Ninety-seven percent is great but why not shoot for 100 percent? That was the message today at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School to their third graders. In 17 school days, third graders at Popp’s Ferry Elementary and around the state will…
There’s nothing like a good story. There were plenty to go around at Bayou View Elementary today. Gulfport students joined thousands of others across the nation to celebrate “Read Across America Day” and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The popular children’s author…
Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than five minutes? Well, there’s a machine that’s built to do just that. It was built by a local student here on the Coast. It’s just one of the…
Students and staff at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are celebrating Black History Month through artistic expression. Stroll through the Jefferson Davis campus library and you may be able to recognize important African-American figures, from President Barack Obama to pop…
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A bill to use state money to pay for private school tuition or for home schooling is off the table, but Mississippi house members are keeping alive a plan that could allow students to transfer from poor-performing public school districts…
Due to popular demand, the Moss Point Visionary Circle has decided to add a second bus to their sixth annual Bloody Sunday trip. There were already 50 Moss Point High School students signed up to attend the group’s trip to…
One of the parents heading to Jackson to fight on behalf of public education is Gulfport School District parent Becky Guidry, also a member of Fed up with 50th. She joins us live in the studio.
A group of parents around the state have been fighting for more funding for public schools and now they’re taking that fight to Jackson. On Wednesday, Fed up with 50th will head to Jackson to make sure their members of…
Students from Pass Road Elementary School now know all about an African-American Civil Rights figure. Children sang, clapping together for a Black History Month program held in the school gym. Parents and students came to watch actress Billie Jean Young…
Both education committees in the Mississippi Legislature have passed bills that would allow students to attend public charter schools located in districts outside their own. As the law stands now, students must live in the school district where the charter…
Seventh and eighth graders in Biloxi will soon have a new junior high to call their own. Tonight, during a Biloxi school board meeting, parents and students got a first look at the school that’s currently in the works. Architects…
A brand new junior high school is on its way to Biloxi. Tonight, the public gets to see the design for the first time. The school will be built on Jam Lane, just a few miles from Biloxi High School.…
A program called “Amazing Alligators” was held this morning at the National Seashore Park in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson went to the park to learn about the reptiles and thankfully came out unharmed to tell us about it.…
Some Ocean Springs students got up close and personal here at WXXV News 25’s studio. Sixth graders from St. Alphonsus Catholic School got a firsthand look at what goes into putting on a daily news broadcast this morning and sat…
When it comes to marine research, the work done by USM is some of the best in the country. Now, one professor is making sure the preparation for that great work starts early. Dr. Scott Milroy with USM Gulf Park…
Three Ocean Springs High School students were named United States Presidential Scholars candidates. Sally Boswell, Jessica Leonard and Sunna Savani will vie to be one of 161 students chosen. The U.S. Presidential Scholars is one of the nation’s highest honors…
It’s an inside look at how the African-American barber played an important role in other black Americans settling across our country. “Knights of the Razor: Black Barbers in Slavery and Freedom” is the newest book by USM history professor Dr.…
Most people wouldn’t go looking for love in a public library but this year, Hancock County Library officials are hoping readers wanting to spice up their literary love life will start in the book aisle. The Hancock County Library System’s…
What do you want to do with your future? That was the question posed to students at Long Beach High School this morning at their college and career fair. Students from all grades took to the gym to start or…
A bunch of pint-sized reporters broadcast some big news today, a mock broadcast that is, as part of a reading exercise for some kindergarteners at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach. WXXV’s own anchor Jennifer Tubwell and meteorologist Ryan Mahan…
Today a bill that would eliminate elected superintendents in Mississippi has passed the state Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The measure would require that superintendents be appointed in all 144 Mississippi school districts beginning…
Cinderella always said, “A dream is a wish your heart makes.” Well, one Gulfport High School student is making her dreams come true starting with Disney Dreamers Academy. News 25’s Laurene Callander caught up with 15-year-old Mary Elizabeth Entrekin about…
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