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Harrison County School District celebrates School Lunch Hero Day
Today is National School Lunch Hero Day and students at Bel Aire Elementary in Gulfport celebrated by making the day special for food service workers at the…
Two arrests made in burglary of Pass Christian gun store
Two arrests have been made in connection with the break-in and burglary of the Gun Ho Range & Firearm Store on April 13. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren Freeman said 18-year-old Morris Miller Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana, and a…
Medicaid expansion effort collapses in Mississippi Legislature
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 8:19 PM CDT, May 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Medicaid expansion efforts fizzled and died Thursday in Mississippi because top lawmakers could not agree on a final proposal to send to the House and Senate. This…
Moss Point student pilots cruising the skies
Following up on a story we first brought you in January, Moss Point High students are soaring to new heights through the school district’s new aviation academy. If you…
Lawmakers continue discussions as legislative session extended
Lawmakers in Jackson now have more time to compromise on appropriation and revenue bills as the adjournment of legislature has been extended until May 14th. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
Victim identified in possible drowning in George County
Saturday, April 27, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Escatawpa River Bridge on Highway 612 in reference to a possible drowning. Rescue Divers from George County Search and Rescue Dive Team were able to…
New law allows military families to choose school for children
A bill that passed through the legislature earlier in the session will allow military families to choose where their children will attend school. House Bill 1341…
Biloxi Councilman Robert Deming pleads guilty to one charge in drug case
There are new developments in the federal case involving Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming. Deming pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday on one…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss reports from Jackson on the state legislative session
A few bills are still alive in the state legislature ahead of today’s adjournment. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss has the story from Jackson. Watch the video…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Mendenhall
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Mendenhall Police Department that happened Thursday morning. A Mendenhall police officer was booking a subject on domestic violence charges at the police station when an altercation occurred between…
Medicaid expansion discussions could fall apart Mississippi
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 8:16 AM CDT, May 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The first serious effort by Mississippi’s Legislature to expand Medicaid appeared to be crumbling Thursday as leaders argued over whether to let voters decide the issue.…
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
BY PETER SMITH CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. Delegates voted 692-51 at their General Conference —…
Lottery player buys ticket worth $1M at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
A Mega Millions® ticket sold at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville is worth $1 million after the player matched all five numbers in the Tuesday night drawing. The player was only one number away from winning the estimated…
Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by leaders in the Republican-led Mississippi Legislature could struggle for bipartisan support because it includes a work requirement that is unlikely to receive federal approval, the state House Democratic leader…
St. Martin - Vancleave Air Force JROTC Program set to compete for National Title
Cadets in the St. Martin-Vancleave Air Force Junior ROTC program are heading to compete nationally in Florida. The St. Martin Vancleave Warrior Fitness Team is all about…
Three charged in connection with shooting in Picayune
On April 29th at about 9 p.m. Picayune police officers heard gunshots on the east side of town and a short time later were dispatched to Third Street in reference to a shooting. The suspects fled the scene. Although close…
Acadian Ambulance commences operations in Harrison County, MS
April 30, 2024 — Acadian Ambulance Service is beginning 911 emergency response service in Harrison County and the cities of D’Iberville, Long Beach, and Pass Christian, effective 7:00 a.m. May 1, 2024. Acadian brings a fleet of 13 ambulances dedicated…
Singing River Health System opposes plans for surgery clinic in Gautier
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Singing River Health System have recently announced their opposition against a new healthcare facility coming to the City of Gautier. This…
The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here’s what to know
BY ADRIANA MORGA Updated 11:32 AM CDT, April 30, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate their loans to qualify for full student loan cancellation or credit toward cancellation. The Education Department is expected…
Suspect arrested in Escatawpa burglary case escapes from deputies, caught again
A burglary suspect who escaped from Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday morning is back in custody. Sheriff John Ledbetter says around 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to a burglary in progress near a storage unit business off Highway 613 in Escatawpa. …
USM Gulf Park Students IMPACT the Gulf Coast
Students from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Campus give back to the community through the IMPACT Community Work Study Program. The program provides opportunities for students to connect with the Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast communities and improve…
Symposium Aims to Build Mississippi's Future in Aerospace and Defense
OXFORD, Miss. – A thriving commercial industry is the key to space exploration and expanding the nation's defense capabilities, but the United States – and Mississippi – must continue to invest in the infrastructure, policy and research to help that…
2024 Graduation dates and times
Graduation season is almost here and we've got all of the dates for the ceremonies: May 8 MGCCC -- Mississippi Coast Coliseum (adult education), 7 pm May 9 MGCCC – Mississippi Coast Coliseum (nursing pinning ceremony), 9 am MGCCC –…
Governor Reeves Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week May 5 – May 11, 2024
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Reeves declared May 5 – May 11, 2024, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, The Atlantic basin…
MBI investigating officer involved shooting in Gulfport
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department that occurred on May 4th, 2024. Officers with the Gulfport Police Department were responding to a call near Reed Avenue…
Pearl River women qualify for College National Finals Rodeo
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River rodeo team put together a great rodeo at Northwest over the weekend as the men's team finished sixth with 170 points, and the women's team grabbed second with 270 points. Not only did the women's…
MGCCC announces Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College announced its upcoming Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony, scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, with nearly 1,200 graduating students…
USM School of Media and Communication Home to New Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
A transformational development in how the School of Media and Communication at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) trains journalists to bring coverage to under-reported communities in the state and battle disinformation across multiple media platforms will launch in fall…
PRCC Honors Institute Medallion Ceremony: Celebrating the Next Generation of Leaders
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute at Pearl River Community College held its annual Medallion Ceremony in the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts on the Poplarville campus on April 29. The ceremony recognized honors students from…
Acadian Ambulance honors Mississippi Paramedic and EMT of the Year
May 3, 2024 - Each year, Acadian Ambulance recognizes its exceptional paramedics and EMTs for their tireless work ethic and dedication. From across the company’s four-state service area, 32 paramedic and EMT finalists were nominated by their peers for displaying exemplary…
Skate Fest kicks off Saturday
Also happening this weekend, Skate Fest is coming to Biloxi. It’s a free event, starting at 11 Saturday morning and ending at 5, so be sure to grab your skateboards and…
Gulfport High senior accepted into Yale University on full scholarship
A Gulfport High senior is taking his academic talents to Yale. Nico Ramirez was recently accepted to Yale University on a full scholarship. Ramirez scored a…
Harrison County School District celebrates School Lunch Hero Day
Today is National School Lunch Hero Day and students at Bel Aire Elementary in Gulfport celebrated by making the day special for food service workers at the…
Live report from Bass Masters State Championship weigh-in
The first day of the Bass Masters State Championship is in the books! News 25’s Brooke Parker is live at today’s weigh-in at the Scarlet Pearl.
MDOT awarded $4.8 million to improve hurricane evacuation routes
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was recently awarded a $4.8 million grant from the PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. One of 80 funded projects across the nation, the funding…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE previewing the upcoming Biloxi Skate Fest
It's the beginning of the weekend and there's a Skate Fest going on in Biloxi this Saturday. The Biloxi Skate Fest is set to make history as the Mississippi Gulf Coast's…
Two arrests made in burglary of Pass Christian gun store
Two arrests have been made in connection with the break-in and burglary of the Gun Ho Range & Firearm Store on April 13. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren Freeman said 18-year-old Morris Miller Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana, and a…
Communities take part in National Day of Prayer
Many communities across the Coast took part in National Day of Prayer celebrations today. This footage is from the prayer event at Long Beach City Hall earlier this…