As the year comes to a close, WXXV wants to look back at some of the biggest stories from each month. JANUARY 11, 2023 – Jackson County School Board votes to not renew superintendent’s contract Starting out in January – Dr. John Strycker was voted out as the superintendent of the Jackson County School District. The decision came during a…
The Powerball has now increased to $700 million. The drawing was held on WXXV NBC Wednesday night. The winning numbers for the drawing are: 4 11 38 51 68 The Powerball number for the night is 5. Categories: Local News, News
Governor Tate Reeves announced earlier that Mississippi is investing nearly $17 million to develop industrial sites throughout the state. These investments will help prepare sites for companies to build or expand their operations to the Magnolia state. Governor Reeves says this will be vital to create new and higher-paying jobs for local communities. Areas on the coast that will receive…
Vancleave Lower Elementary has officially been named a National ESEA Distinguished School! The school is one of only 100 schools throughout the country that is nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2023. The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program publicly recognizes qualifying federally funded schools for the outstanding academic achievements of their students. The program has been in place since…
Powerball’s estimated jackpot is quickly nearing one billion and the lottery hysteria is setting in. People will begin to flock to the nearest convenience store for a chance at the jackpot, but TCB Stop n’ Geaux comptroller Samantha Belsome says some people play even when the winnings are low. “We actually see a lot of repeat customers daily that come…
For many South Mississippians, we all know how good our sunsets can be. Tonight was one of those nights. This is a photo sent in by Jen M. and shows the beautiful sky as the sun sets. The photo was taken at the Elk Lodge in Biloxi right on the beach. If you have any great pictures of the sunset…
The Mississippi legislature will convene on Tuesday, January 2nd. We spoke with Senator Jeremy England from Jackson County about what he is expecting to see on the Senate floor next year. Tackling Mississippi’s healthcare issues is a top issue for both Republicans and Democrats. England says the two may have differing visions on how to improve healthcare. He, for one,…
Cloud cover is present this afternoon with mid-level and upper-level clouds overhead. Temperatures will be near-average this afternoon with low-60s. Winds will remain southwesterly for a few hours ahead of a cold front that will move through South Mississippi. It will not be carrying moisture with it and will clear the area tonight. The front will bring clearing skies tonight…
While it is a few degrees colder than yesterday out the door this morning, temperatures are near average in terms of low temperatures are concerned. Mostly cloudy skies remain in place today but more sunshine is possible due to the cloud deck being higher off the ground. Temperatures this afternoon reach the 60s and winds will be variable. A dry…
Coming up this week, the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is hosting their monthly history night this Thursday. History night is a fun experience for guests to learn more about the history of aviation with history experts. Doors open at 5:30 PM with presentations beginning shortly after 6 PM. It is $10 to attend and refreshments are provided. Categories: Local News,…
We are just a mere four days away from the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, where the Ole Miss Rebels will take on Penn State this Saturday, December 30. The highly anticipated match-up will be between two prestigious programs who had a pretty similar regular season run. Both Ole Miss and Penn State ended their regular season campaigns as 10-2, the Nittany…
Mississippi Heroes announced their Ramp It Up program in August. They have since completed nine ramps. Mary Kippes tells us how life-changing these ramps can be. “Most of our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents… they’ve worked their whole life. They want to do. So let them have the freedom to do.” Freedom is exactly what Mary Kippes’ father gained when they…
Powerball was not in the spirit of giving this Christmas. There was no jackpot winner in the lottery game’s drawing Monday night. You can still get yourself a Powerball ticket as a Christmas present for Wednesday’s drawing. The jackpot prize has now grown to an estimated $685 million. Should you win, that could help buy all the gifts you didn’t…
With Christmas now in the rearview mirror, the New Year’s holiday is just a few days away. News 25 caught up with some officials for details on how to stay safe if you plan to use fireworks during the holiday season. “There’s no ordinance against firing fireworks in the county, but you want to make sure that you keep them…
The legislative session will begin on January 2nd, so News 25 will be checking in with our local legislators about how they’re feeling heading into next week. We spoke with Representative Jeffrey Hulum III about what he is expecting to see on the agenda. One bill that has garnered support from both sides of the aisle is the grocery tax…
This afternoon will feature mid/upper-level clouds continuing. Temperatures will be near seasonal averages in the lower/mid-60s and the breeze relaxing some will make it feel more tolerable. It will be cold overnight with temperatures in the 40s for much of the area. Cloud cover will continue to stick around. Wednesday won’t be too unlike today with only winds being lighter…
Homes in most of the country are overvalued, according to news analysis. And return policies have gotten more annoying this holiday season. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Mandy Williamson shows us how to create a memory jar on this week’s Mom to Mom. Tags: Mom to Mom
A developing story here in South Mississippi, Jackson County Law Enforcement Agencies are searching for a man missing since the morning of Christmas Eve. Sixty-year-old Joseph Ladnier has not been seen since 8 a.m. on the 24th. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says he was leaving his home in Hurley to visit his son in Moss Point. He drives a…
Cloud cover has moved back in with upper-level clouds streaming in. Temperatures are a few degrees cooler out the door this morning and winds have shifted to out of the north-to-northwest. Breezy conditions will gradually relax through the day and some breaks in the clouds are possible during the mid-morning timeframe. Tonight will be another notch colder with upper-30s –…
Rain will persist through a lot of the overnight hours tonight with an area of low pressure moving through the region. Winds will also be elevated through around midnight. Some isolated rain cells could provide for strong wind gusts at times. Be mindful of isolated pockets of street flooding in the area overnight into early Christmas Day. The cold front…
A year ago, we celebrated Ethelyn Mozingo hitting triple digits when she turned 100. It was a day of celebration at Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center – from sharing Christmas gifts to blowing out birthday candles. Born in 1922, Ethelyn Mozingo is turning 101. Her son Ron Mozingo says Ethelyn is hardworking and never complains. She retired after 32 years at…
Mississippi Heroes honored a mother for being a caregiver. Kelli Tucker is the caregiver for her adult brother, Michael, and her son, Sam. The two of them are autistic and need accommodations to navigate the world. Kelli Tucker is their advocate and caregiver, paving the way for them. Mississippi Heroes believes it takes a selfless person to dedicate their life…
Saturday will start with mild temperatures and sunshine will be present through much of the day. Expect partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions at times but temperatures will be quite pleasant with 70s in the afternoon. A nice start to the long weekend will give way to adverse conditions come Christmas Eve. A dynamic storm system will bring rounds of…