Discover the Nina and the Pinta
It’s time to set sail! The Nina and Pinta, replicas of Columbus’ ships of discovery, have made their way to Biloxi. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.
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Soul of the Coast: Integrating Schools
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is rich with diversity, history, and culture and it’s thanks to those who call the Coast home. In part three of our four part series ‘Soul of the Coast’ News 25’s Victoria Bailey introduces us to…
House fire at Old HWY 49 and Saucier-Lizana Road
The Harrison County Fire Rescue and CRTC responded to a house fire at Old Hwy 49 and Saucier-Lizana Road Thursday afternoon shortly before 4:00 p.m. Fire crews were told someone was possibly in the house and when units arrived within…
MSU, MGCCC agree on culinology program
It’s a winning combination and a sure-fire recipe for success. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is pairing with Mississippi State University, opening the door for even more opportunities for students who receive their associate’s degree in culinary arts and baking…
Advance in Finance event
Students at Gulfport High School had a taste of the ‘real world’ today. Juniors learned how to ‘advance in finance’ with lessons on personal banking, credit and lending, investing, taxes, and much more. Seniors received great interview practice, counseling for…
Woman rolled over and killed by float in New Orleans
A woman in Louisiana is dead after she was rolled over by a parade float. It happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday along a parade route in New Orleans. Police say the unidentified woman was hit by a float during the…
Missing Person: Donald Gordon Jr.
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…
National Love Your Pet Day
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…
MS Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Lightning Safety
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…
Navy Lodge upgrades
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.
Pre-K classes in Gulfport School District begin in August
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…
All prisoners being moved from Parchman
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…
Outstanding Citizen of the Year honored in Biloxi
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…
Long Beach High teacher awarded $2,000 grant
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…
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
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…
MS Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Tornado Safety
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.…
Missing woman found in backyard identified
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 killed in shooting outside of Baptist Hospital in Jackson
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…
Gulfport-Biloxi International to receive $2.4 million from U.S. Dept. of Transportation for improvements
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…
Gulf Coast transplant finds ‘dream’ work at Stennis Space Center
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…
City of Gulfport reacts to parade controversy
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,…
Man arrested after body found in Jackson County
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…
Man sentenced to second-degree murder following January 2018 shooting
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…
Update on controversial parade throw
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…