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Traffic plans for Cruisin’ the Coast in Biloxi

It will be time to clean off your rides before you know it for Cruisin’ the Coast! With the fun that comes with the event, the number of tourists and residents who hit the streets of South Mississippi during that…

Lieutenant Governor Debate

Thursday, Sept 12, 6:30 pm on WXXV NBC 25 Delbert Hosemann (Republican) Jay Hughes (Democrat)

Historical Society of Gulfport meeting

The Historical Society of Gulfport is making it a mission to preserve local artifacts and history. Tonight, the group met to discuss plans of turning two rooms in the Historic Railroad Depot in downtown Gulfport into a museum full to…

Informative meeting about the 2020 Census

With the 2020 Census Day soon approaching, it is helpful to understand why this nationwide activity is so important. That’s why the Biloxi Cultural and Historical Society hosted an informative meeting about the United States Census tonight. Many people are…

North Bay Civitan Club collecting teddy bears

Today is National Teddy Bear Day and what better way to celebrate than by giving to a child in need? It’s almost time for the tenth annual ‘Teddy Bears on Patrol Drive-Through.’ This yearly event is hosted by the North…

MDEQ awards grant to Harrison County School District Transportation Dept.

The Harrison County School District Transportation Department was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to purchase two new school buses. Harrison County School District purchased 10 new buses this year. Thanks to the MDEQ grants,…

City of Biloxi seeking proposals to remove structures

There are a few days left for those who may seek interest in demolishing or moving six structures on Division Street in Biloxi. The City of Biloxi seeks proposals for five houses and one office building. The structures were acquired…

City of Gulfport splash pads staying open longer

If you have been outside lately, you know it is hot. The City of Gulfport has noticed, too. That’s why they decided to extend the city’s splash pad closing until the Monday after Cruisin’ The Coast. They normally close down…

Overnight fire in Harrison County

Quick response by Harrison County firefighters is being credited with saving a home in north Harrison County from major damage. Crews with Harrison County Fire Rescue and Lizana Fire responded to a fire alarm going off at a house on…

Senate District 50 race update

There are new developments in the Senate District 50 race between Scott Delano and Dixie Newman. Newman was certified as the winner of the race on August 14th by a margin of one vote over Delano. Now, Delano’s campaign tells…

Arrested for aggravated assault

Ocean Springs police have taken a suspect into custody for a shooting that happened on Sunday morning. Police responded to an emergency call just before 5 that shots had been fired on Deana Road. The victim told police that the…

Junior Auxiliary Homecoming Closet

With homecoming season just around the corner, one local organization made sure girls and their families had access to affordable formal wear. The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs held their annual ‘Homecoming Closet’ at ‘In the Zone’ in St. Martin…

D’Iberville police officer hit by drunk driver

A D’iberville police officer was sent to the hospital with injuries after a drunk driver struck her on the side of the road Saturday morning. According to D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne at about 3:30 Saturday morning, a female officer…

‘Rising Hope’ IPA released today

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is partnering with Brewing Funds the Cure. In an effort to raise money for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Chandeleur Island Brewing Company released its ‘Rising Hope’ IPA today.  It’s a passionfruit and tangerine double IPA…

Biloxi Police Department accepting applications

Have you ever thought of becoming a police officer and serving the community? Now is your chance. The Biloxi Police Department is now accepting applications for police officers. If you are interested in the position, officials at the station say…

MGCCC to host Hospitality Industry Job Fair

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will host a Hospitality Industry Job Fair at the Hospitality Resort Management Center (HRM) in Biloxi on September 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  The event is sponsored by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber…

Medical Marijuana Initiative reaches signature goal

The Medical Marijuana 2020 Initiative for Mississippi officially reached its signature goal and will be placed on the ballot in the 2020 election. It received more than 80,000 signatures. This initiative would allow the growth and distribution of medical marijuana…

Grandparent’s Day at Popp’s Ferry Elementary

Grandparents have a special place in every grandchild’s heart and they deserve to be celebrated. That’s why all morning in the Biloxi School District, students, teachers, and staff did just that! It was ‘Grandparent’s Day.’ News 25 had the chance…

MGCCC expands engineering partnership

Mississippi State University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are expanding their ‘Engineering on the Coast’ partnership. The presidents of the two colleges announced a joint industrial engineering program will be added to the electrical and mechanical engineering majors already…