Ocean Springs community pep rally
Tonight, Greyhound Nation will show out in force for an annual pep rally as the fall athletic season kicks off. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the pep rally with more.
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Little People’s Academy in Harrison County alters bus runs
A transportation decision made by West Wortham Elementary and Middle School has left parents of several students frustrated and confused. For several years now, Little People’s Christian…
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the U.S. economy. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending August 13…
Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign kicks off
South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are joining with the Department of Transportation for its annual Labor Day Weekend campaign. ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ is a…
Former Ole Miss football player Luke Knox dies at 22
A former Ole Miss football player is dead. Twenty-two-year-old Luke Knox died last night from undisclosed causes. Police say foul play is not suspected. Knox, the…
Looking for a new best friend? HSSM has the event for you
Katie King and Erin King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi brought Gumbo, a 2-year-old Boxer mix, to WXXV to talk about their fundraising…
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests 1st in 75 years in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The world’s smallest and most endangered sea turtles have hatched in Louisiana’s wilds for the first known time in more than 75 years, officials said Wednesday. “Louisiana was largely written off as a nesting spot for sea turtles…
Former Jackson officer gets 5-year sentence in beating death
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former police officer in Mississippi received a five-year prison sentence Wednesday for the 2019 beating death of a man who was pulled from a vehicle during a manhunt. The former Jackson detective, Anthony Fox, was…
Powerball winning numbers for August 17th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Lottery Draw for August 17th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 3-3-0 Fireball Number: 7 CASH 4: 7-8-9-5 Fireball Number: 7 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Singing River Health System holds public forum on options for continued care
A crowded board meeting in Jackson County offered information regarding the potential sale of Singing River Health System. Singing River doctors, board members, nurses,…
Hurricane Camille made landfall 53 years ago
It’s a somber day of remembrance throughout South Mississippi as today is the 53rd anniversary of Hurricane Camille’s landfall. For many, August 17th, 1969 was northing…
Harrison County Board President under investigation by state auditor
WXXV has learned that Harrison County District 4 Supervisor and Board President Kent Jones is under investigation by the state Auditor's Office. Gulfport Police confirmed they were…
Chapel Hart delivers amazing live performance on America’s Got Talent
Chapel Hart owned the AGT stage last night, the ladies from Poplarville acting more like a headliner rather than group auditioning for a spot in the…
Allen Beverages celebrates 75 years of business on the Gulf Coast
Allen Beverages, a family business that’s been alive for three generations, is now celebrating their 75-year anniversary. Locally owned and operated, Allen Beverages is celebrating 75 years on the…
Mississippi Aquarium takes in Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
NOAA Fisheries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services chose the Mississippi Aquarium as a recipient of an adult non-releasable Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle. This new permanent resident was…
Senator Roger Wicker speaks at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker took time during his visit to the Coast this week to show his support for Republicans running for office this fall.…
Firemen battle flames and heat in Long Beach attic fire
Flames and smoke fill a Long Beach home after a fire in the attic. Long Beach Fire Department received a call of a structure fire around…
Morning Business Report: August 17th, 2022
The FDA clears the path for over-the-counter hearing aids and an analyst firm says a severe housing downturn is possible. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and…
Gulfport water/utility bills only payable via drop box until Friday
Today through Friday, the City of Gulfport Water and Utility won’t be accepting payments in the office, drive-through, via phone or online due to an update…
Memorial Hospital hosting blood drive
About 62 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood, but only about three percent donate. To help with the blood shortage, Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive…
Gulfport holds remembrance ceremony on 53rd anniversary of Hurricane Camille
Today marks the 53rd anniversary of Hurricane Camille. The category five storm killed 143 people when it slammed into South Mississippi. Every year, those victims are…
Lottery Draw for August 17th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4 MIDDAY
Here are the winning numbers for today’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 3-4-4 Fireball Number: 2 CASH 4: 4-7-0-0 Fireball Number: 2 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
MDOT making emergency repairs to HWY 67 ramp to HWY 49 in Harrison County
MDOT is making emergency repairs at the Highway 67 ramp to Highway 49. The agency sent out an alert this morning saying…