They all served. Some never returned. News 25 Today's Kristen Anzuini and Kevin Cuttill, with Crusaders for Veterans, fill us in on a Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony honoring our veterans at a special event coming up in South Mississippi.
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It’s official! There are now new firefighters on the Biloxi force. Today, during a ceremony more than ten recruits graduated the fire academy. Friends and family filled Fire Station Number Seven in Biloxi to congratulate the newest graduates of the…
If you’re interested in a job in education, it’s time to get those resumes ready. The Ocean Springs School District is making preparations for its upcoming career fair on March 14th. Attendees of the fair will have the chance to…
The superintendent of the Ocean Springs School District is making sure every student in the school district eats every day. Dr. Bonita Coleman recently attended an educational research and development institute event with other school district superintendents as part of…
Card Counters usually don’t last long in casinos, but apparently some are here to stay in South Mississippi, at least as long as filming continues for the highly anticipated movie “The Card Counters.” Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, and…
A bill revising licensure requirements cleared the Mississippi Senate unanimously yesterday, paving the way for hundreds of students to become trained as teachers. Senate Bill 2511 would allow college students to enter a school of education if they have achieved…
You’ve probably heard of ‘Coffee with a Cop,’ but have you ever heard of ‘Choppin’ with Twelve?’ Tomorrow, the Gulfport Police Department is hosting ‘Choppin’ with 12’ at Cut Doctor Barber Shop. This is a chance for the community to…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person / welfare concern. Justin Boudreaux, age 36, was reportedly last seen in the 1600 block of Pass Rd. in Biloxi, on March 4, 2020…
Four JROTC students at Harrison Central High School are gearing up for a trip to Washington, D.C. This morning, the JROTC Academic Team was recognized for winning the opportunity to compete in the JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl National Competition.…
After 65 years in business in Downtown Gulfport, owners of Triplett-Day Drug Company have announced they are closing their doors permanently at the end of this month. The independent pharmacy is iconic for its 1950s style and soda fountain and…
In McHenry, authorities are searching for a fugitive wanted in Florida and Stone County. Jessie Hughes was last seen running from Stone County deputies near East McHenry Road. He is described as a white male with green eyes and brown…
Memorial is hosting a job fair today from 2 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Hospital at Stone County. Positions are available at Memorial Hospital at Stone County, Memorial Stone County Medical Center, and Memorial Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One Mississippi inmate has died at a Jackson hospital and another has died at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. Autopsies will be done. At least 24 Mississippi inmates have died since late December. The state…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A wanted fugitive is on the run in South Mississippi. Jessie Eugene Hughes was last seen running from Stone County Sheriff’s Department deputies near East McHenry Road late Wednesday. He is described as a white…
In McHenry tonight, authorities in Stone County are searching for a wanted fugitive. Jessie Hughes was last seen running from Stone County deputies near East McHenry Road. He is described as a white male with green eyes and brown hair.…
A Coast chef receives national recognition for his hard work and dedication to the job. Owner of White Pillars Restaurant in Biloxi Chef Austin Sumrall was nominated this week as a semi-finalist for ‘best chef south’ by the James Beard…
‘Don’t trash Mississippi’ was the theme at one Gulfport area school today as students learned more about keeping the environment clean and healthy. Students like Orange Grove Elementary’s Joey Quick are now swept up in making good choices to help…
Two South Mississippi businesses, Comeback Coolers and Ocean Springs Supply and Lumber Company, have embarked on a common mission: collecting supplies for storm victims in Tennessee. Heather Eason is the founder and CEO of Comeback Coolers. She said, “Right now…
Artwork made by veterans is currently on display at the Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center Recreation Hall. Veteran-created art including paintings, drawings, photos, and crafts are on display as a part of the 2020 Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System’s Creative…
You can now take a trip back in time as the Gulfport Historical Society officially welcomes the Gulfport Museum of History today. The museum has been in the works for years now and the all-volunteer organization is excited to showcase…
Biloxi police need your help identifying a woman possibly involved in larceny. According to the Biloxi Police Department, an unidentified white female allegedly stole a package from the front porch in the 100 block of Acacia Avenue last month. The…
We have an update this afternoon on the inmate who escaped last night, he has been recaptured. Twenty-seven year-old Christopher D. Epps escaped a work release center on 8th Avenue in Gulfport. He was recaptured just before midnight, according to…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One prisoner is behind bars... again. After just a few hours on the lam, law enforcement recaptured an inmate that escaped from a work release center in Harrison County overnight. Authorities say 27-year-old Christopher Epps left…