Mississippi Power ‘Project Share’
There are other ways that you can lend a helping hand year round. Mississippi Power has created a program to help those in need that may need an extra boost when it comes to paying those electric bills. It’s called…
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Bishop Roger Paul Morin laid to rest
It is a day of mourning for the Diocese of Biloxi as Bishop Roger Paul Morin, the Third Bishop of Biloxi, who died just a week ago was laid to rest today. Those who knew and loved Bishop Morin filled…
Veterans Day Breakfast at D’Iberville High
Students at D’Iberville High School and members of the community came together to give back to our veterans in a tasty way this morning. The ROTC program and Community Service Class at the school served a hot breakfast of pancakes,…
$33 million granted for road improvements
Some roads in Gulfport and Starkville are now on the fast track for improvements thanks to federal grant funding. This week, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo announced the award of $33.1 million in…
Jackson County holding "Freedom is Not Free" Veterans Day Event in Moss Point
There will be plenty of events going on in South Mississippi for Veterans Day including the 19th Annual Jackson County Veterans Day program, "Freedom is Not Free." Event details: Veterans Day 11:00 a.m. on Monday November 11, 2019 Veterans Memorial…
More than $1 million of narcotics seized in one of largest drug busts ever on Mississippi Coast
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Three people are facing felony drug charges following one of the largest methamphetamine seizures in history on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Agents recovered more than 50 pounds of meth, two pounds of heroin, a .40…
Remembering Bishop Roger Paul Morin: Gabby Easterwood Reports
Just a week ago the Catholic community in Biloxi was shaken after the news that their third bishop, Bishop Roger Paul Morin, passed away while traveling. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood reports from the cathedral in downtown Biloxi where his…
Gulfport and Starkville awarded millions in federal grants for road projects
Some roads in Gulfport and Starkville, Mississippi, are now on the fast track for improvements, thanks to federal grant funding. This week, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo announced the award of $33.1 million…
Preparing your home for cold weather
You’ve heard it before and the experts say it can’t be stressed enough, the cold weather is creeping in and you want to make sure you, your family, and home are ready. We’ve all experienced a drafty house and the…
Harper McCaughan Elementary 4th annual Veterans Day Program
It’s red, white, and blue for students at Harper McCaughan Elementary School today as they say thank you to our veterans. Teachers, students, and their military families participated in the school’s fourth annual Veterans Day Program. Students created the decorations…
Helping paralyzed pup walk again
A Harrison County veterinary hospital is giving back to the community one animal at a time. Shadow can’t eat or walk on his own and can barely move, but he still has a fighting spirit. Jason Gulas, a veterinarian at…
Local veterans visit WWII Museum in New Orleans
For eight years, staff at Riemann Family Funeral Homes has been taking local veterans on an annual trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. Every year it is a day to remember and honor those who have…
Three arrested after the seizure of a million dollars’ worth of meth and heroin
Three people are facing felony drug charges following the seizure of more than one million dollars’ worth of meth and heroin in Harrison County. Agents recovered more than 50 pounds of meth, two pounds of heroin, a .40 caliber glock,…
Wanted in connection with shoplifting
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify two unknown white females who allegedly shoplifted multiple items by concealing the items in the 2600 block of Beach Blvd. The two females, pictured below, allegedly concealed items,…
Seven people sent to hospital after accident in Saucier
Seven people were sent to the hospital today following an accident in Harrison County. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, the accident happened before noon on Saucier-Lizana Road. One person was flown to a trauma center by Rescue Five. Sullivan…
Groundbreaking on new West Harrison Middle School
It’s time to get to work. That was the message from Harrison County Superintendent of Education Roy Gill at the groundbreaking of the new West Harrison Middle School. The project is part of the $55 million bond issue that voters…
Michael Watson has been elected Secretary of State
In Jackson County last night, Michael Watson and his supporters watched the results of the General Election come in as the polls closed and precincts throughout the state reported their numbers in the race for Secretary of State. Watson’s spirits…
Tate Reeves defeats Jim Hood to become Mississippi’s next governor
Mississippi has elected a new governor. Republican Tate Reeves edged out Democrat and four-term state Attorney General Jim Hood to take over the state’s top political seat as Mississippi’s next governor. Reeves will replace Phil Bryant who reached his two-term…
Ice skating at Mississippi Coast Coliseum opening date delayed
The opening date for ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has been delayed until further notice. Katie Hensarling, Director of Entertainment and Special Event Marketing at the Coliseum, released the following statement on Wednesday: “Due to unexpected operational difficulties…
Dying dad watches son play basketball one last time
(WXII) — Thanks to technology, a dying father in North Carolina was able to watch his son play basketball one last time. Kevin Garret was diagnosed with urachal cancer, a rare bladder cancer, four years ago. Doctors recently gave Garrett…
Mississippi man charged with capital murder wrongly freed, caught in Foley, Alabama
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — Authorities in Mississippi say a man charged with murder was mistakenly free for days due to a clerical error. The Commercial Dispatch reports 26-year-old Malcolm Hill was found Foley, Alabama, five days after being released from…
2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's happening Saturday, Nov. 9 in Biloxi
An estimated 5.8 million people of all ages in America are living with Alzheimer's, according to the latest statistics for 2019 from the Alzheimer's Foundation. But it goes beyond numbers, as many of you know. Chances are that you know…
Celtic Music Festival and Scottish Highlands Games happening this weekend
Get ready to eat, dance, joust, and enjoy all things Scottish at this year's Celtic Music Festival and Scottish Highlands Games. November 9, 2019 - November 10, 2019 Recurring daily Location: HARRISON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Address: 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport, MS…
Community Empowerment Festival happening this Sunday in Biloxi
From empowerment stations to grocery giveaways, this event is something for the entire family can come out and enjoy over the weekend! Jakavious and Natasha Pickett joined us in the News 25 studio to talk about the Community Empowerment Festival.…