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MS Power Watson Plant donates bikes to Salvation Army

Mississippi Power is back at it again, reaching out a hand to help the community. This morning, Mississippi Power Watson Plant rolled in with a trailer full at the Salvation Army Kroc Center to make a substantial donation. Every year…

Millie’s Movement raises nearly $19K

Christmas is nearly a week away now and one 10-year-old Bay St. Louis girl made sure every child in need wakes up that morning with a gift. You may remember Millie Brignone, a News 25 Hometown Hero on a mission…

Bay St. Louis votes on food and beverage sales tax

Bay St. Louis residents will be heading to the polls today to vote on a proposed two percent food and beverage sales tax increase. It will take 60 percent of the vote to pass. City officials proposed the increase to…

Giving back one stocking at a time

The Mayor’s Youth Council of Gulfport is sending a little Christmas joy into the community. Members spent the evening stuffing stockings to give to residents at the Driftwood Nursing Center. The stockings are filled with toothpaste, crossword puzzles, a deck…

Help identifying murder victim

After he confessed to 93 murders, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department needs your help to identify two more victims of America’s most prolific serial killer, Samuel Little. Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 Little confessed in 2018 to the murder…

High flu activity in Mississippi

The CDC is reporting high levels of flu activity here in Mississippi. Mississippi is among 11 other states including Alabama seeing a high number of patients with the flu. The CDC estimates that so far this season there have been…

Group brings warm meal and hope: feeding the homeless in Gulfport

With the cold weather quickly approaching, shelters cross the Coast are preparing to open, including the Salvation Army’s cold weather shelter in Gulfport. That will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. But keeping those less fortunate safe and healthy…

Heat for the Holidays winner surprised!

A Biloxi woman will now have a happy and warm holiday season thanks to our ‘Heat for the Holidays’ giveaway. This morning live on News 25 Today we knocked on Ernestine Winters door and surprised her with the news that…

Three-car accident sends on to hospital

A three-car accident sent one man to the hospital today. The accident happened around 1:30 this afternoon in Harrison County on Canal, north of 28th Street. Harrison County Fire and Rescue as well as the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded…

Battle of Bay St. Louis Reenactment

History came to life in Bay St. Louis this weekend to commemorate an important event in the area’s history. Members of the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse made stops at different points throughout downtown to recognize the 205th anniversary of…

Gulf Coast Marathon wraps up

Thousands of athletes are in recovery this morning after this weekend’s Gulf Coast Marathon. Forty-eight states, four countries, fun for all. The Mississippi Gulf Coast brought a worldwide community of runners together with a weekend full of events, including a…

Mayoral Monday: Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes is one busy man! From yesterday's Gulf Coast Marathon, to the Mississippi Aquarium and beyond, there's tons of exciting things going on in the city, and more to come. The mayor stopped by News 25 this…

Winner revealed in "Heat for the Holidays" giveaway

The holiday season is a time for giving. Every year, the "Heat for the Holidays" giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air and Rheem gives a complete heating and air system to one lucky family on the Mississippi Gulf…

Railroad Christmas Display

The Railroad Museum in Gulfport is rolling out the red carpet for all to come and enjoy a train winter wonderland. The museum is decked with hundreds of lights to highlight its 85 running trains. The display is a part…

Nearly $226M to restore Gulf

The effects of the BP Oil Spill continue to be felt almost a decade after 200 million gallons of crude oil was pumped into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days. Now, the federal government approved more than $200 million…