Today, Mississippi schools, including some in Harrison County, took part in the ‘Great Shakeout’ Earthquake drill. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency encouraged Mississippians to take part in this self-led drill that was held at 10:15 a.m. For those who participated,…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, a long-time local animal care and research facility, has landed top honors and a world-wide special designation for its commitment and care of animals. For decades the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has been…
Today is the last day of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students at Gulfport High School celebrated the day today. Gulfport High School’s English as a Second Language Program celebrated the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing about their…
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 Thursdays. Today we visit the Biloxi Library on Howard Avenue where…
Singing River Health System wants to improve health and save lives. They are accomplishing that goal by opening a new medical clinic on Cedar Lake Road in Biloxi. A ribbon cutting took place at the new facility which will be…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — An automotive technology teacher from South Mississippi has been named a winner of the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, receiving $50,000 as part of $1 million awarded to 18 trades teachers…
2020 has already been a year of big changes for the Holly Berry Hills Christmas Tree Farm in Saucier and COVID-19 is causing slight changes for their operations this holiday season. Owner Larry Haley has passed on operations of the…
Beauvoir holds over 150 years of history. This weekend, the home of former President of the Confederate States Jefferson Davis will host the annual Fall Muster. The Civil War came to an end in 1865, but spectators still gather for…
Governor Tate Reeves has nominated two people to fill vacancies on the state board of education, one of them being Gulfport School District Superintendent Glen East. The governor’s office announced Reeves had chosen East and Angela Bass, a former teacher…
Students lined the halls at Gulfport High School today, offering up several rounds of applause for automotive mechanics teacher Robert Caylor who was named a winner of the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize for teaching excellence. Along with…
A recent report conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that Mississippi has one of the highest youth obesity rates in the nation, but what services are available to help combat this disease on the Coast? At 22.3% Mississippi’s…
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services has a singular goal to provide individuals with disabilities opportunities for independence. This mission is accomplished through invaluable partnerships with businesses throughout the state. It’s all hands on deck at Ability Works in Gulfport,…
BILOXI, Miss. – The Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center is scheduled to host a Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic beginning Oct. 15 and will continue each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., until further notice. The…
Besides the news of the $1.2 billion luxury hotel and concert venue coming to Biloxi, other projects in the city are on the rise and continue to bloom. Construction for the Margaritaville Amusement Park and parking garage will resume in…
Voters on the Coast had the opportunity this evening to gain more information about this year’s ballot in Mississippi. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Panhellenic Council held a virtual voter information forum over zoom for interested voters.…
Today marks the U.S. Navy’s 245th birthday and sailors are reflecting on what the big day means to them. The theme for this year’s birthday is ‘victory at sea,’ commemorating the 75th anniversary of the close of World War II.…
The South Mississippi Regional Center Job Fair got underway at the Win Job Center in Gulfport today and it looks like brighter days are ahead for dozens of South Mississippians. Applicants started rolling in early Tuesday morning in hopes of…
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services has been working for years to help those with disabilities hone new skills for the local and regional workforce. There are several ability works sites throughout the state of Mississippi, including one in Gulfport,…
Looking for a fun engaging activity for you and your kids this Halloween? You can start thinking inside the box and create a ‘boxtume.’ Tuesday morning, News 25 worked alongside Emily Sham, the owner of Two Men and a Truck,…
A 20 year tradition with a wonderful cause continues this Saturday in Gulfport to raise awareness for those with Down syndrome. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society will host their 20th annual Buddy Walk, but with a different approach. Due…
Darwell’s Café in Long Beach closed its doors Sunday night. This spot was well known for its live music, BYOB option, and appearances on Food Network’s popular TV show ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.’ Owner Darwell Yeager III tells News 25…
A midday accident sent on person to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. today on South Swan Road. The driver of a tan truck involved in the single vehicle accident sustained major injuries and…
CASA members held a rally this morning, thanking the Harrison County Board of Supervisors for their support in issues with the youth court. The rally started out in front of the Second Judicial Court in Biloxi and they marched over…
She heads up one of South Mississippi’s most popular casinos, now LuAnn Pappas has landed another top spot. Pappas, CEO of D’Iberville’s Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, has been named the Coast’s Most Influential Woman. The award was announced at this…