On Sunday, the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport welcomed its first residents. Eight years in the making, the aquarium now officially houses cownose rays, sheepshead fish, goliath grouper, and horseshoe crabs. Moving the aquatic life into their new home is no…
On July 19, 2020, at 01:10 a.m., the Biloxi Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a shooting at a residence located in the 2400 block of Old Bay Road, Biloxi, Mississippi. The caller advised that a family…
News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf is in Diamondhead with breaking news. News 25 will continue to keep you updated when more information becomes available.
Local officials and residents are sharing their water safety tips while swimming. On Friday evening, the popular swimming area on Wolf River near the Bells Ferry Bridge was filled with swimmers despite the tragedy that occurred on Thursday. For local…
Happening in Gulfport Saturday, Keesler Federal will hold a community ‘Shred Day’ at its branch on Seaway Road. The event is free to the public and each person may bring up to five bags of sensitive documents which the credit…
On July 17th, 2020, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 22-year-old Samuel Bridges for one count of murder. On July 9th, 2020, the department responded to the area of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street in reference to a possible motorcycle accident.…
The Biloxi Police Department is currently in search of a suspect in a shooting that occurred in Biloxi earlier today. Police told News 25 they responded to a call about a shooting in Biloxi near Crawford Street and Division. Two…
No matter what type of job you have, no worker is immune to the far-reaching and added stress of COVID-19 concerns and mandates. The work place can be stressful during normal times, but add the pressures during these days of…
News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at Wolf River checking on conditions after the body of man who drowned in the river was found this morning.
After Governor Tate Reeves issued a mask mandate for 13 counties, many residents wonder who is responsible for enforcing it. For Harrison and Jackson counties, the burden falls on business owners. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says the only thing…
Gulfport, Mississippi- In the area of East Pass Road between Debuys Road and Grand Lido Lane, the outside west bound lane will be closed to through traffic in order to repair a water leak. The inside west bound lane will…
GULFPORT, Miss.—Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, Memorial’s goal is to ensure they bring services to those areas that are experiencing a significant influx of COVID-19 positives, and to help remove obstacles; such as transportation, that may be preventing…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A fatal accident in Harrison County this morning claimed the life of a Biloxi man. Thirty-eight year-old Zachary Andrews died at the scene of the crash. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, the collision, involving a…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The body of a man who drowned in the Wolf River on Thursday afternoon has been found as of Friday morning. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, the body has been identified as 24-year-old…
By KEN RITTER Associated Press New Jersey gambling regulators plan to vote Friday on the last approval needed for Nevada-based Eldorado Resorts Inc.'s huge $17.3 billion buyout of Caesars Entertainment Corp. to create the world’s biggest casino company. The deal…
Women, even young girls, as well as some men and boys, are trapped in the dark world of sex and human trafficking. Some locals, including at least one sex trafficking survivor and victor, are fighting back and you can help.…
Some parents in the Harrison County School District are raising concerns about the lack of a virtual learning option as kids prepare to return to school. Some parents in the Harrison County School District are now asking for a virtual…
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…