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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Here’s Brent Evans with another edition of New Music Monday.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
A tractor-trailer overturned Friday morning on the shoulder of the southbound lanes of I-59 near the Lumberton exit. There was a fire on the truck as well. MHP is advising the outside southbound lane will be closed several hours while…
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. The Biden administration on Friday released the next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, including Ozempic — the blockbuster diabetes drug that’s also used for weight loss. The drug has faced public backlash over its high price,…
A Stone County jailer has been charged in connection with an investigation into contraband coming into the Stone County jail. 26-year-old Bryan Rodgers was arrested Thursday and charged with possession of prohibited items by persons other than offenders. He is…