Join the Moss Point-Jackson County NAACP Branch members at Moss Point City Hall this week to register to vote. Registration will take place from September 18th-20th, 2024, in the lobby area. Registration is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
On Thursday, one local organization is holding a free medical clinic for uninsured adults. Gulf Coast Community Ministries is putting on this clinic from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on September 19th. No appointments are needed and walk ins are…
A Hattiesburg resident is celebrating their 24th birthday this week. That resident is Greenbean, the Hattiesburg Zoo's green iguana! Greenbean is celebrating with enrichment activities. If you go to the zoo,…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Updated 3:18 PM CDT, September 18, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation…
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A new program in Mississippi is designed to help people who need mental health care services while they are jailed and facing felony charges. The Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi…
The United States Air Force is celebrating a birthday today. The branch was officially founded on September 18, 1947! Predecessor organizations date back to 1907. Closer to home, Keesler…
The 16-year-old who was shot in Gulfport on Monday morning has died, according to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer. The victim has been identified as 16-year-old Terrance Young Jr. He was a student at Gulfport High School. On Monday morning,…
The Mississippi Songwriters Festival is kicking off Thursday, September 19th! There will be over 125 songwriters in over 11 venues from Ocean Springs to Gautier.…
Moss Point School District is ranked #1 among Coastal schools and #4 in the state in college and career readiness! The school district maintains their B rating. For the first time in history of the accountability model, Escatawpa Upper Elementary…
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store at the River Ridge Shopping Center in Picayune. The doors opened at 8AM, welcoming customers to explore a wide range…
A crash on I-10 past the AL State Line in Jackson County has the RIGHT eastbound lane BLOCKED. Law enforcement are on scene directing traffic. Motorists should use caution when approaching the area.
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal by a man who has been on death row for 30 years after he was convicted of killing two college students. The decision could clear the…
Out of 144 school districts in Mississippi, Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is officially ranked #5 in the state following the release of test scores from the Mississippi Department of Education. They are the third highest ranked school district on…
BILOXI, MS (September 18, 2024)— Southern District Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr wants to inform the public about a recent billing error affecting approximately 4,500 Coast Electric accounts. From January 2024 until August 23, 2024, these members were inadvertently…
The mother of a man who was shot and killed at The Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. Kimberly Harmon, the mother of Chayse Harmon, filed the lawsuit on August 2, 2024, alleging the…
Some members of the WXXV News 25 crew had an exciting day visiting the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson and sitting down with First Lady Elee Reeves. Tune into WXXV…
The George County School District has been made aware of a potentially concerning social media thread related to George County Middle School. The George County School District investigated the social media thread with the assistance of surrounding law enforcement agencies…
On Tuesday night, the Pascagoula City Council passed a motion to rename McVey Court into Jim McInnis court, their way of honoring a local hero. Jim McInnis is a…
South Mississippi school districts are celebrating after the release of the state academic accountability reports today. Some south Mississippi schools coming out at the top of their respective…
Mississippi Secretary of State's office revealed election officials in the Magnolia State were targeted with a suspicious package this week. That package was delivered Monday to the Mississippi Elections…
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Gulf Coast President Aimee Risser and big sister Mimi come to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss the need of…
A group of South Mississippians have created a new fishing tournament with the goal of supporting first responders. Hook 'Em for Heroes is a charity fishing tournament. The mission…
The Biloxi Shuckers are heading to playoffs for the first time since 2019! WXXV News 25's Jevan McCoskey is at Keesler Federal Park ahead of the…
One $7 bet left one Mississippi resident $126,000 richer. The best part, it happened on Friday the 13th. The guest won made the bet asked to remain anonymous. A…