Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade
It’s been a local tradition since 1886: the annual Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade. This tradition is making its way back to the Gulf Coast in just a few short weeks. This year, the parade’s lineup has been changed. It will…
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Scarlet Pearl to help victims of human trafficking
According to the Mississippi Department of Health, human trafficking affects 12 to 27 million men, women, and children worldwide. The Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort wants to help those on the Gulf Coast who have been affected. On Thursday, August…
Axe throwing coming to downtown Biloxi
Axe throwing started about five years ago in Canada and has taken the nation by storm. Soon, you’ll be able to get in on the fun and competitions right in downtown Biloxi. Skal Axe Throwing, located on Howard Avenue, is…
Arrested for assault
A Biloxi man is behind bars this morning on an assault charge. Biloxi police arrested 24-year-old Keyonta Reed after an investigation into an incident where police say he assaulted a medical person while they were doing their job. They suffered…
Biloxi PD needs assistance identifying subjects
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify subjects who allegedly stole money from a coin dispenser at a self- checkout register in the 2600 block of C.T. Switzer Rd. The male and female took the…
A look at the effects and what’s next for the Bonnet Carre Spillway
This morning at the Commission of Marine Resources, the Office of Marine Fisheries gave an update on the impact the Bonnet Carre Spillway has had since closure. The Office of Marine Fisheries gave an update on what the spillway caused…
Safety tips to prevent leaving kids in cars
With the first child to die in a hot car in Mississippi in 2019 over the weekend, the Biloxi Police Department shares safety tips to prevent this unfortunate circumstance in the future. According to Biloxi police, most of the time…
More Head Start programs coming to the area
Mississippi State University Extension is partnering with multiple school districts and learning facilities on the Coast to bring more head start programs to the area. The program is designed to help youngsters transition from early care to kindergarten by getting…
Arrested for residential burglary
On August 19th, 2019, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Silver Lea Macchio on a warrant for residential burglary. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into a burglary that occurred on Bleuer Dr. on 08/09/2019. Evidence…
‘Bike Biloxi’ at Biloxi Visitors Center
If you love to ride around the streets of Biloxi, or if you are new to the area, listen up. Once a month, Biloxi Main Street hosts the ‘Bike Biloxi’ event. At 6 p.m. tomorrow, you have the opportunity to…
Meeting to discuss more head start programs coming to the area
Mississippi State University Extension is partnering with multiple school districts and learning facilities on the Coast to bring more head start programs to the area. The program is designed to help youngsters transition from early care to kindergarten by getting…
2019 Gulfport Anchor Games
Some serious strength was on display at Jones Park this weekend. Over 130 Cross Fit athletes from across the entire Gulf Coast gathered in Gulfport for the 2019 Gulfport Anchor Games. Proceeds from the games benefit the charitable organization ‘Kidz…
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,…
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…
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…
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Preps for 50 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Camille
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum has a number of things on tap to observe the 50-year anniversary of Hurricane Camille making landfall on August 17, 1969. News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris gets a rundown of events from Corey…
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.…
Airport safety tips
One federal agency was on hand at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport today to offer travel tips. The TSA had a display in the terminal today with prohibited items recovered from checkpoints at the airport to show what types of items travelers…
Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival returns to Biloxi
One festival honoring the oyster industry is headed back to Biloxi this year. The Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival is headed back to Biloxi on November 9th after being held in Gulfport last year. A press conference was held…
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…
19-year-old Gulfport man convicted of second-degree murder
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Kobe Augustine, 19, from Gulfport, was convicted by a Harrison County jury this afternoon of second-degree murder for the killing of 16-year-old Nigel Poole, also of Gulfport. Augustine was 15 years old at…