WXXV Team

Shining a Light on Down Syndrome

October is down syndrome awareness month, so all month long were shining a light on down syndrome with our new series, Up with Downs.

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Charlie Olsen

For the first time in the history of St. Patrick High School, their football team has a 3-game win streak. Also breaking records is sophomore running back Charlie Olsen, who has quickly become a key piece in the Fighting Irish Offense.

Pass Christian's Dustin Allison Leads State in Passing Yards

Friday's News 25 game of the week is a two-fold comeback story featuring Pass Christian and Bay High, who have already combined for seven more wins than they had, all of last year just six weeks into the season. Pirates and senior quarterback, Dustin Allison, leads the entire state, in passing yards heading into district play.

Statewide burn ban: DOs and DON'Ts

Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. Since this ban is in place until further notice fire experts want you to take this time to brush up on controlled burning safety.

Manhunt for Richard Merritt ends in Nashville

Former Georgia attorney Richard Merritt, convicted of defrauding clients out of settlement money, is now accused of murdering his mother moments before a nationwide manhunt began.

Mississippi under statewide burn ban

At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.