Kiln-Delisle Road in West Harrison County near Chemours was shut down for more than an hour when a vacant home burned around 2:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Thirteen firefighters and eleven units from Harrison County Fire Rescue and CRTC (Airport) responded…
Our hospitals across the Coast continue to work tirelessly to treat those with COVID-19 and those with other illnesses. Today in Gulfport, three teams of people joined forces to make sure their heroic work is recognized. We’ve seen stories of…
The City of Biloxi continues to monitor COVID-19 on the Coast and make preliminary plans to help businesses reopen. Mayor FoFo Gilich tells News 25 they want to see a 14 day downturn in cases before kick-starting a gradual reopening…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 178 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and ten new deaths. The state total now stands at 4,894 and 193 deaths. Here is an updated list of cases by county in…
Three more men are charged in a gang related shooting that occurred Saturday evening. That brings the total number of suspects to eight. Jayce Franklin, 20, St. James Parish, Louisiana, Keni Williams, 19, Biloxi, and Jo’Vawn McGee, 19, Gulfport, are…
Music is a great way to ease your mind from tough times, which is why companies want to entertain the Coast while practicing safe social distancing guidelines. Saxophonist Jordan Chalden is teaming up with Elliot Homes LLC to let music…
One local company is getting creative and giving back to our health care heroes. Sadie Jane’s has been operating their business in Gulfport for over a decade. Just like most other small businesses, they took a big hit when the…
Due to inclement weather expected on Thursday, April 23, the temporary Memorial Physician Clinic Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening and Testing site at the Lyman Community Center on Highway 49 in Gulfport, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.…
The Gautier City Council on Tuesday voted to loosen its restrictions on the number of customers that will be allowed inside local stores at one time. City leaders voted to amend the City’s COVID-19 order adopted on April 1. The…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, along with family and friends of missing Pearl River County resident Rebecca Reid, are offering 'up to $5000 reward' for information leading to the person or persons responsible for her disappearance. Rebecca…
Many everyday items have become very hard to find thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the items you will most likely not find on a shelf right now is hand sanitizer. One place you will find hand sanitizer is…
Residents in D’Iberville had the chance to get tested for COVID-19 from their cars today. Memorial Hospital had set up a temporary COVID-19 screening location in the parking lot of the D’Iberville Civic Center. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms…
Coronavirus numbers at a Mississippi prison continue to climb at an alarming rate. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is reporting 71 new cases among inmates at the Federal Correctional Institute in Yazoo City, 64 of those testing positive at the…
While everyone in South Mississippi is dealing with COVID-19, the City of Biloxi is giving residents something to look forward to once things return to some type of normalcy. Even with shutting down the local economy, construction is going up…
Jackson MS--- Individuals residing in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the COVID-19 public health emergency may apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today, April 21, 2020. People who live or work in Mississippi…
Long Beach High School’s graduation has been moved due to COVID-19. The Long Beach High senior class of 2020 participated in a survey regarding how they wanted their graduation ceremony to unfold. The Bearcat seniors voted to decline having a…
The Pass Christian School District has moved the date of Pass Christian High School's graduation. The Pass Christian High School Graduation will be held on June 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the Pass High Coliseum or Francis S. McDonald…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three more suspects have been charged in a gang-related shooting that injured two people Saturday, April 18. A total of five arrests have now been made in connection to the alleged crimes. 22-year-old Quincy Brown…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 204 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 4,716. MSDH is also confirming 14 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
Update (posted at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020): There have been new developments in this story. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2020/04/21/jackson-county-sheriff-five-arrests-made-gang-related-shootings-st-martin/ Original Story (posted at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020): ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three men were arrested Monday after…
By ANDREW TAYLOR and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says agreement has been reached on major elements of a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package for small businesses, as well as additional help…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $1,695,118 in funding to VT Halter Marine of Pascagoula on Monday. VT Halter Marine is one of 24 U.S. small shipyards receiving $19.6 million in discretionary grants…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — State revenue from the Mississippi Lottery decreased in March as people began facing restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation says it deposited $9.9 million into the state treasury from the net proceeds…
April 20, 2010: the BP Oil Spill made its mark on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and it’s marine wildlife. The largest oil spill in U.S. waters remain one of the worst environmental disasters in history. “It’s the tenth anniversary of…