Interactive day for local students as they connect with professionals
Pascagoula-Gautier students learned about jobs on America’s waterways on the Coast and beyond. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has this report from Pascagoula. Students had…
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Mississippi National Guard receives new adjutant general
The Mississippi National Guard has a new adjutant general after today's change of command ceremony. Major General Bobby Ginn is the state's 53rd Adjutant General. Governor Tate Reeves presided over the ceremony, thanking Ginn's predecessor Janson Boyles for four years…
Date announced for 2024 Gulf Coast Veterans Parade
The date for this year's Gulf Coast Veterans Parade has been announced. This year's parade rolls through Downtown Biloxi at 11 am on November 9th. Registration is now open for you to participate in the parade. Above is the parade…
Exit 69 in Moss Point undergoing temporary closure September 8th
MDOT announced a temporary road closure on Sunday, September 8th. The closure would affect both directions of I-10 at Exit 69. Those closures are running from 6 AM…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors denies appeal for expansion off Highway 53
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal for a new subdivision off Highway 53. The developers of Highland Gardens wanted to build…
New additions at this year's Cruisin the Coast
In just one month, the streets of South Mississippi will be lined with every classic car you could imagine as Cruisin’ the Coast makes its way back to…
Gulf Coast Association of Pride set to host yard sale
The Long Beach Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall is overflowing with clothes, shoes, toys, household goods and so much more. It's all part of the Gulf Coast Association of Pride's Indoor Yard Sale,…
Residents support first responders at Battle of the Badges blood drive
The Ocean Springs Battle of the Badges Blood Drive took place today. Residents came out to the civic center to donate and show their support…
Phase 1 of renovations at Sue Ellen Recreation Center in Moss Point begins
The Sue Ellen Recreation Center has begun phase one of its upcoming much needed renovations. Inside the gym of the Sue Ellen Recreation…
Patriot Tour stops at Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport
The Nation of Patriots hosted a flag transfer ceremony Thursday as part of their annual Patriot Tour. WXXV News 25’s Sam Parker was at the Armed…
Woman charged with fleeing Gulfport Police, dragging officer in process
A woman who was wanted on outstanding misdemeanor warrants in Gulfport fled from officers and allegedly dragged one officer with her vehicle. Gulfport Police on Thursday charged 39-year-old Daronda Jackson with aggravated…
MDAC releasing podcast on Mississippi's specialty crops
Looking for a new podcast to listen to? The Mississippi Department of Agriculture launched a new podcast series. Called "Freshly Picked", the podcast spotlights specialty crops in the…
Veteran claims clinic taking place September 18th
The Gulf Coast Veterans Association is hosting a clinic to benefit veterans. A veteran claims clinic will take place September 18th in Long Beach. Any…
Rouses hosting job fair for new Biloxi location
A job fair is being hosted at a popular grocery store! The new Rouses location in Biloxi is hiring for all positions. Applications arrived at the Gulfport store…
AT&T tenders 'final' offer to CWA union as strike enters third week
AT&T announced today that they have made a "final" offer to the Communications Workers of America in the Southeast in an effort to end a 20-day strike. In a statement released to the media, AT&T said, "We believe that this…
What to know about the 2 students and 2 teachers killed in a Georgia school shooting
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A 14-year-old Georgia high school student has been charged as an adult with using an assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers in the hallway outside his algebra classroom, according to authorities. The shooting at Apalachee…
Mississippi House panel starts study that could lead to tax cuts
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 5:40 PM CDT, September 4, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers could consider a comprehensive proposal next year to make the state’s tax system fairer and more efficient, a state House leader said Wednesday. Ways…
Gulfport mother-daughter duo earns national recognition for dorm room design
A Gulfport mother-daughter duo has gained national recognition for an elaborate dorm room that the pair designed together. Tamara Wingerter and her daughter, Marissa, spent months designing the incoming freshman's room at Mississippi…
Arrest made in connection to Harrison Central High lockdown
On Wednesday afternoon Harrison Central High School was out on put on lockdown after receiving threatening phone calls. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office has now made an arrest of a minor in…
Finishing touches come to the Picayune Rouses
Rouses Markets is making Picayune their next home! The finishing touches of the new Rouses off Highway 43 are being done right now. Rouses leaders say the doors…
MDMR accepting submissions for 2025 Calendar Contest
Calling all photographers, nature lovers, and everything in between! The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting their 2025 calendar contest. Photos accepted should include an aspect of marine…
Students honoring first responders through Women of Wisdom event
Hope Academy students spent time this week decorating cards for first responders. Women of Wisdom is sponsoring an event this year honoring the heroes ahead of the…
Update: Body of 17-Year-Old Found in George County
We are learning more after search crews found the body of a George County teen who apparently drowned in the Pascagoula River. The body of 17-year-old Jakeob Mullen…
Beach cleanup initiative happening on Horn Island
A beach cleanup is being hosted on Horn Island. The cleanup is part of the Barrier Islands Cleanup Initiative. Volunteers can sign up using the QR code on the flyer, volunteers must be 18 or older. After signing up, everyone…