"The park was never changed": Pass Christian alderman end rumors about War Memorial Park
There was controversy in Pass Christian early this month after events continuously misnamed a beloved park in the city. Understanding the history…
Multi-state fugitive caught and arrested in Ocean Springs
A man wanted in multiple states on sex crime charges was located in Ocean Springs on Wednesday morning and arrested by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force. 51-year-old James Wilkins was located at a construction site in Ocean…
Biloxi man arrested on aggravated domestic assault charge
A Biloxi man is behind bars on an aggravated domestic assault charge. According to Biloxi police, 29-year-old Evelio Nery was taken into custody Tuesday on a $100,000 bond.…
Seabee Base investigating fuel discharge
The Naval Construction Battalion Center is releasing new details about a fuel spill that happened on base this past weekend. On March 9th, the base's microgrid system experienced an unexpected…
MDMR hosts crab trap cleanup program
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources held a public cleanup, collecting almost 400 derelict crab traps. They had help from 91 volunteers and crab fishermen. The program…
Keesler Air Force Base honors K9 Veterans Day
March 13 is Veterans Day for a specific species of animal that has a special role to play in the armed forces. Keesler Air Force Base hosted a…
Mississippi Primary Elections Results
The 2024 Mississippi Primary Election takes place Tuesday, March 12th. The polls have closed. Here in South Mississippi, the races we are following on the ballot are United States President, United States Senate, and U.S. House of Representative 4th Congressional…
Congressman Mike Ezell speaks to WXXV about Primary Election
The 2024 4th Congressional District Primary has been called in favor of Incumbent Mike Ezell. The race was called with 45 percent of the votes counted. Congressman…
Political Analyst Charles Richardson discusses the Primary Election
Today was Primary Election Day in Mississippi. The polls have closed and the results have rolled in. Joining us this Primary Election Day is Political Analyst Charles Richardson to discuss all things 2024 Primary Election. [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="fa3012b9f72ffd6199e921a73dd084c62452f121" vtitle="Political Analyst…
Ty Pinkins for U.S. Senate Campaign Challenges Incumbent Senator Roger Wicker to Debate
JACKSON, MS - Following his victory in the primary elections, Ty Pinkins, candidate for the U.S. Senate, has issued a bold challenge to incumbent Senator Roger Wicker for a series of debates. Emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue and accountability…
Boyanton concedes District 4 U.S. House Race
Candidate for U.S. House District 4 Carl Boyanton has just told WXXV TV in an interview that he concedes the race against Incumbent Congressman Mike Ezell. With 52 percent…
News 25 speaks to Congressional Candidate Carl Boyanton on Election Day
Ahead of the polls closing tonight, News 25 caught up with Congressional Candidate Carl Boyanton to discuss how he feels ahead of the election. To…
State House Speaker’s son arrested due to underage drinking
According to a police report, the son of Mississippi House Speaker and Southern Miss freshman Quarterback Jason White was arrested in Destin, Florida. It was reported Jack White was arrested by deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office on Monday,…
Gulfport High School announces new principal
Gulfport High School announces new principal Dr. Rachel Gibson. For the past 18 years, Dr. Rachel Gibson has served as an educator in multiple capacities including middle school teacher, college instructor, interventionist, instructional coach, and administrator. Gulfport School District did…
Chairman of election commission, who served in Vietnam, shares why every vote matters
Election days oddly bring communities together as they enjoy the right to cast a ballot, while others may have forgotten why they even…
Biden and Trump could clinch nominations in Tuesday’s contests, ushering in general election
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump hope to clinch their parties’ presidential nominations with dominant victories in a slate of state primaries on Tuesday as the 2024 fight for the White House moves into a new phase.…
WXXV speaks to Congressman Mike Ezell on Election Day
WXXV reached out to Congressman Ezell before today's primary election results roll in. In a statement he said: "I'm proud of the work my team and I have done since last January, and I'm honored to be endorsed by leaders…
Importance of voting on Primary Election Day
Earlier today, our cameras stopped at the Lyman Community Center voting precinct to talk to voters about why they’re casting a ballot today. So far, it’s been a slow…
Man pleads guilty to two counts of manslaughter in Biloxi crash that killed grandmother and grandson
Biloxi, Mississippi –District Attorney W. Crosby Parker stated that Izaun Cade Baxter, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi pled guilty and was sentenced today for two counts of Manslaughter resulting from the October 10, 2020 crash that killed 59-year-old Ollie Armstrong and her…
Water customers in Lucedale may be experiencing low pressure or water outage
Due to a company hitting a water line near the George County Regional Correctional Facility, water customers in the city limits of Lucedale may be experiencing low pressure or temporarily be without water. The Lucedale Water Department is working diligently…
Monroe Avenue in Bayou View closed due to sewer cave-in
Gulfport has issued an “Emergency Road Closure” due to a sewer cave-in on Monroe Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street in Bayou View. The road will be closed to through traffic. Lawson Avenue, 52nd Street, O'Bryan Avenue, and 51st Street will be…
Mayor of Gautier Excited Ahead of State of the City Address
The city is set to open the Sound Amphitheater in April and has Mayor Vaughan excited about the benefits it will bring to his city. “And…
Community gathers for Special Olympics track and field meet in Moss Point
The city of Moss Point hosted the area 12 Special Olympics track and field meets. The Special Olympics gives children and adults with intellectual disabilities a place to participate in sports…
Tom Kenny, voice actor of SpongeBob, coming to Mississippi Comic Con
Are ya ready, kids? We have some exciting news about the Mississippi Comic Con! Tom Kenny, the voice actor for SpongeBob SquarePants, is coming to Jackson on June…