(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 2,168 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 28 deaths as of Thursday morning. 27 deaths occurred between November 26 and December 2, and one occurred November 19, identified…
The tourism industry was hit hard during the global pandemic. The 2020 Governor’s Conference on Tourism has a plan to bring back tourism in our state. Travel all over the world has reduced due to safety measures…
The nightmare 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is finally over, but the toll it took on the Gulf Coast can be seen no matter where you go. Trouble in the tropics started early with the first named storm…
A few weeks ago, News 25 featured a mother-daughter duo who were getting ready to jet off to the nation’s capital to help First Lady Melania Trump decorate the White House for the holiday season. Now, Theresa…
It’s the season for giving and what better time to host a gift drive for young people right here in our area? Canopy South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is working hard to do just that and you…
State health officials are speaking out after a record number of coronavirus cases were reported in Mississippi. In a press briefing this afternoon, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs expressed concern over the nearly 2,500 reported cases…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - In light of the health alert put out Wednesday by the Mississippi State Department of Health urging residents to avoid all social gatherings, the Downtown for the Holidays event scheduled for Friday night in Downtown Pascagoula has…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 2,457 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths across the state. The state wide total now stands at 156,868 confirmed cases and 3,851 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County…
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a 37-year-old attorney as a new federal district judge for the southern half of Mississippi. Taylor B. McNeel of Pascagoula, who has been involved in Republican politics, was nominated this year by…
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Construction Electrician 1st Class David Shaw, from D'Iberville, Mississippi, and attached to Camp Lemonnier’s Public Works Department, was selected by his supervisor as Camp Lemonnier’s Member in the Spotlight. Shaw was chosen for his achievements as…
Biloxi, Miss. - The Mississippi Tourism Association recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism held at the IP Casino Resort and Spa in Biloxi, Miss. on Nov. 30 - Dec. 2,…
Harrison County’s Emergency Management Director has retired after 13 years in that role. Rupert Lacy’s last day as EMA director for the county was yesterday. Harrison County Spokesperson Jeff Clark tells News 25 that Lacy’s service to…
While Hurricane Zeta may have dashed any plans for this year’s Harbor Lights Winter Festival put on by the City of Gulfport, the department of leisure services to still determined to bring holiday spirit to the Coast.…
The first of December means a splash of colorful light has made its way to the streets of Perkinston. MGCCC’s Festival of Lights kicked off this evening on campus, although in a slightly different fashion due to…
The countdown to Christmas is underway, but that’s not the only countdown happening in Biloxi. Residents and developers are counting down the days of construction for a variety of projects in the city. For example, Margaritaville has…
Hurricane season is now officially behind us, but cleanup and recovery is far from over here in South Mississippi. Debris removal is in full swing in Pass Christian as cleanup and recovery continues. They’ve decked the halls,…
Pascagoula Police Chief Matt Chapman held a special press conference Tuesday morning regarding the Goula Grinch who has been terrorizing residents in the city. It’s been less than two weeks since the Goula Grinch was granted parole…
Governor Tate Reeves is adding more restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the state. On Monday, hospitalizations reached a record high in Mississippi. Today, Reeves added 13 counties to the mask mandate list that now…
A man is wanted by the Pearl River Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic assault. John Red is wanted for an incident that took place on Sunday where deputies say he shot a woman in the arm. Authorities…
Some local youth in Ocean Springs are making sure children within their community receives gift this Christmas. The Ocean Springs Mayor's Youth Council is partnering with the Duchess Club to collect toys, clothes, and shoes of all…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 1,141 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 154,411 confirmed cases and 3,836 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 1,243 cases and…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to a murder charge after admitting he strangled his roommate and stuffed the body into an unplugged freezer in 2017. A Jackson County grand jury indicted Thomas Stafford on a…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Courage leads the way for Disney’s most adventurous heroes when Disney On Ice presents Dream Big comes to Biloxi January 7-10, 2021 at Mississippi Coast Coliseum, part of a multi-city tour. Dream Big features favorite Disney…
Edward C. Powell Jr. AKA the Rev, a larger than life Coast icon, will soon be laid to rest. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us the life of this long-time radio DJ and personality through the eyes…