It’s an inside look at how the African-American barber played an important role in other black Americans settling across our country. “Knights of the Razor: Black Barbers in Slavery and Freedom” is the newest book by USM history professor Dr.…
Most people wouldn’t go looking for love in a public library but this year, Hancock County Library officials are hoping readers wanting to spice up their literary love life will start in the book aisle. The Hancock County Library System’s…
What do you want to do with your future? That was the question posed to students at Long Beach High School this morning at their college and career fair. Students from all grades took to the gym to start or…
A bunch of pint-sized reporters broadcast some big news today, a mock broadcast that is, as part of a reading exercise for some kindergarteners at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach. WXXV’s own anchor Jennifer Tubwell and meteorologist Ryan Mahan…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus launched their “Health is Golden” campaign today, thanks to a grant of nearly $200,000 from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. The campaign seeks to create a culture of wellness…
Hundreds are expected to gather in Gulfport tonight for a rally supporting the removal of the Confederate emblem from the Mississippi flag. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live from the Good Deeds Community Center with an inside look. [mappress…
Today a bill that would eliminate elected superintendents in Mississippi has passed the state Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The measure would require that superintendents be appointed in all 144 Mississippi school districts beginning…
Two convicted sex offenders were arrested in Jackson County. Twenty-nine year-old Antonio Clark was picked back up on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear and re-register every 90 days as required by the state. He was arrested in Ocean…
The death toll of yesterday’s car crash at the intersection of Highway 53 and Highway 49 has risen to three. According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, 16-year-old Julisa Matute, who was in critical condition at USA Medical Center…
Traffic is rolling once again on Highway 53 and Mills Road in Gulfport after a multiple car accident. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, one woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Master Sergeant Benjamin Siebert tells News…