Feather and Fortress
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State Money
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…
Bloody Sunday Trip Adding Bus
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…
Fed up with 50th Rally
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.
Fed up with 50th to Rally in Jackson
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…
Tribute to Fannie Lou Hamer
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…
Charter School Expansion Bill Passes
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…
New School Unveiled
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…
New Junior High Design Unveiled
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.…
Families Explore Alligator Habitat in Ocean Springs
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.…
St. Alphonsus Students Tour WXXV News 25 Station
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…
USM Professor Wrote Book for Students
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…
Local Presidential Scholars Candidates
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…
Author Releases Book on the Black Barber
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.…
Blind Date with a Book
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…
Long Beach High School Holds College and Career Fair
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…
Kids News at Quarles Elementary
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…
Appointed Superintendent Bill Passes Senate Education Committee
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…
Gulfport Student Going to Disney Dreamers Academy
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…
Goodreads Family Literacy Program Volunteer Tutors Needed
Requirements include high school diploma. Volunteers must be age 18 or over. It is a six month commitment to the program. Contact mbauman@goodwillsms.org
Early Learning Collaborative
Right now, the state only provides enough funding for about 2,000 of Mississippi’s 40,000 eligible three and four-year-olds to attend public preschool. As News 25’s Katarina Luketich shows us, education leaders are trying to get more money for the Early…
First Look at Hope Academy's New Building
Thanks to Hurricane Katrina, Hope Academy has been without a permanent home for 10 years. Tonight, that all changed when the doors to their brand new school were opened for the first time. Students burst with excitement as they walk…
First Look at Hope Academy
For over ten years, Hope Academy has been without a permanent home. Nearly a year ago, teachers and students broke ground on a permanent home, thanks to a grant from MEMA and FEMA. Today, they welcome the public to take…
Marines Enhanced Marketing Vehicle
The Marines are always looking for a few good men and women. They’re hoping a visit from an interactive bus here on the Coast tomorrow will attract some possible candidates. Starting at 9 a.m., residents will have a chance to experience…