Home fire prevention
House fires are an issue year round, but experts say they become more prevalent as the temperature drops. Attempting to knock the winter edge off is a task all are faced with, but for some it can be deadly. “Heating…
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Home invasion, vehicle theft pursuit in Jackson County
A Perkinston man is behind bars facing several charges including home invasion for an incident in Hurley tonight. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, 29-year-old Rusty Bond held up a woman at her home then took her keys and…
Volunteers needed during the holidays
During last week’s cold front, News 25 told you that the Seashore Mission in Biloxi was worried they would not be able to open their cold weather shelter due to a lack of volunteers. Thanks to the response from our…
Courthouse Road construction
The construction on Courthouse Road has been described as a nightmare by some business owners on the street. Around a year ago, construction was completed on Courthouse. Now crews are back out on the road doing a complete repavement and…
Better Business Bureau warns of ‘Secret Sister’ gift exchange scam
While the holiday seasons brings lots of joy, it also brings lots of scams. One popular scam that has been circulating around Facebook for years is the ‘Secret Sister Exchange.’ The post promises you’ll get anywhere between six and 36…
Stolen school bus batteries at St. Martin High
Dozens of St. Martin High School buses were out of service this morning after a weekend theft of bus batteries. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 66 batteries were stolen from 33 buses over the weekend. A white 2001 Ram…
‘Family Feud Live’ in Biloxi
One of the country’s most popular game show franchises made its way to the Coast this weekend with a celebrity twist. Fans lined up at the Beau Rivage for ‘Family Feud Live: Celebrity Edition’ featuring comedians Tom Arnold and Pauly…
Holiday Tea Party and Craft Fair
The Carnival Association of Long Beach pulled out all the stops over the weekend for one of its annual parties. Saturday marked the association’s ‘Holiday Tea Party.’ Groups bought tables for the tea party and decorated them in personalized and…
Diamondhead Festival and BBQ Competition
Locals in Diamondhead and Hancock County made their way to a brand new festival on Saturday. The Diamondhead Festival and BBQ Competition featured around a dozen BBQ teams competing for over $2,500 in prize money over four meat categories with…
Bark for Life
Dog owners and those committed to defeating cancer gathered in Biloxi on Saturday for a unique event. ‘Bark for Life of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’ was put on by the American Cancer Society as a way to honor dogs who…
Missing Person Found: Albert J. Givens
The Biloxi Police Department would like to thank the public for helping/ assisting in locating the reported missing person, Albert J. Givens (Age 58). A press release was issued on this date, 11-18-2019. Mr. Givens was contacted by officers on…
Get the Latest on Pascagoula with Mayor Dane Maxwell in This Week's Edition of Mayoral Monday
Pascagoula projects. His upcoming role as the new Public Service Commissioner for the Southern District of Mississippi. Just a few of the topics shared live in our WXXV News studio for this week’s edition of Mayoral Monday with Pascagoula Mayor…
Warming Up for Empire Fighting Championship in Biloxi
If you are a fan of combat sports and supporting local fighters in South Mississippi, you are in for a real treat this weekend at the Biloxi Community Center. Empire Fighting Championship has a stacked fight card. News 25 Today…
Gabby Easterwood Gives Live Preview of Local Crime Stoppers Program
Coast Crime Stoppers has teamed up with local police chiefs and sheriffs for a new initiative called “The 9 pm Routine.” Its goal is to bring awareness to residents about the importance of locking your homes and vehicles, especially as…
AAA Holiday Travel Predictions: Travelers Out in Full Force for Thanksgiving
AAA has released this year's Thanksgiving holiday travel forecast. According to AAA, more than 55 million travelers are making plans to kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving season.…
Mississippi Ranked 8th in Nation for Worst Roads
Mississippi roads could use some repairs and upgrades. This, according to the Consumer Affairs research team, after conducting a study to reveal which states in the nation have the worst roads. Mississippi made the top 10, ranked as the 8th…
Autopsies Ordered in Double Killing in Gulfport Fugitive Standoff In Texas
Autopsies have been ordered on the two men, including Gulfport fugitive, Roderick Bowers, who were killed in a standoff at an apartment complex in Montgomery County, Texas early Friday morning. Bowers' body was found along with the body of a…
Brett Favre visits the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
The kids at the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast got a real treat today. Former Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Favre stopped by to say hello. He spent time sharing his experience working in…
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign kicks off
The Salvation Army is kicking off their Red Kettle campaign today. This century-old tradition provides hope to the less fortunate during the holidays. For many, it’s the official start to the holiday season, seeing the bell-ringers for the Salvation Army.…
Christmas music coming to the Coast
Magic 93.7 got into the holiday spirit today with a little help from News 25’s very own Taylor Rubach. Today, Taylor Rubach ‘flipped the Christmas switch’ at the Magic 93.7 radio station that changes from their normal variety of music…
Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center ribbon cutting
Memorial is expanding their services to Diamondhead as Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center. Today officials cut the ribbon for this Diamondhead Nursing Center. The center provides a range of amenities and services from independent living to skilled nurses and rehabilitation…
Senior Thanksgiving Breakfast
Seniors in the Biloxi community were in for a helping handful this morning at the annual ‘Senior Thanksgiving Breakfast and Fellowship.’ This was a free event for seniors in the Biloxi community to get together and give thanks a little…
New way to recycle on the beach
The Harrison County Beautification Commission, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, Mississippi Aquarium, and Gulfport High School came up with a new and interactive way to keep our beaches clean on the Coast. They came together to build a mobile…
Gulfport Fire Department Station 9 groundbreaking
It is a historic day for Gulfport Fire Department as they broke ground this morning on station number nine in the Orange Grove community. This station is located on Dedeaux Road and many members of the community and city officials…