Singing River hosts flag raising ceremony to honor veterans
Singing River Health System commemorated veterans Thursday at the Gulfport Hospital by raising a special flag which symbolizes all branches of military services. The brief ceremony was…
Gautier High School pays tributes to local veterans
In Gautier, students and staff celebrated local veterans and their families ahead of Veterans Day for the school’s annual Veterans Breakfast. Veterans and students alike packed into Gautier…
Biloxi mayor says Popps Ferry extension is close
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich told chamber members this morning he hopes the city can soon call for bids on the Popps Ferry Extension Project. Speaking at the latest…
Armed Forces Retirement Home celebrates Veterans Day
The Armed Forces Retirement Home celebrated Veterans Day with an open house. The last time they were able to host their Veterans Day Open House was in 2019 before the pandemic. Guests…
St. Joseph Hospice hosting shrimp boil fundraiser
A shrimp boil is happening next Friday. St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport is selling shrimp, corn, and potato plates for $12. Proceeds will help provide Christmas presents for children in foster care in our area. You can call 228-865-7897 to…
Man charged after allegedly stabbing woman over 50 times
On November 8, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 41-year-old Nicholas Leshaun Unger and charged him with one count of Aggravated Domestic Assault. On November 8, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Officers responded to the 15000 block of Government Street…
Former School Resource Officer charged with sex crimes in Jackson County
A former Moss Point school resource officer is in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center charged with sex crimes. Sheriff John Ledbetter says 38-year-old Isaiah Thomas Hayes is accused of three counts of sexual battery and one count of enticing…
2nd annual Taste of Hancock County features food from across the county
Hancock County hosted the second annual Taste of Hancock County fundraiser in Bay St. Louis. Attendees enjoyed a variety of southern dishes from shrimp…
West Harrison JROTC honors veterans
JROTC cadets at West Harrison High School performed an annual Veteran’s Day ceremony Wednesday. News 25 spoke to three bright young students who have been promoted for leadership in the school’s…
UPDATE: I-110 repairs to begin next week
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Repairs to the I-110 bridge near Bayview Ave. are expected to begin next week to address damage sustained as a result of a fire under the bridge on Sept. 19. The repair contract was awarded to Key,…
Pickleball courts added under I-110 bridge
A pickleball court has just opened in Biloxi under the I-110 bridge, but it's not the only recreational activity coming to the area. Where Howard Avenue meets Hopkins Boulevard comes "HowHop", an area that will…
500 children receive winter coats through ‘Coat the Gulf Coast’ event
Nothing should stop a child from getting outside and enjoying the day, especially the cold. That’s why ‘Let’s Go! Gulf Coast’ is partnering with Molina Healthcare to provide all children in head…
USM to hold Discover Gulf Park Day for high school students
On Thursday, more than 400 high school students will visit USM Gulf Park to learn about programs the university offers. The students will tour the Long Beach campus from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information on the Gulf Park…
The Butcher on Tucker offering free lunch to veterans on Veterans Day
The Butcher on Tucker Latimer will be offering a free lunch to veterans on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition, the shop will also offer door prizes for veterans. The event is a way for the family/veteran…
2023 Blue Moon Art Project Winner Announced
(Ocean Springs) -Mississippi artist Elizabeth Huffmaster is this year’s winner of the Blue Moon Art Project associated with the 45th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon held on November 4 & 5, 2023. The state-wide…
Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival award winners announced
(Ocean Springs) – Winners for the 45th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon have been announced. Every year, awards are given out to top exhibitors at the festival. Throughout the two-day event judges travel the…
Cowman wins Hancock County Chancery Clerk race
In one of the more high-profile races on the Coast, Tiffany Lee Cowman has been elected as Hancock County’s newest chancery clerk. Cowman won more than 80 percent of…
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won a second term Tuesday in the conservative state where his party dominates. Reeves defeated challenger Brandon Presley, who raised more money and made an aggressive push to give Democrats…
November 7th General Election Results
November 7th General Election results across the state. STATE WIDE ELECTIONS GOVERNOR Incumbent Governor Tate Reeves has won a second term. Reeves defeated Democrat Brandon Presley. LT. GOVERNOR Incumbent Delbert Hosemann has won a second term. He defeated Democrat Ryan Grover.…
Delbert Hosemann wins the lt. governor race
Incumbent Delbert Hosemann has won a second term. He defeated Democrat Ryan Grover.
Wetzel takes circuit clerk race in Harrison County
With all precincts reporting, Justin Wetzel has won the Harrison County circuit clerk's race. Wetzel will replace longtime circuit clerk Connie Ladner, who is retiring. Wetzel, a Republican, finished with 60 percent of the vote over independent Melvin Ray. Wetzel…
Todd Stewart wins Stone sheriff race
Todd Stewart wins the Stone sheriff race with 70 percent of the votes. He defeats Jonathan Johnson and Kevin J. Stubbs.
UPDATE: Judge orders four precincts in Hinds County to extend voting to 9 p.m. after ballot issues
A judge in Mississippi’s largest county has extended voting times to 9 p.m. at four voting precincts after they experienced ballot shortages and long lines. The order from a special judge in Hinds County came after a nonpartisan group, Mississippi…
Voters go out to the polls for Election Day
WXXV headed out to the polls to catch up with some local voters in our neck of the woods at the Lyman Community Center. We asked local…