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Camille Remembrance events in Gulfport

People all across the Gulf Coast took time this weekend to remember Hurricane Camille’s landfall in South Mississippi. State and local officials, along with members of the public, gathered at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport Saturday morning to remember the three…

Fundraiser for lung transplant recipient at Texas Roadhouse

Meridian resident Patty Driskill has a new lease on life. Twelve years ago, she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and until about a year ago, she was able to do conservative treatment. However, when her health began to seriously decline,…

High profile attorney joins Sims case

A new lead attorney is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, the man who was shot and killed by Moss Point police on August 8th. Brian Dunn will be taking over the role as lead counsel on the case.…

Reunification celebration in Harrison County

It’s been a long journey, but the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services is reuniting dozens of families in Gulfport. Today, the department hosted its first local celebration of reunification. “I’m really excited. It’s good to come home from work…

Ruck Endurance Challenge at Keesler Air Force Base

Service members at Keesler Air Force competed against each other earlier today to test their skills and endurance. Endurance, agility, teamwork: military service members put those traits on display during the second-ever Defenders Ruck Challenge and Obstacle Course at Keesler…

Mika and Hudson’s Journey

It is said that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel and for one Ocean Springs family, they’ve reached that light. Over the past 18 months, Mika Hartman has experienced heart failure and the birth of…

Man in custody following standoff in Hurley

A nearly eight-hour standoff has come to an end in Jackson County. According to Sheriff Mike Ezell, deputies had to forcibly remove 50-year-old Joseph Carroll from a Hurley home. Police arrived on scene at 8 a.m. on Joe Rubino Drive…

Hurricane Camille 50th anniversary

It was a storm that will forever be remembered on the Coast as one of the worst to hit our area. It’s been 50 years since Hurricane Camille made landfall. Harrison County is taking tomorrow to reflect on this landmark…

Labor Day Blitz at the Biloxi Police Department

As another busy holiday on the road approaches, the Biloxi Police Department wants to make sure drivers are careful. Starting today, the department kicks off ‘Labor Day Blitz.’ An increased number of law enforcement officers will patrol the roadways in…

Brandon Smith pleads guilty to second-degree murder

A Moss Point man and former missionary says he does not remember stabbing and killing a pregnant Mississippi woman because he was high on drugs. Thirty-six year-old Brandon Colby Smith pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of 30-year-old Elizabeth Corene…

It's Finally Friday: Sneak Peek at Weekend Events on MS Coast

Baseball, local shopping and a Bay St. Louis Summer Fest! All on tap this weekend in South Mississippi! News 25 Today Morning Producer Porsha Williams gives us as look at some coast happenings this weekend in the latest edition of…

#CleartheShelters with Featured Pet Scrat  

It’s day five of our weeklong "clear the shelters" drive, and there’s still time for you to help make life better for a local animal looking for a forever home. Today's featured pet is Scrat, a 3-year-old neutered lab mix…

Residents Remember the Faces of Camille

On Friday August 17th, many throughout our area will pause to remember the lives lost and devastation left behind in the wake of hurricane Camille, marking 50 years since South Mississippi was struck by the second strongest hurricane to ever…

The importance of adopting shelter pets

If you know any of us here at News 25, you know we are big on supporting our pet family. This weekend, we are heading to Jackson County Animal Shelter to help clear the shelter. Statistics show that each year,…

McKeithen family honored at First Responders Night

In an effort to support our local heroes, WXXV presented First Responders Night at MGM Park for the Biloxi Shuckers game. It was a really special night at MGM Park as the community came together to support our first responders.…

Dixie Newman wins State Senate race

The certified winner of the Coast’s closest election this primary season is speaking out following the win. Current Biloxi City Council member Dixie Newman was certified yesterday by the Republican Executive Committee. Newman still holds a one-vote lead over Scott…

Mayor King files appeal on veto

Today, Mayor Mario King packed another punch in the Moss Point city battle between the mayor’s office and the board of aldermen. Mayor King authored the nearly 20-page appeal himself that was submitted to the Circuit Court of Jackson County.…