talks…
One year since passing of Deputy Malone in the line of duty
Saturday marked one year since George County Deputy Jeremy Malone died in the line of duty. He was killed on January 4th, 2024 during…
Cold Weather Shelters Opening in Harrison, Hancock counties
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, counties are announcing the opening of shelters. Two shelters will open in Harrison County tonight, and subsequent nights as necessary. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm • 10395 Automall…
Meggan Monday: New Year’s Resolutions
2025 is here and with that comes New Year’s Resolutions. In this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan visits the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi to see what it has to offer.