Unfiltered Takes Ahead of Super Bowl 59
With Super Bowl 59 around the corner I'm sure we all have opinion on the big game so WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren went out to speak with residents…
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Biloxi High School's show choirs present 2025 competition reveal
It was a night of song and dance as Biloxi High School's show choirs presented their 2025 show competition reveal. Multiple acts gracing the stage as…
William Carey University president talks expansion, impact on state
William Carey University had some good news and good numbers to share Tuesday when it presented the findings of a 10-year economic impact analysis. The university announced an economic impact…
Groundbreaking ceremony for new J. Allen Mazda dealership in Gulfport
A ceremony months in the making as a new J. Allen Mazda groundbreaking ceremony happened earlier today. The new location is right next to J. Allen…
Biloxi City Council denies appeal of tree removal concerning the Chick-Fil-A site
The Biloxi City Council made a decision this afternoon on the status of trees on the Chick-Fil-A construction site off Pass Road and Nelson…
Teacher of the Month: Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Rachel Broussard
Each month WXXV and the Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one teacher of the month along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s federal funding freeze
By The Associated Press Updated 4:05 PM CST, January 28, 2025 A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars and cause disruptions in health care research, education programs and other…
Citywide boil water notice lifted in Pascagoula
The City of Pascagoula has lifted the citywide boil water notice. Public works sent samples to a lab for testing. The results returned and met the standards of the Mississippi Department of Health. This is effective immediately.
Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 6:04 AM CST, January 28, 2025 Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps. The company said Monday that…
Legal battle is joined as Trump orders a funding freeze during a review of federal loans and grants
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Updated 2:24 PM CST, January 28, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending, causing confusion and panic among organizations…
Gas leak shuts down parts of North Street in Pass Christian
North Street has now opened back up for traffic. As a warning, flaggers are directing traffic through one lane as sewer work is being done. A gas leak in Pass Christian shut down parts of North Street from Market to…
Stone County Community Fund hosting their inaugural Mardi Gras Ball
The Stone County Community Fund is hosting their inaugural Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 1st. The ball is happening at 6:30 that evening, with standing room tickets…
Two men, minor charged in drive-by shooting in Vancleave
Three suspects including a 17-year-old, have been jailed on drive-by shooting charges after allegedly shooting into another vehicle on Monday. No one was injured. Sheriff John Ledbetter said deputies responded to a shots fired call around 1:30 a.m. Monday at…
Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order
Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps. The company said Monday that it will only make changes when the government updates…
Musical lineup announced for 2025 Crawfish Festival
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum announced the musical acts that will be performing at the 32nd Annual Crawfish Festival. The event is coming up April 23-27 on the Coliseum grounds, with music on the weekend. Bret Michaels of Poison will headline…
New Proposed Legislation Could Impact Residents of District 119
District 119 Representative Jeffery Hulum III recently unveiled a list of bills that he will be proposing at this years state legislative session. Among those proposed are…
Businesses across South Mississippi ready for a rise in customers from the Super Bowl
With the stage now set for the Eagles and Chiefs in the Super Bowl, businesses across South Mississippi are getting ready to take advantage…
Candidate Conversations: Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan
Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan is seeking a second term in office in this year's municipal elections, and he stopped by the WXXV studio to talk to Grant Chighizola about his…
Local sports bars preparing for Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 is now less than two weeks away. So how are sports bars preparing and are businesses ready for an influx of fans? WXXV News 25’s Everett…
WXXV and Memorial teaming up for free community job fair
WXXV and Memorial Health System are hosting a free community job fair on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That’s taking place at the Lyman Community…
Cell phone policy enforced at Pass Christian High School
It's no surprise that Gen Z is often referred to as the digital generation. but with technology at their fingertips, it can sometimes lead to distractions…
Mississippians react to Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 is set as a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss spoke with South Mississippians to see how they…
Krewe of Waggus pawrade rolls through Pass Christian
In Pass Christian on Saturday, some furry friends hit the road for the Krewe of Waggus pawrade. Dogs of all shapes and sizes made their way down Davis…
Supreme Court leaves in place Mississippi’s voting bar for people convicted of some crimes
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal…