Harrison County

Body found behind Dollar General in Gulfport identified

WXXV Staff,

The body that was found in Gulfport Tuesday night behind a Dollar General has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove identified the victim as 29-year-old Cory Cowick of Gulfport, the man who was reported missing to Gulfport police. Hargrove…

MGCCC students get hands-on experience

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This morning, paramedic and emergency medical technology students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jefferson Davis campus got a taste of the real world. The Rescue 5 Air Ambulance from Gulfport landed on campus and gave students a chance to…

14th Street Block Party in Gulfport

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New businesses in downtown Gulfport are getting a warm welcome this afternoon. The Gulfport Main Street Association is hosting the second 14th Street Block Party. The free event is this afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in order to celebrate…

West Biloxi Boardwalk ribbon cutting

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Phase one of the West Biloxi Boardwalk is open to the public and is a cause for celebration. The boardwalk helps the public and tourists engage with the beach and waterfront at the same time. It also serves as an…

Wanted in connection with assault

WXXV Staff,

The Biloxi Police are requesting your assistance with identifying two people wanted for questioning in an assault that occurred on December 3rd. The incident occurred at the South West parking lot of the Ms. Gulf Coast Coliseum after a concert…

Christmas tree shortage

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Many areas across the U.S. are seeing a shortage of Christmas trees this season. Just like Clark Griswold in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ we’re all hoping to find that perfect Christmas tree, but with this year’s shortage of trees across…

Santa’s reindeer visit Edgewater Mall

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It’s that time of the year again where Santa comes to town, but what about his reindeer? Of course, Santa couldn’t do his job every year without them. Now, families have the chance to meet and take photos with Santa’s…

Community toy drive at the Child Advocacy Center

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The holidays are a stressful time of year for many families, but to make sure no child is empty-handed on Christmas morning one local nonprofit is asking the community to donate toys. It might not be Santa’s Workshop, but one…

West Harrison High student receives musical honor

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Gabe Trotter, a West Harrison High School junior, is quite the trumpet player and now has a unique opportunity. Gabe Trotter has studied the trumpet for six and a half years and now those performed notes are taking him to…

Virginia College closes its doors

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Students attending Virginia College in Biloxi were surprised today with no way into class. News 25 reached out to representatives for more information, but they have not released a statement. Online a new resource page is under construction with limited…

New pedestrian overpass on Highway 90 in Biloxi

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A new pedestrian overpass went up this morning in Biloxi on Highway 90. The walkway has stairwells and elevators on both sides. It connects the Beau Rivage parking garage and their employee garage. At its lowest point it is still…

West Biloxi Boardwalk ribbon cutting

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Phase one of the West Biloxi Boardwalk is open to the public. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi where a ribbon cutting ceremony took place with more.

Coat Drive in Gulfport

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Amanda and Associates at Coastal Realty Group are asking for the public’s help to make sure no children go cold this winter. They are hosting a coat drive for the Gulfport School District. People can drop off coats anytime today…

Kiwanis Club Pancake Day

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Until 7 p.m. in Gulfport, you can eat pancakes for a good cause! The 63rd annual Gulfport Kiwanis Club Pancake Day is taking over the First United Methodist Church. You can get a plate of three to four hot pancakes…

Aggravated assault arrest

WXXV Staff,

D’Iberville police arrested 34-year-old Lon Preston Jr. of Biloxi for aggravated assault. Captain Marty Griffin said police responded to a reported shooting at Rudy Moran Park Monday night. There, officers located 37-year-old Joshua Smith with a single gunshot wound to…

Lighting of the largest menorah in Mississippi

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Sunday, December 2nd marked the first day of Hanukkah. Celebrations of the Jewish holiday have begun across the Coast and now everyone will have the opportunity to be part of lighting the largest menorah in Mississippi. It will take place…

Highway 90 at Caillavet to close at Midnight

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Overpass work near the Beau Rivage will cause Highway 90 at Caillavet Street to close at Midnight. The pedestrian walkway between Beau Rivage and the employee parking garage will be hoisted into place tonight. Biloxi police will also close HWY…

Body found in Gulfport

WXXV Staff,

This afternoon behind the Dollar General on Creosote Road east of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport an adult male body was found. His family reported him missing yesterday and we’re told that this was the last known location he was…

2018 Boston Marathon winner comes to Mississippi

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Runners from 40 states and five countries will take to the pavement this weekend as the 2018 Gulf Coast Marathon gets underway. Marathon officials have announced Des Linden, the 2018 winner of the Boston Marathon, will join runners on race…

Pre-legislative briefing in Biloxi

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This morning, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Pre-Legislative Briefing at the Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi. Representatives David Baria and Greg Haney, joined by Senators Michael Watson and Joel Carter, answered questions about the upcoming…

West Biloxi Boardwalk History

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Residents and tourists can expect the West Biloxi Boardwalk to be an outdoor classroom on the Coast. The West Biloxi Boardwalk has been in the works for quite some time. Now, with a tidelands grant from the secretary of state,…