A few South Mississippi schools are issuing statements regarding alleged social media threats. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has investigated recent social media threats in which Jackson County schools have been a target. According to the sheriff’s office, currently the…
Coast Electric has reversed course and is now saying it will not make customers who were undercharged pay for the billing mistake. In a message posted to social media, Coast Electric said, "We value the input of our members, the…
By HILLEL ITALIE Updated 4:02 AM CDT, September 19, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Less than two weeks before his 100th birthday, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation, which has set aside its longstanding…
By LARRY NEUMEISTER, MICHAEL R. SISAK and ANDREW DALTON Updated 7:09 PM CDT, September 18, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is staying locked up after a judge Wednesday rejected the hip-hop mogul’s proposal that he await his sex trafficking trial in the luxury of…
On Tuesday, WXXV News 25 took a trip to the Governor's Mansion in Jackson to visit First Lady Elee Reeves and tour the historic mansion. Reeves was born in Tylertown, MS,…
Cruisin’ the Coast is almost here and with the event right around the corner, Cruisin’ organizers want to make sure you know about some of the new policies for this year’s event. WXXV News…
Residents of Picayune and the surrounding areas now have a third grocery option to choose from. The 40,000 square foot supermarket is located at 1701 Highway 43 and it marks…
Tragic new developments today in the case of a teen shot in Gulfport early Monday Morning. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest update on the identity of the…
Around 4,500 South Mississippians are voicing their concerns after finding out they are being impacted by a billing error from their power company. In a statement made on…
One Mississippi State University researcher is studying a population of coyotes along the Gulf Coast. The researcher is hoping to conserve the red wolf legacy on the coast. A…
If you are interested in propane and propane accessories, listen up! The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners announce an upcoming propane summit. The Propane Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, September…
Join the Moss Point-Jackson County NAACP Branch members at Moss Point City Hall this week to register to vote. Registration will take place from September 18th-20th, 2024, in the lobby area. Registration is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
On Thursday, one local organization is holding a free medical clinic for uninsured adults. Gulf Coast Community Ministries is putting on this clinic from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on September 19th. No appointments are needed and walk ins are…
A Hattiesburg resident is celebrating their 24th birthday this week. That resident is Greenbean, the Hattiesburg Zoo's green iguana! Greenbean is celebrating with enrichment activities. If you go to the zoo,…
The United States Air Force is celebrating a birthday today. The branch was officially founded on September 18, 1947! Predecessor organizations date back to 1907. Closer to home, Keesler…
The 16-year-old who was shot in Gulfport on Monday morning has died, according to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer. The victim has been identified as 16-year-old Terrance Young Jr. He was a student at Gulfport High School. On Monday morning,…
The Mississippi Songwriters Festival is kicking off Thursday, September 19th! There will be over 125 songwriters in over 11 venues from Ocean Springs to Gautier.…
Moss Point School District is ranked #1 among Coastal schools and #4 in the state in college and career readiness! The school district maintains their B rating. For the first time in history of the accountability model, Escatawpa Upper Elementary…
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store at the River Ridge Shopping Center in Picayune. The doors opened at 8AM, welcoming customers to explore a wide range…
A crash on I-10 past the AL State Line in Jackson County has the RIGHT eastbound lane BLOCKED. Law enforcement are on scene directing traffic. Motorists should use caution when approaching the area.
Out of 144 school districts in Mississippi, Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is officially ranked #5 in the state following the release of test scores from the Mississippi Department of Education. They are the third highest ranked school district on…
BILOXI, MS (September 18, 2024)— Southern District Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr wants to inform the public about a recent billing error affecting approximately 4,500 Coast Electric accounts. From January 2024 until August 23, 2024, these members were inadvertently…
The mother of a man who was shot and killed at The Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. Kimberly Harmon, the mother of Chayse Harmon, filed the lawsuit on August 2, 2024, alleging the…
Some members of the WXXV News 25 crew had an exciting day visiting the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson and sitting down with First Lady Elee Reeves. Tune into WXXV…