Terror on the Coast hosting casting call
We haven’t even made it to the Fourth of July yet, but the folks over at ‘Terror on the Coast’ already have their sights set on Halloween. News 25's Kristen Anzuini has more.
Harrison County
Local organizations team up to offer weekday meals for Gulfport youth
Community groups in Gulfport are making sure no kid goes hungry this summer. ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ has teamed up with Morning Star Baptist Church to feed people in Gulfport and the Gaston Point community. Every weekday, volunteers…
Terror on the Coast hosting a casting call this week
We haven’t even made it to the Fourth of July yet, but the folks over at ‘Terror on the Coast’ already have their sights set on Halloween. ‘Terror on the Coast’ is hosting a casting call this week for talent…
Mississippi breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases with 611 statewide
(WXXV) — On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 611 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 new deaths. This sets a new record for the highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases…
Pass Christian man pleads guilty to trafficking enough fentanyl to kill over 28,000 people, U.S. Attorney says
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – 43-year-old Carter Tranh Tran, of Pass Christian, entered a guilty plea yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The announcement came from U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent…
Learning life lessons at BRAVE Camp
As summer camps adjust to the COVID-19 outbreak, one that’s been a staple on the Coast for a decade now is continuing to teach the same lessons in a different environment. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has helped local kids…
Mosquito Control ramps up efforts in Harrison County
The hot and rainy season has begun and it really bites. As summer temperatures and flood waters rise, so does the mosquito count on the Coast. Harrison County Mosquito Control has ramped up their efforts since Tropical Storm Cristobal, fogging…
Biloxi High School ranked number one on the Coast
One South Mississippi School is making the grade according to U.S. News and World Report. Educators at Biloxi High School are preparing for the upcoming school year on the heels of this announcement. The school year has ended, but achievements…
Biloxi Beach Wade-In Memorial
It’s been 60 years since the Biloxi Wade-Ins when unarmed African American protesters suffered while taking a stand to desegregate the beaches. The Biloxi beaches are known as a place to lay in the sun and relax. In the 1960s,…
Residents participate in Unity March in Biloxi over the weekend
The second Unity March in the past two weeks took place Saturday morning in Biloxi. The Unity March, organized by Greg Whitfield, began at the Biloxi Town Green, traveled through the streets of downtown, and ended at the steps of…
Juneteenth celebration in Biloxi
While Friday may have officially been Juneteenth, Biloxi residents celebrated the holiday Saturday afternoon at John Henry Beck Park. Anyone could come participate in the festivities including free hot dogs, a water slide, and a presentation of General Order no.…
Biloxi PD needs help identifying suspect in regards to a larceny
The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a suspect regarding larceny. On June 14th at about 3 a.m. in the 200 block of Beach Boulevard, it was reported that an unknown black male took the victim’s wallet. The suspect was…
Louisiana man sentenced to 11 years in prison for drug trafficking in Gulfport
A 61-year-old Louisiana man has been sentenced in Mississippi to more than 11 years in federal prison for heroin dealing. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Hattiesburg says Peter Oliver Henry of Chalmette was sentenced by District Judge Sul Ozerden to…
Biloxi Police Department asking for assistance identifying man in reference to a vehicle burglary
(WXXV) — The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying the person pictured above. He is wanted for questioning only in reference to a vehicle burglary that occurred on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at approximately 1 a.m. in…
Arrested on a warrant for allegedly committing an auto burglary
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 40-year-old Casey Aron Dixon of Theodore Alabama on a warrant for allegedly committing an auto burglary. The arrest was the result of a reported auto burglary that occurred in the 800 block of Bayview Ave…
Rally calling for removal of Confederate monument at Harrison County Courthouse
Today is Juneteenth, a commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. There was a rally at the Harrison County Courthouse earlier this evening calling for the removal and replacement of the Confederate monument there. The rally was…
Biloxi Police Department searching for woman who allegedly fired gun
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for your help in identifying an unknown female who assaulted a cashier. The unknown female allegedly pointed a gun at a separate person inside the business. After exiting the store she allegedly discharged the…
Cinemark will reopen all U.S. theaters by July 17
Cinemark is getting back to business, saying all of its U.S. movie theaters will reopen by mid-July. Five cinemas have reopened in Dallas with the remaining theaters expected to return between July 3rd and July 17th. Cinemark is the third-largest…
Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook ready for Belmont States bets
Three months ago, sports came to a halt and along with it sports betting. Tomorrow in a stride towards normalcy, a major event in the sports world is taking place and bets are once again being placed. Usually the third…
Juneteenth observance and Biloxi Wade-In Memorial Saturday in Biloxi
Saturday in Biloxi, a Juneteenth observance and a wade-in memorial, both longstanding annual city observances, will take place. Juneteenth takes place at Beck Park on Division Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wade-in memorial is at Lighthouse Park,…
Biloxi High ranked number one on the Coast
Good news today for parents and students in the Biloxi School District. Biloxi High School has been named the number one high school on the Coast and the number four high school in the entire state. Recognized by the U.S.…
Rally for removal and replacement of Confederate monuments at Harrison County Courthouse
Today is Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Harrison County Courthouse where there is a rally calling for the removal and replacement of the Confederate monument…
Arrested on a warrant for one count of embezzlement after discrepancies found in Biloxi Soccer Organization bank account
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 33-year-old Geoffrey Alan Lewis of Biloxi on a warrant for one count of Embezzlement. It was reported that discrepancies were found in the bank account of the Biloxi Soccer Organization. During the course of this…
Sunset cruise launches from Gulfport at 7 p.m.
It looks like it’s shaping up to be a picture perfect day for a sunset cruise in South Mississippi. If that’s something you’d like to do, you’re in luck. Today, Ship Island Excursions is launching its first ever regularly scheduled…