On April 27, 2021, at approximately 5:01 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the area of Klein Road and New Haven Court, in reference to a shooting. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Jason Latrell…
The Saenger Theatre in Biloxi is getting a facelift of sorts, fitting for any structure that’s 92-years-old. Today, crews moved seats from the theatre’s auditorium to make way for the next phase of renovations: new scaffolding. Signs of water…
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place this evening in the Orange Grove community. Gulfport police responded to Klein Road and New Haven Court. Neighbors in the area say they heard nine shots fired just before 5:30…
Military bases in South Mississippi have long been a mainstay and critical to our overall economy, especially during COVID shutdowns considering our local bases depend on the federal budget, which was already set, resulting in more stability for our…
In Gulfport, runoffs are being held in two Republican races for city council seats in wards 4 and 7. The winners of each race have no challengers in the general elections. Incumbent Ward 4 Councilman Rusty Walker is facing…
Only two candidates remain in the race to replace outgoing Mayor Shea Dobson in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Looking for something for the whole family to enjoy this weekend? Well, you’ve got a friend in the City of Gulfport Friday evening. Cinema by the Shore is an opportunity to have a community movie showing at Jones Park.…
There’s a new mural in Downtown Gulfport. It’s painted by local artist Tricia McAlvain and located on the side of Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. The mural’s design features the history of the Chandeleur Lighthouse that was destroyed by Katrina…
With the recent stretch of violence in Gulfport, the Gulfport chapter of the NAACP is taking action by engaging in community outreach. Tomorrow night at 6:30, there will be a ‘Stop the Violence: Save our Youth” forum at the…
The inaugural Biloxi Public School Autism Awareness Month Poster Contest awarded two students per age group in pre-K through 12th grade at the Biloxi Visitors Center today. Some teachers asked their students to create an autism awareness poster as…
We see more businesses and visitors here in South Mississippi daily as COVID restrictions lift and more people get vaccinated. At the Palace Casino in Biloxi, a much-needed service is being offered once again for those who need some…
After recent fatal shooting in Gulfport, members of the community are working together to find solutions for youth gun violence. Saturday’s drive-by shooting left three people hospitalized and days before a separate shooting left two young men, Juan Harvey…
The Inaugural South Mississippi Boat Show is set for this weekend at the Point Cadet Plaza. Of course, there will be plenty of boats as well as live bands, food trucks, activities and vendors. DMR and USM will also…
$50 million worth of infrastructure is underway east of Oak Street on Point Cadet in the City of Biloxi. This is just one of numerous projects going on right now. This includes the major water project taking shape in…
With the holy fasting month of Ramadan upon us, Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization, distributed food boxes to residents in the Biloxi area. Food insecurity has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold more…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies partnered with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup program to clean up beaches along the Coast of Harrison County in celebration of last week’s Earth Day.…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — 26-year-old Gywan Ladarius Willis of Ocean Springs was arrested Saturday in connection to an armed robbery that happened the week prior. According to the Ocean Springs Police Department, officers were called out to to 1120…
D’Iberville, county, and state leaders officially cut the ribbon on the city’s new police department headquarters. D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne said, “To take something from the ground and build it up, well it's just an awesome feeling. Just…
On Howard Ave, Biloxi Fire House Number 2 hosted their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser. Just in time for lunch, fresh fish and shrimp spaghetti plates were sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates were sold for $10. Dine-in…
Tomorrow, Beauvoir will be setting the stage for observing Confederate Memorial Day. Confederate Memorial Day is actually Monday, but for years, Beauvoir has celebrated the day the Saturday beforehand which falls on this Saturday, April 24th. April is…
The Gulf Coast Beer and Bacon and Chocolate Festival is set for Saturday, May 1st in Gulfport at the Hollywood Warehouse. It is a fundraiser that will be serving brews, bacon, and this year they’re adding chocolate dishes from over…
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that beginning Saturday, May 1, 2021, all waters south of the Intracoastal Waterway and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel in Mississippi territorial waters are closed to…
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and in honor of the holiday, Two Men and a Truck is once again collecting donations to help moms here on the Coast. As a part of the company’s national campaign ‘Movers and Moms,’ Two…
The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands will soon offer upscale community living for our seniors, but that hasn’t stopped them from offering help and services to all of South Mississippi’s seniors. Today, the facility held a senior job fair where seniors…