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Significant River Flooding Likely in Parts of South Mississippi
Rivers are beginning to rise following extremely high rain totals over the past 24 hours. The main rivers of concern are the Biloxi and Wolf Rivers.
Honoring fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen
In honor of Officer Robert McKeithen, Coast residents can go to the Biloxi Visitor’s Center to pick up a memorial flag. Flags will be available until the services begin on Monday. Biloxi Historical Administrator Bill Raymond says he wants the…
Special Olympics Torch Run
Police officers from across South Mississippi laced up their tennis shoes this morning for a good cause: the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics of Mississippi. The relay started in Moss Point bright and early and officers passed…
Signs installed at West Harrison High to remind students to buckle up
Thirteen years ago, the lives of two Harrison Central High School students were lost in a car accident on Highway 49. Since that day, their father, Brian Pearse, has been turning the devastating loss of his only two children into…
Cleaning up Deer Island: Mississippi Power’s ‘Renew our Rivers’ program
Giving back is always in season and today a very large group of people did just that. More than one hundred people flooded Deer Island on Friday with one shared mission: to pick up the trash. Beau Rivage Floor Supervisor…
Parents speak out on daughter’s murder
Over 11 years ago, Gulfport residents Angela and Chris Shortt’s lives were flipped upside down when their 16-year-old daughter was murdered at their home in Virginia. Although the case is closed and the killer behind bars, the Shortt’s will be…
Trevues Martin murder trial scheduled for May 14th
The Trevues Martin murder trial is set to take place on Tuesday, May 14th. In September 2016, Martin was found dead on Monterey Drive in the front seat of his vehicle. Gulfport Police arrested DeAndre Ball after he turned himself…
Court appearances for suspects in murder case
Darian Atkinson now has an attorney this morning after three court appearances since Wednesday. He is charged with capital murder for the death of Officer Robert McKeithen and could face the death penalty if convicted. Two others charged with accessory…
WXXV News 25 Today Crew Salutes Moms on Live TV
Journalism is a pretty tough industry by just about anyone's standards, but raising an aspiring journalist is even tougher - most of the time. Often creative, sometimes bullheaded, but always looking for some kind of scoop, it takes a special…
Fifth Arrest Made in Murder, Plans Released for Monday Services Set for Slain Biloxi Policeman Robert McKeithen
A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the case of the Sunday night shooting death of on-duty police officer Robert McKeithen, right outside Biloxi Police Headquarters on Porter Avenue. Andre A. Sullivan was arrested Thursday night and is…
Teacher Appreciation Week
As the school year comes to a close, schools around the country are honoring their educators. National Teacher Appreciation Week focuses on everything that teachers do for their students. Harrison Central High School’s Red Rebel Diner came up with a…
Procession route for Officer McKeithen
Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen will be laid to rest Monday with family, friends, and community members encouraged to say their goodbyes to our Coast hero. Today, the procession route was laid out. The procession will go from Biloxi First Baptist…
‘Mom to Wow’ Contest Winners
This morning, three deserving moms got the surprise of a lifetime when they found out they were winners in WXXV and Harrah’s Gulf Coast’s ‘Mom to Wow’ contest. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was at Harrah’s bright and early to welcome…
D’Iberville State of the City Address
This morning D’Iberville Mayor Rusty Quave spoke to a room of community members about all things going on throughout the city. Mayor Quave touched on several projects that are in the works right now and projects that have been completed…
Suspect wanted for questioning in Gulfport shooting death
A Gulfport community is reeling after a shooting leaves one man dead yesterday. Now, the Gulfport Police Department is looking for a man wanted for questioning. Gulfport police tweeted out a photo this morning of Trellis ‘TJ’ Burnett. Police say…
Two more men arrested and charged in case of Biloxi cop murder
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the shooting death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Twenty-year-old Dalentez Brice and 21-year-old Joshua Kovach are both charged with accessory after the fact and are being held without bond until…
Zoning change request passed by unanimous vote in Gautier
A unanimous decision was made last night to pass a zoning change request from a developer for two parcels of land in Gautier. This developer wants to construct 332 homes on a plot of about 86 acres on the south…
Officer McKeithen’s family speaks with Chief John Miller
Biloxi Police Chief John Miller sat down with Officer McKeithen’s family to remember and reflect on Officer McKeithen’s life. The city created the six minute video after requests to interview the family. The video was recorded yesterday afternoon, shortly before…
Fatal shooting leaves one dead in Gulfport
A Gulfport community is reeling after a shooting leaves one man dead. Just before 3 p.m. Gulfport police responded to a call of shots fired in the 600 block of 25th Street. Officers arrived to find a black male suffering…
Education Day at MGM Park
As the school year comes to a close, the Biloxi Shuckers found a fun way to interact with local schools. Going for their third win in a row, the Shuckers invited schools and their students to come on by and…
Account set up for McKeithen’s family
You can still show your support to honor our fallen hero and the family he leaves behind. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller answered our community’s call after an outpouring of requests from people. The Biloxi Police Department opened an account…
Officer McKeithen honored across the country
Support has been overflowing from the community as seen by the growing monument on Officer McKeithen's patrol car and now it is coming from all over the U.S. A wreath from the New York Yankees popped up recently showing their…
First responders receive help to cope with loss
The loss of Officer McKeithen has affected first responders from across the Coast. To help cope with the tragedy, the Biloxi Fire Department has had various meetings to help them grieve. On Monday morning, the firefighters gathered together and met…