Today dozens of veterans gathered in Gautier for Veterans Day. The American Legion honored all branches of military who have served our country and thanked those who continue to help the community. Respect, honor, and freedom were…
A local eyeglass lab serves its clients and its country by making eyeglasses for veterans. Superior Optical is an eyeglass lab based in Ocean Springs. The lab provides eyeglasses to multiple VA’s from the Coast all the…
House District 110 Representative Jeramey Anderson announced he will run for the Moss Point mayoral position. The Moss Point native was elected to the chamber through a special election in November 2013. At 21 years old, Anderson…
The annual ‘Discover Christmas Parade’ is set for December 6th in Ocean Springs. The parade also serves as a toy drive. Instead of paying an entrance fee, every float, vehicle, or other unit should bring an unwrapped…
A local 20-year-old artist made her debut on Government Street during the Peter Anderson Festival. Raven Olier painted the wall outside the Coffee District Coffee Café just in time for the arts festival. She says she is…
The hurricanes didn’t stop these artists from showcasing their artwork at the Peter Anderson Festival. The struggle to get there is told through artwork. When they say art speaks for itself they were talking about the Hurricane…
The Peter Anderson Festival did not disappoint this year. Gulf Coast artists were able to show their arts and crafts in a COVID safe atmosphere. This year’s Peter Anderson Festival comes as relief for many local artists as hundreds flocked…
The City of Ocean Springs is setting up for their 42nd annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. This is the biggest art festival on the Coast and in order to ensure the safety of visitors and…
The local nonprofit Comeback Coolers, like the Coast, has had a very active hurricane season. They’re based out of Ocean Springs and are committed to bringing relief to hurricane survivors in the form of coolers filled with…
Jackson County’s debris contractor will begin picking up Hurricane Zeta debris in the unincorporated areas on Monday, November 9. In an effort to expedite the process, residents are asked to place their debris curbside, in right-of-way area, without blocking the roadway or…
This weekend Downtown Ocean Springs will be busier than usual as it hosts the 42nd annual Peter Anderson Festival Saturday and Sunday. In order to accommodate the festival, its vendors, and the safety of all attendees there, several roads will…
Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has died following a battle with COVID-19. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page that Byrd had died this afternoon in a Mobile hospital. Today was also Byrd’s…
Today Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann made his way down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where he spoke at an event hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and presented Mississippi’s new state flag. Lt. Governor Delbert…
While we still have a little less than a week before our entire nation pauses to honor those who have served to protect and defend our country, Gautier High School got a head start on showing appreciation…
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursdays. In honor of this weekend’s Peter Anderson…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Ingalls Avenue between Pascagoula Street and Desoto Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning Friday, November 6 at 12:00 p.m. Necaise Brothers Construction anticipates the closure to last through March 2021. The preferred detour route…
Jackson County CASA hosted their seventh annual "Taters for Tots" fundraiser which helps children get through the court system with unbiased representation. Taters for Tots started off as a way to reach out to the community and…
In Jackson County, there was only one contested race this election cycle which was the contest for District 5 election commissioner. Republican Deborah Parker held a commanding lead last night, receiving 80% of the votes to Tamara…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Jackson County Sheriff's investigators have charged two Biloxi men with shooting a 96-year old man on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 19-year old John Jalen Blackston and 21-year old James…
District four residents are exercising their right to vote in Ocean Springs today. Throughout the day, several voters filed in and out of the Ryan Youth Center located on Pine Drive. Though not required, most of these…
HARRISON COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Two people are confirmed dead on the Coast during Hurricane Zeta. Damage assessments continue this week as the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency works with county EMA directors. Both deaths happened in Harrison County. In all 77 people were injured during the storm. More than 9,000 homes received damage. Businesses and […]
The family of Jackson County Judge Sheila Jackson Osgood has announced funeral arrangements. Osgood’s loved ones came together for a vigil held Thursday night at the Riverfront Welcome Center where the arrangements were announced. A private graveside…
Due to damages caused by Zeta, the Jackson County Government offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, October 29. At this time, they plan to resume normal business hours on Friday, October 30.
We have Moss Point Mayor Mario King on the phone to discuss Zeta.