The Tide is changing. Mississippi Aquarium is excited to announce their Grand Opening on August 29! This date holds much significance for the state of Mississippi, as 15 years ago, Hurricane Katrina transformed the coastline. The aquarium once again transforms…
Earlier today, the Coastal Family Pediatric Clinic in Biloxi hosted its second drive-thru immunization fair for July. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Coastal Family Health has made its immunization services accessible for all without having to leave your car. Patients…
Today marks six years since the death of five-year-old Janaya Thompson. On this day in 2014, five-year-old Janaya Thompson was found sexually assaulted and brutally murdered. Police found her body in a trailer in Gulfport. Albert Garcia was arrested and…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance with identifying an individual wanted for questioning regarding a credit card fraud which occurred near the 2600 block of CT Switzer Drive, Biloxi, MS on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The individual is described…
Gulfport Police arrested and charged two 18-year-olds with burglary of a business and motor vehicle theft. On July 15, 2020, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 18-year-old Marquise Buckhaulton on four counts of burglary of a business and four counts of…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying the two people wanted for questioning in reference to a credit card fraud that occurred at 850 Beach Blvd, Biloxi. The black male is described as wearing a red shirt…
Some local businesses are getting a much-needed boost thanks to grants given out by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. While the chamber’s fundraising capabilities have been limited, the assistance they’re providing South Mississippi businesses is still going strong…
Gulf Islands National Seashore announced today that Ship Island is officially reopened after being closed since June 5th due to Tropical Storm Cristobal. During the storm, the island’s ferry pier was damaged, causing all ferry service to Ship Island to…
The Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi was closed for nearly four hours Tuesday afternoon after it was struck by a tugboat pushing three barges. The bridge was closed again this morning for a few hours, but is now reopened. Biloxi…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 61-year-old William Howard Smith of Biloxi on a warrant for alleged Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling (Tent). The arrest was the result of a reported Burglary that occurred in the 200 block of Beauvoir Road…
The Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi was closed for nearly four hours this afternoon after it was struck by a tugboat pushing three barges. Biloxi officials say the incident took place just before 1 p.m. The vessel ‘Miss Laurie’ and…
Are the tighter COVID-19 restrictions putting a squeeze on businesses affected here in South Mississippi? It’s business once again and as usual, these few days into the governor’s new mask mandate, according to Butch Simpson, co-owner of Negrotto’s Frame and…
A body was found on the Popp’s Ferry Causeway this morning. According to authorities, Biloxi police and the Biloxi Fire Department were dispatched to the scene at about 6:30 a.m. when they found the body. The identity is being withheld…
This afternoon, a barge struck the Popp’s Ferry Bridge, resulting in the shutdown of the bridge for a time. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
CTA will be offering free fares all day long on Saturday, July 25th, on their Gulfport routes (including: Route 38, Route 37, the Gulfport half of Route 34/Pass Road, and the Beachcomber west of Edgewater Mall.) On this day, riders…
Due to current enforcements, Biloxi Main Street made the decision to cancel the scheduled Downtown Community Market Festival Series that was scheduled for Thursday July 16, 2020. The Biloxi Community Market is located under the I-110 corner of Howard & Hopkins,…
Many blood drives across the county had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, making the need for donating even more important. A socially distant blood drive was held in Ocean Springs today in effort to help fill the…
A face mask mandate went into effect for thirteen counties in Mississippi yesterday including two here on the Coast, Harrison and Jackson County. But many online are still debating if you should wear a mask or not. Dr. Wendy Williams,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A barge hit the Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi, according to city officials. Biloxi Police are on scene assessing damage to the bridge. They are asking motorists to take an alternate route if possible. This…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Biloxi Police Department have confirmed to WXXV that a body was found on the Popps Ferry Causeway Tuesday morning. According to authorities, Biloxi Police and the Biloxi Fire Department were dispatched to the…
Criminals beware! If you plan on breaking the law your chance of getting caught on camera and quickly is on the rise. The Biloxi Police Department is using the latest technology to nab crooks and you can help! Criminals are…
Property owners in Gulfport can now place vegetative debris on the side of the road for pick-up. As of today, the City of Gulfport, along with Utility Partners LLC and Waste Pro, began the city-wide project to collect tree and…
The Harrison County School District has announced their plans for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The Harrison County Board of Trustees has adopted a modified traditional plan, which consists of on-campus learning with specific limitations and social distancing.…
Originally it was under the discussion that the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control would not be accepting new orders this week. However, there is some clarification and they are resuming business as usual with taking in orders. The Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage…