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ELECTION 2026: Incumbent Mike Ezell wins Fourth Congressional District race
Incumbent Mike Ezell has won the fourth congressional district race. He defeats Democrat candidate Jeffrey Hulum III and Independent Carl Boyanton. Ezell won with 60,139 votes. Hulum III received 38, 784 votes. Boyanton received 2, 685.
Dense fog possible tonight and trending cooler later this week
Dense fog is expected to develop overnight, with visibility dropping to 1/4 mile or less in some areas, so use extra caution if you're heading out the door early…
Hancock County voters head to the polls
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a busy election day in Hancock County, as residents cast their votes. Among the biggest items on the ballot were the race…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis speaks with Congressional Democratic Candidate Jeffrey Hulum III
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippi voters went to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in several key races. WXXV News 25’s…
Voters head to the polls in South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippians made their way to the polls Tuesday to make their voices heard in several important races. Polls opened at 7 a.m. at the Lyman…
WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard gives Jackson County election update
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s been a busy election day across Jackson County. While turnout has remained steady, some voters around the state have reported polling…
State health officials encourage up-to-date vaccinations as respiratory virus season ramps up
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- With respiratory virus season ramping up across the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging people to take precautions…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department seeking public's help in animal death investigation
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) – The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help as investigators work to identify the owner of a deceased dog and determine who may be responsible for the animal's death. According to the Sheriff's…
Secretary of State reports voting machine outages, website issues on Election Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Mississippi election officials say voter turnout activity has generated a high volume of calls to the state's Elections Hotline as polls remain open across the state on Election Day. According to the Mississippi Secretary of State's…
Care Portal launches on Mississippi Gulf Coast
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- CarePortal celebrated its expansion to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, connecting child welfare case workers with churches and community partners to help families in need. The platform…
Election Day voting issues reported in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Some voters in Jackson County are experiencing delays at the polls Tuesday after voting machine problems were reported at several polling locations. Election officials say the issues involve equipment malfunctions that have impacted the voting…
City of Ocean Springs preparing for 48th annual Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Preparations are underway in Downtown Ocean Springs for one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s biggest arts and crafts events. The 48th…
Looking cloudy and a little cooler
Tonight is looking partly to mostly cloudy and mild, with temperatures dropping into the upper 60s. Tuesday stays mostly cloudy, with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout…
Election Day in Mississippi: Senate Race, Congressional Seats top the ballot
Polls open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. for midterm elections. The state’s four congressional districts are contested and one Senate race is on the ballot.…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith stops in Biloxi ahead of general election
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made a final campaign stop in Biloxi, rallying supporters head of tomorrow’s election and sharing her vision for Mississippi.…
Alabama man arrested on aggravated trafficking charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Harrison County on one count of aggravated trafficking. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Taurus Bush of Alabama on the charge following a seizure of ten pounds of methamphetamine…
What to know before voting in Tuesday’s general election
Election officials are reminding voters what they need to know before heading to the polls Tuesday. Mississippi voters must bring an acceptable photo ID to cast their…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election
South Mississippians will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across coastal counties on…
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at rally in Tupelo in support of Scott Colom
TUPELO, Miss. (WXXV)- Former President Bill Clinton was in Mississippi Friday to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom ahead of midterms. The president delivered a 40-minute…
Construction resumes on boardwalk in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction is set to resume on the Bay St. Louis boardwalk next week. The project centers on extending the now ADA accessible boardwalk…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election Results
The polls are CLOSED. South Mississippians went to the polls Tuesday to vote in several key races. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There…
Discussing the 2026 midterm elections
Howie Morgan with Election Impact Group joins us in studio to talk about the 2026 midterm elections.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Hancock County Sheriff's Race heading to a runoff
According to unofficial results from the Hancock County Circuit Clerk's Office, the Hancock County Sheriff's Race is heading to a runoff election. Unofficial results show that Eddie Peterson received 4,790 votes or 29.27 percent of the vote, and Tommy Bethea…
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Hancock County residents vote IN FAVOR of school bond issue
According to unofficial results from the Hancock County Circuit Clerk's Office, residents have voted in favor of the Bay Waveland School District bond issue. Yes: 3, 624 No: 1, 757 To learn more about the referendum and what it means…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis at Jeffrey Hulum III watch party
Tonight, Democratic Congressional Candidate Jeffrey Hulum III is in Gulfport. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis joins us from Hulum’s watch party.
WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard at Mike Ezell watch party
Tonight, Representative Mike Ezell is on the Coast. News 25’s Megan Fayard is in Pascagoula with updates from Ezell’s watch party where his supporters have gathered.
Local students celebrate Harrison County heritage through project
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students from two South Mississippi school districts are teaming up to bring local history to life! The project, called ‘Living Life Local’, feature gifted…
Pascagoula High hosts annual Veterans Day Luncheon
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Veterans in South Mississippi are getting a special thank you this Friday. The Pascagoula High School choral department is hosting its annual Veterans Program and Lunch…
ELECTION 2026: Incumbent Mike Ezell wins Fourth Congressional District race
Incumbent Mike Ezell has won the fourth congressional district race. He defeats Democrat candidate Jeffrey Hulum III and Independent Carl Boyanton. Ezell won with 60,139 votes. Hulum III received 38, 784 votes. Boyanton received 2, 685.
Three Flint Creek lifeguards honored for life-saving actions
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Three lifeguards at Flint Creek Water Park were honored during a ceremony at Stone High School for their quick thinking and life-saving actions. Three lifeguards,…
Hancock County voters head to the polls
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a busy election day in Hancock County, as residents cast their votes. Among the biggest items on the ballot were the race…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis speaks with Congressional Democratic Candidate Jeffrey Hulum III
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippi voters went to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in several key races. WXXV News 25’s…
Voters head to the polls in South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippians made their way to the polls Tuesday to make their voices heard in several important races. Polls opened at 7 a.m. at the Lyman…
WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard gives Jackson County election update
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s been a busy election day across Jackson County. While turnout has remained steady, some voters around the state have reported polling…
City of Moss Point hosting public meeting on I-10 projects
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is asking for the public input on the I-10 redevelopment plan and complete streets project. The date…
State health officials encourage up-to-date vaccinations as respiratory virus season ramps up
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- With respiratory virus season ramping up across the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging people to take precautions…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department seeking public's help in animal death investigation
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) – The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help as investigators work to identify the owner of a deceased dog and determine who may be responsible for the animal's death. According to the Sheriff's…
Hospice of Light Ceremony at Singing River Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System’s Hospice of Light will be hosting their annual tree planting ceremony this week. The ceremony takes place on the…