Hancock County Republican Women hosting Candidate Forum
In Hancock County, a chance to hear from congressional candidates ahead of next week’s primary elections in the Magnolia State. The candidate’s forum begins at 5:30 at American Legion…
Conversation with Congressional Candidate Carl Boyanton
In the week before the primary elections here in Mississippi, WXXV News 25 is reaching out to candidates on the ballot here in South Mississippi to hear their stances on…
Tattoo artists gather for Due South Tattoo and Art Expo
Tattoo artists came together to display their art for the annual Due South Tattoo and Art Expo over the weekend. The expo kicked off Friday at…
Shooting at Oasis Lounge in West Point, MS
Sheriff deputies are investigating a mass shooting at a nightclub in West Point in the northeastern part of the state. The shooting happened early Sunday morning inside Club Oasis.…
MBI investigating deputy-involved shooting in Meridian
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on Friday on Poplar Springs Drive in Meridian. A deputy with the sheriff’s department was attempting to initiate a traffic stop on…
MEMA District 9 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2023 will be presented at Biloxi City Council meeting
The City of Biloxi has completed the planning process to update its Hazard Mitigation/Floodplain Management Plan. The process involved identifying the policies, activities and tools necessary for implementing actions that will reduce or eliminate risks to life and property from…
Spring Towards Preparedness: Stay Safe from Flooding, Thunderstorms, and Lightning
ATLANTA – Springtime weather brings warmer temperatures and flowers, but also a higher likelihood of severe storms coming through your neighborhood or flood waters running down your streets. You can find specific flooding and thunderstorm preparedness activities and information by downloading…
North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School students holding canned food drive
On Monday, students at North Woolmarket Elementary & Middle School will kick off their community service project to help families in need. Members of the school’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are sponsoring a Canned Food Drive to support…
Merit Health Biloxi Hosts Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive to Fight Hunger
BILOXI, MS (March 1, 2024) – Merit Health Biloxi invites community members to join the hospital’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefiting Back Bay Mission. Peanut butter is a…
Deadline Extended to Apply for FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council
ATLANTA – Students in 8th to 11th grade who have a passion for disaster preparedness and community service are encouraged to apply prior to the March 8 deadline. Teens from communities across the Southeast may now apply for FEMA’s national Youth Preparedness…
UMMC medical students deliver free health screenings across state
By: Gary Pettus, gpettus@umc.edu Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Photography JACKSON, Miss. – On the afternoon before Valentine’s Day, Elaine Jones decided to take stock of her heart. But she couldn’t drive herself to the doctor: “My car’s messed up at the…
National Academies Panel Meets at USM’s Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise to Discuss the Next Decade of Ocean Science
Scientists from across the country met recently at the University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise to share their priorities for ocean science and ideas for future research. The sessions were held as part of…
March 23: Auditions for Carey Dinner Theatre’s 50th season
Carey Dinner Theatre’s 50th anniversary season opens in July – and the first step in this long tradition is choosing performers, backstage designers/technicians, and front-of-house workers. Auditions for cast members and interviews for crew will be held Saturday, March 23,…
New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University Announces 2024 Schedule
The third annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has unveiled its full 2024 schedule, which features more than 150 acclaimed authors and thought leaders, 90+ panels, book signings, a culinary symposium, Family Day festivities and a closing musical…
CoastCon 46 underway in Biloxi
Sci-Fi lovers rejoice! The 46th edition of CoastCon is underway at the Coast Convention Center in Biloxi. CoastCon is Mississippi's longest running, not-for-profit science fiction, fantasy, pop culture, and gaming…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport clearing land for economic development
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is in the process of clearing land to make way for economic development related to aerospace industry expansion on the coast. The project site…
Scammers impersonate Harrison County Sheriff's Department
Last month, we let you know about scam calls impersonating the Harrison County Sheriff's Department. Unfortunately, these scammers are getting smarter. What started as a common phone scam that impersonated…
Candidate forum being hosted on March 4
Happening on Monday, March 4, Hancock County will be hosting a candidate forum ahead of the March 12 primary. The forum starts at 5:30 PM and will take place at American Legion Post 77 in Waveland. Incumbent Mike Ezell as…
House Bill would allow wet jurisdictions to sell alcohol on Sundays
A new bill from the Mississippi Legislature would allow wet jurisdictions to permit package retail sales on Sunday -- if voters agree to allow it. It was authored by Representative Brent Powell of District 59. House Bill 329 passed the…
Saucier man sentenced to 60 years for sex crimes
Gulfport, MS – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that Kendal Wayne Bodie of Saucier, Mississippi, age 37, was convicted by a Harrison County jury of two counts of Sexual Battery and one count of Touching of a Child…
Gulf Coast Walk for Diabetes happening March 2
Get your walk on in Jones Park Saturday morning for the annual Gulf Coast Walk for Diabetes. The fun there begins at 9 AM. 100% of donations…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisories for Four Beaches
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued beach water contact advisories for Waveland Beach, Bay St. Louis Beach, Pass Christian Central Beach and Long Beach. The beach is not closed; however, there may…
Postal Service investigating mail thefts from Hancock County collection boxes
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating mail thefts from blue collection boxes in Hancock County. Julie Nicholson-Morgan with the USPIS confirmed the thefts, which occurred between October 2023 and January 2024. Those boxes are now covered and available for…
Part of King Henry Drive in Ocean Springs closing on March 4
In Ocean Springs, King Henry Drive will be closed at Ocean Springs Road starting Monday, March 4. The closure will start at 8 in the morning and last until Friday, March 8 at 5 PM. The closure is so a…