Despite COVID-19, the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K and Stair Climb in Biloxi was still able to go on. Nineteen years ago, Brooklyn Firefighter Stephen Siller was just finishing up his shift and was on his way to play golf…
Mississippi Power started working out a plan for possible restoration efforts. The storm directors met, requesting outside resources to fix down power lines. They were also preparing each employee for the storm since every employee has a storm role and…
GULFPORT, Miss.— Memorial’s health care system prepares for Hurricane Sally by activating emergency operations protocols and declares a special code - “Hurricane Alert Status” - which escalates processes designed to keep patients and employees safe. Hurricane Alert Status will go into…
As the storm approaches the Coast, there are many things Gulf Coast residents should be mindful of, most importantly being prepared. Empty harbor and locals heading to their hurricane holes is a sure sign of bad weather on its way.…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Some casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are closing ahead of Hurricane Sally. Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi says they will temporarily close at 4 p.m. Monday, September 14 in order to prepare for Hurricane Sally.…
(WXXV) — Due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Sally, some local harbors and marinas have issued mandatory orders for vessels to evacuate. According to a post to the Gulfport Mayor's Office on Facebook, all vessels must be removed from the…
(WXXV) — With Sally forecast to make landfall as a hurricane, forecasters say heavy rainfall and coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. The…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested a 55-year-old National Lugskie Sandifer of Biloxi, MS for robbery and aggravated assault. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Sandifer allegedly assaulted the victim who sustained severe bodily injuries, and during the assault Sandifer…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Christian Britton Brooks of Biloxi, MS for arson. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Brooks was allegedly setting fire to the back of an occupied residence. A witness was able to extinguish the…
The 39th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival took place today just on a smaller scale. The festival is typically a two-day event with vendors, music, and fresh seafood. However, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 39th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival was…
The Wells Fargo Bank on Howard Avenue in Biloxi had cars lined around the block and they weren’t there for the ATM. Feeding the Gulf Coast and Wells Fargo hosted a food distribution, giving away foods to families struggling during…
The Gulf Coast Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits, a program of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, coordinated an appreciation event for local first responders in remembrance of 9/11 today. Through many volunteers and donors, the Volunteer Hub provided a free…
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a water contact advisory Friday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach). The advisory is issued for: Station 8 — Gulfport West Beach — the extent…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 25-year-old Tyrell Jauan Gholar of Hattiesburg, MS for burglary of an occupied dwelling located in the 200 block of Covenant Square Dr. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Gholar allegedly gained entry into the…
Elvis the Sea Turtle put on his blue suede shoes and made his way back to his natural habitat thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Elvis is a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle that was in rehab after he…
Saturday, September 12th is ‘Adopt a Grandparent Day,’ a day that has been set aside each year to honor South Mississippi’s elderly. On average, 60 percent of residents in senior care facilities don’t get any visits from friends or family…
Popp’s Ferry Elementary has been awarded a $3,000 grant to build a sensory garden for their special education class. Although the benefits of the new sensory garden will be applied to all students, it is targeted to provide sensory relief…
It’s the final countdown as the Houston Texans get ready to take on Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs tonight in the first NFL game of the season. These two teams aren’t the only ones ready for game night. It’s…
As the NFL season kicks off tonight, you can expect sportsbooks to be crowded with football fans ready to place their bets. People were stopping by the Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook in D’Iberville to get their parlays in as well as…
In our new segment ‘Live Local’ News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is highlighting places of interest along the Coast every Thursday. Today, we visit stop number three and four of the Walking Tour. Stop number two on the Biloxi Walking Tour…
LONG BEACH — Your favorite school meals are free now through December 31, 2020. “We are pleased to inform parents and students that the USDA extended a program to allow meals to be served at no cost to all students…
Residents in the Eagle Point and Woolmarket areas of Biloxi will soon have a park to call their own. What was once a sewage lagoon will soon be a sprawling park. Biloxi city leaders broke out the shovels and kicked…
It’s the final countdown in the Locker Room, but this isn’t your typical pre-game ritual spot. Like any good locker room, anticipation is building as construction continues on the latest addition to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Coast Coliseum and Convention…
For those of you who are ready for 2020 to be over, this weekend you have a chance to step back in time. The inaugural Emerald Coast Medieval Fantasy Festival and Faery Masquerade Ball is happening in Biloxi. Although dressing…