The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced its September Suicide Prevention Month “Be There” campaign yesterday. The slogan is meant to remind veterans and their loved ones of the importance of small acts of support. A few of the simple…
On Tuesday, September 1st, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward Payton Jr. of Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30th after a complaint of a residence being shot several…
Patrick Barry "Pat" Peck, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Cliff Peck, and his mother, Mildred Lee. He is survived by his loving…
Not everyone is in support of removing the old Mississippi state flag, the campaign ‘Let Mississippi Vote’ is trying to put the old flag back on the ballot. Their goal is to allow Mississippians to vote to keep their current…
A Biloxi woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting into a home overnight. Just before 1 this morning, officers with the Biloxi Police Department were in the 600 block of Division Street when they heard gunshots in the area. A…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward R. Payton Jr., of Biloxi, for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30, 2020 after a…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A Biloxi woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting into a home overnight. Just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, officers with the Biloxi Police Department were in the 600 block of Division Street when they…
This afternoon in Biloxi, the Mississippi Task Force 3 returned back home after helping Hurricane Laura victims in Louisiana. The Mississippi Task Force 3 made the trek to southern Louisiana to help bring aid to victims of Hurricane Laura. Their…
If you’re looking for a place to buy fresh produce, plants, and homemade jellies, check out the Charles R. Hedgewood Community Market under the I-110 bridge overpass on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. The community market is open Tuesdays and Thursday…
Today, the Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Women Build kicked off going virtual with a wall signing event. Because of the pandemic, the house on 2710 Dolphin Drive in Gautier is being built without the help of…
The City of D’Iberville is also on the front lines and getting ready to roll out and help Hurricane Laura victims. A collection has been underway at D’Iberville Fire Station number one since this weekend and will continue until a…
The Mississippi Aquarium hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Gulfport law enforcement today. Among those sworn in was the new Police Chief Chris Ryle who was introduced by his best friend for the past 22 years, who is also the deputy…
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted two water contact advisories Tuesday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach) and Station 9 (Gulfport Harbor Beach). Water samples at these stations show the areas…
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In order to bring awareness to the issue, the month of September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s…
Before you make plans to head out on the water, the Department of Marine Resources shares some boating safety tips and statistics. DMR says to never operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s illegal and can…
Personnel from Harrison County Fire Rescue and various Harrison County law enforcement agencies and are in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana with the primary purpose of feeding first responders and assisting those affected by Hurricane Laura. The twenty-five man team from Harrison…
Fifteen years ago, South Mississippians were dealing with the highly catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. Workers with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies were searching for dolphins washed out to sea during the storm. “There’s always a silver lining.” Especially when you…
Biloxi leaders are hard at work putting the finishing touches on next fiscal year’s budget and the public will have the chance to make their voices heard on the issue. City officials tell News 25 the budget for fiscal year…
Biloxi police need help identifying four people involved in an assault that happened on Pass Road on August 6th around 5 p.m. Police say three black females and one black male allegedly assaulted a juvenile in an attack while working…
MGM Resorts International is making thousands of furloughs permanent today. Employees with MGM Resorts were reportedly informed that any employee who isn’t called back to work on or before August 31st will “be separated from the company.” Today marks the…
On September 3rd, a protest to remove the Confederate statue that is placed outside of the Harrison County Courthouse. The dismantling of the statue is relevant to citizens since change is being inflicted in the state of Mississippi with the…
This weekend, News 25 teamed up with the Humane Society of South Mississippi for this year’s Clear the Shelters adoption event. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, adopters were able to take home a furry friend for just $25.…
Biloxi City officials remembered Hurricane Katrina with a wreath ceremony on Saturday. The ceremony started off with a prayer, followed by a wreath ceremony, honoring those who lost their lives in the tragedy. Hurricane Katrina took 236 lives in Mississippi…
After years of anticipation, the Mississippi Aquarium opened its doors Saturday to the public for the first time ever. Saturday, the public was finally able to venture inside the long-awaited Mississippi Aquarium and have a proper housewarming for the new…