Perkinston man accused of child molestation
A Perkinston man is facing ten counts of molestation and three counts of sexual battery and producing child pornography after allegedly assaulting boys for years after he lured them to…
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Cardboard recycling event is Saturday; Christmas tree recycling ends Monday
A reminder that Saturday is the cardboard recycling event in Harrison County. Residents can drop off their holiday boxes and cardboard to be recycled. The event runs 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday only. There are five locations for the…
Jackson County School District looks for new approach to facility bond
Nearly a year after Jackson County voters rejected a facility bond, the school district is continuing its quest for updated facilities. In an effort to…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 6th, 2022
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 6th are: 5-9-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
First Ingalls Shipbuilding Hiring Center opens at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi
For the first time, an Ingalls Shipbuilding hiring center opened on the Coast. With over 3,000 positions available for trade workers with no experience,…
Number of priests in the U.S. declining
Recently we’ve reported a national shortage of priests in the United States. News 25’s Ashleigh Fortenberry spoke with two local faces today about their journey to…
Singing River re-opens drive-thru COVID-19 testing center
With the omicron variant spike continuing to rise, the team at Singing River Health System decided to reopen a drive-thru COVID testing center. The decision came after the team…
MPIC rebrands title for the future as they look to provide new opportunities for inmates
The nonprofit corporation ‘Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation’ has announced its rebrand to MAGCOR Industries. The corporation provides job training and resources…
Biloxi PD still collecting relief for Kentucky tornado victims
The Biloxi Police Department is currently collecting cleaning supplies and non-perishable food items for the victims of the tornadoes in Kentucky. Items can be dropped off until…
Fleur De Lis Bakery in Gulfport preparing for King Cake season
Today marks King’s Day, otherwise known as Twelfth Night or the Epiphany, which marks the official start of the Mardi Gras season. Bakeries along the…
Front Beach Drive closed for repairs to level uneven road panels
Ocean Springs, MS - Front Beach Drive will be closed from the Ocean Springs Yacht Club to Hillandale Drive beginning Monday, January 10, 2022, until Friday, January 28, 2022. Both lanes will be closed to traffic between the hours of…
MSDH reports 7,079 new cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 7,079 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and eight deaths. All eight deaths occurred between December 29 and January 5. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 579,773, with 10,511 deaths.
George County man indicted in stolen catalytic converters case
A George County man faces felony charges in the case involving stolen catalytic converters. State Auditor Shad White and George County School District Superintendent Wade Whitney, Jr. announced today Elijah Murrah has been indicted for grand larceny in George County.…
Biloxi couple charged with capital murder in death of 2-year-old
A Biloxi couple has been charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy in Biloxi. Joseph Heard, 38 and Hailey Heard, 21, are charged with capital murder with the underlying…
Gulfport therapy dog will hit the national championship spotlight
The national championship game is coming up on Monday, but on Friday, football is going to the dogs. American Medical Response's parent company, Global Medical Response, is presenting Puppies at the Playoff event on Friday in Indianapolis. The event will…
WWII veteran and USS Indianapolis survivor Granville Crane dies
One of three survivors of the torpedo attack on the USS Indianapolis during World War II has died. Granville Crane was 95 and a resident of Gulfport. He died…
Biden marks year since attack: ‘I will stand in this breach’
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered what he declared was the “God’s truth” marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Donald Trump’s supporters that has…
Crash backs up traffic on I-110
Mississippi Department of Transportation has reported a crash on Interstate 110 in D'Iberville that has traffic backed up. Morning commuters are advised to avoid I-110 until the crash is cleared. WXXV will have more details as they become available.
Two big winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing
Two winning tickets were sold for Wednesday's $632 million jackpot in the Powerball drawing. One ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Sacramento, California, while the other was sold…
Former social worker sentenced for sex crimes with minors
IUKA, Miss. (AP) — A former social worker with the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has received eight years in prison for sex crimes involving two teenage boys under her care. Lauren Rose Cavness, 27, of Tishomingo, appeared Wednesday…
Powerball winning numbers for January 5th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Telehealth appointments rise during COVID surge
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, so do telehealth appointments for Memorial. Telehealth is a service provided by Memorial that allows patients to talk to providers over the phone at…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 5th, 2022
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 5th are: 2-6-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Frosty Kroc Run will take place on Saturday
The Kroc Center will host their annual Frosty Kroc Run on Saturday. There will be races for all levels and ages including a one-mile fun run, 5K, and 10K. The race will start and…