Menge Avenue overpass reopens Monday at 2 p.m.
The bridge over Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue will be opening at 2 p.m. this afternoon. It’s been out of commission since July 5th, 2023 while the widening project was…
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
By DAVID KOENIG Updated 9:57 AM CST, November 18, 2024 Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel, stiffer competition from bigger…
Lucedale man charged with distributing child porn
A Lucedale man has been charged with distributing child pornography. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 38-year-old Justin Johnson was arrested Friday after deputies and the state Attorney General's Office executed a search warrant at his residence. The investigation is…
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid growing losses and debt
By Patrick Smith Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull. The company said in a stock market statement that it had secured a…
North Bay Civitans to assist college students on hunger needs as part of fifteenth 'Gobble Wobble'
D’IBERVILLE-ST. MARTIN, Miss. — A local service organization is keeping college students and their families in-mind during this year's Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 17-23, 2024). On Saturday, November 23, the North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville & St.…
Menge Avenue overpass to REOPEN Monday
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Menge Ave. bridge over I-10 in Harrison County is scheduled to reopen to traffic by mid-afternoon on Monday, Nov. 18. The bridge has been closed to traffic since July 2023 as part of an interchange reconstruction project…
City of Ocean Springs Hosts Community Meetings Regarding Zoning for Newly Annexed Residents
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs invites all residents and stakeholders to attend a community meeting regarding the rezoning of newly the annexed areas. This meeting will be an opportunity for the residents to review maps, provide…
MGCCC holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Outdoor Fitness Station on Jackson County Campus
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College celebrated the grand opening of a new Outdoor Fitness Station on its Jackson County Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 12. Present at the ceremony were college representatives, AARP officials, students, and community members.…
MGCCC’s School of Nursing & Health Professions earns four-year accreditation as provider of nursing continuing professional development
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s School of Nursing & Health Professions has been granted a prestigious four-year accreditation as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation. This accreditation, effective…
Celebrate the holidays in Ocean Springs with free, festive activities for the family
(Ocean Springs, MS) – Ocean Springs businesses and community partners are gearing up for holiday season in Ocean Springs with Pink Friday specials, a light festival and “snow” beginning later this month. Starting on Friday, November 22, businesses around town…
Pascagoula Gautier Superintendent Billy Ellzey announces retirement
Pascagoula Gautier Superintendent Billy Ellzey will leave his post at the end of this current school year. He’s led the district for the past three school years and has served in various educational leadership roles since beginnings his career in…
WXXV hosting Holly Jolly Jubilee on Saturday
Join WXXV on November 16th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Edgewater Mall for a festive and fun-filled day at the WXXV Holly Jolly Jubilee. The WXXV Holly…
City of Ocean Springs announces exciting new projects to enhance city’s Infrastructure
Ocean Springs, MS —The City of Ocean Springs is thrilled to announce a series of new infrastructure projects designed to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable growth within our community. These projects, ranging from sidewalk repairs…
Keesler Air Force Base undergoing inspections next week
A heads up for Keesler Air Force Base. The base is scheduled to undergo an inspection starting Monday. Starting on November 18th and running through Wednesday, November 21st, base personnel and visitors should expect delays at entry gates. Increased security…
Senator Hyde-Smith addresses cabinet rumors
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is addressing speculation that she’s being considered for a position in President-Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet. There’s been no official word from the president-elect’s office, but the senator’s statement mentions the possibility of being asked to serve…
Chapel Hart performing at The Sound Theater
Big news from our friends Chapel Hart. WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier Jr. is in studio with more. The ladies will be performing with special guest 2 Lane Summer…
Crime Stoppers, family offer reward leading to arrest in Kimberly Watts murder case
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the 2014 murder case of a Long Beach woman. Kimberly Jo "Kim" Watts, a divorced mother of one who worked as a nurse,…
Hancock County sheriff warns of 'federal warrant' scam
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is warning residents not to fall for the latest scam making its way around the county. Scammers are contacting citizens, saying they have a federal warrant for their arrest. The scammers even go so far…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in McComb
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in McComb that happened on Thursday that left one dead and one in custody. Officers with the McComb Police Department were responding to an area regarding calls of a suspicious…
Mississippi governor intent on income tax cut even if states receive less federal money
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he will continue pushing lawmakers to phase out the state income tax, even with the possibility of federal spending cuts that could affect states after Donald…
Stone High School breaks ground on new football field
It was an exciting day for Stone High School as they officially broke ground on their new football stadium. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Wiggins to highlight the exciting news.
New pickleball facility weeks away from opening in Biloxi
The countdown to opening day for The Picklr has begun, where in just under a month's time Biloxi will be home to a new indoor pickle ball…
Is insulin accessible for diabetes patients in South Mississippi?
Today is World Diabetes Day, and Mississippi is leading the nation with the highest number of diabetic patients. With so many people impacted by this chronic disease, a critical question…
Bridge over I-10 at Menge Avenue to open next week
The bridge over Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue will be open next week. Bill Lavers, executive director of the Harrison County Development Commission, said the contractor has said the bridge will open at 2 p.m. Monday. The bridge has been…