Lyman Community Center hosts WXXV Senior Lifestyle Expo
WXXV is hosting its first Senior Lifestyle Expo on Tuesday, August 27th. The expo takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center on Highway 49. It’s absolutely…
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Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after…
US national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M
By PATRICK WHITTLE Updated 9:07 AM CDT, August 26, 2024 PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The official nonprofit organization of the National Park Service is set to receive the largest grant in its history, a $100 million gift the fundraising group described…
August’s supermoon is the first of four lunar spectacles
By MARCIA DUNN Updated 9:24 AM CDT, August 20, 2024 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Monday’s supermoon is the first of four this year. During a supermoon, the full moon inches a little closer than usual to Earth. A supermoon isn’t bigger, but it can…
Mississippi College, Mississippi State University Partner to Create Accelerated Law Degree Program
JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 23, 2024) – The Mississippi College School of Law recently announced a partnership with Mississippi State University to allow qualified students to enroll in an accelerated pathway to attain a juris doctorate at the Jackson campus. This…
Road closure in Biloxi for power pole replacement
Mississippi Power crews are in West Biloxi replacing power poles and restringing power lines. They will be in the area of Big Lake and Old Bay Road at Bay Pointe Drive beginning on Monday, August 26th. Traffic control crews will…
Jackson County searching for armed robbery suspect
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are asking the public’s help to find an armed robbery suspect. Sheriff John Ledbetter says 31-year-old Dakkoda Stirewalt is wanted for the armed robbery of an individual of his vehicle. The robbery occurred on Heathcliff Drive…
Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost
By AMANDA SEITZ Updated 2:03 PM CDT, August 23, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) —On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. U.S.…
Moss Point man dies in George County wreck
A Moss Point man died Friday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident in Georgia County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said 43-year -old Richard Walker left the roadway and overturned on Highway 26 about 12:15 p.m. Walker received fatal injuries and was pronounced…
Mercedes Carranza Appointed to Memorial Health System Board of Trustees
Gulfport, Mississippi — August 21, 2024 — Mercedes Carranza was appointed by the City of Gulfport to serve on the Memorial Health System Board of Trustees effective August 1, 2024, replacing former board member Gary Fredericks, whose term expired. Mr. Carranza is…
Job Corps Inducts 2024 Hall of Fame Class at Leadership Summit Event
WASHINGTON (Aug. 20, 2024) – As Job Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary on August 20th, the program honored seven new Hall of Fame recipients. Tyrone Johnson from the Mississippi Job Corps Center received the Hall of Fame award during a ceremony held…
Yard sale to support Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence hosting a garage sale in Gulfport. Head out to 14718 Canal Loop in Gulfport to see if you can find anything you live while also giving…
Biloxi's Katrina infrastructure repair ongoing, but nearing completion, 19 years later
Hurricane Katrina may have been nearly 19 years ago, but cities are still recovering from its destruction. I spoke with Mayor FoFo Gilich about Biloxi's Hurricane Katrina infrastructure repair program to see…
Mother of woman killed on her way to work speaks out
A woman walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding Wednesday morning was hit by a vehicle and later died. She's been identified by her mother, Nakia Newsome, as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes.…
Coastal businesses prepare to celebrate National Waffle Day
Do you like waffles? Saturday is the perfect day for everything related to waffles. One business on the coast welcomed WXXV News 25's EJ ahead of National Waffle Day…
Martin Bluff Road Project update
The City of Gautier gives an update on the Martin Bluff Road Project. According to the city, the project is approaching the halfway mark, with next steps including finishing grading, beginning curbing, and then paving on the north side. Upcoming…
Ingalls employee dies after being hit walking to work
A mother of four who was walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Wednesday morning was hit and later died. Nakia Newsome, the mother of the victim, identified her as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, ALI SWENSON and GABRIEL SANDOVAL Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy says he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump. Kennedy said Friday in Arizona that his internal polls had showed that his…
Bay St. Louis man charged in shooting death in Bayside Park
A Bay St. Louis man is in jail, charged with murder in the shooting death of another man on Thursday evening. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 38-year-old Ronald Zoerner is charged with murder. He was taken to Hancock County…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Slim Chickens in Biloxi a day ahead of National Waffles Day
Tomorrow is National Waffles Day and what better way to celebrate than to have some chicken and waffles! Slim Chickens is a popular spot for chicken tenders, wings, and southern-style sides. The restaurant is…
First Responders Family Fun event being hosted at Kroc Center
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a special day for first responders on Sunday! A fun day is being hosted for those responders and their families,…
Ribbon cutting for Long Beach career and technical education center
The Long Beach Bearcats are getting more career opportunities for the 2024 - 2025 school year! The Long Beach School District broke ground in May…
Pass Christian officials vote to halt boardwalk project
Pass Christian residents are divided after the city council voted this week to pause development of the under-construction boardwalk along the beach front. Pass Christian city officials voted…
Bay St. Louis City Council Passes Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Bay St. Louis, MS – August 21, 2024 – The Bay St. Louis City Council adopted a short-term rental ordinance at its August 20, 2024, meeting. The ordinance requires short-term rentals to be registered with the City of Bay St.…