Court of Appeals Judge District 5 Race
The race for Court of Appeals Judge District Position 2 is an open seat and one that encompasses the six southern counties and beyond. Three candidates in…
Mississippi Power to host household hazardous waste collection event
Mississippi Power will host Bring It!, the Harrison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection event, this Saturday. Bring It! is coordinated in partnership with the Harrison County Beautification Department and gives residents a safe way to dispose of common hazardous waste…
Huntington Ingalls names Kari Wilkinson to lead Newport News Shipbuilding
Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Kari Wilkinson to serve as president of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, effective Jan. 1, 2025. She will succeed Jennifer Boykin, who…
2024 November 5th General Election Results
The polls are now closed in the 2024 November 5th General Election. Here in South Mississippi, the races we are following on the ballot are United States President, United States Senate, U.S. House of Representative 4th Congressional District, Supreme Court…
Discussing the 2024 election cycle
Political Analysts Charles Richardson and Howie Morgan are in studio to give us more insight on the national picture tonight.
Analyzing this election cycle
Political Analysts Charles Richardson and Howie Morgan are in studio to give us more insight on the national picture tonight.
WXXV Marco Bitonel and Elizabeth Keen discuss voter turnout in South Mississippi
Our team of reporters at WXXV News 25 have been busy all day talking to voters and keeping an eye on voting precincts on…
George County residents vote against Pennies for Parks proposal
George County residents voted against the Pennies for Parks proposal. The proposition was presented to voters to approve or reject a three percent hotel tax on lodging facilities in the county located outside Lucedale City limits and one percent sales…
AP Race Call: Republican Mike Ezell wins reelection to U.S. House in Mississippi's 4th Congressional District
By The Associated Press Republican Rep. Mike Ezell won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi on Tuesday. Ezell defeated Craig Raybon, a Democrat who has worked as a nonprofit director and truck driver. Ezell worked more than 42…
Former President Donald Trump wins Mississippi
Former President Donald Trump wins Mississippi. The Associated Press called the race at 7 p.m. Mississippi is six electoral votes. The winner of the presidential election must reach 270 electoral votes. Trump received 52.9% percent of votes in Mississippi. Vice…
Republican Sen. Wicker wins reelection in Mississippi, defeating Democrat Ty Pinkins
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi has defeated Democrat Ty Pinkins. The challenger received little financial support from his own party in a heavily Republican state. Wicker is extending his 30-year career on Capitol Hill. He…
Local officials discuss the process of running elections
Most South Mississippi voters have had a smooth election experience today, but as with large elections that may not always be the case. WXXV News 25's Jordyn Lassiter…
Transportation to Voting Sites
When heading to the polls on Election Day you’re often met by traffic and long lines. Voter Pat McCarroll said, “There’s no parking space and it was very difficult.” Voter Herbet Lugo…
WXXV’s Marco Bitonel live in Harrison County as voters continue to head to the polls
Many of you have cast your ballots already and some of you may be heading out in the hours before polls…
Voters head to the polls for the 2024 General Election
Every vote cast today counts and it is a direct way to shape the future. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was at the polls as…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen live in Jackson County as voters continue to head to the polls
Our election coverage continues in Jackson County! WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is there now and has more on what Jackson…
Woman charged with taking money from victim she was caring for
A Harrison County woman faces indictment alleging she took money from a vulnerable adult for her own use. 66-year-old Sandra Bolton was arrested Friday on two counts of embezzlement and two counts of exploitation of a vulnerable person. She was…
Bay St. Louis Little Theatre hosting a night of jazz
The Bay St. Louis Little Theatre is hosting a night of jazz on Friday, November 8th. The band Nolatet brings the entertainment with doors opening…
South Mississippians head to the polls on Election Day
November 5th is the day to make your voice heard, helping shape the future with your ballot. WXXV News 25's Ethan…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Lyman Community Center taking you to the polls on this Election Day
Today is the day South Mississippi to make your voice heard by going out to vote on this Election Day. Every vote counts, and voting is a direct way to shape…
Gulfport School District receives 2024 Cognia System of Distinction
The Gulfport School District celebrating a recent achievement. The district is a 2024 Cognia System of Distinction. Cognia is a global school improvement advocacy group, Gulfport becoming…
City of D'Iberville testing emergency weather sirens on November 6th
The emergency weather sirens in D'Iberville are being tested on Wednesday, November 6th. The testing set to start at 10 AM. A total of seven sirens will be tested throughout the city to ensure they function. Testing can last up…
Young voters set to participate in first Presidential Election
As Mississippians head out to the polls on Tuesday, there will be plenty of young adults casting their first-ever ballots and looking to make a difference in their country. The…
A look ahead to the upcoming Gulfport municipal elections
With current Mayor Billy Hewes planning on stepping down after his third term, candidates have begun announcing their intentions to run for the office of Mayor of Gulfport in 2025.…