Since the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is coming up, Mississippi Power is remembering their response to the tragedy. On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped across the Mississippi Gulf Coast causing extreme damage. Mississippi Power reflects on the heroic…
As the Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura, the Biloxi Fire Department is already preparing to provide assistance to those affected by the storm. Around 4 o’clock this afternoon, Deputy Chief Nick Geiser and firefighters Cameron Whiteside and Chuck Parker…
If you’re looking for a furry friend to accompany you this hurricane season, look no further than the Humane Society of South Mississippi. This Saturday, News 25 is teaming up with HSSM for a special ‘Clear the Shelters’ adoption event.…
The Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming a new friend to their facility, an endangered green sea turtle by the name of Banner. Banner came from the Florida Aquarium where he was rehabilitated for about four years. His healing process started when…
The 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall is this Saturday and the American Red Cross is continuing to honor those on the Coast who were impacted by the storm through acts of service. The Katrina Memorial Blood Drive started the…
The Harrison County School District is adding a new school in D’Iberville and will be taking in overflow from five other schools in the area. Earlier this morning, they had their groundbreaking ceremony for the new Creekbend Elementary and Middle…
Tampa, Fla. – In 2016, The Florida Aquarium’s animal care team took in Banner, an endangered green sea turtle. After four years of rehabilitation and care, Banner has successfully made the 600-mile trek up the Gulf Coast to his new…
Last Friday, a fatal boat crash happened in Biloxi Bay, claiming the lives of two people. News 25’s Gabby Cox went to see how the family of one of the victims was doing during this difficult time. On August 21st,…
Breaking into the film business is tough, but the Gulfport High Robotics Team has done just that and is taking it to a whole new level, soon to be projected onto the silver screen. The scene: Gulfport High School. The…
The Gulfport Municipal Marina is still under mandatory evacuation until Hurricane Laura is no longer considered a threat. On August 22nd, the City of Gulfport determined that a mandatory evacuation was necessary because of the two unpredictable tropical systems in…
Governor Tate Reeves says large parties are to blame for the recent COVID-19 outbreak at Biloxi High School which forced them to switch to distance learning for the next two weeks. A total of 15 Biloxi High students tested positive…
A local nurse is fighting on the front lines of COVID-19 in Texas. Gulfport resident Lina Jones aids hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients in McAllen, Texas. She works on the rapid response team for Fresenius Kidney Care, caring for patients…
ATHENS, Ga. — August 25, 2020 — Zaxby’s, the fast-casual chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, announces its first restaurant in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Located at 4032 Promenade Parkway, the new Zaxby’s is owned and operated by…
As a precautionary measure, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has put plans in place to protect their facilities and animals from the weather. Sea turtles in the institute’s care have been moved inside the veterinary hospital for safety. Dolphins…
Today, the Humane Society of the United States visited the Humane Society of South Mississippi to evacuate animals in an attempt to clear the shelters due to recent tropical systems that threatened the Coast. This morning, the Humane Society transported…
Harrison County officials are reminding residents to stay prepared as there is a lot of rain ahead in the forecast. Remember to stock up on food and emergency supplies. In the past, residents were encouraged “the first 72 is on…
As was reported last week, Biloxi High School saw an increase in the number of positive Covid cases and quarantined students. As of today, BHS has 15 positive students and 324 students on quarantine. All other Biloxi School campuses will…
Saturday, Gulf Coast residents, along with people across the nation, came together to bring awareness to the movement for prison reform in the United States. August 22nd is ‘National Day of Freedom and Justice,’ a day dedicated to the efforts…
A boating accident Friday night on the Back Bay of Biloxi claimed the lives of two people. Emergency services, including the Biloxi police and fire departments, arrived on scene around 9:30 p.m. Sixty-year-old Thomas ‘Tommy’ Mallett of Biloxi and 60-year-old…
Some schools in South Mississippi are closing due to possible severe weather headed our way. The Hancock County School District is closing schools tomorrow, August 24th. This will also include distance learners. The Gulfport School District will run a 60%…
The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is ready to handle any impacts from tropical weather. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors on Sunday made a local declaration of emergency ahead of Marco, which is expected to make landfall on Monday…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Every Monday, WXXV features children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today you will meet Kaylee and Carlee, a 12-year-old and a 6-year-old. We caught up with the sisters at Jones Park in Gulfport. Here’s what…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi’s Premiere LUX Cinema is reopening August 28 after five months of being closed, and staff is thrilled to be showing brand new movies again just released from Hollywood studios, the first new movies to hit…
While quarantine ended for many back in May, residents of the Pillars in Biloxi have been in quarantine for nearly five months. This afternoon, residents and their friends and families reconnected during a ‘wave parade.’ Residents gathered in the parking…