New park waiting for approval in Waveland
A new park in the Waveland community could become a reality very soon. It would be located in a 100 by 100 foot lot that is state owned property located on the corner of Avenue B and Caspian Street. The…
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Gulfport Reports: I-10 and North Gulfport
Gulfport, like the rest of the Coast, is always looking for ways to develop and grow and this morning residents had the chance to learn that their city is working towards just that. ‘Gulfport Reports’ is a series of events…
News 25 Today’s Gabby Easterwood Live from “Gulfport Reports” Event
Wednesday morning Gulfport residents have the chance to learn about the growth in their city! News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood joined us live with details on this "Gulfport Reports" event.
Get a Look at the September 2019 Edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine
There's a lot going on right now in South Mississippi as seen in the pages of South Mississippi Living Magazine. The September edition is now available at hundreds of locations throughout South Mississippi, including right here at our WXXV studio…
Two New Cases of West Nile Virus in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting two new human cases of West Nile virus for this year. That brings the state total to nine for 2019. These latest cases were found in Jones and Jefferson counties. According to…
Community Needs Assessment Survey for the City of Biloxi: Make your Voice Heard!
In Biloxi if you're interested, the East Biloxi Community Collaborative has launched a community needs assessment survey. The survey seeks input from those that live, work, or own property in east Biloxi. The survey will measure the greatest strengths, needs,…
City of Biloxi Accepting Proposals to Demolish Structures on Division Street
The city of Biloxi is also keeping an eye out for proposals to demolish or move six structures on Division Street west of I-110. The city has been seeking proposals for the work, which includes five houses and one office…
Being prepared in an active shooter situation
It’s something that’s hard to talk about, but the Biloxi Police Department says it is something that everyone needs to be talking about: active and mass shootings. There have been more mass shootings than days in 2019. According to gunviolencearchive.org,…
Walter Anderson Weekend
This month, the late, great artist Walter Anderson would have been 116 years old and of course the Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs is celebrating in a major way. The celebration is all month long with a highlight on…
Crime cameras coming to the Coast
It’s nearly impossible to be everywhere at once, but the Biloxi Police Department is going to give it a try. The Biloxi Police Department is collaborating with Project NOLA, a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating violent crime. An eye in…
Pedestrian and Tram Bridge vision for Hwy 90
A new walkway above Highway 90 in Gulfport will allow for safe and easy access to Gulfport’s newest attraction: the aquarium. This video put together by the architects behind the project, Eley Guild Hardy, brings this project to life. Coast…
Jim Hood discusses spillway impact on local businesses
State Attorney General and Democratic Candidate for Governor Jim Hood was on the Coast today to discuss the ongoing impacts of the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening. Hood spoke at Crystal Seas Seafood in Pass Christian where he highlighted the continued…
MISSISSIPPI DEPLOYS SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM TO ASSIST FLORIDA IN HURRICANE DORIAN RESPONSE
Due to the impacts of Hurricane Dorian, Mississippi deployed members of its search and rescue team to Florida over the weekend. The purpose of the deployment is to support and assist with potential swift water rescue operations. The deployment was…
2019 Labor Day Blitz
During the Labor Day holiday, the Biloxi Police Department was out making sure everyone was having a safe and fun weekend. In that time span, there were no major issues in the city. According to Officer Jason Cummings, with 228…
Shelter Fundamentals Training at the Red Cross
In times of disaster, there are some volunteers on the front lines ready to help. Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, our local Red Cross held a training session today for shelter fundamentals. These two hour training sessions help volunteers know what…
Charged with four counts of auto burglary
A man in Jackson County has been charged with four counts of auto burglary. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, four vehicles were burglarized on Jackson Lee Drive in St. Martin. Investigators received surveillance video and identified 19-year-old Kristian…
Red Cross sending relief to the East Coast
As Hurricane Dorian makes its way to the East Coast so are folks from our local Red Cross. The Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross has already sent four groups to the East Coast to help with the…
Men’s Town Hall Meeting at the 19th Street Community Center
Listen up Gulfport, a town hall meeting taking place this month at the 19th Street Community Center will fill you in on what you need to know before Election Day in November. This meeting will discuss a few topics at…
A delicious ‘thank you’ to law enforcement
It was a busy morning in the kitchen for Olive Garden employees in D’Iberville as they prepared to send out a delicious ‘thank you’ to local first responders. For the 18th consecutive year, first responders on the Coast received a…
Labor Day BBQ and Campaign Rally
With primary elections over, candidates are now turning their attention towards Election Day on November 5th. The Diamondhead Democratic Club hosted five candidates today at their annual Labor Day barbecue, allowing for residents to get familiar with the nominees. For…
Thousands line up for free sandwiches at The Shed
The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint is celebrating Labor Day by giving back to the customers. Today, thousands of people have lined up to get a free pork sandwich from The Shed in Ocean Springs. This is a part of…
Tourists enjoy Labor Day on the Coast
Labor Day is the holiday signifying the end of summer. Over in Biloxi, summer travelers were still out enjoying some morning fun in the sun. News 25 spoke with multiple tourists who say they love coming to the Coast for…
Biloxi Fire answers the call to help with Hurricane Dorian relief
Yesterday afternoon, three Biloxi firefighters deployed to Jacksonville, Florida, to help with Hurricane Dorian relief. This deployment is part of a group called ‘Task Force Three.’ ‘Task Force Three’ is the southern-most force in the state trained for search and…
Inaugural Booker Fest
A new festival in Bay St. Louis kicked off over the weekend to celebrate the legacy of a famous local musician. Booker Fest started on Friday and ran through Saturday night at 100 Men Hall. The inaugural event served as…