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Mississippi Senate race too close to call as Scott Colom holds narrow lead over Cindy Hyde-Smith
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The race for Mississippi's U.S. Senate seat remains too close to call Wednesday night, with Democratic challenger Scott Colom holding a razor-thin lead over incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. With votes continuing to be counted statewide,…
Former Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman reacts to midterm election
Tuesday’s midterm elections produced a historic victory for Democrats all around America and maybe right here in Mississippi. Rickey Cole, former chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party,…
Scott Colom holds rally in Jackson Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Democratic Senate Candidate Scott Colom says he expects to win Mississippi’s razor-thin Senate race. As of midday Wednesday, 95.6% of votes had been counted. Colom narrowly…
CTA bus stop moved to new location at Edgewater Mall
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Effective Sunday, November 8th, 2026, the new bus stop and fare zone for the Edgewater Mall will be located on the east side of Murphy USA Gas station in the mall’s north parking lot. The former bus…
Secretary of State Michael Watson releases election update
Secretary of State Michael Watson has shared an update on the 2026 general election in Mississippi. In his statement, Secretary Watson said: I wanted to take a minute to update everyone on the current status of our election process. Since…
Pearl River County residents cast vote in alcohol sales referendum
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents in Pearl River County got to decide whether to allow the sales of alcoholic liquors in the county. Residents were to vote for coming out from under the dry law in Pearl River County…
Unofficial results send Hancock County sheriff's race to runoff election
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A crowded field of seven candidates competed for the position of Hancock County Sheriff. Those candidates are Tommy Bethea, Jace Favre, Kyle Malley, Eddie Peterson, Channing Reynolds, Michael Seal, and Josh Stroud. Election officials spent the…
Democratic Candidate Jeffrey Hulum III reacts to Fourth Congressional District Race
The votes are in and Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District has decided who will represent South Mississippi in Washington for the next term. WXXV News 25’s…
Democrat candidate Scott Colom discusses Senate election
By BILL BARROW and SOPHIE BATES The Associated Press has not called Scott Colom’s race against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. But Colom said Wednesday that outstanding ballots will go his way. “Unlike all the people across the country that might…
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith releases statement regarding election
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith has released a statement regarding her race against Democrat Scott Colom for the U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi. Currently, the race is too close to call. In her statement, Campaign Manager Jake Monssen said: "Mississippians turned…
Representative Mike Ezell wins re-election for MS U.S. House 4th Congressional District
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- Votes have been counted and the race is over for Mississippi’s U.S. House 4th Congressional District seat – with incumbent Republican Representative…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election Results
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 are several races across…
Democrats win the US House and Senate
By JILL COLVIN, MARY CLARE JALONICK and WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President…
Speaker Mike Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader, an AP source says
Washington, (Associated Press) -House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek election as House Republican leader following the Democrats’ win. That’s according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity to disclose the plans. Democrats are riding their sweep of…
Democrats win US Senate
By JILL COLVIN, MARY CLARE JALONICK and WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance…
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 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.
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…
MDOT reminds motorists to be aware of deer
Seeing them grazing just off the road is enough to raise your heart rate, especially when you’re behind the wheel. Fall is here, which means deer become more…
Jackson County Sherriff's Department works suspected carjacking incident, suspects in custody
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)-Jackson County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a suspected carjacking Thursday morning. The call coming around 7:30 AM. The suspects stopped the car near Mile Marker 56 and ran from the scene. Two suspects are…
St. Tammany Comic Con taking place this month
Mandeville, La. (WXXV)- The St. Tammany Comic Con is coming back for another year of fun and community! Taking place November 14th and 15th, the Castine…
Kelly family hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kelly family is preparing for their 41st Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner. Everyone is welcome to come and take part in the…
Gulf Coast Veteran Association's 5K and Walk taking place this weekend
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association is hosting their annual 5K and Walk this weekend. It's taking place in a new location…
Local veterans presented with Quilt of Valor
The Lumberton Senior Center honors local veterans with homemade quilts. Two veterans received quilts during the center’s third Quilts of Valor presentation this year. The center started the presentations…
Affidavit voters asked to follow-up with ballots as MS US Senate race neck-and-neck
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- With a razor-thin margin in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Cindy-Hyde Smith and Democrat challenger Scott Colom, every single vote counts. And with issues…
New monthly games for the Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey with Mississippi Lottery joins us to tell us more about the newest games for the month of November.
Pet of the Week: Park is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us in studio is Katie King…
Families remember loved ones at Singing River Hospice of Light tree planting ceremony
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospice of Light hosted their annual tree planting ceremony Wednesday. Families gathered at the Singing River Hospital in…
Former Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman reacts to midterm election
Tuesday’s midterm elections produced a historic victory for Democrats all around America and maybe right here in Mississippi. Rickey Cole, former chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party,…
Scott Colom holds rally in Jackson Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Democratic Senate Candidate Scott Colom says he expects to win Mississippi’s razor-thin Senate race. As of midday Wednesday, 95.6% of votes had been counted. Colom narrowly…
CTA bus stop moved to new location at Edgewater Mall
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Effective Sunday, November 8th, 2026, the new bus stop and fare zone for the Edgewater Mall will be located on the east side of Murphy USA Gas station in the mall’s north parking lot. The former bus…
Secretary of State Michael Watson releases election update
Secretary of State Michael Watson has shared an update on the 2026 general election in Mississippi. In his statement, Secretary Watson said: I wanted to take a minute to update everyone on the current status of our election process. Since…
Pearl River County residents cast vote in alcohol sales referendum
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents in Pearl River County got to decide whether to allow the sales of alcoholic liquors in the county. Residents were to vote for coming out from under the dry law in Pearl River County…
Unofficial results send Hancock County sheriff's race to runoff election
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A crowded field of seven candidates competed for the position of Hancock County Sheriff. Those candidates are Tommy Bethea, Jace Favre, Kyle Malley, Eddie Peterson, Channing Reynolds, Michael Seal, and Josh Stroud. Election officials spent the…
Democratic Candidate Jeffrey Hulum III reacts to Fourth Congressional District Race
The votes are in and Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District has decided who will represent South Mississippi in Washington for the next term. WXXV News 25’s…
Democrat candidate Scott Colom discusses Senate election
By BILL BARROW and SOPHIE BATES The Associated Press has not called Scott Colom’s race against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. But Colom said Wednesday that outstanding ballots will go his way. “Unlike all the people across the country that might…