City of Biloxi holding Ward 4 Special Election
We are joined in studio by Cecilia Dobbs Walton and Stacy Thacker from the City of Biloxi. They are here to tell us about the Ward 4 Special…
VIEWER PHOTOS: Northern Lights in South Mississippi
If you looked up at the sky on Friday night, you may have seen something unexpected! A strong solar storm caused Northern Lights to be seen as far down as the Gulf Coast. A few viewers even sent in some…
Safe rooms opening in Pearl River County
Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon and overnight, all three saferooms in Pearl River County will open today at 5:00 PM and remain open until the threat of severe weather has passed. Pets are not allowed. Please…
USM Graduate School holds annual Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium
More than 70 students participated in The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Graduate School’s annual Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium, held April 18 on the Hattiesburg campus. The symposium provides graduate students with an opportunity to present their…
Mississippi’s Own Mac McAnally Performs at iMPAC on July 27
Singer-songwriter Mac McAnally, longtime guitarist for the late Jimmy Buffett and one of the most revered musicians in Nashville, will perform in concert with some of his Coral Reefer buddies and a symphony orchestra on Saturday, July 27, at Mississippi…
Special election set for June 18 in Biloxi to fill Ward 4 seat
The Biloxi City Council has scheduled a special election for Tuesday, June 18 for Ward 4 residents. The special election will be to fill the unexpired term of Ward 4 Councilmember Robert Deming III who resigned Tuesday evening. Here is…
Three MGCCC students are only students in Mississippi selected for prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Three MGCCC students are among only 60 high-achieving community college students from across the nation selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship aims for Cooke Scholars to complete their undergraduate educations…
Pascagoula Gautier High School and Singing River Healthcare Academy Celebrate Class of 2024 CTE Program Achievements
Pascagoula, Miss. – A graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program at Pascagoula Gautier School District in collaboration with Singing River Healthcare Academy is scheduled on Wednesday, May 15, 12 p.m. in the Medical…
Institute for Disability Studies, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Partner to Hold Multiple Job Extravaganzas, Future Career Exploration Events
Fri, 05/10/2024 - 10:35am | By: Rebecca Holland The Institute for Disability Studies (IDS), at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services have extended a partnership to continue providing the successful Job Extravaganza program for…
Special Olympics Mississippi Summer games kick off at Keesler Air Force Base
The Summer games for Special Olympics Mississippi have kicked off at Keesler Air Force Base with the opening ceremonies that took place Friday night. This year's theme is “Adventure…
Ocean Springs Fire Chief set to retire after 26 years
Ocean Springs Fire Chief Derek McCoy retires today after a 26-year-old career serving the people of Jackson County. News 25 talked to McCoy earlier today as he looks…
Special agent's battle against breast cancer ignites community support
After serving her community for 20 years — giving her all to keep them safe — Special Agent Christa Groom is learning to let other people take care of…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting kitten shower
Saturday, the Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting a kitten shower. The shower kicks off at noon and lasts until 3. You can learn about the Humane Society’s Kitten Foster program.…
D’Iberville High students moving to the next level
D’Iberville High School celebrated graduating seniors as they head to college or the military. The theme for today’s ceremony is ‘moving to the next level.’ Teachers and students…
Special Olympics Summer Games Kick Off
The Opening Ceremonies of the Mississippi Special Olympics Summer Games are happening tonight. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss is live…
Governor Reeves Requests FEMA Individual Assistance for Six Counties Following April Storms
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves announced today that he is requesting Individual Assistance from FEMA for six counties impacted by the severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from April 8 – April 11, 2024. During that timeframe,…
Alternate lane closure for Popp's Ferry Bridge Saturday
A traffic note for weekend drivers! The Popp's Ferry Bridge will be closed on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. while maintenance is performed. Motorists traveling the bridge should expect alternate lane closures.
Gulfport man sentenced to death for murder of two-year old step-son
Biloxi, Mississippi – Forty-one-year-old Joseph David Heard of Gulfport has been convicted of Capital Murder for the murder of his two-year old step-son that occurred on December 27, 2021. At the close of the evidence on May 9, 2024, the…
Singing River Electric reports power outages
Singing River Electric Cooperative is still working this evening to restore to parts of Jackson and George counties after outages were caused by last night’s storms. More than 2,000 Singing River Electric members still without power, the cast majority of…
Reactions to recent Great White Shark sighting in the Gulf
Meet Miss Pawla, an 8-foot-long female great white shark. According to researchers at the university of southern Alabama, based on her size it’s approximated that she’s about 15 years old and she’s been spotted off…
Bike and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
It’s the time of year when so many people here on the Coast and across the nation are hopping on their bicycles or motorcycles. The month of May is also…
Keesler Air Force Base celebrates military spouses
The month of May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month and service members at Keesler Air Force Base spent the day honoring military spouses. May 10th is recognized as Military…
Special Olympics Torch Run in Picayune
The City of Picayune played host to the Special Olympics Torch Run! Special Olympic athletes and members of local law enforcement agencies carried the Special Olympics Torch Down Goodyear Boulevard…
Look inside Mississippi Power's storm center dedicated to its employees
Our cameras followed more than 30 government and emergency management officials from across the region today as they toured Mississippi Power's storm center ahead of the start of hurricane season. Imagine…