Sharon Barnett wins Harrison County Tax Collector’s race
Supporters of Sharon Barnett are celebrating in D’Iberville tonight following her win in the Harrison County Tax Collector’s runoff. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
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Holiday travel amidst the pandemic
With Thanksgiving just days away and the rest of the holiday season just around the corner, holiday travel at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is ramping up. However, the hustle and bustle at airport’s this year will…
Harrison County Tax Collector Runoff Election
Unofficial results from the Harrison County Tax Collector runoff election are in. Sharon Nash Barnett has received 85 percent of the votes to Connie Rockco’s 15 percent. Military ballots are still outstanding and absentee votes will have…
Jack the Biloxi Fire Dog debuts his trading card!
Jack the Biloxi Fire Dog was back out in the community today debuting his new collectible item. Fire Chief Joe Boney and Jack stood outside the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center this afternoon, performing tricks and handing out…
What to expect at Edgewater Mall on Black Friday
While Black Friday is notorious for packed stores and long lines, the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi isn’t selling themselves short of safety precautions this year. There will be limitations on the numbers of people that can come…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting in area of 6th Avenue
On November 23, 2020, at approximately 11:25 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 2700 block of 6th Avenue to reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and located several shell casings, along with some residences that…
Feeding the Gulf Coast provides for the community suffering from food insecurity
As we start preparing for the holidays, you might want to prepare yourself for these statistics about food insecurity. These numbers have gone up since the pandemic, but as of now within Mississippi one in five adults…
Harrison County Tax Collector Runoff Election
Voters are headed to the polls for a runoff special election to decide who Harrison County’s next tax collector will be. Interim Tax Collector Sharon Nash Barnett and District Five Supervisor Connie Rockco were the top two…
COVID-19 cases, deaths rise on the Mississippi Coast; 665 new cases reported statewide
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported an additional 665 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Tuesday morning. Harrison and Jackson Counties saw the highest increase in cases in South Mississippi. County-by-county breakdown as of Tuesday, November 24:…
Harrison County Tax Collector Runoff Election
Voters will head to the polls tomorrow for a runoff special election to decide who Harrison County’s next tax collector will be. Interim Tax Collector Sharon Nash Barnett and District Five Supervisor Connie Rockco were the top two vote getters…
Past cooking utensils and vintage cookbooks on display at the Biloxi Library
In honor of Thanksgiving, the Biloxi Library on Howard Avenue is taking patrons into kitchens of the past. In their display ‘Happiness is Homemade’ you can view a wide array of cooking utensils that might have been…
Update: Vet gets fallen tree off home with help
We have a happy update on a story that aired on WXXV last Monday. The fallen tree on disabled vet and Gulfport resident Brian McDowell’s home has been removed. During Zeta, a tree fell on McDowell’s mobile…
City of Biloxi holds ‘Christmas in the City’
Christmas shopping has already begun on the Coast. With unique local vendors, there were plenty of items to gift loved ones this weekend in Downtown Biloxi. In Biloxi this weekend, it was Christmas in the city. Business…
19-year-old arrested on one count of manslaughter
A 19-year-old was arrested this weekend by Gulfport police on one count of manslaughter. Around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, police responded to Memorial Hospital in reference to a juvenile shooting victim who later died from his…
Firefighters battle brush fire in Gulfport on Sunday
Multiple fire departments responded to a woods fire in Gulfport Sunday. The fire originated in Gulfport near 53rd Avenue and 28th Street. Long Beach and Gulfport Fire Departments were on the scene and helped to contain the…
Two people in critical condition after motorcycle accident in Gulfport
Gulfport Police responded to an accident involving a motorcycle this evening on Railroad Street. Police tell News 25 the accident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle and two people on the motorcycle had to be transported to…
‘Christmas in the City’ coming to Downtown Biloxi Saturday
The Spirit of Christmas is coming to the City of Biloxi. Their 16th annual Christmas in the City is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Biloxi’s Rue Magnolia District. Those attending have the chance…
Beau Rivage and Extra Table donated 300 turkeys to local charities
Birds were at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi early this morning. Beau Rivage and Extra Table donated 300 turkeys to local charities. The turkeys were picked up at the Beau’s warehouse receiving dock by the recipients. They…
Gulfport S.W.A.T Team receives Medal of Valor
The Gulfport Police Department is sharing big news! Members of the department’s S.W.A.T. Team were honored with the Medal of Valor award. The Medal of Valor is the highest national honor for valor that can be awarded…
Gulfport veteran concerned over repeat burglaries at his home
A Gulfport veteran is raising concerns after experiencing several burglaries over the last 18 months. Freddie Moore is a Gulfport veteran whose home located on Monroe Street has been burglarized seven times in the past 18 months.…
Pass Christian launches 2020 Holiday Passport Program
Pass Christian’s chamber of commerce is sharing some exciting holiday news! In hopes of encouraging local shopping this Christmas, they have launched their 2020 Holiday Passport Program. Visit a business listed on the passport and you’ll get…
Jury convicts Gulfport man of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and multiple counts of drug possession
Biloxi, MS – Damian Ladell Brown, 34, of Gulfport, was found guilty of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Cocaine, and two Counts of Possession of Oxycodone by a jury in Harrison County Circuit Court…
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month and with a little more than a week left, you still have time to visit your local animal shelter and take home a senior furry friend. The Humane Society of…
The Pillars of Biloxi holding ‘Stuff a Senior’s Stocking’ campaign
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Here’s one that will bring a smile to the faces of a group of people who have been isolated much of 2020. The Pillars of Biloxi Nursing…