Out of 144 school districts in Mississippi, Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is officially ranked #5 in the state following the release of test scores from the Mississippi Department of Education. They are the third highest ranked school district on…
BILOXI, MS (September 18, 2024)— Southern District Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr wants to inform the public about a recent billing error affecting approximately 4,500 Coast Electric accounts. From January 2024 until August 23, 2024, these members were inadvertently…
The mother of a man who was shot and killed at The Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. Kimberly Harmon, the mother of Chayse Harmon, filed the lawsuit on August 2, 2024, alleging the…
Some members of the WXXV News 25 crew had an exciting day visiting the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson and sitting down with First Lady Elee Reeves. Tune into WXXV…
The George County School District has been made aware of a potentially concerning social media thread related to George County Middle School. The George County School District investigated the social media thread with the assistance of surrounding law enforcement agencies…
It was slightly cooler this morning, and while the humidity did drop some it didn't drop enough to keep us from enjoying another misty morning across South MS. Like…
September is neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, awareness month. If you are from the Mississippi Gulf coast, and follow along with sports…
On Tuesday night, the Pascagoula City Council passed a motion to rename McVey Court into Jim McInnis court, their way of honoring a local hero. Jim McInnis is a…
South Mississippi school districts are celebrating after the release of the state academic accountability reports today. Some south Mississippi schools coming out at the top of their respective…
Mississippi Secretary of State's office revealed election officials in the Magnolia State were targeted with a suspicious package this week. That package was delivered Monday to the Mississippi Elections…
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Gulf Coast President Aimee Risser and big sister Mimi come to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss the need of…
A group of South Mississippians have created a new fishing tournament with the goal of supporting first responders. Hook 'Em for Heroes is a charity fishing tournament. The mission…
The Biloxi Shuckers are heading to playoffs for the first time since 2019! WXXV News 25's Jevan McCoskey is at Keesler Federal Park ahead of the…
One $7 bet left one Mississippi resident $126,000 richer. The best part, it happened on Friday the 13th. The guest won made the bet asked to remain anonymous. A…
All schools in the Pass Christian School District earned an "A' rating for the first time since 2013. Pass Christian ranks 6th our of 145 total districts in the Magnolia State. The district is planning to hold an academic pep…
The Ocean Springs School District retains its top ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, Ocean Springs High School ranks the #3 high school in the Magnolia State. The middle school also ranks as the #8 overall middle schools.
There's a chance for you to get your flu shot in Bay St. Louis this Saturday. The vaccine fair runs from 8 until noon at Ochsner Medical Center Hancock. You must bring your ID and insurance cards. The cost of…
The city of Bay St. Louis is receiving recognition for a battle that took place in 1814. A new state historical marker is being unveiled on…
Today Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings in Coconut for the Pet of the Week!
The Mississippi Aquarium is releasing two Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles on Thursday. The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles are being released in front of Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The…
Rouses has transformed the River Ridge Shopping Center. Previously a Winn-Dixie, the new store is opening its doors Wednesday morning at 8 AM with a big ribbon cutting…
A new event is on the calendar this year that will provide fun for coast anglers and help others in the process. The event is called Hook 'Em for Heroes…
The Mississippi Department of Education released accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year, which show 85.7% of schools and 93.9% of districts earned a grade of C or higher. The largest-ever share of Mississippi districts are now rated A, B…
Barb Medlock comes to WXXV News 25 to discuss BugFest 2024 happening at the Crosby Arboretum. BugFest 2024 is happening this weekend, with a photo contest available for guests to take…