The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Donald Gordon Jr., of Gulfport, MS. Gordon is described to police officers as a white male, 66 years old, he is 5’10” and 170 lbs. Gordon…
It’s National Love Your Pet Day! Although, this is something most of us celebrate year round, it’s a great reminder to show your pets just how much you love them. One way to show love to your furry friends is…
Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues across the state ahead of the spring season. Today’s focus is on lightning safety. According to the National Weather Service, lightning has often been called the underrated killer. During an average year, more people die…
The Navy Lodge in Gulfport is getting a face-lift. The lodge, located on the Seabee Base, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.
Four elementary schools in the Gulfport School District are getting ready to welcome toddlers to the classroom! The district is working with MSU’s Head Start Program to allow Gulfport parents and their young kids the opportunity to attend a preschool…
Governor Tate Reeves announced efforts to reform one of Mississippi’s most dangerous prisons. The governor says prisoners from the State Penitentiary at Parchman infamous Unit 29 will be transferred to the nearby Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility. Nearly 400 inmates from…
It was a big day for one community leader in Biloxi. Gregory Crapo was honored as the ‘2019 Biloxi Outstanding Citizen of the Year’ at a reception hosted by the Biloxi Lions Club. Crapo is a member of numerous local…
One teacher and her students in Long Beach are making money moves and business decisions with a $2,000 grant from the Leo W. Seal Teacher Recognition Award Fund. Congratulations to Long Beach High School teacher Demetria Brown who will use…
The blue-green algae bloom devastated businesses across the Gulf Coast, especially local fishermen. There is help on the way. Today, the Small Business Administration met with members of the fishing community to provide a workshop on available disaster loans. Those…
Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues across the state ahead of the spring season, as declared by Governor Tate Reeves. Today’s focus is on tornado safety. In 2019, Mississippi saw 78 tornadoes between February and May with 67 in April alone.…
We have new details this afternoon in the St. Martin murder case that happened on February 14th. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Sarah Jane Willard was found buried in the backyard on Sweetbriar Street. Willard was last seen…
Two people were killed in a shooting outside of Baptist Hospital in Jackson early Wednesday. According to the Jackson Police Department, the shooting happened just after 6:30 a.m. Baptist Hospital, in a statement released at 8:00 a.m., said, "We can…
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced today that the Department of Transportation will award $7.7 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants to a dozen airports in the Magnolia State. Out of the 12 airports selected to receive funding…
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (WXXV) — Dorothy Brown readily acknowledges that she loves a challenge. The fact that she is continuing to build on a two-decade career of work at Stennis Space Center is clear evidence of her determination to…
The Gulfport City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting today. Among the items on the agenda, discussion began over the controversial doll thrown from one of the floats during the Krewe of Nereids Parade over the weekend. During today’s meeting,…
An autopsy has been performed on a woman whose body was found last Friday in someone’s backyard in St. Martin. The unknown woman has been missing since October of last year and local authorities began working with an FBI task…
A man on the Coast will spend more than 60 years behind bars for killing an Ingalls employee two years ago. Twenty-nine year-old Luis Soto Jr. is facing charges of second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault as well…
A mother is speaking out following a controversial parade throw her daughter received in Hancock County this past weekend. For Nicole Fairconeture and her 12-year-old daughter, it’s been a long few days after her daughter allegedly received a black doll…
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. At the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA in Ocean Springs, they are trying to lower that number with their…
While there’s been success with short term rentals in the City of Biloxi, there’s still one major issue. There’s a problem with residents operating a short term rental without a license. Several cases are currently in the works, in which…
Mississippi has been no stranger to severe weather in the last few years and weather officials say 2020 won’t be any different. The upcoming spring months are expected to be an active time for severe weather so Governor Tate Reeves…
A project to replace CSX railroad crossing rails in South Mississippi will begin Monday, February 24. The project is scheduled to last for approximately two weeks, and will impact about ten crossings between Ocean Springs and Gautier. This project will…
There has been some recent progress on the $7.3 million North Gulfport Middle School expansion project. This is a part of the $55 million bond with the Harrison County School District. Phase one is underway, as construction is taking shape…
The Krewe of Neptune announced Saturday that the Ying Yang Twins will serve as the grand marshal for the 2020 edition of the parade. They’re known for their hit single ‘Halftime,’ which is a staple at NFL games and sporting…