You’ve probably heard of ‘Coffee with a Cop,’ but have you ever heard of ‘Choppin’ with Twelve?’ Tomorrow, the Gulfport Police Department is hosting ‘Choppin’ with 12’ at Cut Doctor Barber Shop. This is a chance for the community to…
Four JROTC students at Harrison Central High School are gearing up for a trip to Washington, D.C. This morning, the JROTC Academic Team was recognized for winning the opportunity to compete in the JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl National Competition.…
After 65 years in business in Downtown Gulfport, owners of Triplett-Day Drug Company have announced they are closing their doors permanently at the end of this month. The independent pharmacy is iconic for its 1950s style and soda fountain and…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Sidewalks, crosswalks, and a pedestrian bridge are all possible solutions to make D’Iberville more “pedestrian friendly.” The City of D’Iberville will hold an open forum public workshop Thursday, March 5th at the D'Iberville Community Center, located…
A Coast chef receives national recognition for his hard work and dedication to the job. Owner of White Pillars Restaurant in Biloxi Chef Austin Sumrall was nominated this week as a semi-finalist for ‘best chef south’ by the James Beard…
‘Don’t trash Mississippi’ was the theme at one Gulfport area school today as students learned more about keeping the environment clean and healthy. Students like Orange Grove Elementary’s Joey Quick are now swept up in making good choices to help…
More than 350 law enforcement officers across the southeast and locally joined together at the Golden Nugget Casino this morning as part of the Homeland Security Investigations and The Gulf Coast’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Watch Center’s second annual…
Artwork made by veterans is currently on display at the Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center Recreation Hall. Veteran-created art including paintings, drawings, photos, and crafts are on display as a part of the 2020 Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System’s Creative…
You can now take a trip back in time as the Gulfport Historical Society officially welcomes the Gulfport Museum of History today. The museum has been in the works for years now and the all-volunteer organization is excited to showcase…
Biloxi police need your help identifying a woman possibly involved in larceny. According to the Biloxi Police Department, an unidentified white female allegedly stole a package from the front porch in the 100 block of Acacia Avenue last month. The…
We have an update this afternoon on the inmate who escaped last night, he has been recaptured. Twenty-seven year-old Christopher D. Epps escaped a work release center on 8th Avenue in Gulfport. He was recaptured just before midnight, according to…
UPDATE (8:50 AM): MDOT reports the car accident has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORY (8:20 AM): The Mississippi Department of Transportation is reporting a car accident on I-110 Southbound past Exit 2 in Harrison County. The accident is blocking the left…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Starting today, you'll be able to step back in time and experience the history of Gulfport at South Mississippi’s newest museum. The Gulfport Museum of history will be open to visitors four days a week. Guests…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One prisoner is behind bars... again. After just a few hours on the lam, law enforcement recaptured an inmate that escaped from a work release center in Harrison County overnight. Authorities say 27-year-old Christopher Epps left…
First Baptist Church of Gulfport is welcoming a new facility today. In order to create a safe space for the growing number of students in the ministry, the church and Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber cut a ribbon to celebrate the…
The Hibernia Marching Society is kicking off the month of March in a major way. Tonight, the group gathered at the Biloxi Lighthouse to switch the color to a festive St. Paddy’s Day green. Then, during the Biloxi City Council…
Personal emergencies happen all of the time, but for sailors and marines there is a military service organization that can help when they fall on hard times. The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society provides financial assistance to sailors or marines…
Potential doctors who just might find the cure for the next generation’s diseases were among those at the Dr. Gilbert Mason Sr. Head Start Center in D’Iberville on day two of ‘Career Week,’ but today’s focus was on broadcast journalism.…
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, the City of Biloxi is wasting no time getting into the holiday spirit. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
As cases of the Coronavirus are increasing in the U.S., with two cases reported very close to home in Florida, Harrison County Emergency Management is keeping a close eye on the virus as it spreads. While no cases of COVID-19…
Sebastian the Dog had a rough start to life, found tied to a tree in Biloxi earlier this year. Through ‘Just Cause Rescue,’ Sebastian has been living the good life in a foster home the last couple of months, where…
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A Harrison County woman is facing felony child abuse charges after she was reportedly found smothering her infant daughter. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 23-year-old Simona Somers was arrested and charged with felonious child…
In mid-March homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. This week is ‘Census Statistics in Schools Week’ and all the schools in the Harrison County School District will be hosting a variety of interactive…
More than $130,000 in grant funding has been awarded to law enforcement agencies in the Southern District to reduce violence in our local communities. The Long Beach Police Department was awarded more than $7,000 to implement a campaign called ‘Lock…