BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 10:53 AM CDT, June 28, 2024 Share JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Families of all ages will be able to enjoy a very special breakfast experience during Mississippi Aquarium’s Pancakes for Penguins July 6, 7, 13, and 14. This experience will feature a catered pancake breakfast by Brick & Spoon, penguin…
JACKSON, MS (June 27, 2024)— The Mississippi Public Service Commission, on June 13, 2024, approved a new area code to be assigned to the same area occupied by the 662 code. The new area code is 471. According to the…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce Thursday, July 4th is a "Free Fishing Day”, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state. MDWFP encourages…
BISSELL Pet Foundation is prompting a national call for adoption by hosting it’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™ event from July 8-31, 2024, at 390+ organizations in 4 states. This effort has helped more than 253,000 pets find loving homes,…
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 8, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 1, 2024,…
DIAMONDHEAD, MS ─ What if everyone in the community read the same book, then joined together to discuss it? This is the core idea behind a new “community reading” program that will launch, officially, on July 1, 2024, in Diamondhead.…
Picayune, MS - June 14, 2024 - The Pearl River County SPCA is thrilled to announce the launch of its "20K for 20K" fundraiser, celebrating the milestone of reaching 20,000 followers on Facebook. This special fundraiser aims to raise $20,000—just…
Tropical Storm Beryl is strengthening in the central Atlantic Ocean and is a hurricane threat to the Windward Islands, but then faces an uncertain future in the Caribbean Sea. The tropical storm could be a hurricane by Sunday morning…
This is a monthly event from April to September that is held on the last Friday of each month. Located on Front Beach Drive, attendees can witness beachfront views and beautiful sunsets…
Every Friday, the community gathers at Fort Maurepas in Ocean Springs for a little weekend fun. News 25's Ethan Krauss was there tonight to tell us about the fun…
There's some exciting news out of one iconic business in the City of Discovery. Tatonut announced they are opening on Sundays. Customers lined up starting at 5 Friday morning ahead…
Relief is on the way for those in Hancock County following those damaging April storms. FEMA and MEMA officials have set up a disaster center at the Hancock County Tax…
Avery Warrick is a 2nd grade teacher, and as she heads into her third year teaching she has an entirely new classroom ready for her. Warrick…
The Mississippi Press Association is holding its convention at the Golden Nugget. The organization is inducting long-time sports columnist Rick Cleveland into its Hall of Fame. News 25's…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising drivers of some closures this weekend. Kiln-Delise Road at Interstate 10 will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews perform work on the bridge deck…
One teacher in St. Martin won a classroom decoration for the upcoming school year. WXXV News 25’s Brooke Parker is at the room…
TatoNut Donut Shop is a popular family-owned bakery known for its delicious donuts. It is often mentioned as "The Only Real Donut" because of its unique recipe of potatoes that has been passed…
RIDGELAND, Miss. (June 28, 2024) – C Spire announces fiber expansion in Jackson County. More than 1,700 residents in Pascagoula and more than 500 residents in Moss Point will soon have the option for C Spire’s ultra-fast fiber. C Spire…
On July 9th, Ward 4 residents will cast their final votes for the open city council seat in Biloxi. Two candidates will be on the ballot: Jamie Creel and Rodney…
A Walnut Grove man will serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges this week. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 53-year-old Danny Donrull Bolton pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent. Circuit Court…
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The center is located at the Hancock County Tax…
The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is having issues with its non-emergency phone lines. Sheriff Matt Haley said a few non-emergency phone lines are still available and are listed below. The 911 lines are all available for calls concerning any emergencies.…
A Vancleave man is jailed in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center on multiple counts of child pornography and sexual battery of a minor that have allegedly occurred since 2014. Sheriff John Ledbetter says after getting information from a citizen…