Gulfport Resident Heading to Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will officially start his second term in the White House on January 20th marking the 60th presidential inauguration. Ahead of the big day…
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TikTok goes dark in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday evening just before as a federal law that bans the popular social media platform went into effect. By 10:50pm Eastern Standard Time, the app was not…
MDOT preparing for potential winter weather
JACKSON, MISS. – A second round of winter weather, with the coldest temperatures this season, is headed to Mississippi next week and will likely impact travel conditions. The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures and measurable snowfall that could extend…
Cold weather shelters opening on the Coast
In anticipation of the cold weather coming to our area, cold weather shelters are opening on the Coast. All three Community Saferooms in Pearl River County will open as warming centers at 6:00PM on Saturday January 18th. Pets are not…
MSDH Names New State Epidemiologist and Deputy
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health has appointed Dr. Renia Dotson as the new State Epidemiologist. As Director of the Center for Public Health Transformation, Dotson was already responsible for all clinical and field services throughout the…
Closures around the Coast due to cold weather
Due to the winter weather, businesses and other organizations are announcing closures. We will continue to update this page as more closures are announced. If you would like to report a closure, email us at news@wxxv25.com The Mississippi Aquarium will…
MGCCC’s Bryant Center Healthcare Simulation Center reaccredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Bryant Center Healthcare Simulation Center has earned reaccreditation in Teaching/Education from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). This recognition reaffirms the college’s commitment to excellence in healthcare simulation education, ensuring students in nursing and…
Mississippi State updates times for May 15 graduation ceremonies
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University is updating its times for spring graduation for the two ceremonies on Thursday, May 15. The update accommodates a monthly meeting that day of the board of trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Graduation organizers…
City of Pass Christian designated as Main Street Community
Pass Christian Main Street Foundation Director Robin Rafferty speaks with WXXV’s Dave Elliott about the city’s newest designation as a Main Street Community by the Mississippi Main…
Destroyer being named after former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus
The Secretary of the Navy announced Friday that a new ship will be named after former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus. The ship will be built at Ingalls…
U.S. Navy Strike Group visits Hancock High School
The U.S. Navy took over Hancock High School earlier today. The strike group offered a way for students to learn about STEM fields in the military. Students exercising…
UPDATE: MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands canceled
The MLK Coastwide Celebration Parade and Battle of the Bands in Biloxi have been canceled due to cold weather Monday, according to the City of Biloxi. At this time, there are no plans to reschedule the events.
MLK Celebrations starting across the Coast
Here are a few events taking place for Martin Luther King Jr. Day First up, the New Bethel Church is hosting a gospel explosion. The male chorus will be sharing…
New Music Monday: January 13th, 2025
Here’s Brent Evans with another edition of New Music Monday.
Former substitute who pleaded guilty to sex crimes now faces a new indictment
A Gautier man serving a 20-year-sentence for sex crimes against minors was indicted on a charge of making a false bomb threat. 22-year-old Keshawn Belcher was indicted in September and returned to Jackson County to face that indictment on Thursday.…
Students compete in the Harrison County Spelling Bee Qualifier
North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School hosted the Harrison County Spelling Bee Qualifier Thursday night. Thirty-nine young spellers from schools in the Harrison County School District competed in the event. The students who placed top three will now advance to…
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes two new residents
The Hattiesburg Zoo is welcoming two new residents! Move-in day was Thursday, staff bringing in two ducks. The two new feathered friends are a Fulvous Whistling Duck and a…
Leakesville man to serve life in prison in capital murder case
A Leaksville man will spend his life in prison after a jury convicted him Thursday of capital murder. 39-year-old Michael Anthony Holder was convicted in the 2023 murder of 22-year-old Logan Wainwright. The victim was killed during a burglary of…
Scam targeting Jackson County Planning Commission applicants
The Jackson County government says a scam is targeting Planning Commission applicants. A fake invoice is being sent by email, requesting the applicant to transfer large amounts of money as compensation for various items. The Jackson County Planning Department saying…
Trump's inauguration ceremony will be held indoors due to frigid weather forecast
By Amanda Terkel and Kristen Welker WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is moving indoors to the Capitol rotunda, because of a frigid weather forecast in the nation's capital Monday, the president-elect announced on social media Friday. Inauguration Day is often cold, but Monday…
Wicker named chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced Friday he has been named chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "I am eager to take on the responsibilities of the role, because the committee’s work is more urgent than at any time since…
State House passes Tax Reform Bill
The State House passes its first major bill of this legislative session as lawmakers continue to debate the future of tax reform in Mississippi. The Build Up Mississippi Act passed…
Tickets on sale for Willie Nelson and Family at The Sound Amphitheater
Tickets are now on sale for Willie Nelson and Family performance at The Sound Amphitheater. This unforgettable night will feature Willie Nelson, a musical icon whose career spans seven decades. Known for his timeless hits, acclaimed albums, and cultural influence,…
Supreme Court gives green light to law that could ban TikTok
By Lawrence Hurley and Kat Tenbarge WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a blow to TikTok by upholding a law that could potentially lead to the video-sharing social media platform being banned in the United States. The justices rejected a free speech challenge filed…