BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Biloxi Police Department have confirmed to WXXV that a body was found on the Popps Ferry Causeway Tuesday morning. According to authorities, Biloxi Police and the Biloxi Fire Department were dispatched to the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Monday that Area 5 Approved growing waters are closed to the harvest of oysters. The closure is effective immediately due to the presence of harmful algal blooms.…
At the end of News 25 at 9:00pm on FOX Monday night, News 25's Taylor Rubach took some time to talk about something near and dear to her heart, and do something special for her grandfather, Gary Rubach who lives…
In a special-called meeting tonight, the Stone County School Board voted to approve the district’s school readiness plan for the upcoming school year, but some parents and community members still have some concerns. By a four-to-one vote, the Stone County…
Criminals beware! If you plan on breaking the law your chance of getting caught on camera and quickly is on the rise. The Biloxi Police Department is using the latest technology to nab crooks and you can help! Criminals are…
The Harrison County School District has announced their plans for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The Harrison County Board of Trustees has adopted a modified traditional plan, which consists of on-campus learning with specific limitations and social distancing.…
Originally it was under the discussion that the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control would not be accepting new orders this week. However, there is some clarification and they are resuming business as usual with taking in orders. The Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage…
A litter of kittens were poisoned in Biloxi, now they need your help to stay alive. Two kittens are fighting to stay alive with the help of the veterinarians at Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital after they were poisoned with antifreeze.…
This weekend there were barks and cheers as Gulfport welcomed six new pet therapy teams. Saturday, the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi honored its 2020 class of pet graduates. Six canines and their handlers received diplomas and a chew…
The daughter, father, and sister of Joey Moran held a vigil yesterday at Neco’s Marketplace in Pass Christian, almost a year after Moran went missing. On July 14th, 2019, the 47-year-old Pass Christian resident Moran went missing. He was reported…
Also in effect today, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces customers will be required to wear masks inside the driver's license stations. Temperature checks will be administered to each customer before entering service locations. Wednesdays will now only be…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced Chris Graham as his appointment for Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) to ensure Mississippi's continued financial stability. Chris has a proven history of fighting for our state and handling complex administrative and accounting…
A reminder to Mississippians, the new mask mandate is now in effect. Based on the governor’s executive order 1507, the following counties must adhere to the use of a mask or face covering in public, practice enhanced safety protocols, and…
Starting today and every Monday for the next two months here on WXXV we will feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Christian describes himself as helpful. He likes to joke around a bit, but also has a…
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington NFL team is shedding the “Redskins” name effective immediately. The change comes less than two weeks after owner Dan Snyder launched an organizational review amid pressure from sponsors to…
The Mississippi Department of Revenue’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) has announced a temporary suspension of their liquor ordering system. They say the suspension is necessary to try to remedy the unprecedented backlog of orders currently in their system. This step…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is still holding its summer camp amidst the coronavirus pandemic, giving kids a chance to do some in-person learning once again. The annual summer camp is for all kids ages six all the way…
Today, Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife, Natasha, were indicted on federal fraud charges. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in Moss Point where she’s been speaking to residents about the mayor’s indictment.
The Moss Point Board of Aldermen have issued a joint statement regarding the indictment of Mayor Mario King: "On July 10, 2020, we, the Board of Aldermen for the City of Moss Point, were made aware of the federal indictment…
The Coast Coliseum is setting the stage for VIPs and as News 25’s Toni Miles explains you could be one of them come December. The Coast Coliseum has already played host to the president and now they’re setting the stage…
JACKSON — Governor Tate Reeves has announced additional social distancing measures for thirteen counties identified as hot spots within our state to limit transmission around the communities and protect the health of all Mississippians. Consulting with our state health experts, thirteen…
What the state beverage control board thought was an equitable solution to a backlog of orders in the state has led to concerns and a backtrack -- and no end in sight to the problem. On Friday, the Mississippi Alocholic…
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (July 10, 2020) – Bay St. Louis has made the #5 spot in USA TODAY’S annual America's Best Small Towns competition for Best Small Coastal Town! The winners were announced on 10Best.com on Friday, July 10, 2020. “Bay St. Louis…
Starting Monday July 13, 2020, the City of Gulfport, along with Utility Partners, LLC and Waste Pro, will begin a city-wide project to pick up debris placed on the sides of streets and alleys. The City and its contractors will…