One dead in 25th Street shooting
Police say a man is dead following a shooting in the 600 block of 25th Street just before 3 this afternoon. News 25's Victoria Bailey is at the scene with more.
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Darian Atkinson makes initial court appearance
Nineteen-year-old Darian Atkinson had his initial court appearance at the Harrison County Jail this morning. He is charged with capital murder in the killing of veteran Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Atkinson told the Justice Court judge he didn’t have…
On The Pulse: Marston Rogers Group on Creating a Financial Legacy
WXXV TV launched a new segment on its news broadcasts that will offer viewers a look into local businesses in South Mississippi. “On The Pulse" made its debut Tuesday during the noon broadcast on May 7 on NBC 25, talking…
Backlot project in the works in Downtown Gulfport
It’s no secret Downtown Gulfport is constantly changing and it doesn’t look like things are slowing down anytime soon. The Gulfport Main Street Association is working on a project to attract even more people to the area. Phase two of…
Mother of suspected shooter speaks out
The mother of both Darian and Davian Atkinson is speaking out tonight, saying Darian is “not a thug.” Pamela Broger says that if her son shot and killed Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen it’s because he has mental health problems.…
Remembering fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen
The Coast is in mourning today after the tragic loss of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Today, friends and family gathered at the Biloxi police headquarters for a prayer. Biloxi resident Phyllis Bulaock said, “It is the time now to…
Pedestrian walkway up in Biloxi
A new instillation went up over Highway 90 in Biloxi last night. The pedestrian bridge near the Small Craft Harbor was hoisted up and put into place. Cecilia Dobbs-Walton with the City of Biloxi said, “It took several hours to…
Remembering fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen
The Coast is still in mourning after the loss of Officer Robert McKeithen from Sunday night’s shooting. Two men are in custody, but the pain they left is still felt heavily. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us from the Biloxi…
Murder suspect was suspended for threatening school last year
New developments tonight in the investigation into Darian Atkinson, the accused killer of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. He allegedly threatened to shoot up Biloxi High School after the Parkland school shooting on Valentine’s Day of last year. Biloxi NAACP…
Kerry Thomas Young charged with first-degree murder
One person is dead after a shooting in Gautier last night. Officers went to the scene at 1801 West Park Drive around 7:01 p.m. Monday night after a complaint of shots fired and one person hurt. Officers found 47-year-old Lashun…
Growing memorial site for Officer McKeithen
Yesterday we showed you the memorial site for Officer McKeithen on his patrol car outside the Biloxi Public Safety Center. Since then, hundreds of flowers, balloons, and notes now cover the car in his memory. The memorial is continuing to…
Second arrest made in cop murder, suspect’s brother charged
A second arrest was made this morning in connection with the Sunday night killing of a police officer. Twenty-one year-old Davian Atkinson is charged with accessory after the fact and is being held on a $500,000 bond at the Harrison…
Press conference held regarding arrest of Darian Atkinson
Nineteen-year-old Darian Tawan Atkinson, the suspect in the shooting death of Officer Robert McKeithen, is now in custody following a nearly 24 hour manhunt. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller held a press conference with updates.
Officer death brings out scammers in Biloxi
Last night’s murder of fallen Officer McKeithen has brought out scammers who are trying to take advantage of this tragic situation. According to Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the scammers are using this to call citizens to collect donations…
Community pays tribute to fallen Biloxi officer
The Gulf Coast community has come together to mourn the loss of Officer Robert McKeithen. Officer McKeithen was killed Sunday night. “He is going to be missed by everybody.” A community devastated at the loss of the one of their…
Darian Atkinson, accused of killing Officer Robert McKeithen, arrested in Wiggins
According to the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police, Darian Atkinson is in custody after being arrested in Wiggins. Atkinson is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithan. On Sunday, Officer McKeithen was…
Biloxi community mourns after police officer shot and killed
A memorial is growing for the fallen officer over at the site of the horrific shooting. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more.
Press conference for Biloxi Officer McKeithen
A sad day for the City of Biloxi as a police officer was shot outside the city’s public safety center building Sunday night before being transported to Merit Health Hospital where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room. A…
Community Mourns Officer Described as "Gentle, Family Man," Shooter on the Loose
Biloxi Police Chief John Miller held a press conference this morning at the Biloxi Public Safety Center, where the Biloxi Police Department headquarters is located, at 9 a.m. this morning. The focus – Robert McKeithan, the officer who was gunned…
Conference USA Tournament to return to Biloxi in 2020
Conference USA and Overtime Sports have their sights set on this year’s baseball tournament in Biloxi and beyond. The Conference USA Championship Tournament announced today that they will be returning to MGM Park for the 2020 season. After a terrific…
MNA Coin and Currency Show
For the past 58 years, the MNA Coin Club has hosted shows throughout the state. Now, for the first time since 2005, the MNA’s Coin and Currency Show returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. From Confederate dollars…
Thunder over the Sound weather plans
It’s almost time for the ‘Thunder over the Sound’ air show! Even though the weather forecast isn’t looking all that great, it should still be a ton of fun. We are only one day away from the highly anticipated ‘Thunder…
Ballroom dancing classes in Biloxi
With Mother’s Day right around the corner everyone is searching for the perfect gift. For mothers with the dancing bug, these ball room dancing classes will be just right. Marguerite Pivarnik has been ballroom dancing for 45 years and will…
Broadcast Student of the Year shadows WXXV News team
We here at WXXV News 25 believe in mentoring our young people and doing what we can to help their dreams come true. That’s why the winner of WXXV’s Broadcast Student of the Year Scholarship Contest Wade Taliancich had the…