Ales at the Sails Preview
Sip, sip, hooray! The Mississippi Aquarium is gearing up for their first beer-themed event featuring selections from area breweries and of course the aquarium’s many aquatic wonders. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more.
Harrison County
Long Beach Superintendent Dr. Jay Smith leaving at end of 20-21 school year
The LBSD Board of Trustees has agreed to release Superintendent Dr. Jay Smith from his contract effective June 30, 2021. Dr. Smith will begin serving as Superintendent of the North Pike School District on July 1, 2021, where he once…
Walt Disney World Winter Wonderland at the Child Development Center
The Child Development Center in Harrison County never sells itself short with Christmas decorations. Especially when Mickey and the whole gang are invited as this year’s theme is a “Walt Disney World Winter Wonderland.” Walking through their…
Mobile home fire in Harrison County
A family of five escaped injury, but their home suffered major fire damage Wednesday evening. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the fire is believed to have been caused by a fireplace. Harrison County Fire…
CTA Holiday Schedule
Coast Transit Authority has released their holiday schedule. Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020 – Routes will END as follows: Beachcomber – East and West Bound – 6:35pm Casino Hopper – 6:03pm Rt 4 D’Iberville – 5:15pm Rt 7 Ocean…
St. Stanislaus students build shed for homeowner after Hurricane Zeta
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, students in one class at St. Stanislaus teamed up to help a neighbor recovering from Hurricane Zeta. The sounds of drills and heavy equipment filled Lajoie Butler’s backyard this…
Singing River Health System lights luminaries for employees
This evening, the Singing River Health System honored their healthcare heroes across the Coast by lighting up the night. Three thousand luminaries were lit at each Singing River Hospital location in South Mississippi as a way to…
Tree recycle drop off sites open December 26th in Harrison County
While Christmas is just around the corner before we know it, the holiday will have come and gone. For those of you who have live Christmas trees and are wondering what you can do with your tree…
A special graduation at the Harrison County Circuit Courtroom
Shining stars, after a period of darkness, this is how leaders with the Second Circuit Intervention Court of Harrison, Hancock, and Stone Counties are describing today’s graduates of this tough, but effective program. Tears are usually not…
Seniors in Biloxi brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Traveling all the way from the North Pole to Biloxi, Mr. and Mrs. Claus brought a drive-thru Christmas brunch to seniors. The drive-thru brunch did not start until 9 a.m., however seniors and their families waited almost…
Salvation Army hosted Angel Tree Distribution in Gulfport
Making Christmas a little brighter for families on the Gulf Coast, today the Salvation Army hosted their annual Angel Tree distribution in Gulfport. Stacy Crandle is the director of social services at the Salvation Army, but once…
Structure fire Thursday morning in Downtown Gulfport
The Gulfport Fire Department received calls around 8:30 this morning regarding a building with heavy smoke and flames in the downtown area. After the call, they started seeing smoke at their own downtown fire station. They responded…
Arrested regarding a felony warrant for armed robbery
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 20-year-old Katelynn Mechell Williams of Mobile, AL regarding a felony warrant for armed robbery. The arrest stemmed from an investigation into the armed robbery and shooting of an individual in the 100 block of Lameuse…
Live Local: Biloxi Walking Tour Stop 16, 17, and 18
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursday. Today, we take you to stop number…
Biloxi PD looking for alleged suspects in a larceny
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a white male who was allegedly involved in a larceny of a purse containing $500 and a gold bracelet valued at $400. The incident occurred in the 800…
Building fire shuts down Highway 49 in between 19th Street and 23rd Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A building fire in the Gulfport Historic District shut down part of Highway 49 Thursday morning. The Gulfport Fire Department says they received a call at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday reporting a fire at Alston's Antiques…
IP Casino holding Wreaths of Hope campaign
The IP Casino is combining Christmas wreath decorating and supporting local charitable efforts this holiday season as a part of its Wreaths for Hope campaign. Twelve non-profit organizations here on the Coast decorated wreaths, all of which…
MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Biloxi, One Advisory Remains in Effect
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Wednesday for Station 12B (Biloxi East Central Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. One advisory…
WXXV crew ringing bells for Salvation Army
To support the Salvation Army, the WXXV crew joined in on the holiday fun. Joining together at the Neighborhood Walmart on Highway 49 some of the crew volunteered as bell ringers to help raise money for those…
Local organization giving away car seats to those in need
Christmas is just around the corner, but some local families will get just the boost, or booster seat, they need just in time for the holidays. Mercy Housing is equipping those in need with just what they…
Animals at IMMS make Christmas wish lists
Humans aren’t the only ones sending letters to Santa this Christmas season. The marine animals at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport have penned the big man in red asking for some toys. The ‘Seasons…
‘Twas nine days before Christmas at the Harrison County Child Development Center
Santa and his wife were also busy today stopping by the Harrison County School District. A 52-year annual tradition and holiday give away by the Biloxi Elks Lodge at the Harrison County Child Development Center is still…
Heat for the Holidays winner revealed
Every year, the Heat for the Holidays giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, and Trane gives a complete heating and air system to one lucky family on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wednesday morning, News 25…
Rare sea turtles receive life-saving care at Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — They’re a critically endangered species and loners by nature, so it’s not every day you see a cluster of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles – much less 20 of them all in one spot.…