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Arrest made in Gautier murder

Detectives with the Gautier Police Department have made an arrest in the murder that occurred yesterday morning at the Singing River Apartments. While following up on leads Officers Clayton Alexander and Jason Pitts discovered the location of Christopher Kimsey (23…

Peter Anderson Festival Weekend Parking Plans

Even more roads in the downtown Ocean Springs area will be closed down for this weekend's Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival. The 41st Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival takes place this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, and…

North and South Mississippi Prepare for "Presidential" Visits

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tate Reeves faces Democrat and four-term state Attorney General Jim Hood in the race for governor, and while we still have five more days until voters throughout Mississippi head to the polls to cast their ballots in…

Finally Friday is Just Around the Corner!

It's Friday eve so you know what that means! Our weekly Finally Friday segment by News 25 Today News Producer Porsha Williams is just around the corner! Be sure to tune into WXXV News 25 Today tomorrow morning at 5am…

Tune In Friday Morning and Meet This Week's Hometown Hero

Every shelter dog has a story, but he or she is not always heard. That's why tomorrow's featured hometown hero is taking every step in a very long process to bring these animals home, starting with a simple snap of…

Tate Reeves on the Coast

Lieutenant Governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tate Reeves is blazing the campaign trail just a week before voters head to the polls to cast their ballot. While on the Gulf Coast today, Reeves spoke about several issues that hit close…

Halloween safety tips

Before you get into your trick-or-treating festivities tomorrow, here are a few safety tips from the City of Biloxi. Trick-or-treat only in well-known neighborhoods at homes that have a porch light on. Also, a parent or responsible adult should always…

Keeping pets safe on Halloween

As Halloween night inches closer and closer, it’s a good time to keep your pet’s safety in mind. Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter says keeping pets in a quiet room or crate may help if your pet…

Connecting the community through literacy

Mississippi students and their families are participating in a statewide community literacy campaign called ‘Mississippi Reads One Book.’ Getting kids excited about reading is the goal of the ‘Mississippi Reads One Book’ literacy campaign. For the month of October, kids…

Gulf Hills Golf Club closing tomorrow

Tomorrow is the last day for golfers to hit the links at the Gulf Hills Golf Club in Ocean Springs. The club announced the closing earlier this month after 92 years in business. The board of directors decided the course…

Biloxi Fire hosting a plate lunch benefit

Everyday firefighters risk their lives to help our community. Now is your chance to give back to them. The Biloxi Fire Department will be hosting a plate lunch and raffle to benefit the Biloxi Firefighters Relief Fund. The fund is…

Haunted House of Payne in D'Iberville

Chief of Police, Wayne Payne, along with City Manager, Clay Jones, Mayor Rusty Quave and the D’Iberville City Council, invite the public to the 11th  annual House of Payne. The haunted house will be open to the public on October…

Update on live oaks on Front Beach

The three oak trees on Front Beach that have caused an uproar between residents and the city are still standing tonight. The City of Ocean Springs stepped up this morning and gave the crews, who were already in place, a…

Halloween specials at Goodwill

Find your costume’s missing link or discover the statement piece you need for this Halloween at some stores on the Coast that may surprise you: Goodwill. Holidays can get expensive and from DIY décor to costume inspiration, Goodwill has everything…

‘Fill the Boot’ donation drive rescheduled

The weather has caused the Biloxi firefighters to reschedule their mission to ‘Fill the Boot’ to continue next week. Biloxi firefighters were out in full force at three city intersections, including the one at Porter Avenue and Highway 90, to…

Upgrades coming to Mississippi Coast Coliseum

The installation of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum’s new roof coating this summer was only the beginning of upcoming improvements being made to the 42-year-old building. Within the next year more upgrades are in the works, including an all-new LED video…