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Labor Day weekend marks the beginning of the final sprint toward the 2026 midterm elections, but one U.S. Senate primary matchup is yet to be determined that could influence the balance of power in the upper chamber. New Hampshire voters will head to the polls [...]

By  DAVID A. LIEB JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map. The decision Thursday marks a rare setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battle. Republicans had hoped Missouri’s new...

The Mississippi State Department of Health is again recognizing the month of September as Infant Mortality Awareness Month with the goal of reducing the number of babies that die in their first year. According to the MSDH, the infant mortality rate is a prominent issue that has plagued Mississippi for years, leading the nation in […]

Earlier this week, Governor Tate Reeves declared August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in Mississippi. Monday, state and health leaders came together to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a local doctor about the resources available to save lives. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: International Overdose Awareness Day

On the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Department of Transportation urges residents to have a preparedness plan in place, especially during peak hurricane season. Saturday marks the anniversary, MDOT shares a documentary on the impacts of the storm and how the agency restored the roadways in the aftermath. With the documentary, MDOT is also reminding residents to prepare...

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — For nearly 20 years, sculptures of marine life carved from standing dead trees along Highway 90 have served as a reminder of the Gulf Coast community’s ability to overcome disaster. As August 29 marks the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the works of art have had a lasting impact and are now one of the most...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After eight years of sitting empty, a popular space at Gulfport Premium Outlets is getting a second change. The outlet’s food hall has officially reopened with four new local businesses. The wait is finally over. The Gulfport Premium Outlets Food Hall is back in business and ready to serve the community once again. The grand opening marks...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon. Trump confirmed his plans Friday. Vice President JD Vance will attend the New York observance and other administration officials will go to the ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the White House said. This year marks a quarter-century since the hijacked plane attacks by al-Qaida militants that claimed nearly...

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- For a group of inmates in Stone County, Wednesday marked the start of a new chapter. Graduates of the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Pathway Home 5 re-entry program were honored for their commitment to personal growth and preparing for life after release. For these graduates, this ceremony marks more than the completion of a...

On the fifth anniversary of the Abbey Gate terror attack in Afghanistan, the Trump administration honored service members killed and injured during the attack. The attack, which took place during the chaotic military pull-out of Afghanistan on Aug. 26, 2021, left 13 service members killed [...]