"Mowing for a Cure" initiative kicks off in Biloxi
A man known for helping others through lawn care made his way tot he coast to kick-start his latest initiative. News 25's Grant Chighizola has more on "Mowing for a Cure".
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Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection
News 25's Kristen Anzuini has the full story on what you can do to prevent breast cancer.
Mississippi grand jury clears officer in fatal shooting, body camera footage to be released
Following the grand jury's determination, the police department intends to release the body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims
$15.5M to 4 groups for Gulf of Mexico research
Officials say four teams of scientists are getting $15.6 million from BP oil spill fines to study fish, other sea life and birds in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi under statewide burn ban
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.
Pink Dress Fun Run takes place October 19th
On today's Non Profit Wednesday, we're talking about the upcoming Pink Dress Fun Run event that is hosted by Carter’s Champions Foundation. Proceeds from the walk go the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, which is then donated to Making Strides…
Find out what’s Going on in Long Beach with Mayor George Bass
It is a chance for you to find out what's happening in the city of Long Beach and hear from the man himself, Mayor George Bass! News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood joined us live from Southern Mississippi's Gulf Park campus…
Cities and Towns Gear up for Cruisin’ the Coast with Traffic Plans
Meanwhile, cities and towns throughout South Mississippi are making their own traffic plans as thousands of vintage and antique cars, hot rods, and vehicles roll into our area for the 23rd annual Cruisin' the Coast. Voted the nation's top car…
Update on Popp’s Ferry Bridge and Plans to Solve the Problem
A continual traffic headache. This is how city officials are describing the condition of Biloxi's Popp's Ferry Bridge, one of the Coast's few north-south connecting corridors. Commuters in the area know all too well the ongoing issues often faced when…
National Center for Coastal Ocean Science Grants Funds to Research Toxic Algal Blooms
More help could be on the way, thanks to NOAA's National Center for Coastal Ocean Science, which is allocating more than $10 million dollars to fund research into one of the undesirable effects of the Bonnet Carre Spillway — toxic…
Get a Sneak Peek at the Latest Edition of South Mississippi Living!
Be sure to check out the latest edition of South Mississippi Living. The October edition of the magazine is hitting stands across the Coast today. The men's issue contains a special section on all things manly, and our own "WXXV…
American Gaming Association Panel Discussion set for Wednesday at IP Casino and Resort
Wednesday, you can take a look at how Mississippi gaming operators provide opportunities for economic development and how they invest in their communities at a panel discussion set to take place at the IP Casino and Resort in Biloxi. As…
Funding approved to help Coast recover from Bonnet Carre opening
The government is now stepping in to help relieve some of the fishermen, marine life, and tourism issues left behind after 123 days of fresh water pouring into the Mississippi Sound. Dr. Moby Solangi said, “It’s one of the worst…
Houston man places $3.5M bet on World Series at Scarlet Pearl
What would you do with $3.5 million? One Houston man knows exactly how he wants to spend that amount of money. Today he is here on the Coast to show us how. The endless things that one could do with…
Gulfport PD participating in ‘Pink Patch Project’
Gulfport police are going pink for ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ Month. You might have seen the new pink Gulfport police cruisers driving around. Now, they are adding even more pink to their department. The Gulfport Police Department is participating in the…
Community members concerned with overgrown tree in neighborhood
Community members in a Gulfport neighborhood are concerned for their safety after three branches have fallen on their roofs multiple times. Now, one neighbor says he is desperate to have someone help them in this situation. John Neumeyer has lived…
MDOT urges drivers to be cautious of deer on side of the road
As the season slowly changes into autumn, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging everyone driving in the state to keep an eye out for deer. According to MDOT, deer become more active and visible on our Mississippi roadways during…
Man found not guilty in two fatal shootings
In Harrison County, gripping testimony and shocking new details in an apparent drug deal gone wrong in 2017. A jury deliberated for more than two hours finding Torre Clark not guilty of two first-degree murder charges. Officers arrested Clark in…
Houston man placing $3.5M sports bet at Scarlet Pearl
What would you do with $3.5 million? One Houston man knows exactly how he wants to spend that amount of money. Today, he’s here on the Coast to show us how. News 25’s Andrew Scherer is at the Scarlet Pearl…
ACT Work Ready Initiative kicks off in Harrison County
Today the Harrison County community took a step for the future of workforce ready employees in their community. It was the kickoff for their county wide ‘ACT Work Ready Initiative,’ which more than 25,000 employers are a part of nationwide.…
Moss Point officer cleared in deadly shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims
The Grand Jury investigated the facts and circumstances surrounding the August 8th shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims by an officer of the Moss Point Police Department. The Grand Jury makes the following report. The Grand Jury engaged in full and…
Gulfport Main Street and CTA partnering for 'View the Cruise'
It’s almost time for the Coast’s biggest kick-off party as Gulfport Main Street revs up for the 10th annual ‘View the Cruise’ event this weekend. Festivities will take place all around downtown Gulfport on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October…
An Introduction to Tuesday's Pet of the Week!
Tuesday morning, we had a special live guest in the studio. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi introduces this week's special guest, kitty Michael, in today's Pet of the Week segment on News 25 Today.
Rooted in Rare: An Upcoming Party with a Purpose!
A party with a purpose! News 25 Today anchor Jaylon Morris caught up with Kaitlyn Orth, the Administrative Assistant for the United MSD Foundation to get all the details about the Rooted in Rare MSD Foundation upcoming fundraiser and birthday…