Governor Reeves holds DMR press conference in Jones Park
Governor Tate Reeves was in Gulfport this afternoon for a press conference regarding the state’s Department of Marine Resources. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Harrison County
Youth for Christ’s new building is under renovations in Gulfport
Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is opening a new building in Gulfport. They’ve acquired a new property off of Pass Road that will serve the community as ministry, thrift store, and teen center. They’re expecting it to be one…
Encompass Health to open ten new beds
Patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Memorial can rest a little easier knowing they’re in good hands and now even better beds. The facility added ten new beds this week, now making them a 43-bed hospital. As the only…
Teen arrested on charges of manslaughter in connection to crash that killed 2 people in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) —An 18-year-old has been arrested following a vehicle crash that killed two people earlier this month. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. on October 10 at the intersection of Highway 90 and Myrtle Street. When police…
1 person dead, firefighter injured in Pass Christian house fire Tuesday night
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — A fully involved house fire left one person dead in Harrison County late Tuesday. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say…
Investigation into misuse of school funds at Biloxi High School closed
The Biloxi Public School District announced that the office of the state auditor has closed the investigation involving former Superintendent Arthur McMillian, current Chief Financial Officer Shane Switzer, and former Director of Child Nutrition Dixie Eleuterius. The release states that…
House fire kills one person in Harrison County
We have breaking news tonight out of Harrison County where a fully involved house fire has left one person dead. According to Fire Chief Pat Sullivan it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say crews…
Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour goes virtual
Another local event has been forced to go virtual due to COVID-19. Biloxi’s annual Cemetery Tour will be represented to the public via an online platform this year. The event normally takes place the last Tuesday and Sunday of October…
Setting the stage for the Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run Block Party
They won’t be running, but instead strutting their stuff across the stage as the 4th annual Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run Block Party gets underway Saturday. There are some changes due to COVID, but the mission remains the same. "The…
South Mississippi is back open for business
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just a little more than two months away and you know what leads up to that: the season for shopping! South Mississippi retailers want to make sure everyone knows their shelves are stocked…
MGCCC spotlights adult education with MIBEST Week
If you’re looking to further your education, MGCCC is reaching out to adults across the Coast about opportunities to expand your career horizons. You’re never too old to continue your education. As part of MIBEST Week, MGCCC is holding outreach…
Gulfport Museum of History looking for volunteers
It was a lovely day to take in the weather and the scenery and later this week you can check out the Gulfport Museum of History in the downtown area at the old Railroad Train Depot. COVID forced the museum…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes weighs in on 2020
Across the Coast and beyond, 2020 has presented all-around challenges, sparing no city or government, something two-term Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes knows all too well, but the mayor sees light in the tunnel: harbor lights, camera lights, and much more…
Popp’s Ferry Elementary hosts ‘Stop the Silence’ drive for Beautify the Meek
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Popp’s Ferry Elementary is helping with the cause. Breaking the silence, Popp’s Ferry Elementary partnered with Beautify the Meek, a nonprofit that helps domestic violence survivors, to put on a ‘Stop the Silence’…
Long Beach family creates yard art for Halloween
It might be a trick to make Halloween a treat this year, but one Long Beach family is making it a little easier. Four years ago, Maggie Kahle and her mom began a tradition of hand-making movie characters at their…
‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ offering rides to the polls
With the deadline for absentee ballot voting knocking on our doors this Halloween, the scariest thing could be not having a ride to the polls. The nonprofit organization ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend,’ is here to help. If you…
34th annual Fall Muster took place at Beauvoir over the weekend
Over the last three decades, Beauvoir’s annual Fall Muster has become not only a tradition, but a step back into history. Beauvoir’s 24th annual Fall Muster went out with a bang. The weekend brought out living historians who participated in…
Italian Open took place at the Pass Christian Isles Golf Course Saturday
There was no shortage of fun at the Italian Open held this weekend. The 46th annual open was held at the Pass Christian Isles Golf Course Saturday. More than 150 golfers came out to participate in the fun filled day,…
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society held the annual Buddy Walk this weekend
2020 marked the 20th annual Buddy Walk for the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society. However, this year’s walk looked a little different due to COVID-19. Instead of a walk, dozens of cars made their way through a parade at the…
Ocean Springs woman who embezzled $2M from Gulfport chemical company sentenced to 3 years in prison
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)– Lisa Gordon-Scruggs, 53, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to 36 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for filing a false tax return. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst…
Need a ride to the polls? "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is providing free rides for absentee voting.
(WXXV) — Need a ride to the polls? "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is providing free rides to go vote for those in South Mississippi. "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is a non-profit organization based in Gulfport. If…
Gulfport Police Department investigating shooting on 47th Avenue
The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigating a shooting in the 2000 block of 47th Avenue. On October 16th, 2020 at 7:12 p.m., the Gulfport Police were notified of a suspect lying in the roadway suffering from multiple gunshots. The…
Walkway dedicated to local bishop in Biloxi
Today, the Abundant Life Evangelist Church hosted a street dedication ceremony for Bishop Jason Johnson. The church is celebrating 30 years of ministry and partnered with the City of Biloxi to have the corner of Rodenburg Avenue and Welch Lane…
Fourth annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest will be virtual
It’s not the weather, but COVID to blame for the cancelation of the live event that was scheduled for this year’s Gulf Coast Equality Fest, but the show will still go on, it will just be online. Equality Fest started…